Fall 2013

Interdepartmental

Spiritual Formation

The study and practice of corporate worship, involving participation in chapel, plenary lectures on corporate worship, and small group interaction and accountability.

Meeting Dates: 08/31/13-08/31/13
09/14/13-09/14/13
09/29/13-09/29/13
10/19/13-10/19/13
11/02/13

Credit Hours: 1.00

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The College at Southwestern

Biblical Studies

A survey of the books of Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job and Song of Songs with special attention to the genres of Hebrew poetry and wisdom in their historical context and to their modern applications. This class fulfills a core requirement for the Bachelor of Science degree.

Meeting Dates: 08/22/13-12/13/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

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A study of basic principles of inductive Bible Study methods in learning to observe, understand, interpret, and apply the content of biblical text. The course also covers the use of available resources and a brief history of interpretation. This class fulfills a core requirement for the Bachelor of Science degree.

Meeting Dates: 08/22/13-12/13/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

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A survey of the biblical literature from Genesis through Esther including analysis of the theological contexts of each book and an introduction to its historical, archaeological, and geographical background. This class fulfills a core requirement for the Bachelor of Science degree.

Meeting Dates: 08/22/13-12/13/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

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A study of basic principles of inductive Bible Study methods in learning to observe, understand, interpret, and apply the content of biblical text. The course also covers the use of available resources and a brief history of interpretation. This class fulfills a core requirement for the Bachelor of Science degree.

Meeting Dates: 08/22/13-12/13/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

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Theology

New Testament

A critical and expositional study of Luke.

Meeting Dates: 08/31/13-08/31/13
09/14/13-09/14/13
09/28/13-09/28/13
10/19/13-10/19/13
11/02/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

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Old Testament

An introduction to the ancient Near Eastern background and the canon of the Old Testament and the contents of Genesis-Esther with emphasis on historical issues, theological interpretations, and contemporary applications.

*Students who have completed six hours in Old Testament survey or introduction in college with a grade of B or better may be eligible to replace Old Testament OLDTS 3313-3323 by selecting six hours of work from other OLDTS courses. The student must complete an "Advanced Standing without Credit" application and have a transcript evaluation by the Office of the Registrar.

Meeting Dates: 08/22/13-12/13/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

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Summer 2013

The College at Southwestern

Biblical Studies

A survey if the literature and message of the general epistles and Revelation in the New Testament including the canonization and translation processes. This class fulfills a core requirement for the Bachelor of Science degree.

Meeting Dates: 05/13/13-05/17/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

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Notes : This class is a one week intensive course and has pre-assignments. The registration deadline is May 6.

Theology

Biblical Studies

An introduction to the nature of the Bible, the definition of and need for hermeneutics, a survey of historical and contemporary hermeneutical approaches, the principles of a healthy interpretive approach, and case studies of biblical passages which illustrate the principles. Preferably taken during the first year.

Meeting Dates: 05/13/13-07/16/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

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