Survey of the redemptive story in the three major divisions of the Old Testament (the Law/ Torah, the Prophets and the Writings), including an orientation to the historical backgrounds, religious context, literary forms, apocryphal dimensions, prophetic elements, matters of canon, text, interpretation and critical issues.

Survey of the redemptive story in the literature of the New Testament, including an orientation to the historical backgrounds, religious context, literary forms, matters of canon, text and interpretation, and critical issues.

Provides an orientation to the different types of literature in the Bible, with a practical study of relevant methods used in their interpretation.

Examines the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, the Pentateuch, with special reference to introduction, exegesis and history. Attention is given to their historical and theological significance for Judaism and Christianity. Offered to students in Modular programs only

Explores Jesus’ life and teachings against the backdrop of the first-century world and the intentional witness of the four evangelists to Jesus. Why was He born? Why did He live? Why did He die? What are the implications of His life and ministry today? Offered to students in Modular programs only

Introduces students to the nature and the effect of twentieth century Pentecostal and charismatic movements and examines the influence and acceptance of this global movement, including emphasis on Canadian Pentecostalism. Also, considers the roots of the tradition and the role of the Spirit in the individual and communal life of the church.

Provides an orientation to the central teachings of the Bible as revealed in the flow of redemptive history, including a focus on various theological traditions, methods of doctrinal reflection and the nature of biblical authority. Exclusions: BSTH 261, 360

Explores various major religions of the world, such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism and Islam. Other topics may include Daoism, Shamanism, animism and traditional religions. Questions of how religions are the same, differ, and have common points of connection will be raised. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102

A study tour of Israel that combines travel with lectures and readings to provide students with a rich, on-site learning experience. Students will learn about geography and archaeology, exploring how the features of each area shaped the history of its people. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102 (Equivalent to Seminary BIBL 0603)

Introduces students to biblical archaeology through a survey of the history of the discipline, highlighting important figures, sites, and artifacts, as well as a basic understanding of archaeological methods. Select topics, sites, and issues related to the field will also be covered by analyzing ancient sources and material cultures of the Holy Land during the Old and New Testament periods. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201 Same as HIST 317

A survey of the first five books of the Bible, also called the five books of Moses or the Law (Torah) in Judaism. Examination of the literary character of the material will include narrative and legal aspects, as well as the question of literary formation. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201

Explores aspects and themes of the books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel and Kings. May emphasize some books and texts more than others, but the Former Prophets as a canonical collection and the theory of a Deuteronomistic History will be considered. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201

Study of the theological and literary emphases of Isaiah, Jeremiah or Ezekiel. Will address the themes, historical situation of the prophet(s) and the literary significance of the book(s). Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201

Explores the section of the Latter Prophets known as “The Book of the Twelve.” Considers the relationship of Hosea–Malachi and the problem of their ordering, as well as the reception history of these texts in the church and synagogue. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201

Examines the hymns of the people of Israel with regard to their theology and literary types of the Psalms. The arrangement of the Psalms and the history of reception of specific Psalms will form a significant portion of the course. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201

Survey of especially the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, which may cover Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs and should address the role of wisdom in Israelite religion and culture. Comparison will be made with wisdom texts in the Apocrypha and Ancient Near East. Other texts from the Writings may also be included. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201

A study of the archaeology, culture, religions and texts of the Ancient Near East, with particular interest in understanding the people of Israel and the Old Testament. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201 Same as: HIST 316

Explores the legal and cultic context of the Ten Commandments. The course will also address the significance of the Decalogue in Christian interpretation and the history of civilization. Students will become familiar with current scholarship on the Ten Commandments, especially in the context of Christian discourse. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201

Examines the life of Jesus as presented in the Gospel of Matthew. Will consider “What is a gospel?”, the presentation of Jesus as the Jewish Messiah, the significance of Jesus’ teaching and his teaching about the kingdom of God. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201

A study of the structure, message and uniqueness of the Gospel of Mark that is intended to help students interact with the literary genre called “gospel” and to grasp the contemporary meaning and theological themes of the Markan Gospel. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201

Study of the life of Jesus and the beginning of the early church as told in Luke and Acts. Either Luke or Acts will function as the primary focus of the course. Attention will be on the Jewish and Greco-Roman contexts of the narratives, Luke’s theology, and the relationship of the two texts in the reception of the early church. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201

Examines the literary structure, narrative development, authorial purpose and interpretation of the Fourth Gospel in its historical context with an effort to discover the continuing relevance of that book in the development of Judeo-Christian theological understanding. Intended to help the student interact with the literary genre called “gospel” and to grasp the contemporary meaning and theological themes of the Fourth Gospel. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201

A section-by-section study of Paul’s letter to the Romans to determine what Paul wanted his audience in Rome to hear, and then to ask what the Spirit is saying through this letter to the church today. In discussing the letter’s major themes and teachings, attention will be given to the historical background, literary style and the nature of Paul’s argumentation. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201

Explores the historical, cultural, and social contexts of Paul’s letters to the Jesus-believing community in Corinth. Discusses Paul’s complicated relationship with the Corinthians from the evidence in Acts and the Corinthian letters. Analyzes the text and context of Paul’s letters in terms of Paul’s concerns for the Corinthian believers and their socio-cultural context, and considers the theological heart of these letters – the nature of wisdom, love, and reconciliation. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201