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425 Isaiah and Prophetic Literature
This course is a detailed study of the book of Isaiah against the background and history of the prophetic institution in ancient Israel. The prophets called God’s people to covenant faithfulness, warned of God’s judgment, and proclaimed coming redemption through his Messiah. Isaiah gives us climactic revelation regarding the coming of this one as King and Suffering Servant. The theology of the book is foundational for understanding the New Testament, and provides a powerful message for the church today. Prerequisite: BTS 202 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) (Formerly BTS 327)
426 Apocalyptic Literature
This course focuses on the biblical books or portions of books sharing features of apocalyptic prophecy: Isaiah 24-27, Ezekiel 38-48, Daniel, Zechariah, and the New Testament book of Revelation. Dealing with God’s climactic intervention to crush evil and bring in the new age, apocalyptic features visions and symbolism that require careful attention to literary genre and historical context, including inter-testamental Jewish apocalyptic. Revelation will be seen to build on much of this earlier apocalyptic tradition. Prerequisite: BTS 202 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) (Formerly BTS 326)
432 Johannine Literature: Gospel and Letters
This course is a study of the fourth Gospel and 1-3 John. Recent scholarship has produced a wealth of research on these books, opening up new vistas for appreciating the depths of John’s theological themes. These focus on the glory of the eternal Word made flesh, fulfilling the Old Testament, revealing to us the Father and the Spirit, and redeeming us on the cross. Special study is also made of the historical reliability of John’s Gospel, and of John’s theology of mission. Prerequisite: BTS 101 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) (Formerly BTS 332)
434 Later New Testament Literature
This course is a study of the general or catholic epistles (Hebrews, James, 1-2 Peter, and Jude). A special study is made of the theology of Hebrews, focusing on the superiority of Christ as the fulfillment of OT types and shadows, and the danger of apostasy. Issues of Jewish Christianity then and now are examined, especially with reference to Hebrews and James. Close attention is given to the exegesis of contested passages in these books. Prerequisite: BTS 102 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits) (Formerly BTS 334)
452 Women in Church and Society
This course will engage the range of perspectives on women’s callings to ministry in the church, and, more broadly, to leadership in society. Those who agree on biblical authority are yet sharply divided between complementarians—holding to at least some normative role differences, and egalitarians—contending for equality in all callings. We examine the biblical hermeneutics at the center of the debate, as well as issues at the intersection of theology, history, culture, and ethics. We will seek faithfulness to the Bible, as well as a critical consideration of the historical and contemporary women’s movement, evangelical feminism, feminist theology, and feminist criticism. The goal will be to find encouragement for women to flourish alongside men with all their gifts for Christ’s kingdom in the church and world. (3 credits) (Formerly BTS 395A)
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