2022-23 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Philosophy and Theology Minor The philosophy and theology minor involves 15 semester hours of coursework in philosophy and theology for the student who seeks a greater understanding of the nature and history of philosophical thinking and its impact on the religious life. BTPA-2200 Introduction to Philosophy...........................................3 BTPA-2240 Logic. ..........................................................................3 BTPA-2250 Ethics..........................................................................3 BTPA-3250 Philosophy of Religion.................................................3 or BTPA-3450 Biblical Apologetics. ....................................... 3 BTHT-4320 Contemporary Theology in Historical Context.............3 or BTPA-3XXX/4XXX Philosophy Elective............................. 3 Preseminary Minor The preseminary minor is designed to help the student prepare for graduate theological education and consists of 17 semester hours including: BTBL-2510 Elementary Greek I. ....................................................4 BTBL-2520 Elementary Greek II....................................................4 BTBL-3610 Biblical Hebrew Grammar and Syntax I.......................3 BTBL-3620 Biblical Hebrew Grammar and Syntax II. ....................3 One course selected from...........................................................3 BTPA-2250 Ethics.................................................................. 3 BTBS-4310 Hermeneutics..................................................... 3 BTHT-XXXX Theology Electives............................................ 3 Pre-Master of Divinity Minor The pre-Master of Divinity minor involves 15 semester hours and is designed to help the student meet prerequisites for Cedarville’s Advanced Master of Divinity. This minor, which is designed for students with majors outside of the School of Biblical and Theological Studies, provides a clear pathway into the Advanced M.Div. degree at Cedarville. Course requirements are: BTPA-2200 Introduction to Philosophy...........................................3 or BTPA-2260 World Religions. ............................................. 3 BTAT-2400 Introduction to Personal Evangelism............................3 or BTAT-3200 Introduction to Missions: Theology and History.3 BTHT-3510 Christian History and Theology 1................................3 or BTHT-3520 Christian History and Theology 2................... 3 BTOT-3110 Old Testament1: Pentateuch........................................3 or BTOT-3140 Psalms............................................................ 3 or BTOT-3210 Old Testament 2: Former Prophets................. 3 or BTOT-3310 Old Testament 3: Latter Prophets.................... 3 or BTOT-3410 Old Testament 4: Writings............................... 3 BTNT-3110 New Testament 1: Synoptic Gospels. ..........................3 or BTNT-3120 New Testament 2: Acts and New Testament Epistles.............................................................................. 3 or BTNT-3130 New Testament 3: Pauline Literature.............. 3 or BTNT-3140 New Testament 4: Johannine Literature. ........ 3 Women’s Ministry Minor The women’s ministry minor involves 15 semester hours for students who desire to minister to women in a variety of contexts, through an understanding of the identity, role, and gender-specific needs of women, and through the attainment of the basic skills needed to address those needs and equip women most effectively. Course requirements are: BTCM-3520 Counseling and Mentoring Women............................3 BTCM-3530 Contemporary Ministry to Women and Girls..............3 BTAT-3480 Women’s Communication for Ministry..........................3 or BTHT-3750 Historical Theology of Womanhood................ 3 BTHT-3740 Biblical Theology of Womanhood................................3 BTAT-2400 Introduction to Evangelism...........................................3 or BTAT-3410 Discipleship..................................................... 3 or BTAT/BTHT-3840 Theology of Sexuality and Family. ........ 3 or BTCM-3510 Small Group Ministry..................................... 3 Youth Ministry Minor The youth ministry minor involves 15 semester hours of coursework for the student who wishes to become better equipped to serve in youth ministries. These courses include: BTCM-2200 Introduction to Youth Ministry.....................................2 BTCM-2400 Interpreting and Teaching the Bible. ..........................6 BTCM-3700 Campus Ministries.....................................................4 Select one from the following.....................................................3 BTAT-2400 Introduction to Evangelism.................................. 3 BTAT-3200 Introduction to Missions: Theology and History... 3 BTAT-3410 Discipleship. ........................................................ 3 BTCM-3530 Contemporary Ministry to Women and Girls. .... 3 BTCM-4750 Internship in Youth Ministries............................. 3 BTCM-4990 Topics in Christian Education............................ 3 2022–23 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 65 School of Biblical and Theological Studies Minors