BIB 315 - Understanding the Bible

3 hours
This course is a survey of the major genres of literature in the Bible, and an introduction to principles of interpretation for each genre. Students will trace six major themes through the Bible in order to get an overview of the whole. The course gives special attention to the concept of the covenant community and to the centrality of Jesus as the focus of the whole. The course provides many opportunities for students to apply key lessons to their own lives. CS