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2016–17 Graduate Academic Catalog
Graduate-Level Course Descriptions
BTAT-6510 – BTHT-6100
BTAT-6510 Character Colloquium
1 hour
The Character Colloquium is an educational experience that
involves a weekly Cedarville University chapel service as well as
interaction with the M.Min program director. A variety of ministry
issues will be covered in these weekly interactions but with special
attention paid to the inner life of the student. The Character
Colloquium is a one-credit-hour class and must be taken in two
subsequent semesters.
(repeatable)
BTAT-6560 Text-Driven Preaching 2
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. (dual-listed
with BTAT-4560 Text-Driven Preaching 2)
BTAT-6850 Mentorship in Ministry
2 hours
A ministry experience that focuses on mentorship of the student
under the direction of a qualified field mentor. Typically followed by
BTAT-6900 Ministry Internship.
BTAT-6900 Ministry Internship
3–6 hours
A mentored and evaluated ministry experience under the
direction of a qualified field mentor.
BTAT-6940 Issues and Values in Ministry
3 hours
Study of a minister’s life and work in varied contexts including
pastoral relationships, family dynamics, interacting with church
and communicty, and professional associations. Attention will also
be given to stewardship of time and money, personal integrity,
resolving church conflicts, and developing a vision for ministry.
BTAT-6950 Exegesis to Exposition
3 hours
An advanced course in the practice of developing biblical
sermons, including an analysis of the hermeneutical method
used to move from the biblical text to a sermon or Bible study on
the text. Attention will be given to how the biblical and theological
material drawn from exegesis should shape the form and content
of delivery. Capstone for M.Div. degree.
Prerequisites: BTBL-6110
Greek Syntax and Exergesis; BTBL-6630 Hebrew Syntax and
Exegesis; or permission of instructor.
Bible and Theology — Biblical Languages (BTBL)
BTBL-6110 Greek Syntax and Exegesis
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.
Prerequisite: BTBL-6510
Intermediate Greek.
(dual-listed with BTBL-4110 Greek Syntax and
Exegesis)
BTBL-6510 Intermediate Greek
3 hours
Detailed study of advanced Greek grammar, reading in the
Greek New Testament, the application of advanced syntactical
rules, and the introduction to exegesis.
Prerequisites: Elementary
Greek (undergraduate/graduate credit); Greek proficiency
exam; or permission of the instructor.
(dual-listed with BTBL-3510
Intermediate Greek 1)
BTBL-6610 Elementary Hebrew 1
3 hours
Introduction to the basic elements of biblical Hebrew. Attention
is given to vocabulary, grammar, and the use of language tools.
BTBL-6620 Elementary Hebrew 2
3 hours
Introduction to the basic elements of biblical Hebrew. Attention
is given to vocabulary, grammar, and the use of language tools.
Prerequisites: BTBL-6610 Elementary Hebrew 1 or permission of
the instructor.
BTBL-6630 Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis
3 hours
Exegetical study of the Hebrew Bible, 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 Hebrew text of the
Old Testament and to grow in their ability to preach and teach
expository messages on the Bible.
Prerequisites: BTBL-6620
Elementary Hebrew 2 or permission of instructor.
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTBS)
BTBS-6020 Biblical Research Methods
1 hour
The student will learn both how to conduct research and how to
produce a research paper, the contents and style of which comply
with generally accepted standards held by biblical scholars. In
addition, the student will demonstrate these skills by producing a
research paper that proposes the student’s plan for fulfilling the
program’s senior-seminar capstone requirement.
BTBS-6310 Hermeneutics
3 hours
Detailed 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. (crosslisted with
BTHT) (dual-listed BTBS/BTHT-4310 Hermeneutics)
Blble and Theology — Christian Ministry (BTCM)
BTCM-6300 Teaching Ministry of the Church
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 BTAT) (dual-listed with
BTAT/BTCM-4300 Teaching Ministry of the Church)
BTCM-6530
3 hours
Contemporary Ministry to Women and Girls
Study of women today who are impacting the Church and
edifying the body of Christ through various ministry opportunities.
The course also includes a survey of current and potential full-
time, part-time, and volunteer opportunities for women, concluding
with the development of each student’s own “dream ministry.”
(dual-listed with BTCM-3530 Contemporary Ministry to Women
and Girls)
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTGS)
BTGS-6100
3 hours
Biblical and Theological Foundations for Graduate Study
This course provides a biblical foundation for students involved
in graduate study at Cedarville University. Students will develop a
theological framework for life, including academic disciplines and
professional fields. Students will also apply this biblical-theological
framework to professional and discipline-specific issues.
Bible and Theology — History and Theology (BTHT)
BTHT-6100 Biblical Theology
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. (dual-listed with
BTHT-4100 Biblical Theology)