Rel-601 Jewish
History I - 3 SH Credit
A study of the antiquities of the Jews beginning with creation
through the Jews’ departure out of Babylon where they were
held in captivity. The student follows the history of the
Jewish nation.
Rel-602 Jewish
History II - 3 SH Credit
A continuation of Rel-631, the student studies the ways
of the Jews, beginning with Antiochus Epiphanes who took
Jerusalem until the taking of Jerusalem by Titus in 70 A.D.
Both Sections I and II are required of the student when
studying this section of Jewish history.
Rel-603 World
Religions - 3 SH Credit
A comprehensive study of world religions from ancient Egypt,
Greece, and Rome to the present day primal religions and
the great religions – Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam,
and Christianity.
Rel-604 Bible
Archaeology - 3 SH Credit
Pursues a comprehensive study of Biblical archaeology, which
allows one to study the most recent findings as well as
the “Cities of Judah.”
Rel-605 Religion
in America I - 3 SH
Credit
A documentary history of religion in America, which extends
from the period prior to European settlement through the
colonial period, up to the Civil War.
Rel-606 Religion
in America II - 3
SH Credit
A continuation of Rel-635 that traces the history of American
religion from 1865 to present day. A look at the various
religious beliefs during this time period is made as well
as the major individuals, movements, and themes in American
religion.
Rel-701 History
of Christianity - 3 SH Credit
History of Christianity is a clear and stimulating study
of the Christian faith, from its earliest beginnings to
the present. It takes the student from its earliest days
to the late twentieth century.
Rel-702 Directed
Reading - 1 – 3 SH
Credit
Pursues an area of study in Religion through reading books,
periodicals and writings. He then presents his work to Bethany.
These readings are under the direction of an assigned professor.
Rel-703 Life &
Times of Christ I - 3 SH Credit
Presents the preparation of the world for the Gospel and
allows the student to see the Jewish world in the days of
Christ. The student also learns many of the customs of that
day and how the Scripture relates to the custom.
Rel-704 Life &
Times of Christ II - 3 SH Credit
A continuation of Rel-733, taking the student from the midst
of Christ’s ministry where Jesus visits Sychar through the
remaining days of His ministry. To enroll into this course,
the student is required to have completed Rel-733.
Rel-705 Old Testament
Bible History I - 3 SH Credit
An exhaustive study of Old Testament history from the Garden
of Eden to the Davidic Kingdom.
Rel-706 Old Testament
Bible History II
3 SH Credit
A continuation of the previously listed course. This course
is a history of the Hebrew people from the birth of Solomon
until the Babylonian captivity.
Rel-702 Thesis - 6
SH Credit
The student is required to research the area of Religion
and present a thesis of no less than 20,000 words in the
form of two hardbound copies to the Seminary. The Seminary
will keep one copy and the other copy will be returned to
the student. The title of the thesis and subject matter
to be covered must be presented to the Dean for approval
prior to beginning the research project.