OS 101 - Undergraduate Orientation Seminar
-An introduction to CTU Bible college programs, methodology, writing requirements, library usage, and study guidelines. There are reading and writing assignments. Required
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BIBLICAL STUDIES

BI 101 - Old Testament Survey
-A panorama of the stages of God's revelation in the Old Testament with reasons and methods for studying, arrangement, and synoptic view of books, events and persons.
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BI 102 - New Testament Survey
-A basic study of the life of Christ, His provision of salvation, the inauguration of the church, the ministry of the gospel, and the writings of the apostles.
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BI 105 - The Life of Christ
-A systematized study of the life of Christ from a harmony of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John; biography, works, teaching, death and resurrection, with special attention paid to the Jewish perspective of His times and teachings.
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BI 110 - The Swordsman's Sword
-An introduction to Bible study methodology. Special emphasis will be given to context and word study using established principles and methods of sound hermeneutics.
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BI 111 - Bible Interpretation (Hermeneutics I)
-An examination of the principles and methods of Bible study to ascertain its intended meaning. Available tools will be discussed and problems confronted.
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BI 115 - Special Principles of Interpretation (Hermeneutics II)
-An examination of the special principles and methods of Biblical interpretation. Specifically those areas dealing with parables & allegories, typology, prophecy, poetry, and apocalyptic writings. Available tools will be discussed and problems confronted.
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BI 120 - Bible Archaeology
-A basic investigation of the archaeological findings, which relate the places, events, culture and peoples of the Bible, and the confirmation of Biblical record.
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BI 130 - Bible Geography
-A study of Bible lands to relate places to people and events to facilitate better understanding of the Biblical narrative.
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BI 140 - Science & the Bible
-A study of the scientific implications of Biblical creation, the fall and the flood in the understanding of Scripture.
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BI 201 - Pentateuch
-A study of the contents of the Pentateuch with emphasis on the theology of the books, their relationship to the rest of Scripture, and selected themes.
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BI 202 - Genesis
-Examining the origin, contents, problems, theological import, and spiritual message of Genesis. Special attention to aspects and impacts of creation, the fall, and the flood along with the theme of redemption. Covers historical and chronological background of this foundational book.
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BI 205 - Old Testament Law
-Old Testament ethics and its relation to the Christian learned through scrutiny of moral, civil, and cultic Pentateuchal law. Emphasis on Exegesis, practical application today and on problem issues.
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BI 210 - Old Testament Historical Books
-An examination of the authorship, dates and themes of Joshua, Judges, Samuel, I & II Chronicles, Ezra and Nehemiah. The students will become proficient in the understanding and purpose of the text.
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BI 212 - Israelite Monarchy
-Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles primarily from a historical perspective: the rise, zenith, and decline of the Israelite monarchy. Attention given to introductory issues, structure, chronology and theology of these books.
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