Graduate Studies Certificate in Bible

San Jose

• Biblical studies 4

  • DBS 506 Learning to Interpret Scripture 4 In this course you will study the foundational principles and interpretive procedures of the grammatico-historical method of biblical interpretation. You will also apply these principles and procedures in actual Bible study, using the English Bible. Required during the first year of M.A. or M.Div. studies. 4 credits.

• Biblical literature 12

  • BLS 501X Interpreting the Old Testament I: Genesis to 2 Samuel 2 Recommended pre- or co-requisite: DBS 506. 2 credits.
  • BLS 501Y Interpreting the Old Testament II: 1 Kings to Song of Solomon 2 Recommended pre- or co-requisite: DBS 506. 2 credits.
  • BLS 502X Interpreting the Old Testament III: Isaiah to Malachi 2 Recommended pre- or co-requisite: DBS 506. 2 credits.
  • BLS 502Y Interpreting the New Testament I: Gospels 2 Recommended pre- or co-requisite: DBS 506. 2 credits.
  • BLS 503X Interpreting the New Testament II: Epistles 1 2 The course will focus upon Acts, Galatians, 1-2 Thessalonians, 1-2 Corinthians, Romans. Recommended pre- or co-requisite: DBS 506. 2 credits.
  • BLS 503Y Interpreting the New Testament III: Epistles 2 2 The course will focus upon Ephesians, Colossians, and 1 Timothy through the Revelation. Recommended pre- or co-requisite: DBS 506. 2 credits.

Total Credits 16