Biblical and Exegetical Theology

BET1- introduction to Biblical Theology

This is an introduction to the history, principles, and practice of Biblical Theology. Emphasis will be on the Bible's story line examining how the books of the Bible contribute to the unfolding redemptive purposes of God in Christ.

BET2 - Interpretation of Scripture

This is an introduction to the principles of biblical interpretation, including a survey of the history of interpretation. Special attention is given to the New Testament writers' use of Old Testament passages, as well as to common hermeneutical fallacies.

BET3 -Pentateuch

This course is a survey and expositional study of the contents of the five books of Moses, introducing the student to the theology of the Pentateuch, and its foundational relevance for a proper understanding of the whole of biblical revelation.

BET4 – Historical Books

This is a survey of the historical books (Joshua, Judges, 1 &2 Samuel, I &2 Kings, Ruth, Esther, | &2 Chronicles, and Ezra & Nehemiah), dealing with their background, content, and theological perspectives. Emphases include their relevance to the Christian and the revelation of Christ and the gospel.

BET5 - Psalms and Wisdom Literature

This is a systematic and practical study of the Psalms and wisdom literature i.e. Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon. Includes a study of each of these books' historical setting, outline; structure and major themes, the Christological aspect of each book and its application.

BET6- Prophets

This course provides an introduction to prophetic books of the Bible, surveying the historical context, literary structure, and theology of this literature, and becoming familiar with the main themes, messianic signposts and particular application to our times.

BETT - Gospels and Acts

This is an exegetical and expositional study of the four Gospels and the, emphasizing the distinctive portraits presented by each Gospel writer, and the continuation of Christ's ministry in the book of Acts.

BBTS - New Testament Epistles

This is a systematic and practical study of the New Testament letters, as real letters written under special circumstances that a definite people were to read, mostly in churches. Includes a brief study of the Greek-Roman world, classifications of the letters, the theology of the New Testament and study of each epistle under such headings as the background to the epistle, its contents, date and author and its significance.

BET 9 - Apocalyptic Literature