An introductory course serving as an orientation to the PhD in Bible Exposition. Foundational aspects of writing and research for Bible exposition are explored, with attention given to dissertation development. An introduction to expositional hermeneutics is included with an emphasis on inductive methodology and procedure.

Registration Restrictions: Enrollment in the PhD Bible Exposition

Offered: Online

Online Prerequisite: BIBL 700

An advanced course in hermeneutics with an emphasis in preparing the student to engage the biblical text for genre specific exposition. Content focuses on genre specific issues in the interpretation and application of the biblical text, including an examination of current interpretive approaches for primary and secondary literary genres. Exposure to theoretical issues in hermeneutics and their practical ramifications for Bible exposition is given significant consideration.

Offered: Online

Online Prerequisite: DMIN 810

An examination of the gospel and its implications for ministry and the Christian life with special focus on understanding the gospel in the context of the entire biblical narrative, cultivating a gospel-centered life, and viewing ministry through the lens of the good news of Jesus Christ. Crosslisted with THEO 810

Note: Available to DMIN students only

Offered: Online

Online Prerequisite: DMIN 810

An examination of the various approaches to biblical theology, including historical, worldview, canonical, and theological, with a focus on how biblical theology shapes ministry practice today.

Note: Available to DMIN Students only

Offered: Online

Online Prerequisite: DMIN 810

An examination of the function of the Bible within pastoral ministry with a specific focus on the Bible in preaching/teaching, counseling, church administration and the pastor's devotional life. The class will examine the unique purpose of the Bible in each setting and a methodology for applying the Bible in each context.

Note: Available to DMIN Students only

Offered: Online

An examination of pre-modern, modern, and post-modern methods to biblical interpretation. The course will focus upon methodological presuppositions, as well as the application and results of such methodologies through history.

Offered: Resident

An examination of major theological themes in the Old Testament, including but not limited to, creation, Israel, covenants, sin, the Law, justice, and wisdom. Attention will be given to major approaches to the selected themes with a goal of critically analyzing said approaches.

Offered: Resident

An examination of major theological themes in the New Testament, including but not limited to, the kingdom of God, Christology, the Holy Spirit, salvation and atonement, sin, faith, the Law, justification/justice, and love. Attention will be given to major approaches to the selected themes with a goal of critically analyzing said approaches.

Offered: Resident

An examination of the gospel in the context of the entire biblical narrative. Special attention will be given to examining the gospel in the Old Testament, situating the New Testament proclamation of the gospel in its historical-cultural attention as well as upon the connections of the Old Testament covenants to the proclamation of the gospel in the New Testament.

Offered: Resident

A study of biblical and theological issues of contemporary significance. Attention will be given to the present-day representatives along with their literature and influence upon current Christianity.

Offered: Resident

Online Prerequisite: BIBL 700 and BIBL 715 and OBST 800 and OBST 815 and OBST 830 and OBST 845 and OBST 860 and NBST 800 and NBST 815 and NBST 830 and NBST 845 and (NGRK 505 and NGRK 511 or NGRK 620 and NGRK 643 or NGRK 644 or NGRK 645 or NGRK 646) and (OTCL 505 and OTCL 511 or OTCL 640 and OTCL 643)

A 16 week course designed to develop research skills in concert with the completion of comprehensive exams and the development and approval of a dissertation prospectus. Students will write and secure approval of a PhD prospectus outlining chapter by chapter content summation in alignment with a thesis statement and a comprehensive approach to research and writing. The course will additionally include preparation and completion of comprehensive exams. The dissertation prospectus must be approved prior to beginning dissertation writing, which will take place within the course once the prospectus is approved.

Offered: Online

Online Prerequisite: BIBL 987

A 16 week course designed to develop dissertation research, analyze research findings, and compile conclusions based on guided research into an approved dissertation prospectus. The outcome of dissertation writing by the conclusion of the course should approximate three chapters of content for the student’s dissertation. Writing progress will develop under the oversight of the student’s dissertation mentor.

Offered: Online

Online Prerequisite: BIBL 988

A 16 week guided research course focused on the completion of the student’s dissertation. Dissertations should be designed and structured into chapters (usually 5 to 9 chapters), and demonstrate final draft quality in terms of content and style. Writing progress throughout the course will be in close consultation with the student’s dissertation mentor.

Offered: Online

Online Prerequisite: BIBL 989

A course designed for students to defend the content, support, and conclusions relevant to their completed dissertation product. As needed, students will revise and refine the dissertation draft under the supervision of their dissertation mentor in preparation for final approval and defense before their dissertation committee (comprised of the student’s mentor and a second faculty reader).

Offered: Online

An intensive study in a specific topic of interest related to Biblical Theology. The emphasis in this study will be on directed reading and research in the designated topic.

Offered: Resident

An intensive study in a specific subject of the Old Testament. This course allows variation in the approach and content of the regular curriculum with an emphasis on current readings in secondary literature in the field of study.

Offered: Resident