Study of the authorship, date, purpose, historical background and application of the message of John to modern life and thought with emphasis on doctrinal and ethical teaching. Formerly BIB 346. Prerequisite(s): BIB 101 or BIB 198; BIB 102 or BIB 199; concurrently with BIB 201, BIB 202, BIB 298 or BIB 299. 3 hour(s).