Course Descriptions
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BEST-4950 – BIO-1110
BEPT-3490 The Pastor’s Wife
2 hours
The pastor’s wife: her responsibilities, problems, and privileges.
Practical suggestions from area pastors’ wives, individual
research, and group discussion will be explored.
BEPT-3500 Teaching and Preaching in the Church
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Sp 3 hours
This course is designed for the student considering ministry to
develop a philosophy, strategic approach, and working model for
teaching and preaching. Emphasis is placed on the preparation
and presentation of lessons and sermons appropriate and
effective for particular audiences and contexts. Prerequisites:
BEGE- 1720 Spiritual Formation; BEGE- 2730 Old Testament
Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature.
BEPT-3510 Introduction to Urban Ministry
–Fa
3 hours
An introduction to the principles and practices of urban ministry.
Focus will be on developing a biblical view of the city as well
as understanding the sociological, anthropological, and multi-
cultural distinctives of the urban context. Attention will be given to
particular urban issues such as ministering to the poor, developing
an incarnational lifestyle, and authentic strategies for urban
ministry. (Fee: $75)
BEPT-4510 Advanced Urban Ministry
–Sp
3 hours
Continuation of the earlier Urban Ministry course, including
global urban issues, particular challenges in world-class cities,
sociology of the city, and its implications for mission in the city.
Prerequisite: BEPT-3510 Introduction to Urban Ministry. (Fee: $75)
BEPT-4560 Advanced Homiletics
–Sp
3 hours
Advanced study of sermon structure development and effective
delivery. Designed to give the student practice in outlining, writing,
delivering, and evaluating sermons for different types of preaching
situations. Prerequisite: BEPT-3500 Teaching and Preaching in the
Church.
BEPT-4710 Ministry Internship
–Fa, Sp, Su
2–3 hours
A mentored and evaluated ministry experience under the
direction of a qualified field mentor. Capstone course for
Comprehensive Bible majors. This program is open to students
in other majors. Crosslisted with XBPT-4710. Prerequisites:
approval of the faculty of the School of Biblical and Theological
Studies; senior academic status; BEGE-2730 Old Testament
Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; one theology
elective BETH-XXXX; one practical theology elective BEPT-XXXX.
Repeatable up to three times
BEPT-4720 Missionary Internship
3–12 hours
Four to six weeks in a crosscultural context gaining experience
in actual missions activity under the supervision of Bible
department faculty and a qualified missionary. This program is
open to students in various majors. Up to three hours may count
toward the preseminary major. Capstone course. Prerequisites:
completion of at least two missions courses; approval of the Bible
faculty. Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
BEPT-4730 Pastoral Internship
3–12 hours
A mentored and evaluated local church ministry experience
under the direction of qualified pastoral staff. This is an opportunity
to utilize and develop knowledge and skills from courses in a
ministry context appropriate for student’s interest and preparation.
Capstone course. Repeatable to 12 hours. Prerequisite: approval
of the faculty of the School of Biblical and Theological Studies,
senior academic status, completion of the following courses
BEPT-3420 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry; BEPT-3430 Pastoral
Counseling; BEPT-3500 Teaching and Preaching in the Church;
BEPT-4560 Advanced Homiletics.
BEPT-4900
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Practical Theology
–Fa, Sp, Su
Students will investigate an area of pastoral ministry or
missions, the latter including mission boards, methods, and places
of service.
BEPT-4990 Topics in Practical Theology
–Fa, Sp
1–3 hours
Investigation of special topics in Bible and theology, which
have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. Permission of
instructor required for non-majors.
Biblical Studies — Special Topics (BEST)
BEST-2910 Theological Research
–Fa, Sp
2 hours
This course is designed to survey the basic process, as well
as selected special processes, germane to the field of theological
research. Prerequisite: BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation.
BEST-2920
3 hours
Scriptural Interpretations of Gender Issues and Roles
–Fa
A survey of key biblical components that delineate what it
means to be male and female in Christ. The course includes a
study of various views held within the evangelical community,
a survey of women in the Bible, and a discussion of gender
within the current cultural milieu. Crosslisted with BETH-2920
Prerequisite: BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation.
BEST-3400 Bible Backgrounds
–Sp
3 hours
An introduction to the world of the Bible including the historical
context, geographical setting, and cultural milieu. These will
be accomplished through a survey of Ancient Near Eastern
backgrounds, a survey of the main geographical features of
Israel and the Fertile Crescent, and a survey of Intertestamental
literature. Prerequisites: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature;
BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature.
BEST-3410 Biblical Archaeology I
–Sp
2 hours
An introduction to biblical archaeology and the historical and
cultural backgrounds of the Old and New Testaments. (even years)
BEST-3420 Biblical Archaeology II
–Su
1 hour
An introduction to the archaeology of the Old and New
Testaments and the historical and cultural background of the
Bible on a field trip to Europe. It will also introduce the historical
and cultural aspects of European Christianity. (Fee: Not to exceed
$3,000) (even years)
BEST-4310 Hermeneutics
–Fa
3 hours
A study of the theory and related practice of the roles of author,
reader, and text toward the end of authoritative interpretation and
contextualization of the Bible.
BEST-4900
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Special Topics
–Fa, Sp
Students will investigate a significant topic or Scripture passage
of special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge.
BEST-4910 Seminar in Bible
–Fa, Sp
2 hours
Senior course for preseminary and comprehensive Bible
majors. Students demonstrate the ability to articulate and defend
an appropriate systematic theology. Crosslisted with XBST-4910.
Capstone course.
BEST-4950 Men and Women in Leadership
–Fa
3 hours
A complementary perspective of men and women providing
leadership for the body of Christ within the current cultural milieu.
BEST-4990 Topics in Special Topics
–Fa, Sp
1–3 hours
Investigation of special topics in Bible and theology, which
have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. Permission of
instructor required for non-majors.
Biblical Studies —Theology (BETH)
BETH-2260 World Religions
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
An introduction to the teachings and practices of the major
world religions along with a Christian response to these religions.
BETH-2350 Theological Foundations of Ministry
–Fa
3 hours
An examination of theological issues critical for the formation
of a biblical philosophy of ministry, as well as a critical survey of
historical developments in Christian educational ministries in light
of those theological discussions.
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2014–15 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Course Descriptions
BEPT-3490 – BETH-2350
