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Arlington Baptist College |
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BIBLE (BIB)
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| 1000 | Freshman Rank Courses |
| 2000 | Sophomore Rank Courses |
| 3000 | Junior Rank Courses |
| 4000 | Senior Rank Courses |
| BIB 3205 | THE GOSPELS I: LIFE OF CHRIST | 2 CREDIT HOURS |
This course focuses on the life of Christ from eternity past to His final week. Special attention is given to the deity of Christ, the incarnation and virgin birth and Who Jesus is. Time is spent examining Christ’s miracles, parables and main events of the life of Christ. The theme for this course is, “That I may know Him….” Prerequisite: BIB 1301, 1302, 1305. |
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| BIB 3206 | THE GOSPELS II: LIFE OF CHRIST | 2 CREDIT HOURS |
This intense study covers the life of Christ during His last week, the crucifixion, the resurrection and following events including His promise to return again. This course has as its objective, “…Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” Prerequisite: BIB 1301, 1302, 1305 |
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| BIB 3207 | POETICAL BOOKS I | 2 CREDIT HOURS |
An examination of the books of Job and the Psalms centers on the features of Hebrew poetry, the views of God, and life applications to Christian living. Special emphasis is given to the problem of evil, the Messianic Psalms, and the prophetic sections of these books. Prerequisite: BIB 1301,1305. |
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| BIB 3208 | POETICAL BOOKS II | 2 CREDIT HOURS |
An examination of the books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon centers on the features of Hebrew poetry, the nature of God, the difficulties of interpreting poetic passages, and life applications to Christian living. Special emphasis is given to the literary style and the importance of application. Prerequisite: BIB 1301, 1305 |
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| BIB 3300 | BIBLICAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION | 3 CREDIT HOURS |
The course consists of an analytical investigation of the nature of individual and organizational conflict from a Biblical perspective. Interdisciplinary analysis of Scriptural case studies will provide the student with exposure to different methodologies used to resolve conflict and will examine their effectiveness and validity in relation to Biblical principles. Prerequisite: BIB 1301, 1302, 1305 |
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| BIB 3301 | THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES | 3 CREDIT HOURS |
An analysis of the Acts of the Apostles is made. The course covers background information including historical and cultural settings, and the missionary activities of the early church. The ministry of the Apostle Paul receives special attention. Prerequisite: BIB 1301, 1302, 1305. |
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| BIB 3302 | PAULINE EPISTLES I: FOUNDATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING THE GOSPEL OF GRACE |
3 CREDIT HOURS |
This course involves an in depth analysis and exposition of the books of Romans and Galatians. Parallels between the two books are highlighted. Paul’s use of the Old Testament is explored, and the doctrine of salvation by grace through faith is fully developed. Prerequisite: BIB 1302, 1305. |
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| BIB 3304 | PAULINE EPISTLES II | 3 CREDIT HOURS |
A detailed exposition of Ephesians , Philippians, Colossians, I Thessalonians, II Thessalonians, and Philemon is offered in this course. Introductory issues concerning the historical background, authorship, date, purpose, and themes of each epistle will be carefully considered. Helpful, practical, eternal principles will be discovered and applied from each epistle. Prerequisite: BIB 1302, 1305. |
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| BIB 3303 | HERMENEUTICS | 3 CREDIT HOURS |
This course is an introduction to the general and special principles of the Biblical interpretation. The importance, history, and methods of interpretation will be investigated. Prerequisite: BIB 1305 and Junior rank. Recommended: THL 3305/3306. |
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| BIB 3306 | PAULINE EPISTLES III: MINISTERIAL CONSIDERATIONS IN THE LOCAL CHURCH |
3 CREDIT HOURS |
The books of I and II Corinthians, I and II Timothy, and Titus are analyzed with special attention given to the exposition of problem passages. Key ministerial considerations are also identified and addressed in an effort to develop a scriptural manual for the ministry. Prerequisite: BIB 1302, 1305. |
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