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2. Pursue exegetical study of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) or the Greek New Testament, critically evaluating exegetical arguments based on their knowledge of the language, and utilizing the tools for such study (text-critical apparatus, advanced lexicons, grammars, commentaries, and scholarly articles). 3. Appropriate their knowledge of Hebrew and Greek for reading, studying, interpreting, and teaching the Bible to diverse audiences.
4. Apply insights gained in the text of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and Greek New Testament to the contemporary global context and to their own personal lives and callings.
Concentration Course Requirements:
Biblical and Theological Studies (BTS)
[Required 24 units: 15 units/5 courses from BTS Foundations; 9 units/3 courses selected from BTS Seminar Courses]
Course #
BTS Foundations
Units
BTS 205
Hermeneutics
3
BTS 315
History of Christianity I OR
3
BTS 316
History of Christianity II
3
BTS 338
Biblical Studies I: Old Testament: Pentateuch OR
3
BTS 339
Biblical Studies II: New Testament: Pauline Literature
3
BTS 360
Doctrinal Studies I: God and Revelation OR
3
BTS 361
Doctrinal Studies II: Salvation and Church
3
BTS 342
Apologetics
3
BTS Seminar Courses
BTS 423
Psalms
3
BTS 425
Isaiah and Prophetic Literature
3
BTS 426
Apocalyptic Literature
3
BTS 432
Johannine Literature
3
BTS 434
Later NT Literature
3
BTS 464
Pneumatology
3
Additional Courses required for this concentration within the Liberal Studies Degree
BTS 295
Biblical and Modern Israel [required for Israel Immersion Excursion]
3
LBS 499
Capstone: Career Development and e-Portfolio
3
BTS 499
Capstone: Paper/Project and Presentation
3
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