2018-19 Graduate Academic Catalog

2018–19 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 59 Graduate-Level Course Descriptions BTBS-6020 – BTHT-6150 Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTBS) BTBS-6020 Biblical Research Methods 0 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. Prerequisites: BTAT-6200 Intro to Missions; or permission of instructor 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) BTBS-7940 Thesis Research 2 hours Independent research on an approved topic under the supervision of a faculty member in a sub-field of biblical and theological studies. Students will prepare an original, extensive bibliographical report utilizing the resources of, but not limited to, Cedarville University’s Library pertaining to the general field and the specialization the student has chosen. Upon successful completion of the guided-research project, students will submit a thesis proposal for the approval of the faculty supervisor. Students will complete the approved thesis in BTBS-7950 Thesis Writing. BTBS-7950 Thesis Writing 1 hour Independent writing on an approved topic under the supervision of a faculty member in a sub-field of biblical and theological studies. Students will prepare a thesis on a viable research project, writing with originality, clarity, and force. Prerequisite: BTBS-7940 Thesis Research. 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-6410 Children’s Ministries 3 hours Principles from Scripture are examined to prepare a biblical philosophy of ministry to children in light of development characteristics and contemporary sociological factors. Students are equipped to utilize creative, interactive strategies for teaching the Bible and to develop effective age-appropriate, biblically- centered ministry programs. (dual-listed with BTCM-3680 Children’s Ministries) BTCM-6420 Youth Ministries 3 hours Emphasis is placed on the interface of Bible and theology with understanding of youth culture, typical issues they face, and their implications for ministry to junior and senior high students in the church. Students will learn to identify key problems, understand key leadership principles, and implement organization of student ministry within the local church. A section of the course will be dedicated to building the skill of communicating to teenagers and their culture. (dual-listed with BTCM-3700 Campus Ministries) BTCM-6430 Adult Ministries 3 hours Principles from Scripture are examined to prepare a biblical philosophy of ministry to adults in light of developmental characteristics and contemporary sociological factors. Students are equipped to utilize creative, interactive strategies for teaching the Bible and developing effective age-appropriate, biblically- centered ministry programs. (dual-listed with BTCM-3720 Adult Ministries) 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) BTHT-6110 Christian History and Theology 1 3 hours A study of the history of Christianity and the development of doctrine between the apostolic successors and the late medieval period. Attention will be given to the major people, key thinkers, movements, and significant events of the Church. This course examines the primary sources that depict the church’s activity and articulate Christian theology. The course depicts Christianity’s historical interaction with its context, the major and minor voices in theological discussions, and the significant purpose the church has fulfilled in society. BTHT-6120 Christian History and Theology 2 3 hours A study of the history of Christianity and the development of doctrine between the early reformers to the modern period. Attention will be given to the major people, key thinkers, movements, and significant events of the Church. This course examines the primary sources that depict the church’s activity and articulate Christian theology. The course depicts Christianity’s historical interaction with its context, the major and minor voices in theological discussions, and the significant purpose the church has fulfilled in society. BTHT-6210 Theology of Worship 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. (dual-listed with BTAT-3730 Theology of Worship). BTHT-6150 3 hours Contemporary Theology in Historical Context What do we do when we read a book or blog or listen to a teaching that seemingly espouses a new or provocative theology? As Christians we need to practice biblically saturated discernment, but that can be difficult. This course exposes students to prominent contemporary theological systems while reading those systems through the context of their historical antecedents. (dual-listed with BTHT-4320 Contemporary Theology)