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Bi 209
3 Credits
Hermeneutics: Interpreting the Bible
A study of the principles and methods of Bible interpretation. Includes foundational commitments for biblical interpretation; a basic method for biblical interpretation; emphasis on authorial intent, context, and grammatical/historical interpretation; analytical tools for observation; interpretive helps for various genres; and biblical, relevant, text-based application. Includes an introductory discussion of the relationship between ethnic Israel and the New Testament Church in the biblical narrative and in biblical interpretation. Three hours.
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Textbooks
Dates: Mar. 6 – May. 2, 2026
Register
Register by: Mar. 3, 2026
Next offered: Jun. 29, 2026 - Aug. 15, 2026
Prerequisites: Bi 205.
Visual Theology Guide to the Bible – 2019
Tim Challies, Josh Byers
Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310577966
Journey Into God's Word – 2nd edition, 2020
J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays
Zondervan Academic
ISBN: 978-0-310-10896-2
New Testament
Bi 205
3 Credits
Creation to New Creation: Expl Bible
A survey of the Bible and its unfolding message from Creation to New Creation, beginning with creation and fall, climaxing in Christ's work of redemption, and culminating in new creation. Emphasizes biblical literacy, gospel fluency, and cultivation of love for and trust in Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation. Three hours.
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Dates: May. 11 – Jun. 27, 2026
Register
Register by: May. 8, 2026
Next offered: Jun. 29, 2026 - Aug. 15, 2026
A Visual Theology Guide to the Bible: Seeing and Knowing God's Word – 2019
Tim Challies and Josh Byers
Zondervan
ISBN: 978-0310577966
Christ from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christ – 2018
Trent Hunter and Stephen J. Wellum
Zondervan
ISBN: 978-0310536543
Bi 380
3 Credits
Applied Hermeneutics
An advanced study of the principles of interpretation with the goal of helping students move from the text of the Bible to its application and presentation. This course will give students the ability to rightly interpret the various genres of Scripture, with particular focus on letter, poetry, narrative, and the Gospels. Students will receive in-depth, hands-on training in preparing written sermons or lessons from these genres. This course is open for both men and women. Three hours.
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Dates: May. 11 – Jun. 27, 2026
Register
Register by: May. 8, 2026
Prerequisites: Bi 209.
How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth – 4th, 2014
Fee, Gordon D., and Douglas K. Stuart
Zondervan
ISBN: 978-0310517825
Expositional Preaching: How We Speak Gods Word Today – 2014
Helm, David R.
Crossway
ISBN: 978-1433543135
Bi 205
3 Credits
Creation to New Creation: Expl Bible
A survey of the Bible and its unfolding message from Creation to New Creation, beginning with creation and fall, climaxing in Christ's work of redemption, and culminating in new creation. Emphasizes biblical literacy, gospel fluency, and cultivation of love for and trust in Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation. Three hours.
Information
Textbooks
Dates: Jun. 29 – Aug. 15, 2026
Register
Register by: Jun. 26, 2026
Next offered: Aug. 28, 2026 - Dec. 12, 2026
A Visual Theology Guide to the Bible: Seeing and Knowing God's Word – 2019
Tim Challies and Josh Byers
Zondervan
ISBN: 978-0310577966
Christ from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christ – 2018
Trent Hunter and Stephen J. Wellum
Zondervan
ISBN: 978-0310536543
Bi 209
3 Credits
Hermeneutics: Interpreting the Bible
A study of the principles and methods of Bible interpretation. Includes foundational commitments for biblical interpretation; a basic method for biblical interpretation; emphasis on authorial intent, context, and grammatical/historical interpretation; analytical tools for observation; interpretive helps for various genres; and biblical, relevant, text-based application. Includes an introductory discussion of the relationship between ethnic Israel and the New Testament Church in the biblical narrative and in biblical interpretation. Three hours.
Information
Textbooks
Dates: Jun. 29 – Aug. 15, 2026
Register
Register by: Jun. 26, 2026
Next offered: Aug. 28, 2026 - Dec. 12, 2026
Prerequisites: Bi 205.
Visual Theology Guide to the Bible – 2019
Tim Challies, Josh Byers
Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310577966
Journey Into God's Word – 2nd edition, 2020
J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays
Zondervan Academic
ISBN: 978-0-310-10896-2
New Testament
Bi 205
3 Credits
Creation to New Creation: Expl Bible
A survey of the Bible and its unfolding message from Creation to New Creation, beginning with creation and fall, climaxing in Christ's work of redemption, and culminating in new creation. Emphasizes biblical literacy, gospel fluency, and cultivation of love for and trust in Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation. Three hours.
Information
Textbooks
Dates: Aug. 28 – Dec. 12, 2026
Register
Register by: Aug. 25, 2026
Next offered: Jan. 15, 2027 - May. 1, 2027
A Visual Theology Guide to the Bible: Seeing and Knowing God's Word – 2019
Tim Challies and Josh Byers
Zondervan
ISBN: 978-0310577966
Christ from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christ – 2018
Trent Hunter and Stephen J. Wellum
Zondervan
ISBN: 978-0310536543
Bi 205
3 Credits
Creation to New Creation: Expl Bible
A survey of the Bible and its unfolding message from Creation to New Creation, beginning with creation and fall, climaxing in Christ's work of redemption, and culminating in new creation. Emphasizes biblical literacy, gospel fluency, and cultivation of love for and trust in Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation. Three hours.
Information
Textbooks
Dates: Aug. 28 – Oct. 17, 2026
Register
Register by: Aug. 25, 2026
Next offered: Jan. 15, 2027 - May. 1, 2027
A Visual Theology Guide to the Bible: Seeing and Knowing God's Word – 2019
Tim Challies and Josh Byers
Zondervan
ISBN: 978-0310577966
Christ from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christ – 2018
Trent Hunter and Stephen J. Wellum
Zondervan
ISBN: 978-0310536543
Bi 209
3 Credits
Hermeneutics: Interpreting the Bible
A study of the principles and methods of Bible interpretation. Includes foundational commitments for biblical interpretation; a basic method for biblical interpretation; emphasis on authorial intent, context, and grammatical/historical interpretation; analytical tools for observation; interpretive helps for various genres; and biblical, relevant, text-based application. Includes an introductory discussion of the relationship between ethnic Israel and the New Testament Church in the biblical narrative and in biblical interpretation. Three hours.
Information
Textbooks
Dates: Aug. 28 – Dec. 12, 2026
Register
Register by: Aug. 25, 2026
Next offered: Oct. 16, 2026 - Dec. 12, 2026
Prerequisites: Bi 205.
Visual Theology Guide to the Bible – 2019
Tim Challies, Josh Byers
Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310577966
Journey Into God's Word – 2nd edition, 2020
J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays
Zondervan Academic
ISBN: 978-0-310-10896-2
New Testament
Bi 375
3 Credits
The General Epistles
A study of the non-Pauline epistles to prepare the expositor for effective ministry. The student will demonstrate proficiency in mastering chapter content, in handling problems of interpretation and in utilizing literary and theological analysis with the goal of effective preaching and teaching. Three hours.
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Textbooks
Dates: Aug. 28 – Oct. 17, 2026
Register
Register by: Aug. 25, 2026
Bi 209
3 Credits
Hermeneutics: Interpreting the Bible
A study of the principles and methods of Bible interpretation. Includes foundational commitments for biblical interpretation; a basic method for biblical interpretation; emphasis on authorial intent, context, and grammatical/historical interpretation; analytical tools for observation; interpretive helps for various genres; and biblical, relevant, text-based application. Includes an introductory discussion of the relationship between ethnic Israel and the New Testament Church in the biblical narrative and in biblical interpretation. Three hours.
Information
Textbooks
Dates: Oct. 16 – Dec. 12, 2026
Register
Register by: Oct. 13, 2026
Next offered: Jan. 15, 2027 - May. 1, 2027
Prerequisites: Bi 205.
Visual Theology Guide to the Bible – 2019
Tim Challies, Josh Byers
Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310577966
Journey Into God's Word – 2nd edition, 2020
J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays
Zondervan Academic
ISBN: 978-0-310-10896-2
New Testament
Bi 205
3 Credits
Creation to New Creation: Expl Bible
A survey of the Bible and its unfolding message from Creation to New Creation, beginning with creation and fall, climaxing in Christ's work of redemption, and culminating in new creation. Emphasizes biblical literacy, gospel fluency, and cultivation of love for and trust in Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation. Three hours.
Information
Textbooks
Dates: Jan. 15 – May. 1, 2027
Register
Register by: Jan. 12, 2027
A Visual Theology Guide to the Bible: Seeing and Knowing God's Word – 2019
Tim Challies and Josh Byers
Zondervan
ISBN: 978-0310577966
Christ from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christ – 2018
Trent Hunter and Stephen J. Wellum
Zondervan
ISBN: 978-0310536543
Bi 205
3 Credits
Creation to New Creation: Expl Bible
A survey of the Bible and its unfolding message from Creation to New Creation, beginning with creation and fall, climaxing in Christ's work of redemption, and culminating in new creation. Emphasizes biblical literacy, gospel fluency, and cultivation of love for and trust in Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation. Three hours.
Information
Textbooks
Dates: Jan. 15 – Mar. 6, 2027
Register
Register by: Jan. 12, 2027
A Visual Theology Guide to the Bible: Seeing and Knowing God's Word – 2019
Tim Challies and Josh Byers
Zondervan
ISBN: 978-0310577966
Christ from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christ – 2018
Trent Hunter and Stephen J. Wellum
Zondervan
ISBN: 978-0310536543
Bi 209
3 Credits
Hermeneutics: Interpreting the Bible
A study of the principles and methods of Bible interpretation. Includes foundational commitments for biblical interpretation; a basic method for biblical interpretation; emphasis on authorial intent, context, and grammatical/historical interpretation; analytical tools for observation; interpretive helps for various genres; and biblical, relevant, text-based application. Includes an introductory discussion of the relationship between ethnic Israel and the New Testament Church in the biblical narrative and in biblical interpretation. Three hours.
Information
Textbooks
Dates: Jan. 15 – May. 1, 2027
Register
Register by: Jan. 12, 2027
Next offered: Mar. 5, 2027 - May. 1, 2027
Prerequisites: Bi 205.
Visual Theology Guide to the Bible – 2019
Tim Challies, Josh Byers
Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310577966
Journey Into God's Word – 2nd edition, 2020
J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays
Zondervan Academic
ISBN: 978-0-310-10896-2
New Testament
Bi 209
3 Credits
Hermeneutics: Interpreting the Bible
A study of the principles and methods of Bible interpretation. Includes foundational commitments for biblical interpretation; a basic method for biblical interpretation; emphasis on authorial intent, context, and grammatical/historical interpretation; analytical tools for observation; interpretive helps for various genres; and biblical, relevant, text-based application. Includes an introductory discussion of the relationship between ethnic Israel and the New Testament Church in the biblical narrative and in biblical interpretation. Three hours.
Information
Textbooks
Dates: Mar. 5 – May. 1, 2027
Register
Register by: Mar. 2, 2027
Prerequisites: Bi 205.
Visual Theology Guide to the Bible – 2019
Tim Challies, Josh Byers
Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310577966
Journey Into God's Word – 2nd edition, 2020
J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays
Zondervan Academic
ISBN: 978-0-310-10896-2
New Testament
Bi 470
3 Credits
I Corinthians
An exposition of Paul's letter to the church in Corinth, a ministry experiencing serious problems. This course asks how churches should deal with disunity, lawsuits among believers, sexual deviancy, divorce, gender roles, the believer's conscience over doubtful things, the Lord's Table and other matters. Three hours.
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Textbooks
Dates: Mar. 5 – May. 1, 2027
Register
Register by: Mar. 2, 2027
1 Corinthians. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries (TNTC) – 2018
Schreiner, Thomas R.
IVP Academic
ISBN: 9781783596683
How to Understand and Apply the New Testament: Twelve Steps from Exegesis to Theology – 2018
Naselli, Andrew D.
P & R Publishing
ISBN: 9781629952482
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