Bible - INILIMI
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Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences
50 hours (5 weeks).
September 2018 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify the outstanding aspects of the cultural, geographic, historical, political, philosophical, and religious scenarios of the old testament; outline the process that resulted in the formation of the Biblical canon of the Old Testament; discuss the transmission and restoration of the text in the Old Testament; appreciate the suppositions, methods, tools, and results implemented by the scholars in modern studies of the Old Testament; define technical terms that are of importance in the critical description of the Old Testament; and comprehend the historical, literary, and theological dimensions of each book within the Old Testament.
Instruction is offered completely online or in synchronous format through the use of study guides, required and supplemental readings, quizzes, homework, lab-required interaction with the instructor, and/or final exams. The course assesses students’ end-of-course knowledge and skills in an online format. Major topics include Old Testament history, literature, and theology; content of the thirty-nine books in the Old Testament canon. Attention will be paid to the transmission of the text and the canonization of the Old Testament; critical problems and academic methods employed in the modern study of the Old Testament and the inductive study method of the Bible and the practical importance of the Old Testament for today.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Bible Studies or Ministry (9/21).
50 hours (5 weeks).
September 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify the roots of Pentecostal theology in the history of the New Testament; develop significant knowledge of the content of the New Testament; develop a Spirit-filled preaching ministry to help cultivate dynamic local church services; secure academic resources to help build a significant annotated new testament bibliography; acquire abilities to identify spiritual and social communities’ needs; understand the cultural and contextual difference between New Testament history and contemporary life; and serve at local churches producing environments to enrich community life.
Instruction is offered completely online or in synchronous format through the use of study guides, required and supplemental readings, quizzes, homework, lab-required interaction with the instructor, and/or final exams. The course assesses students’ end-of-course knowledge and skills in an online format. Major topics include a general comprehension of the New Testament considering the great themes of Scripture, including the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, grace, the beginning of the church, and missionary life. This panoramic view of the New Testament discusses the uniqueness of each New Testament writer and book, while showing the unity of their contributions to this part of the Bible; and the relevance and challenges for the contemporary church.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Introduction to Biblical Studies, Introduction to Religious Studies, or Introduction to Scriptural Studies (9/21).
50 hours (5 weeks).
September 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: define Hermeneutics; trace a brief history of biblical interpretation; discuss the different rules of interpretation; train themselves to educate others; use the rules of Biblical Hermeneutics and consciously interpret the word of God; prepare sermons in a much more efficient way and with the authority required to preach them; identify different literary resources contained in biblical interpretation in order to be prepared to put that knowledge into practice; examine models of biblical interpretation to present outlines of preaching using the assigned models; and justify the importance of a good biblical interpretation that guides, trains and educates, and does not give a reason to feed controversies.
Instruction is offered completely online or in synchronous format through the use of study guides, required and supplemental readings, quizzes, homework, lab-required interaction with the instructor, and/or final exams. The course assesses students’ end-of-course knowledge and skills in an online format. Major topics include teaching students a general study on the integration of the theory and practice of Biblical Hermeneutics with the purpose of improving the use of the Scriptures in different Christian settings (preaching, teaching, counseling, reading of the personal devotional, worship, testimony, etc.); history, principles and rules of biblical interpretation, and of the different schools of interpretation of the Scriptures; and interpretation of Scripture from a Latin Pentecostal perspective.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Introduction to Biblical Studies, Introduction to Religious Studies, or Introduction to Scriptural Studies (9/21).
50 hours (5 weeks).
September 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to define the relationship between the New Testament writings Luke and Acts, their audience, main themes, and theological teachings and develop a critical analysis of how these writings impact the contemporary church.
Instruction is offered completely online or in synchronous format through the use of study guides, required and supplemental readings, quizzes, homework, lab-required interaction with the instructor, and/or final exams. The course assesses students’ end-of-course knowledge and skills in an online format. Major topics taught in this course include the study of the works of Luke: the Gospel according to Luke, and the Book of Acts of the Apostles; political, social, and theological context of both writings will be studied. In addition, the history and outstanding characters from the perspective of the Pentecostal experience are examined.
In the associate/certificate degree category, 3 semester hours in Introduction to Biblical Studies, Introduction to Religious Studies, or Introduction to Scriptural Studies (9/21).
50 hours (5 weeks).
September 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: evaluate the context and occasion associated with the wisdom writings and how these came to be crystallized in written revelation from Pentecostal perspective; understand the importance of Hebrew wisdom literature in the cultural, liturgical, and theological context of the people of Israel; identify spiritual aspects that emerge throughout the development of poetic and liturgical literature associated with the life of the Israelite nation; develop critical thinking skills through the study and analysis of the course content; and explain the different styles and forms used by hagiographers in the composition of said writings.
Instruction is offered completely online or in synchronous format through the use of study guides, required and supplemental readings, quizzes, homework, lab-required interaction with the instructor, and/or final exams. The course assesses students’ end-of-course knowledge and skills in an online format. Major topics taught in this course include a panoramic vision of the Sapiential books contained in the sacred writing. These books are Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Songs, and Lamentations. Other topics include Apocryphal or Deuterocanonical books or passages with a view to assessing their ethical content and theological value and important theological concepts and how they are reflected in the pages of the New Testament. This course will be carried out in person, online, and in a synchronized way.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Bible Studies, or Ministry (9/21).
50 hours (5 weeks)
September 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: acquire knowledge of the ministry and message of the major prophets and their influence on the message of the five-fold Pentecostalism; discuss the relationship between the major prophets, emphasizing their similarities and differences in light of the biblical canon; obtain an introspective vision of the spirituality of the prophet and how it contrasts with the spiritual condition of the people of Israel; develop critical analysis of prophetic ministry and its influence on the contemporary church; and identify the nations and peoples that interacted with 6th, 7th, and 8th century Israel, and their influence on the political, social and religious life of the Jewish people.
Instruction is offered completely online or in synchronous format through the use of study guides, required and supplemental readings, quizzes, homework, lab-required interaction with the instructor, and/or final exams. The course assesses students’ end-of-course knowledge and skills in an online format. Major topics taught in this course include a dynamic approach to the content of the books that relate the historical and ministerial context and significance in the current of the greatest prophets whose writings are: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel. With the message of these four prophets and the five books, students discover the importance and notice that many of his prophecies have yet to be fulfilled.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Bible Studies or Ministry (9/21).
50 hours (5 weeks).
September 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify the epistles of the Apostle Paul to the Romans and the Galatians, their place and its classification among the New Testament writings; identify the important themes of each of these epistles and the situations that led to them; discuss how they enrich the theology of the Apostle Paul in relation to the other Pauline epistles; and explain how the themes of these letters impact the contemporary church.
Instruction is offered completely online or in synchronous format through the use of study guides, required and supplemental readings, quizzes, homework, lab-required interaction with the instructor, and/or final exams. The course assesses students’ end-of-course knowledge and skills in an online format. Major topics taught in this course include a systematic study of the letters of the Apostle Paul to the Romans and to the Galatians. Other themes include their similarities and differences, audiences, purpose, and theological themes of greater importance and how these theological issues apply to the situation of the church in the 21st century.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Bible Studies, or Ministry (9/21).
50 hours (5 weeks).
September 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: gain knowledge of the ministry and message of the twelve minor prophets and their influence on the message of fivefold Pentecostalism; discuss the relationship between the major and minor prophets, emphasizing their similarities and differences in light of the biblical canon; obtain an introspective vision of the spirituality of the prophet and how it contrasts with the spiritual condition of the people of Israel during the time of his ministry; develop the technique of submitting their written work academically; discuss the importance of developing relevant leadership even in difficult circumstances; and identify the nations and people that interacted with 6th, 7th, and 8th century Israel, and their influence on the political, social and religious life of the Jewish people.
Instruction is offered completely online or in synchronous format through the use of study guides, required and supplemental readings, quizzes, homework, lab-required interaction with the instructor, and/or final exams. The course assesses students’ end-of-course knowledge and skills in an online format. Major topics taught in this course include focusing on the prophetic writings of the Old Testament by the twelve Minor Prophets: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. The study of these prophecies is from the punishment of Israel, because of his sin, but with a promise of restoration. It will continue with the approaching of the messianic prophecies. Also taking into account the fulfillment of prophecies as in the case of those deported to exile in Assyria and Babylon. Likewise, repentance and conversion of Israel to the end of time.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Bible Studies, or Ministry (9/21).
50 hours (5 weeks).
September 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: discuss how biblical Pentecostal leadership influences local churches and contributes to the global church; understand biblically the leadership traits used by Jesus and other biblical protagonists; critically evaluate the leadership traits used by Jesus and other biblical protagonists; learn to identify biblical principles necessary for today's time; and examine the cultural realities that influenced biblical characters and similarities or differences with contemporary leadership.
Instruction is offered completely online or in synchronous format through the use of study guides, required and supplemental readings, quizzes, homework, lab-required interaction with the instructor, and/or final exams. The course assesses students’ end-of-course knowledge and skills in an online format. Major topics include examining the content of leadership from a biblical and theological perspective; major biblical principles that take into account the purpose and character of leadership; leadership themes in the Old and New Testament within their historical-scriptural context, and in terms of contemporary understanding of leadership, with a special focus on the leadership of Jesus Christ as seen in the New Testament.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Bible Studies, or Ministry (9/21).
50 hours (5 weeks).
September 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: define a panoramic view of Pauline theology and its place in the New Testament; emphasize the development of these in the different epistles from the Pentecostal perspective; know the fundamental doctrines, e.g., God, grace, redemption and the end of time; and justify the importance of the impact and application of Pauline thought in the contemporary church.
Instruction is offered completely online or in synchronous format through the use of study guides, required and supplemental readings, quizzes, homework, lab-required interaction with the instructor, and/or final exams. The course assesses students’ end-of-course knowledge and skills in an online format. Major topics include a panoramic view of the work and life of the apostle Paul; and various themes and thoughts related to Pauline thought.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Introduction to Biblical Studies, Introduction to Religious Studies, or Introduction to Scriptural Studies (9/21).