2021-22 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 84 2021–22 Graduate Academic Catalog Graduate-Level Course Descriptions BTAT-6510 – BTBS-6310 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 assigned instructor. A variety of ministry issues will be covered in these weekly interactions but with special attention paid to the inner life of the student by way of Scripture reading, study, and theological reflection in the context of Christian community. Students are required to attend SBTS events during the semester, and are required to meet with a ministry-mentor to receive wisdom and constructive feedback. (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-6740 Theology of Sexuality and Family 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. (even years) 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. Prerequisite: Students must have no more than 16 hours remaining in the completion of their M.Div. program to register for this course. Director approval required. 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 community, 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 Exegesis; BTBL-6630 Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis; or permission of instructor. BTAT-7260 Researched Worship Project 3 hours Students will conduct research on an aspect of biblical worship, write a capstone paper, and implement a worship proposal in a real ministry context. As a capstone course, the research should demonstrate facility in the Bible, systematic theology, historical theology, and applied theology. The research will be on an approved topic in the area of biblical worship under the supervision of a faculty member. In addition to research and planning a ministry project, students will implement the project in a real ministry setting. During the semester, students will submit a proposal, an extensive bibliography, a carefully written ministry plan, and an assessment of the project's implementation. Prerequisite: completion of 80% of M.A. coursework. BTAT-7270 Researched Leadership Project 3 hours Students will conduct research on an aspect of biblical leadership, write a capstone paper, and implement a leadership proposal in a real ministry context. As a capstone course, the research should demonstrate facility in the Bible, Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, and Applied Theology. The research will be on an approved topic in the area of bilical leadership under the supervision of a faculty member. In addition to research and planning a ministry project, students will implement the project in a real ministry setting. during the semester, students will submit a proposal, an extensive bibliography, a carefully-written ministry plan, and an assessment of the projecti's implementation. Prerequisite: completion of 80% of MA coursework 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. (dual-listed with BTBL-3610 Biblical Hebrew Grammar and Syntax 1) 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. (dual-listed with BTBL-3620 Biblical Hebrew Grammar and Syntax 2) 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 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. 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-6310 Hermeneutics) (dual-listed BTBS/BTHT-4310 Hermeneutics)