2022-23 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

BTAT-3730 Theology of Worship –Sp 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: BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel; BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature. BTAT-3840 Theology of Sexuality and Family –Fa 3 hours A study of the key issues in biblical and systematic theology related to human sexuality, gender, marriage, and family. Emphasis will be given to central biblical texts for formation of doctrine, historical disputes, and contemporary challenges, such as homosexuality and transgenderism. Crosslisted as BTHT. Prerequisite/corequisite: BTGE-3755 Theology I. (odd years) BTAT-4300 Teaching Ministry of the Church –Fa 3 hours Course focuses on the practice of expressing biblical and theological content in written documents and/or teaching curriculum for various audiences and settings. Attention is given to the variety of delivery methods for expositional teaching available within a church’s ministry. (Crosslisted with BTCM) (dual-listed with BTAT/BTCM-6300 Teaching Ministry of the Church) BTAT-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: BTAT-3510 Introduction to Urban Missiology. (odd years)(Fee: $75) BTAT-4560 Text-Driven Preaching 2 –Fa 3 hours Advanced course on the nature of preparing and delivering sermons shaped by Scripture’s textual meaning. Emphasis is placed on moving from textual interpretation of various biblical genres to skilled delivery to a contemporary audience. Prerequisite: BTAT-3500 Text-Driven Preaching 1 or permission of the instructor. (dual-listed with BTAT-6560 Text-Driven Preaching 2) BTAT-4710 Ministry Internship –Fa, Sp, Su 2–3 hours A mentored and evaluated ministry experience under the direction of a qualified field mentor. Prerequisites: approval of the faculty of the School of Biblical and Theological Studies; senior academic status; BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature; one history and theology elective BTHT-XXXX; one applied theology elective BTAT-XXXX. Repeatable up to three times BTAT-4720 3–12 hours Cross-Cultural Missionary Internship –Fa, Sp, Su Internship consisting of four to six weeks in a cross-cultural context gaining experience in acclimating to a cross-cultural surrounding and engaging in missions activity in that setting. Supervision is provided by School of Biblical and Theological Studies faculty and an approved missionary/pastor. This internship is open to students in various majors, with the approval of the faculty. Prerequisites: BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BTGE- 2740 New Testament Literature; two missions courses; approval of the SBTS faculty. Repeatable up to 12 credit hours. BTAT-4730 Pastoral Internship –Fa, Sp, Su 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 BTAT-3420 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry; BTAT-3430 Ministerial Counseling; BTAT-3500 Text-Driven Preaching 1; BTAT-4560 Text- Driven Preaching 2. BTAT-4900 1–3 hours Independent Study in Applied Theology –Fa, Sp, Su Students will investigate an area of pastoral ministry or missions, the latter including mission boards, methods, and places of service. BTAT-4990 Topics in Applied 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. Bible and Theology — Biblical Languages (BTBL) BTBL-2010 3 hours Introduction to Biblical Language –Fa This course is an introduction to the basic principles of phonology (sounds), morphology (forms), and grammar of biblical Greek and Hebrew. (Fee $100) BTBL-2510 Elementary Greek I –Fa 4 hours Basic elements of the Greek language. Careful attention is given to grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and the reading of selected portions of the Greek New Testament. BTBL-2520 Elementary Greek II –Sp 4 hours Basic elements of the Greek language. Careful attention is given to grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and the reading of selected portions of the Greek New Testament. BTBL-3510 Intermediate Greek I –Fa 3 hours Detailed study of advanced Greek grammar, reading in the Greek New Testament, the application of advanced syntactical rules, and an introduction to exegesis. Prerequisite: BTBL-2510, 2520 Elementary Greek. (dual-listed with BTBL-6510 Intermediate Greek) BTBL-3520 Intermediate Greek II –Fa, Sp 3 hours Detailed study of advanced Greek grammar, reading in the Greek New Testament, the application of advanced syntactical rules, and an introduction to exegesis. Prerequisite: BTBL-3510 Intermediate Greek I. BTBL-3610 3 hours Biblical Hebrew Grammar and Syntax I –Fa Biblical Hebrew Grammar and Syntax I equips the student with the essential elements of nominal and verbal morphology, a working vocabulary, and a foundational understanding of phrase and clause syntax. BTBL-3620 3 hours Biblical Hebrew Grammar and Syntax II –Sp Biblical Hebrew Grammar and Syntax II initially focuses on clause diagraming and then moves to syntax above the level of the clause. Students will work through the Hebrew text of a small book (e.g., Jonah, Ruth, etc.), acquiring skills for Hebrew exegesis. They will also develop a vocabulary of 1,000 words based on frequency. BTBL-4110 Greek Syntax and Exegesis –Sp 3 hours Exegetical study of the Greek New Testament, focusing on the grammatical and syntactical issues of specific passages. The course provides the opportunity for students to develop their own exegetical skills in working with the Greek text of the New Testament and to grow in their ability to preach and teach expository messages on the Bible. Prerequisites: BTBL-3510 Intermediate Greek I. (dual-listed with BTBL-6110 Greek Syntax & Exegesis) BTBL-4510 Readings in New Testament Greek –Sp 1 hour Through the translation of a wide variety of Greek texts primarily from the New Testament period, this course reviews and strengthens foundational concepts and skills for the study of Koine Greek. Prerequisites: BTBL-3510 Intermediate Greek I (even years). BTBL-4900 1–3 hours Independent Study in Biblical Language –Fa, Sp, Su The student will translate and/or exegete a Scripture passage or investigate advanced grammar and syntax. 2022–23 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 235 Course Descriptions BTAT-3730 – BTBL-4900 BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES