Academic Catalog

2023-2024 Edition

BIBL • Biblical Studies

BIBL 100 · Introduction to Biblical Literature: Exodus/Deuteronomy   3 Credits

Introduction to Old Testament biblical literature, interpretation, and application for personal faith formation. Students explore the scope and structure of the overarching Old Testament biblical narrative, and study the specific people, events, context, and theology of the books of Exodus and Deuteronomy. Students interpret individual texts within each book and study how Deuteronomy uses the material of Exodus to communicate God’s Word to a new generation.

BIBL 230 · Introduction to Biblical Literature: Luke/Acts   3 Credits

Introduction to New Testament biblical literature, interpretation, and application for personal faith formation. Students explore the scope and structure of the overarching biblical narrative, and study the specific people, events, context, and theology of the books of Luke and Acts. Students interpret individual texts within each book and study how those texts are relevant for faithful Christian living.