RELB 501 The Old Testament and Its Community (4)
A survey of the writings of the Old Testament in the context of the communities and faith experiences of those who produced them.

RELB 502 The New Testament and Its Community (4)
A survey of the writings of the New Testament in the context of the communities and faith experiences of those who produced them.

RELB 506 From Text to Sermon: Hermeneutic Tools for Pastors (4)
An examination and application of scriptural principles for interpretation of the Bible, from the standpoint of Seventh-day Adventist understandings of inspiration and the writings of Ellen G. White.

RELB 511 Contemporary Issues in Old Testament Studies (4)
An exploration of current issues and research in the scholarly study of the New Testament. Prerequisite: RELB 501 or comparable undergraduate course.

RELB 512 Contemporary Issues in New Testament Studies (4)
An exploration of current issues and research in the scholarly study of the New Testament. Prerequisite: RELB 502 or comparable undergraduate course.

RELB 519 The Gospel of John (4)
An exegetical study of the Gospel of belief, with special emphasis on Johannine Christology and the concepts of the Fatherhood of God, the Holy Spirit, life, truth, grace, and eschatology.

RELB 526 The Prophetic Traditions of Israel (4)
Historical, exegetical and theological exploration of the major and minor prophets, with critical consideration of their original situations and messages and of their meanings for our time today.

RELB 527 The Wisdom Traditions of Israel (4)
Historical, exegetical and theological exploration of the wisdom literature of the Hebrew scriptures, with critical consideration of the writers’ meanings in their time and implications for ours.

RELB 528 The Apocalyptic Traditions of Israel and Early Christianity (4)
Historical, exegetical, and theological exploration of the apocalyptic movement and writings in ancient Israel, including the Book of Daniel, through the inter-testamental and early Christian periods, including the Book of Revelation, with critical consideration of the authors’ meanings in their time and implications for ours.

RELB 545 Biblical Archaeology (4)
The Bible in its religious, cultural, and political environment as illuminated by discoveries of modern archaeology.

RELB 558 Old Testament Theology (4)
The major theological concepts of the Old Testament, with a view to their impact on Christian life and thought.

RELB 559 New Testament Theology (4)
An examination of the major theological themes of the teaching of Jesus as set forth in the Gospels, the Kerygma of the primitive Church, the letters of Paul, and the Johannine writings.

RELB 564 Romans (4)
An introduction to the book, with an exegesis of its text and consideration of its major theological themes.

RELB 568 Hebrews (4)
An introduction to the book, with an exegesis of its text and a consideration of the major theological themes presented.

RELB 614 Old Testament Seminar (4)
May be repeated for additional credit to a maximum of 12 units. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

RELB 624 New Testament Seminar (4)
May be repeated for additional credit to a maximum of 12 units. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

RELB 634 Fieldwork in Middle East Archaeology (1-8)
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

RELB 674 Reading Tutorial in Biblical Studies (4)
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

RELB 695 Topics in Biblical Studies (4)
May be repeated for additional credit to a maximum of 12 units. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

RELB 698 Thesis in Biblical Studies (4)
May be repeated for additional credit to a maximum of 8 units.

RELB 699 Directed Study in Biblical Studies (1-6)
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.