Course Descriptions
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BENT-3120 – BEOT-4900
BECE-4740 Internship in Christian Education 3–12 hours
A mentored and evaluated ministry experience under the
direction of a qualified filed mentor. This is an opportunity to
utilize and develop knowledge and skills from classes in a
ministry context appropriate for student interest and preparation.
Repeatable up to 12 hours. Capstone course. Prerequisites: 1)
Approval of the faculty of the School of Biblical and Theological
Studies. 2) Senior academic status. 3) Completion of the following
five courses: BETH-2350 Theological Foundations of Ministry;
BEST-2400 Interpreting and Teaching the Bible; BECE-3680,
3700, or 3720 Children’s Ministries, Campus Ministries, or Adult
Ministries; BEPT-2400 Personal Evangelism or BEPT 3410
Discipleship; and one course in ministry concentration area.
Credit/No Credit.
BECE-4750 Internship inYouth Ministries
3–12 hours
A mentored and evaluated youth experience under the
direction of a qualified youth minister. This is an opportunity to
utilize and develop knowledge and skills from classes in a youth
ministry context appropriate for student’s interest and preparation.
Capstone course. Repeatable to 12 hours. Prerequisites: 1)
Approval of the faculty of the School of Biblical and Theological
Studies. 2) Senior academic status. 3) Completion of the following
five courses: BETH-2350 Theological Foundations of Ministry;
BECE-2200 Introduction to Youth Ministry; BEST-2400 Interpreting
and Teaching the Bible; BECE-3700 Campus Ministries; BEPT-
2400 Personal Evangelism or BEPT-3410 Discipleship; and one
course in ministry concentration area. Credit/No Credit.
BECE-4900
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Christian Education
–Fa, Sp, Su
Students will investigate a significant topic or Scripture passage
of special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge.
BECE-4990 Topics in Christian Education
–Fa, Sp
1–3 hours
Investigation of special topics in Bible and theology, that
have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. Permission of
instructor required for non-majors.
Biblical Studies — Bible Teacher Education (BEDU)
BEDU-3110 Clinical Teaching in Bible
–Fa, Sp
1 hour
Students are assigned to assist a college instructor in
classroom teaching, evaluation, and related responsibilities. The
student must complete 45 clock hours of clinical involvement.
Biblical Studies — General Education (BEGE)
BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation
–Fa, Sp, Su
3 hours
The nature and process of spiritual formation is examined
from a biblical perspective with an emphasis upon the practice
of spiritual disciplines. The course undergirds students with a
theology of the Bible and an introduction to the inductive method
of Bible study.
BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature
–Fa, Sp, Su
3 hours
Survey of the entire Old Testament, giving special attention to
authorship, historical background, and the theme of each book
with attention to literary genre. This study traces the history of
the Hebrew nation from its origin to the time of Jesus Christ.
Prerequisites: BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation.
BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature
–Fa, Sp, Su
3 hours
Survey of the entire New Testament, including the historical
background of the Inter-Testamental period, giving special
attention to main events, the authorship and content of each
book with attention to literary genre, and the unfolding of God’s
redemptive purpose through the Lord Jesus Christ. Prerequisites:
BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation, BEGE-2730 Old Testament
Literature.
BEGE-3755 Theology I
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
An introductory reflection on the theological task, the doctrines
of the triune God, creation and humanity, revelation, and sin
by means of a conversation between the Bible and classic and
contemporary theological literature. This theological reflection will
be brought to bear on contemporary challenges. Prerequisite:
BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation; BEGE-2730 Old Testament
Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature.
BEGE-3765 Theology II
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
An introductory reflection on the theological task, the doctrines
of Christ, salvation, the Holy Spirit, the Church, and last things
by means of a conversation between the Bible and classic and
contemporary theological literature. This theological reflection
will be brought to bear on contemporary challenges with a focus
on developing the students’ practice of theological thinking.
Prerequisite: BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation; BEGE-2730 Old
Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature;
BEGE-3755 Theology I.
Biblical Studies — History (BEHI)
BEHI-2500 Church History
–Fa
3 hours
An introduction to the history of Christianity covering the major
people, movements, institutions, and events of the Church from
its founding by Jesus Christ to the present. This course examines
the unique ways Christianity has shaped and been shaped by its
environment, the rich diversity of its expressions through the ages,
and the significant purpose it fulfills in society and the world.
Biblical Studies — New Testament (BENT)
BENT-3110 Jesus and the Gospels
–Fa
3 hours
Study of the four Gospels and their central figure, Jesus of
Nazareth. Attention is given to the historical background, scholarly
methods for studying the Gospels, the trustworthiness of the
Gospels, and a survey of Christ’s life. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730
Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or
permission of the instructor.
BENT-3120 The Book of Acts
–Fa
3 hours
Analysis of the missionary outreach of the apostolic period
with special emphasis on transitional theological problems,
the journeys of Paul, and the historical setting of the epistles.
Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740
New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor.
(odd years)
BENT-3130 The Prison Epistles
–Fa
3 hours
Detailed study of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians,
and Philemon including their historical settings and doctrinal
distinctives. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature;
BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the
instructor. (even years)
BENT-3140
3 hours
The Thessalonian and Pastoral Epistles
–Sp
An exegesis of 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy,
and Titus with special attention given to their background,
eschatological features, and presentation of local church
administration. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature;
BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the
instructor. (odd years)
BENT-3150 The General Epistles
–Sp
3 hours
Examination of James, 1 and 2 Peter, the three epistles of
John, and Jude with consideration placed upon their backgrounds,
exposition on apostate teachers, and lessons on practical living.
Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740
New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (odd
years)
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Course Descriptions
BECE-4740 – BENT-3150
