Bible (BIBL)

Bible (BIBL)

BIBL 500  Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation  3 Credit Hour(s)  
This course examines the principles, including a traditional understanding of the nature and scope of the Bible, and methodologies of hermeneutics, focusing specifically on the interpretation of Old and New Testament literature. Emphasizing the importance of reading genre, historical and cultural context, and recognizing the diversity within the texts, students will explore various interpretative approaches to engage with the richness and complexity of biblical texts with depth and nuance.
Offered: Resident
BIBL 505  Language Tools  3 Credit Hour(s)  
This course provides an introduction to Hebrew and Greek alphabets and pronunciation, word formation, and basic grammar and syntax. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in the use of lexicons as well as the use of software tools for textual analysis and teaching/preaching preparation.
Offered: Resident
BIBL 612  Principles of Biblical Interpretation  3 Credit Hour(s)  
Online Prerequisite: (NBST 516 or NBST 517) and (OBST 516 or OBST 517) and SEMI 505 and SEMI 510
This course is designed to give students the necessary knowledge, values, and skills for the methodical approach to the observation, interpretation, and application of the Bible.
Offered: Online
BIBL 691  Biblical Studies Capstone  3 Credit Hour(s)  
Online Prerequisite: BIBL 612 and NBST 516 and NBST 517 and NGRK 520 and NGRK 525 and NGRK 620 and OBST 516 and OBST 517 and OBST 680 and OTCL 520 and OTCL 525 and OTCL 640 and SEMI 505 and SEMI 510
This capstone course serves as the culmination of a student’s studies in the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies program. The course places significant focus on a substantial capstone project, which consolidates the fundamental principles, concepts, and themes acquired throughout the program.
Registration Restrictions: The course must be taken in the student’s final semester.
Offered: Online
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