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New Testament
BNT 111 New Testament Survey (3 hours)
This course briefly studies the historical backgrounds (political, social, religious) of the intertestamental period; the Greek, Roman, and Jewish backgrounds of the New Testament world;
a limited introduction to New Testament chronology, geography, and biography; and a survey of each book of the New Testament, including a limited study of its authorship, date, outline, purpose, and main events connected with each book.
Exposition of the major doctrines and explanation of problem passages are given as time permits. (Every fall)
BNT 112 Acts of Apostles (3 hours)
A verse-by-verse study of Acts 1-12 with an emphasis on the origin, growth, and government of the early church, the work of the Holy Spirit, the world of the occult, the process of conversion,
and the sound doctrine taught by New Testament apostles and prophets. (Every Spring)
BNT 201 Life of Christ I (3 hours)
A study of the Gospel accounts harmonized in chronological order from the beginning through the Great Invitation. The course attempts to give the student an understanding of the personality and teaching of Christ
from a firsthand study of the Gospel narratives. (Every fall)
BNT 203 Life of Christ III (4 hours)
A survey of the final portion of the Life of Christ, including the later Perean ministry, the last public ministry in Jerusalem, and the death, burial, resurrection and post resurrection
appearances of Christ. (Every Spring)
BNT 260 Parables of Jesus (2 hours)
An in depth study of the parables of Jesus is conducted. Emphasis is given to the cultural and literary context, with particular attention being given to the message and theme. (Even Spring)
BNT 270 The Message of the Gospels (2 hours)
A survey of the gospels to explore their diversity and harmony. This course will examine key characters, events, and themes, focusing on the message, method, and mission of Jesus Christ. It will include a study of the genre of gospel. (Occasional)
BNT 301 Life of Christ II (3 hours)
This course continues the study of the Gospels harmonized. It covers the period from midway in Jesus Galilean ministry through the later Judean ministry. Special emphasis will be given to the nature and demands of the Messianic kingdom and the growing opposition against Jesus. (Even Fall)
BNT 311 Life and Message of Paul (3 hours)
An overview of Paul's life as revealed in Acts and his letters, plus a study of selected themes from his message. (Every Fall)
BNT 322 Romans (3 hours)
An exposition is made of Paul's letter to the Romans, giving special attention to the doctrines introduced, with emphasis upon the doctrine of justification by faith, and upon the glorious benefits to the believer that result from God's method of saving men. (Even Fall)
BNT 323 I and II Corinthians (3 hours)
An analytical study of these epistles is made with special care taken to apply the principles herein found to the problems that face the church in the 20th century. (Odd Fall)
BNT 325 Galatians (2 hours)
This exegetical, practical, and devotional study of Paul's letter will focus on the Christian's spiritual identity in Christ over and above any physical or social identification,
paying special attention to the influence of first-century Judaism on the church. (Even Fall)
BNT 326 Early Pauline Epistles (3 hours)
An exegetical study of the books of I and II Thessalonians and Galatians with emphasis upon the true nature of the Christian message and hope. (Every Spring)
BNT 330 Prison Epistles (3 hours)
Primarily a topical study is made of the Pauline letters to the Ephesians, the Philippians, the Colossians, and Philemon. Students will have an opportunity to study their own portion of the Scripture and present the results of their study to the entire class. (Occasional)
BNT 333 Ephesians (2 hours)
Primarily a verse-by-verse exegetical study is made of the Epistle. This course is will acquaint the student with the problems of higher criticism in connection with both the Prison Epistles in general and Ephesians in particular.
Consideration is given to relevant problems of local churches in the 20th century in an effort to bring those churches into harmony with the doctrinal and practical portions of this Epistle whose theme is "The Church - the body of Christ." (Even Fall)
BNT 336 Philippians (2 hours)
This is an exegetical study of the epistle. Special attention will be given to New Testament Christology in light of the Kenotic passage in Philippians. (Odd Spring)
BNT 337 Colossians and Philemon (2 hours)
A verse by verse exegetical study is made of the books of Colossians and Philemon. The inductive approach will be utilized. Biblical principles and practical applications will be given special attention as they relate to salvation and Christian service.
Language students may translate and do special personal research under proper supervision. (Odd Spring)
BNT 345 I and II Thessalonians (2 hours)
This study gives an interesting view of an infant, indigenous congregation with its zeal and problems. Special focus will be given on the book's contribution to the New Testament teaching on prophecy. (Occasional)
BNT 346 Pastoral Epistles (2 hours)
A careful exegesis of the text follows a study of the authenticity and background of the Pastoral Epistles: I Timothy, II Timothy, and Titus. The course will emphasize church polity and the practical application of the ideas presented in the letters. (Odd Spring)
BNT 363 James and Jude (2 hours)
A practical, exegetical verse by verse study of James and Jude. Difficult verses and key passages will be carefully analyzed. Special attention also will be given to the relationship between faith and works. (Odd Fall)
BNT 371 I and II Peter (2 hours)
A verse by verse exegesis of these books will bring out the doctrinal and practical teachings for the church. This book of hope will prepare students for the trials that beset the church in every age. (Even Fall)
BNT 373 I-III John (2 hours)
This is an exegetical study of John's epistles. Special attention will be paid to John's refutation of Gnostic philosophy, as well as to the relevance of his message to the modern Christian. (Even Spring)
BNT 381 New Testament Prophecy (3 hours)
The first half of the study will include consideration of various millennial and dispensational schemes, and exegesis of certain key eschatological passages in the Old and New Testaments,
along with introductory studies to the Book of Revelation. The second half of the course is a survey of the book of Revelation to ascertain its message to the church today, as well as its message to the church throughout the centuries. (Odd Fall)
BNT 394 World of the New Testament (2 hours)
Consideration is given to the historical background which formed the setting in which Christ lived and the church was established. Attention will be given to Greek cultural influences, Roman political power and Jewish religious institutions.
Selected primary sources drawn from the Greek, Roman, and Jewish writings of the period will be read and discussed. (Occasional)
BNT 395 New Testament Criticism (2 hours)
A survey is made of the higher criticisms of the New Testament, with special emphasis on the Synoptic problem so that the student will be acquainted with the basic tenets of literary and form criticism.
Special emphasis will be placed upon the origin of Paul's teachings so that the student will be aware of the conclusions of modern scholarship as to the sources of Christianity. (Occasional)
BNT 398 Readings in New Testament Studies (1-4 hours)
Selected readings in New Testament will be assigned by the instructor. A minimum of 1,000 pages of reading for each hour of credit, plus a final research paper or project are required for the course.
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