Course Summary

The use of theological inquiry in constructing a view of reality

BRS 351 and 352 are junior-level courses that move beyond the foundation courses in theology of the Hebrew and Greek Scriptures (BRS 123 and 124).  BRS 351 and 352 treat familiar themes but deepen understanding of these themes.  They aim at equipping the student to analyze and evaluate modern speculative concepts relative to these themes. This first course is organized in three modules: (1) Scripture and Theology, (2) God and Man, and (3) Theological Systems. 3 semester hours of undergraduate credit. Prerequisites: BRS  21/126.

Objectives

• Detect the coherency between the Old and New Testaments

• Reflect on the nature and acts of God from a biblical point of view 

• Consider the nature of man and his spiritual needs

Credit.  Credit for the course requires a score of 70% or greater on three multiple choice examinations and two essays. A sample multiple-choice problem is given below.

A unique characteristic of the God who reveals himself in the New Testament is his (A) exclusiveness,
(B) identification with sacrifice, (C) association with a specific place, (D) revelation in Jesus. 

Resources 

A Bible, the course syllabus, and the following textbook

Textbook reading from the online Electronic Collection