Mentored Research

Catalog description

A faculty-mentored research course in which students revise their research and present their findings publicly. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour BIBLE BIBL 123/123M. God’s Story in the Old Testament – A study of ancient Israel’s testimony to who God is, to God’s work, and to the place of humans in God’s story. As students explore each section of the Old Testament in its cultural, literary, and canonical contexts, they will be encouraged to see themselves in that unfolding story. Required of all undergraduate students. BIBL 123 offered fall term each year. BIBL 123M offered spring term each year and as needed. Three semester hours. BIBL 124/124M. God’s Story in the New Testament – A study of the early Church’s testimony to God’s story, culminating in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The work of Jesus then continues as the Spirit- filled Church proclaims and embodies the good news of God’s reign throughout the Greco-Roman world. As students explore each section of the New Testament in its cultural, literary, and canonical contexts, they will be encouraged to see themselves in that unfolding story. Required of all undergraduate students. BIBL 124 offered spring term each year. BIBL 124M offered fall term each year and as needed. It is recommended that students complete BIBL 123 before BIBL 124. Three semester hours.