A historical study of the intertestamental period with emphasis on reading from the literature of this period such as the apocrypha, Pseudepigrapha, and the Dead Sea Scrolls. BIB 455 Intensive Studies Specialized program of research and development of knowledge and skills in a particular area of biblical studies. The culmination of the student's work in biblical studies, it is a specialized research and writing project in a particular subject under the personal guidance of a professor in that area. Missions A survey of the worldwide expansion of the Church from Pentecost to the present. THE 302 Introduction to Philosophy Designed to introduce students to the major problems of philosophy with ancient and modern proposed solutions.
Emphasis is on notable Christian thinkers.
THE 303 Major Religions of the World A historical survey of the present living religions of the world. Emphasis is on major thought and ethics of various religions, such as Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, etc. Evangelization in such contexts is also discussed. Each group is evaluated biblically in light of the historic Christian faith. A study of the idea of theology, the existence and character of God, the doctrine of the Scriptures, and Christology.