The course presents a general survey of the Hebrew Bible, with special emphasis being given to great characters, events, and religious teachings.
This course surveys the historical background of the New Testament writings, the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, the early Christian movement, and the doctrinal concepts and ethical ideals of Christianity.
This course presents a survey of the religious, cultural, geographical, and historical backgrounds of the Bible with special reference to major archaeological discoveries which have illuminated biblical interpretation and understanding. Prerequisites: CSBS 1311/1312.
The course provides a study of selected portions of the poetical material contained in the Hebrew Bible, including an introduction to literary theory and a definition of the field of Hebrew poetry. Prerequisites: CSBS 1311/1312
The course provides a study of selected portions of the wisdom material contained in the Hebrew Bible and seeks to explore the relationship of Hebrew wisdom to the wisdom material of the ancient world. Prerequisites: CSBS 1311/1312
The course examines selected portions of the Minor Prophets (the Book of the Twelve) with due attention given to the historical backgrounds and to their teachings. Prerequisites: CSBS 1311/1312
This course is a study of the Gospels of Mark and Matthew, with introductions to the synoptic problem and the synoptic presentation of Jesus of Nazareth. The course will highlight the distinctive and significant features of both Gospels. Prerequisites: CSBS 1311/1312
A study of Galatians, 1-2 Thessalonians, and 1-2 Corinthians, noting Paul's rise to prominence in the early church, the development of his theology, and the problems he confronted in the churches of his Gentile mission. Prerequisites: CSBS 1311/1312
This course is a study of selected portions of 1-2 Timothy, Titus, Hebrews, James, 1-2 Peter, and Jude, with attention to the unique contribution of each to the New Testament. Prerequisites; CSBS 1311/1312
The course introduces the student to the science of biblical hermeneutics and its application to sacred scripture from the development and closing of the Canon to the modern era. Prerequisites: CSBS 1311/1312.
This course enables a student to pursue independent learning in some aspect of the field of Biblical Studies. Prerequisites: CSBS 1311/ 1312 and junior standing.
Prerequisites: CSBS 1311/1312 and junior standing.
This course enables a student to pursue independent learning in some aspect of the field of Biblical Studies. Prerequisites: CSBS 1311 /1312 and junior standing.
The course examines selected passages in the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. Special attention is given to modern techniques of scholarship, major themes in the Pentateuch relating to today's world, and selected passages of major importance. Prerequisites: CSBS 1311/1312
The course investigates selected portions of the Deuteronomic History (Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel, and 1-2 Kings) and seeks to understand their relationship to the book of Deuteronomy. Prerequisites: CSBS 1311/1312
The course examines selected portions of the Major Prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel) with due attention given to the historical backgrounds and to their teachings. Prerequisites: CSBS 1311/1312
This course is a study of the Gospel of Luke and its distinctive features, tracing its continuity with and through its companion volume, the Acts of the Apostles. The study of Acts will stress the missionary career of St. Paul. Prerequisites: CSBS 1311/1312
This course is a study of the Gospel of John with attention to its non-synoptic nature and theological sophistication. The course will include studies of 1-3 John and the Revelation/Apocalypse. It will seek to identify the special themes in these books. Prerequisites: CSBS 1311/1312
This course is a study of Romans and the Prison Epistles. (Philemon, Ephesians, Colossians, and Philippians) noting the continuing development of Paul's theology and his prison ministry in Rome. Prerequisites: CSBS 1311/1312