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BI-42002 introduces students to biblical theology as a discipline that traces God's redemptive plan through the progressive unfolding of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation. This course examines major scholarly proposals for the Bible's unifying center and develops skills in theological synthesis that integrate Old and New Testament revelation.
Key Topics Covered:
- Biblical theology's methodology and its distinction from systematic theology
- Major proposals for Scripture's center: Promise, Kingdom, Mission, and New Creation
- The Old Testament promise-plan from creation through monarchy and prophets
- New Testament fulfillment in Christ, Pentecost, and apostolic interpretation
- The church's missional identity and implications for whole-life discipleship
The course balances rigorous biblical-theological analysis with practical application for ministry contexts worldwide, equipping students to proclaim the whole counsel of God's redemptive plan with greater clarity and confidence.
- Textbook: Biblical Theology – A Quest for the Center. WWES Bible & Theology Series.
3 credit course