2018-19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Biblical Studies The biblical studies major built around a core of biblical studies courses can be tailored according to the student’s needs. To enhance areas of professional preparation, the program allows students to choose any minor in the University curriculum. The graduates of this program will be uniquely equipped with the strongest combination of biblical studies and liberal arts core. Course requirements involve 83–85 semester hours including: General Education..................................................................... 15 BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel...................................... 3 BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature....................................... 3 BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature...................................... 3 BTGE-3755 Theology I............................................................. 3 BTGE-3765 Theology II............................................................. 3 Biblical Studies requirements...................................................52 BTAT or BTCM-XXXX Applied Theology or Christian Ministry Elective.................................................................................. 3 BTBL-2010 Introduction to Biblical Language Tools.................. 3 BTBS-1000 Introduction to Biblical Studies............................... 1 BTBS-2020 Biblical Research Methods.................................... 0 BTBS-4310 Hermeneutics........................................................ 3 *BTBS-4850 Senior Seminar.................................................... 3 BTHT-2500 Church History....................................................... 3 BTHT-4100 Biblical Theology.................................................... 3 BTHT-4300 Global Theology..................................................... 3 BTNT-3110 New Testament 1: Synoptic Gospels...................... 3 BTNT-3130 New Testament 3: Pauline Literature...................... 3 BTNT-3120 o r 3140 Non-Pauline Literature Elective................. 3 BTOT-3110 Old Testament 1: Pentateuch.................................. 3 BTOT-3310 Old Testament 3: Latter Prophets........................... 3 Select from the following. ...................................................... 6 BTOT-3140 Psalms.............................................................3 BTOT-3150 Wisdom Literature............................................3 BTOT-3210 Old Testament 2: Former Prophets..................3 BTOT-3410 Old Testament 4: Writings................................3 BTPA-2200 Introduction to Philosophy...................................... 3 Select two history/theology elective from the following:.... 6 BTHT-3340 Christian Theology 1: Bible, Trinity, God the Father................................................................3 BTHT-3350 Christian Theology 2: God the Son and God the Spirit..................................................................3 BTHT-3360 Christian Theology 3: Humanity, Angels, and Salvation.........................................................................3 BTHT-3370 Christian Theology 4: The Church and Last Things.....................................................................3 Required minor.....................................................................15–17 *Capstone Course Biblical Studies Major Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–5 Other General Education Requirements................................33–41 Biblical Studies Requirements. ....................................................68 Required Minor Requirements............................................... 15–17 General Electives..................................................................... 2–13 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128 A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 24. Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Biblical Studies First year: BTBS-1000 Introduction to Biblical Studies........................................1 BTBL-2010 Introduction to Biblical Language Tools...........................3 BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel...............................................3 BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature................................................3 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech.................................................3 ENG-1400 Composition.....................................................................3 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture...........................................3 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities.........................................3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and the Christian Life..............................2 Biology Elective...............................................................................3.5 History/Global Awareness Elective. ...................................................3 Physical Science Elective...............................................................3.5 Total................................................................................................. 34 Second year: BTAT or BTCM-XXXX Applied Theology or Christian Ministry Elective.............................................................................3 BTBS-2020 Biblical Research Methods.............................................0 BTBS-4310 Hermeneutics.................................................................3 BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature...............................................3 BTGE-3755 Theology I......................................................................3 BTNT-3110 New Testament 1: Synoptic Gospels...............................3 BTOT-3110 Old Testament 1: Pentateuch...........................................3 BTPA-2200 Introduction to Philosophy...............................................3 LIT-2XXX Literature Elective..............................................................3 Quantitative Elective..........................................................................3 Social Science Elective......................................................................3 Total................................................................................................. 30 Third year: BTGE-3765 Theology II. ....................................................................3 BTHT-2500 Church History................................................................3 BTHT-XXXX Theology Elective..........................................................6 BTHT-4300 Global Theology..............................................................3 BTOT-XXXX Psalms, Wisdom Literature, Old Testament 2 or 4 Elective...............................................................6 BTNT-3120 or 3140 Non-Pauline Literature Elective..........................3 Minor Requirements...........................................................................6 Total................................................................................................. 30 Fourth year: BTBS-4850 Senior Seminar...............................................................3 BTHT-4100 Biblical Theology.............................................................3 BTNT-3130 New Testament 3: Pauline Literature...............................3 BTOT-3310 Old Testament 3: Latter Prophets....................................3 Minor Requirements..................................................................... 9–11 General Electives......................................................................... 2–13 Total................................................................................................. 34 Biblical Studies — Accelerated B.A./Master of Divinity The Biblical Studies — accelerated program involves a three- year curriculum that contains the course requirements to enable the student to complete a B.A. in biblical studies and a M.Div. in a five year, dual-degree program. The following 100-hour program should comprise the three years of undergraduate status at Cedarville. . Biblical Education......................................................................15 BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel...................................... 3 BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature....................................... 3 BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature...................................... 3 BTGE-3755 Theology I............................................................. 3 BTGE-3765 Theology II............................................................. 3 Biblical Studies Accelerated requirements Combined B.A./M.Div. —Year 1..................................................4 BTAT-2400 Personal Evangelism............................................... 3 BTBS-1000 Introduction to Biblical Studies............................... 1 Combined B.A./M.Div. —Year 2................................................14 BTAT-2000 Introduction to Missions.......................................... 3 BTBL-2510 Elementary Greek I................................................ 4 BTBL-2520 Elementary Greek II............................................... 4 1 BTBS-2020 Biblical Research Methods................................... 0 BTPA-2200 Introduction to Philosophy...................................... 3 Combined B.A./M.Div. —Year 3................................................33 BTBL-3510 Intermediate Greek................................................. 3 BTBL-4110 Greek Syntax and Exegesis.................................... 3 BTBS-4310 Hermeneutics........................................................ 3 BTHT-3340 Christian Theology 1: Bible, Trinity, God the Father.............................................................................. 3 BTHT-3350 Christian Theology 2: God the Son and God the Spirit........................................................................ 3 BTHT-3XXX History and Theology Electives............................. 6 BTNT-3110 New Testament 1: Synoptic Gospels...................... 3 BTNT-3120 New Testament 2: Acts and New Testament Epistles.................................................................................. 3 BTOT-3110 Old Testament 1: Pentateuch.................................. 3 BTOT-3210 Old Testament 2: Former Prophets......................... 3 1 B.A./M.Div. students must complete BTBS-2020 Biblical Research Methods module before the beginning of Year 3 1. Graduate student status begins in year 4. 2. Students who are not accepted into the graduate program or who decide not to continue to completion of the Master of Divinity should switch to the regular track biblical studies major (see previous page), including the BTBS-4850 Senior Seminar (capstone course), to complete the undergraduate degree. Note: The Master of Divinity curriculum is described in the Graduate Catalog and available upon request from admissions Biblical Studies Accelerate Undergraduate Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–5 Other General Education Requirements................................33–41 Biblical Studies Requirements. ....................................................66 General Electives...........................................................................1 Undergraduate Total (min., not including proficiency). ........100 A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 24. Suggested Three-Year Curriculum for Biblical Studies — Accelerated First year: BTAT-2400 Personal Evangelism (spring)..........................................3 BTBS-1000 Introduction to Biblical Studies........................................1 BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel ...............................................3 BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature................................................3 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech.................................................3 ENG-1400 Composition.....................................................................3 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture...........................................3 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities.........................................3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and the Christian Life..............................2 Biology Elective...............................................................................3.5 LIT-2XXX Literature Elective..............................................................3 Physical Science Elective...............................................................3.5 Total................................................................................................. 34 Second year: BTAT-2000 Intro to Missions (spring)..................................................3 BTBL-2510 Elementary Greek I.........................................................4 BTBL-2520 Elementary Greek II........................................................4 BTBS-2020 Biblical Research Methods.............................................0 BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature...............................................3 BTGE-3755 Theology I......................................................................3 BTGE-3765 Theology II. ....................................................................3 BTPA-2200 Introduction to Philosophy...............................................3 History/Global Awareness Elective. ...................................................3 Social Science/Global Awareness Elective........................................3 Quantitative Elective..........................................................................3 General Elective.................................................................................1 Total................................................................................................. 33 Third year: BTBL-3510 Intermediate Greek I (fall)................................................3 BTBL-4110 Greek Syntax and Exegesis (spring)...............................3 BTBS-4310 Hermeneutics (fall).........................................................3 BTHT-3340 Christian Theology 1: Bible, Trinity, God the Father (fall)...............................................................................3 BTHT-3350 Christian Theology 2: God the Son and God the Spirit (spring)....................................................................3 BTHT-3XXX History and Theology Electives......................................6 BTNT-3110 New Testament 1: Synoptic Gospels (fall).......................3 BTNT-3120 New Testament 2: Acts and New Testament Epistles (spring).............................................................................3 BTOT-3110 Old Testament 1: Pentateuch (fall)...................................3 BTOT-3210 Old Testament 2: Former Prophets (spring)....................3 Total................................................................................................. 33 Page 50 2018–19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2018–19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 51 School of Biblical and Theological Studies Biblical Studies School of Biblical andTheological Studies Biblical Studies—AcceleratedB.A./Master of Divinity

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