Course Descriptions
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BEPT-3420 – BEST-4910
BEPH-3250 Philosophy of Religion
–Sp
3 hours
Analysis of the major philosophical problems relating to religion
as these have arisen in the modern intellectual environment.
Prerequisite: BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy.
BEPH-3260 Symbolic Logic
–Sp
3 hours
Study of systems of natural deduction (including metatheoretic
proofs and methods) in propositional logic, first-order logic, and
modal logic with emphasis on assessing arguments in natural
language. Prerequisite: BEPH-2240 Logic; or MATH-2210 Logic
and Methods of Proof; or permission of instructor.
BEPH-3280 Metaphysics
–Sp
3 hours
Study of selected topics in metaphysics, including the mind-
body problem, substance, qualities and universals, identity, space
and time, causation, and freedom and determinism. Prerequisite:
BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy. (odd years)
BEPH-3310
3 hours
History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
–Fa
Survey of men and movements in Greek and Christian
philosophy from Thales to Aquinas. Selected, representative
writings of the philosophers will be read. Prerequisite: BEPH-2200
Introduction to Philosophy. (odd years)
BEPH-3320 History of Modern Philosophy
–Sp
3 hours
Study of the principal philosophers from Descartes through
Nietzsche. The development of rationalism and empiricism
with the Kantian synthesis and its results will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy. (odd years)
BEPH-3330 19th Century Philosophy
–Fa
3 hours
Survey of significant European and American philosophies of
the 19th and early 20th centuries from Hegel to the first World War.
Special attention will be given to Hegelianism, early existentialism,
pragmatism, and analytic philosophy. Prerequisite: BEPH-2200
Introduction to Philosophy. (even years)
BEPH-3340 Current Philosophical Developments
–Sp
3 hours
Survey of significant European and American philosophies of
the 20th century, focusing specifically on developments from the
1960s to the present. (even years)
BEPH-3400 Philosophy of Law and Economics
3 hours
Course will clarify the conceptual structures that underlie both
law and economic analysis. Explores the connections between
ethics and legal theory and practice and economics. (odd years)
BEPH-4030 Philosophy and Literature
–Sp
2 hours
Course will be divided into two sections. The first will focus on
philosophy of literature, exploring literary theory, hermeneutics,
and literature as a work of art. The second part of the course
will examine philosophy in literature, looking at the ways in
which philosophical ideas are expressed through the medium of
literature. (even years)
BEPH-4250 Philosophy of Science
2 hours
Critique of the concepts, methods, and arguments of the
various sciences, as well as an analysis of the theological and
philosophical underpinnings of science, which aims to demarcate
science from pseudo-science, evaluate contemporary thought in
the limits of science, and evaluate the relations between science,
human values, religion, and technology. (odd years)
BEPH-4260 Philosophy of Art
–Sp
2 hours
Study of the nature of art and the aesthetic experience. Possible
topics include the concept of creativity, the nature and value of the
work of art, the function of art, the truth in art, the relation of art
and society, and the aesthetic attitude and aesthetic values, such
as beauty and the philosophy of art. (Fee: $10) (odd years)
BEPH-4290 Topics in Philosophy
–Sp
1–3 hours
Various topics offered as interest demands. For majors in
philosophy. Permission of instructor required for non-majors and
minors.
BEPH-4900
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Philosophy
–Fa, Sp, Su
The student will investigate a significant topic of philosophy of
special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge.
BEPH-4910 Seminar in Philosophy
–Fa
2 hours
Senior course in which students will demonstrate their
knowledge of philosophy and the integration of philosophy with
Scripture and the liberal arts. This will be accomplished through
guided research, critical thinking, and demonstration of oral and
written skills. Course will be taken during the year immediately
prior to graduation. Capstone course. Credit/no credit.
Biblical Studies — Practical Theology (BEPT)
BEPT-2000 Introduction to Mission
–Sp
3 hours
Foundational concepts and concerns of mission today including
definitions, mission theology, “calling,” mission ministries,
qualifications, preparation, mission and the local church, the
missionary family, the MK, short-term missions, mission agencies,
the application process, and cultural adjustment.
BEPT-2400 Personal Evangelism
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Study of the philosophy, principles, and methodology of
personal evangelism. The course includes developing a personal
witnessing methodology, understanding the current issues in
evangelism, and learning to answer the difficult questions often
asked in witnessing experiences. A one-day evangelistic field trip
is required. (Fee: $15)
BEPT-2420 History of Mission
–Fa
3 hours
Survey of the history of the expansion of the church from
apostolic times to World War II with attention to differing
conceptions of the mission task and the strategies and lessons
that may be learned for mission today.
BEPT-2730 Church Business Administration
–Sp
3 hours
A study of the principles and procedures of the financial
management of the local church organization. (Credit not
applicable to meet business elective requirements.) Crosslisted
with FIN-2730.
BEPT-3410 Discipleship
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Study of personal discipleship within a biblical framework,
utilizing a variety of resources and practical experience. The
model developed will be applicable in multiple contexts.
BEPT-3420 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry
–Sp
2 hours
This course provides broad overview of pastoral duties including
presiding over weddings, funerals, and church services. In
addition, such issues as the pastoral call, candidating, ordination,
leadership, and family issues are also addressed.
BEPT-3430 Pastoral Counseling
–Fa
3 hours
Principles and practices of pastoral counseling. Course provides
overview of the nature, scope, and basic practices of counseling
within a church ministry context. Such issues as crisis counseling,
family life issues, depression, abuse issues, etc., are also
addressed within a ministry paradigm.
BEPT-3450 Contemporary World Missions
–Sp
3 hours
Study of the development, methods, and problems of Christian
missions since World War II. (Fee $50)
BEPT-3470 Cross-Cultural Ministry
–Sp
3 hours
Understanding culture, basic methods in researching
culture, becoming competent in another culture, cross-culture
communication, relevant to a mission ministry, and the practice of
ministry contextualization.
BEPT-3480 Women’s Communication for Ministry
–Sp
3 hours
A course designed to help women refine communication
skills that will help them to articulate their beliefs effectively and
further develop communication platforms in the areas of giving
a testimony, leading a discussion, and expositing Scripture for
various age groups. Prerequisite: BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation.
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2014–15 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Course Descriptions
BEPH-3250 – BEPT-3480
