Focuses on the study of the Hebrew Bible, including its historical, literary, and theological aspects, as well as its interpretation and relevance to contemporary Jewish life and thought.
Old Testament Survey: A study of the historical, theological, and literary aspects of the Hebrew Bible.
New Testament Survey: A study of the historical, theological, and literary aspects of the Christian scriptures.
Historical Background: Understanding the historical, social, and political background of the Bible.
Hermeneutics: The study of biblical interpretation and the principles for approaching and understanding the text.
Theology: A survey of Christian theological doctrines and teachings regarding God, humanity, sin, salvation, and the end times.
Biblical Languages: The study of ancient Hebrew and Greek, which are the original languages of the Old and New Testaments.
Literary Analysis: An examination of biblical genres, structures, and literary devices such as metaphor, simile, and symbolism.
Biblical Archaeology: A study of archaeological discoveries and their impact on biblical understanding.
Jewish Studies: A survey of the history, literature, culture, and beliefs of Judaism.
Gospel Contextualization: The intersection between the gospel message and cultural and social contexts, including issues of gender, race, and ethnicity.
Exegesis: The process of interpreting and explaining a text, including analysis of its historical, cultural, and linguistic context.
Biblical Ethics: The study of moral principles and values in the Bible and their application to contemporary ethical issues.
Patristics: The study of early Christian writings and their influence on the development of Christian theology.
Bible Study Methods: Approaches and techniques for studying the Bible, including inductive, deductive, and topical methods.
Church History: A survey of the history of the Christian church from its origins to the present day.
Biblical Archaeology: The study of the historical and cultural background of the Bible through excavations of physical artifacts in the Holy Land.
Biblical Canon: The study of the formation, content, and interpretation of the Biblical texts that were accepted as authoritative and inspired by different Jewish communities throughout history.
Biblical Hermeneutics: The study of the principles and methods for interpreting and applying the Biblical texts in different historical, cultural, and theological contexts.
Biblical History: The study of the historical events, figures, and institutions that are associated with the Biblical narrative, using historical-critical approaches and interdisciplinary methods.
Biblical Languages: The study of the original languages of the Bible, including Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, in terms of their grammar, vocabulary, syntax, and semantics.
Biblical Literature: The study of the literary genres, styles, themes, and motifs in the Biblical texts, including narrative, poetry, prophecy, apocalyptic, and wisdom literature.
Biblical Theology: The study of the theological themes, concepts, and doctrines that are embedded in the Biblical texts, and their relevance for contemporary Jewish thought and practice.
Dead Sea Scrolls Studies: The study of the texts and artifacts that were discovered in the caves near the Dead Sea, and their significance for the understanding of early Jewish history, culture, and religion.
Rabbinic Literature: The study of the post-Biblical Jewish texts, including the Talmud, Midrash, and other rabbinic commentaries, and their interpretation of the Biblical texts.
Septuagint Studies: The study of the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, known as the Septuagint, and its influence on Jewish and Christian literature and thought.