Archaeology of the Old Testament
This course (BIBL 606) examines the relationship between archaeological data and the Old Testament. This investigation takes special interest in current problems in the field of biblical archaeology, such as the origins of Israel and the United Monarchy. The science of archaeology, fieldwork, and research methods are introduced.
Introduction to the Geography of the Bible
This course (BIBL 605) offers an examination of the geography of lands in Scripture, including an analysis of the physical topography of natural regions and ancient sites; an assessment of political and territorial subdivisions; and a diachronic unfolding of those events that have transpired in the land that lend themselves…
Egypt in the Bible
This course (BIBL 604) analyzes Egyptian history and culture, utilizing archaeological, textual, and iconographic sources. Biblical narratives that are set in Egypt, or where Israelite history intersects with Egypt, will be examined, with special emphasis on the Hebrew sojourn and Exodus.
Old Testament Theology
This course (BIBL 603) offers a study of the approaches to the theology of the Old Testament in the last two hundred years with an emphasis on the motifs of creation and redemption as integrative themes and as anticipatory of the coming of Jesus Christ.
Introduction to the Old Testament II
This course (BIBL 602) is an introduction to the Old Testament books, the literature of the Old Testament, the history of Israel, critical issues of Old Testament formation, methods in Old Testament study, and the theology of the Old Testament. This is the second course in a two-part series.
Introduction to the Old Testament I
This course (BIBL 601) is an introduction to the Old Testament books, the literature of the Old Testament, the history of Israel, critical issues of Old Testament formation, methods in Old Testament study, and the theology of the Old Testament. It is the first course in a two-part series.
Applied Biblical Studies III
This course (BIBL 623) is designed to make an important shift from theory to practice, to allow the student to apply what may otherwise seem like distant concepts at times. This course is designed to cover the overall themes and subjects of the Biblical books. This course will approach applied…
Applied Biblical Studies II
This course (BIBL 622) is designed to make an important shift from theory to practice, to allow the student to apply what may otherwise seem like distant concepts at times. This course is designed to cover the overall themes and subjects of the Biblical books. This course will approach applied…
Applied Biblical Studies I
This course (BIBL 621) is designed to make an important shift from theory to practice, to allow the student to apply what may otherwise seem like distant concepts at times. This course is designed to cover the overall themes and subjects of the Biblical books. This course will approach applied…
Biblical Theology
Scripture is fundamental to the life of the Coptic Orthodox Christian. Biblical Theology (BIBL 631) will focus on the relationship of Scripture to the Orthodox tradition and the general theological themes found within Scripture. The course then goes on to the use of Scripture within a liturgically worshipping community, the…
Christology
The importance of Christology for Coptic Orthodox Christianity cannot be understated. Quickly after, and even during, the life of the Lord Jesus Christ, many attempted to articulate the mystery of the Incarnate Logos. This course takes a close look at the nature of Christ, the Council of Chalcedon, and the…
Church History I (Part 2): The Early Church & Coptic History (2)
The purpose of this course (CHHT 602) is to cultivate in the learner an appreciation for the Church as the Body of Christ and also as an institution with a clearly defined ecclesiology, structure, and a system of beliefs and practices. This section of the course will cover the history…
Patristics I
This course (PATR 601) explores the beginnings of Patristic literature. It gives a quick glimpse of the first-generation writers after the apostles, the beginnings of the apologetic writings, the beginnings of the writings of the early theologians, the earliest documents of the acts of the martyrs, the first theological schools…