BTHD 529 Foundations of Biblical Theology 2

An introduction to biblical theology covering methodology, history, basic issues, and the foundational content of the field. Correlation between biblical and systematic theology is explored and discussed. The course includes an examination of the inspiration and authority of the Scriptures and the unity and diversity of the biblical revelation. COURSE OBJECTIVES After completing this course, the student should be able to: 1. Read the Bible with a better biblical theological hermeneutic and arrive at a more sound relevant and biblical interpretation; 2. Prepare a biblical theological sermon, lesson, or article; 3. Evaluate various kinds of literature that are in the market place of church leaders and congregants in respect to their biblical theological soundness; 4. Demonstrate a skill that is able to interpret biblical texts and do biblical theology through the eyes of different cultures and different historical circumstances; 5. Appreciate the different ways of doing biblical theology and evaluate them; 6. Do biblical theology by interpreting a variety of biblical genres