The Biblical Studies Concentration is a 33 credit-hour program designed to enhance one’s Biblical understanding, sharpen one’s exegetical skills, and develop an understanding of the theological themes of each book of the Bible.
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This course builds upon information gleaned either through observation, experience, or an undergraduate Bible Study Methods class. In this class, students will learn how the NT writers used the OT and will understand how Dispensationalism and Reformed Theology play a part in exegesis. Students will uncover common exegetical fallacies and how to use today’s technology in light of Bible study. Prerequisite: EN 501
This course analyzes different worldviews with which Christians are confronted and provides an apologetic methodology useful in evangelizing people with non-biblical worldviews. Prerequisite: EN 501
This course will study the nature and method of Systematic Theology and the application of a proper Theological method to analyze carefully various theological options on key doctrinal issues. This course provides a foundation for BI 522 and BI 523 where the student will write a summative research paper and defend the final product. Prerequisite: EN 501
This course is an examination of the canon, text, inspiration, and interpretive data key to understanding the Old Testament. Detail will be given to the authorship, date, theme, liberal criticism, secular background, and historical background of Old Testament Scriptures. Prerequisite: EN 501
This course is an examination of the canon, text, inspiration, and interpretive data key to understanding the New Testament. Detail will be given to the authorship, date, theme, liberal criticism, secular background, and historical background of New Testament Scriptures. Prerequisite: EN 501
This course is designed to give the student a further understanding of ministry through Scriptural counseling. All approaches to problems will be based on biblical principles rather than secular, humanistic reasoning and technique. Prerequisite: EN 501
This capstone course in the Biblical Studies concentration provides the student an opportunity to write a summative research paper and defend the final product. Prerequisite: BI 512 and EN 501
This capstone course in the Biblical Studies concentration provides the student an opportunity to write a summative research paper and defend the final product. Prerequisite: BI 522 and EN 501
This course is designed to equip the student with the ability to research, write, and format (Turabian) a masters’ level argumentative research paper. This course is intended to prepare students for writing assignments required in all concentrations within the MRE program. This course covers the research process, how to use the library resources, other research databases. Additionally, time will be given to the development of an argument along with basic writing and revision techniques. Prerequisite: None
This graduate level course explores the philosophy of leadership commonly referred to as “servant leadership.” Students will explore both the academic and practical levels of leadership as well as understanding the foundational principle of humanity as was modeled by our Saviour. Prerequisite: EN 501
This course explores the process of bringing a new convert into becoming a fruitful disciple of Jesus Christ. Emphasis is placed on becoming that disciple personally as well as becoming a discipler of others. Prerequisite: EN 501
Instructor—Bible, Church Ministries
Executive Vice President
Chair of Graduate Department
assistant pastor
bible class leader
senior pastor
