 |
|
|
|
|
|
Religion Department |
The curriculum of the Bible Department focuses on developing biblical knowledge that leads to the formation of biblical principles, ultimately challenging students to reach out and respond to their world in God’s name.
R 100 Bible 9 .5 credit
Bible 9 focuses on a thematic overview of the Old Testament. Students will be encouraged to grow in their spiritual walk with God as they study God’s earliest plans and dealings with his people. Creation, the fall into sin, God’s covenant, Israel’s disobedience, wisdom literature, and the books of the prophets form the core of this course.
R 200 Bible 10 .5 credit
Bible 10 continues the thematic survey of the Bible begun in the Bible 9. This course, however, focuses on the New Testament, particularly the person and works of Jesus as he lived on the earth, died, and ascended to power and glory at God’s right hand. Also included are the intertestamental period, the beginnings and spread of the New Testament church, Paul’s journeys, the epistles and finally Revelation.
R 300 Doctrine/Ethics .5 credit
pre-requisite Junior/Senior status
This course consists of two distinct but related areas of study: biblical doctrine and ethics. In both of these courses serious discussion will be essential for a successful class. The Bible, as in all courses in this school, will form the basis for our answers (as well as questions). However, as opposed to other courses, the Bible is also the main text in both areas. These two courses are designed to be ?hands on; they are geared to confront the student with personal faith questions: what do I believe?, why do I believe what I believe?, what specifically does the Bible say about this or that attitude or activity?, what is my moral responsibility as a Christian in the world?
R 400 Apologetics .5 credit
Prerequisite: Junior/Senior status
This course covers a broad range of topics from VanTilian presuppositionalism to New Age influence on government environmental policy. All topics, however, fall under one theme: defending the faith. In order to defend the faith we have to know our own belief structure, world-view and presuppositions at the outset. We must, of course, know those with whom we are speaking. We must also know what scripture says about the specifics of others’ belief structures. Finally, we must know how to specifically defend the faith to many different world-views and religions. As I Peter 3:15 commands: ?...always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect…"
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
