Course Descriptions
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BIO-1120 – BIO-3800
BETH-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 BEST-2920
BETH-3330 Christian Evidences and Apologetics
–Fa
3 hours
Study of the basis for, and the nature of, evidence for
Christianity. Emphasis on biblical revelation and its use in the
defense and confirmation of the Gospel. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730
Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or
permission of the instructor.
BETH-3340 Trinitarian Theology
–Fa
3 hours
A study of the triune God, the wasy in which the triune God is
identified in Scripture, and the language used by the Church to
describe God’s triune identity.
BETH-3350 Bibliology and Theology Proper
–Fa
3 hours
Study of bibliology, the doctrine of the Scriptures. Emphasis on
its revelation, inspiration, canonicity, and illumination; and theology
proper, the doctrine of the being of God with attention given to
His existence, attributes, trinitarian relationships, and decrees.
Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740
New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (odd
years)
BETH-3360 Angelology and Anthropology
–Sp
3 hours
Study of angelology, the doctrine of the unfallen angels, the
fallen angels, and Satan; and anthropology, the doctrine of man,
with stress on his creation, constitution, fall, and sinful condition.
Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740
New Testament Literature; BEGE-3755 Theology I; or permission
of instructor. (odd years)
BETH-3400 Current Religious Movements
–Sp
3 hours
Survey of new religious movements with attention given to their
history, beliefs, and practices, as well as to critical assessment
and appropriate response. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old
Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or
permission of the instructor.
BETH-3500 Historical Theology
–Sp
3 hours
An examination of the development of Christian doctrine from
the Apostolic Fathers to the modern era. The course will highlight
key thinkers and theological developments in the patristic,
medieval, Reformation and modern eras. Attention will be given
to the reading and analysis of primary documents. Prerequisites:
BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature , BEGE-2740 New Testament
Literature, and BEHI-2500 Church History.
BETH-3720 Spiritual Formation II
–Fa
3 hours
This course will develop a biblical theology of spiritual
formation, explore alternative models of spiritual formation, and
engage students in personal and corporate study and practice
of spiritual disciplines as informed by influential thinkers through
the history of the Church. Prerequisites: BEGE-1720 Spiritual
Formation; BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New
Testament Literature; major status or permission of instructor.
BETH-3730 Theology of Worship
–Fa
3 hours
This course explores the theology, history, and practice of
Christian worship, with particular attention to how worship
practices both reflect and shape theological commitments. Various
elements of Christian worship will be examined in light of diverse
cultural contexts and theological perspectives with the goal of
enabling the student to plan appropriately and to lead worship in
a particular ministry setting. Prerequisites: BEGE-1720 Spiritual
Formation; BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New
Testament Literature.
BETH-4100 Biblical Theology
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
A study of some of the major distinctive theologies of the Old
and New Testaments within the overall unity of Scripture. This
course focuses both on the varieties and tensions among biblical
authors and collections within their particular genres and historical
settings, and on the similarities and unifying themes among the
biblical writings and through both Testaments.
BETH-4300 Global Theology
–Sp
3 hours
An introduction to the rise and nature of non-Western
theologies along with an examination of the nature of theology and
its relevance in contemporary contexts. (even years)
BETH-4320 Contemporary Theology
–Sp
3 hours
Critical study of traditions, trends, issues, and major thinkers in
contemporary theology. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament
Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; BEPH-2200
Introduction to Philosophy; or permission of the instructor.
BETH-4370 Soteriology and Christology
–Fa
3 hours
Study of soteriology, the doctrine of salvation, including
election, the atonement, and eternal security; and Christology,
the doctrine of Christ with emphasis upon His deity, humanity,
and redemptive work. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament
Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of
the instructor. (even years)
BETH-4380 Pneumatology and Ecclesiology
–Fa
3 hours
Study of pneumatology, the doctrine of the person and work of
the Holy Spirit; and ecclesiology, the doctrine of the Church with
stress on the universal Church and the local church. Prerequisite:
BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament
Literature; BEGE-3755 Theology I; or permission of instructor.
(even years)
BETH-4390 Eschatology
–Sp
3 hours
Study of eschatology, the doctrine of last things with attention
given to the rapture of the Church, the tribulation, the millennium,
the eternal state, and the distinctives of dispensationalism.
Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740
New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (even
years)
BETH-4900
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Theology
–Fa, Sp, Su
Students will investigate a significant topic of theology of special
interest with a view toward integration of knowledge. Prerequisite:
BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament
Literature; or permission of the instructor.
BETH-4990 Topics in 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. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old
Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or
permission of the instructor.
Biology (BIO)
BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology
–Fa
4 hours
Structure and function of plant and animal cells with emphasis
in central concepts. This is the first biology course for majors, open
to others with high school biology and chemistry backgrounds.
Three lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week. (Fee: $100)
BIO-1120 General Zoology
–Sp
4 hours
This course will provide an integrative study of the diversity
of organisms that make up the animal kingdom. Morphology,
physiology, and ecology of the major phyla will be integrated with
principles of population dynamics to study the continuities and
discontinuities among the animal taxa. Two fifty-minute lectures
and two 2-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: BIO-1110 Introduction
to Biology. (Fee: $100)
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2014–15 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Course Descriptions
BETH-2920 – BIO-1120
