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The course examines selected passages in the section of the Hebrew Bible known as the Writings (Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, Esther, Daniel, Ezra-Nehemiah, 1-2 Chronicles).  Special attention is given to contemporary scholarship involving the Writings and to selected themes in the Writings relating to today’s world.  Prerequisites: CSBS 1311 and CSBS 1312

The course examines selected passages in the Latter Prophets (known as the Major and Minor Prophets).  Special attention is given to contemporary scholarship involving the Latter Prophets and to selected themes in the Latter Prophets relating to today’s world.  Prerequisites: CSBS 1311 and CSBS 1312

This course is a study of the Revelation of John, particularly in light of its high Christology. Attention is given to its literary genre, linguistic and theological themes, literary features, and its relationship to apocalyptic literature and the imperial context. Implications for contemporary life are included. Prerequisites CSBS 1311 and CSBS 1312.

This course is a study of the patterns of social life and conflict in first-century urban Christian communities indicated by ethical, social, and theological issues in New Testament letters such as 1 & 2 Corinthians and Romans in light of the material and cultural context of ancient cities such as Corinth and Rome. Implications for contemporary life are included. Prerequisites CSBS 1311 and CSBS 1312.

The course examines selected passages in the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.  Special attention is given to contemporary scholarship involving the Pentateuch and to selected themes in the Pentateuch relating to today’s world.  Prerequisites: CSBS 1311 and CSBS 1312 

The course examines selected passages in the Former Prophets (Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel, and 1-2 Kings).  Special attention is given to contemporary scholarship involving the Former Prophets and to selected themes in the Former Prophets relating to today’s world.  Prerequisites: CSBS 1311 and CSBS 1312

This course is a study of Jesus and the early church through reading selected New Testament texts while listening to global voices. Personal and missional implications are included. Prerequisite CSBS 1312.