Fairhaven Baptist College Catalog 2020-2021

BI 534 U.S. Constitution
This class looks at some of the Biblical and political theories behind the Constitution. The
entire text of the Constitution is examined and discussed.
Fall semester, three hours.
BI 535 Government
This course is designed to teach the student the basics of our government and how it runs.
Special care is taken to develop a Biblical philosophy about the operation of our government.
Also, a brief look at economics will be taken.
Spring semester, three hours.
BI 536 Church History
The history of the church, its founding, development, and growth to the present. Special
emphasis will be given to the great religious leaders of each period.
Fall semester, three hours.
BI 537 Baptist History
Baptist principles and distinctives in early church history. The student will study the various
separatist groups in the Dark Ages: the Anabaptists and the Baptists in England and America.
Time will also be spent on the Baptist movement through present times.
Spring semester, three hours.
BI 538 Pauline Epistles
A study of the life of Paul and a brief survey of his epistles.
One semester, three hours.
BI 539 Pauline Doctrine
A study of the epistles of Paul. Attention will be given to major doctrinal themes along with
practical application.
One semester, three hours.
BI 540 Hebrew History I
A careful study of the history of God’s chosen people, the Jews, beginning in Genesis and
ending with Judges.
Fall semester, odd years, three hours.
BI 541 Hebrew History II
Beginning in Ruth and ending with the book of Esther, this study will give a chronological
view of the major periods in Jewish history.
Spring semester, even years, three hours.
BI 542 Cults
A study of the major so-called “Christian” cults from the viewpoint of the New Testament and
from the actual outworkings of the false doctrine, with the object of preparing the individual
to defend the truth.
One semester, two hours.
BI 543 Denominations
A doctrinal critique of the major denominations which are currently active in the United States
in order to aid in soulwinning efforts and to strengthen ecclesiastical separation.
One semester, two hours.
BI 544-545 Elementary Greek
A detailed study of New Testament Greek syntax, grammar, and vocabulary. It includes
studies in voice, case, tense, and mood. The course also covers usage of participles and
infinitives as well as simple translation work.
Two semesters, three hours each semester.
BI 546 Matthew
An analytical and theological study of Matthew, tracing the concept of the kingdom through
the book of Matthew.
One semester, three hours.
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