BIST 310: Topics in Biblical Studies

BIST 310: Topics in Biblical Studies A topical course focused on a specific aspect of biblical studies with content varying from semester to semester. Students will do inductive and deductive biblical research to develop understanding of a key biblical topic and its...

BIST 334: The Minor Prophets

BIST 334: The Minor Prophets A study of the Old Testament books of Hosea through Malachi. Each prophet and his message is examined against the historical background in which he spoke. 3 credits

BIST 330: Prophecy of Daniel & Revelation

BIST 330: Prophecy of Daniel & Revelation A study of the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation in order to understand God’s strategy in human history and His great plan for the consummation of this age. Particular emphasis is given to the premillennial...

BIST 321: The Major Prophets

BIST 321: The Major Prophets A study of the Old Testament books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and the historical portion of Daniel (Chapters 1-6). Each prophet and his message is examined against the historical background in which he spoke....

BIST 251: Biblical Geography

BIST 251: Biblical Geography While the student is an active participant on the school-sponsored tour of Israel or other biblical site, he or she must keep a “Study Tour Journal and Response” that shows a studied reflection of the geography, traditions, and people,...

BIST 341: Pentateuch

BIST 341: Pentateuch A study of early human history and early Jewish history as recorded in the Old Testament books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Additionally, attention is given to laws and religious ceremonies of ancient Israel. 3...

BIST 230: Historical Books

BIST 230: Historical Books A study of the Old Testament books of Joshua through Esther. Attention is given to the historical context of each of these books as well as to key people, places, and events in the community of Israel during this period....

BIST 222: Wisdom Literature

BIST 222: Wisdom Literature A study of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Song of Solomon, and Ecclesiastes as they relate to practical Christian living. From a study of Psalms, emphasis is placed on learning how to worship God. Psalms and Job offer an analysis of the problem of...

BIST 131: Music of the Bible

BIST 131: Music of the Bible A survey of music in the Bible. Hebrew and Greek word studies in music specifically taken from the Bible. Emphasis on the current usefulness of what the Word of God specifically teaches concerning music. 3 credits Same as MUSC...

BIST 103: Old Testament Literature

BIST 103: Old Testament Literature A study of God’s self-disclosure as portrayed in the Old Testament. Each book of the Old Testament will be analyzed as to its literary genre, historical setting, and theological message. The student learns the major people, places,...