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Biblical Studies

New Testament

• NTS 101 New Testament Survey: A panoramic view of New Testament messages, doctrines, personalities, and problems of interpretation. This course encourages the student to mature spiritually as the scriptural principles discussed are put into practice in relationships with God, others, and oneself.

• NTS 110 Gospels: This chronological study of the life of Christ will be informative, inspirational, and practical. The course will relate the parallel accounts in the four Gospels, and divide the life and ministry of Christ into generally accepted periods. Through proper study and research, the student will have a thorough understanding of Jesus example of ministry in the Power of the Holy Spirit.

• NTS 111 Johannine Literature: An in-depth study of the Gospel of John and the three epistles of John. Special attention is made to specific verses, accounts, parables, and miracles unique to this gospel with emphasis on the practical application in the life of the Christian.

• NTS 202 Acts: A thorough study of the content of the book of Acts with emphasis on the work of the Holy Spirit in the origin and growth of the early Church. The journeys of Paul are studied relationship with his epistles.

• NTS 210 Pauline Epistles: A study of the Pauline epistles is foundational for the understanding of God's plan for the Church and individual Christian living. This course will show how the epistles of Paul were written to both the individual and the Church. Consideration of each epistle will include background information, occasion, place and date of writing, as well as an exposition of the content of the letters.

• NTS 211 Romans: A practical study of Paul's letters to the Romans dealing with the background of the book and its relation to the rest of the Pauline writings. Attention is given to understanding theological terms and concepts as "flesh," "Spirit," and "law" in the epistle.

• NTS 212 First and Second Corinthians: A course study of the Corinthian letters including exegesis and offering possible solutions for each major problem dealt with by the Apostle Paul. Offers interpretations, which can be applied to the twentieth century Church.

• NTS 221 Galatians & Ephesians: A course study the letters to the Galatians and Ephesians including exegesis and offering possible solutions for the major issues addressed by the Apostle Paul, Insights, which can be applied to the twentieth century Church, are included in this study.

• NTS 310 Pastoral Epistles: An exegetical study of First and Second Timothy and Titus, giving attention to the doctrinal and practical aspects with reference to modern pastoral issues of the New Testament Church.

• NTS 330 General Epistles: An exegetical study of First and Second Peter, First, Second & Third John, James and Jude. Authorship, themes, outlines and discussion of the issues raised in these epistles will be studied.
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• NTS 350 Hebrews:  An exposition of the book of Hebrews, which contrasts the Old and New Covenants.  Each student will experience an enrichment of their life as they gain fuller understanding of the Book of Hebrews and its message. 

• NTS 360 The Life and Teachings of Jesus: Historical, expository and theological study of more significant events and teachings in Jesus’ life and ministry, based on the Gospels. Special emphasis will be given to Jesus’ parables and miracles

• NTS 410 Daniel & Revelation: An exegetical study of Daniel and Revelation drawing parallels with how the Church of Christ is shown in the light of prophetic truth.

• NTS 490 Specialized Bible Study: A custom made course of study available for students who would like to study a book of the New Testament that is not currently offered. A special syllabus will be created by a faculty advisor along with a timetable and project to fulfill the 3 credit hour requirements.