2021-22 Graduate Academic Catalog

2021–22 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 87 Graduate-Level Course Descriptions BTNT-6150 – BUS-7100 BTOT-7150 3 hours Hebrew Exegesis of an Old Testament Book This course features original language-based reading and exegesis of a selected book (or portion of a book) from the Hebrew Bible with attention to development of the skills of textual criticism, grammar/syntax, semantics, compositional analysis, and intertextuality in Hebrew. Prerequisites: BTBL-6610 Elementary Hebrew I; BTBL-6620 Elementary Hebrew II; or permission of instructor. Bible and Theology — Philosophy and Apologetics (BTPA) BTPA-6250 Philosophy of Religion 3 hours Analysis of the major philosophical problems relating to religion, as these have arisen in the modern intellectual environment. (dual-listed with BTPA-3250 Philosophy of Religion) BTPA-6450 Christian Apologetics 3 hours The need for disciples of Jesus to be courageous and clear about what they believe is being felt throughout the evangelical world. How will Christians engage a world that increasingly sees truth as a personal construct instead of an objective reality provided by a Creator? This course will equip students to discern faulty assertions made about the Christian faith, exposure to different streams of apologetics, and tools for active Gospel engagement with competing belief systems. (dual-listed with BTPA-3450 Christian Evidences and Apologetics) Business Administration (BUS) BUS-6100 Managerial Data Analysis 3 hours This course equips students to use statistical techniques to analyze and evaluate organizational data. Key topics of the course include: hypothesis testing, simple linear regression, multiple regression, time series forecasting, process control, and data mining. Emphasis will be made on the practical application of statistical tools and techniques within an organizational context. For operations management concentration, take BUS-6300 Operations Research. Prerequisite: undergraduate course in business statistics or equivalent competency. BUS-6110 Global Business Perspectives 3 hours This course incorporates learning experiences in contrasting economies and integrates opportunities to learn about the social, economic, political, and cultural issues affecting the ways business is conducted around the world. This course includes visits to foreign corporations and exposure to different cultural settings. This course typically requires a minimum of eight participants (students) for the travel abroad segment. Prerequisites: Undergrad or equivalent competency in Microeconomics. BUS-6300 Operations Research 3 hours This course provides an analytical and mathematical approach to model building and develops a sound conceptual understanding of the role Operations Research and Management Science play in support of the business decision-making process. The focus will be descriptive models using a variety of techniques like linear programming, nonlinear optimization, decision analysis, simulation, and project scheduling. Prerequisite: Undergraduate course in business statistics or equivalent competency. BUS-7100 Directed Research 3 hours This course provides an opportunity to explore areas not covered in normal course structure or provides a focused project that enhances the learning experience. The topic and project outline must have prior approval by the assigned faculty member and the director of each program involved. With instructor permission, this course may be extended until the end of the next semester. Prerequisites: Undergrad or equivalent competency in Microeconomics; FIN-6500 Executive Financial Management; MGMT-6710 Management and Leadership of Organizations; MRKT-6200 Strategic Marketing Planning. BTNT-6150 Exposition of New Testament Book 3 hours This course examines the historical, literary, and theological features of a New Testament book focusing not only on the content, but also on methodological approaches in interpreting the literature. (dual-listed with BTNT-4990 Selected Studies in the New Testament) BTNT-7150 Greek Exegesis of a New Testament Book 3 hours This course features original language-based reading and exegesis of a selected book from the Greek New Testament with attention to development of the skills of textual criticism, grammar/ syntax, semantics, compositional analysis, and intertextuality in Greek. Prerequisites: BTBL-6510 Intermediate Greek; or permission of the instructor. Bible and Theology — Old Testament (BTOT) BTOT-6110 Old Testament 1-Pentateuch 3 hours Study of the canonical texts of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Attention is also given to the historical, theological, and literary structural considerations for the books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary implications will also be addressed. (dual-listed with BTOT-3110 Old Testament 1-Pentateuch) BTOT-6120 Old Testament 2-Former Prophets 3 hours Study of the canonical texts of Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel, and 1 and 2 Kings. Attention is also given to the historical, theological, and literary structural considerations for the books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary implications will also be addressed. (dual-listed with BTOT-3210 Old Testament 2-Former Prophets) BTOT-6130 Old Testament 3-Latter Prophets 3 hours Study of the canonical texts of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. Attention is also given to the historical, theological, and literary structural considerations for the books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary implications will also be addressed. (dual-listed with BTOT-3310 Old Testament 3-Latter Prophets) BTOT-6140 Old Testament 4-Writings 3 hours Study of the canonical texts of Psalms, Job, Proverbs, Ruth, Song of Solomon, Ecclesiastes, Lamentations, Esther, Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah, and 1 and 2 Chronicles. Attention is also given to the historical, theological, and literary structural considerations for the books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary implications will also be addressed. (dual-listed with BTOT-3410 Old Testament 4-Writings) BTOT-6150 Exposition of Old Testament Book 3 hours This course examines the historical, literary, and theological features of an Old Testament book focusing not only on this content, but also on methodological approaches in interpreting the literature. (dual-listed with BTOT-4990 Selected Studies in the Old Testament) Crosslisted with BTOT-6160 Psalms BTOT-6160 Psalms 3 hours Study of the book of Psalms. Attention is given to the historical, theological, and literary structural considerations for the book. Drawing on texts, contemporary implications will also be addressed. (Dual-listed with BTOT-4990 Selected Studies in the Old Testament). Crosslisted with BTOT-6150 Exposition of Old Testament Book:Psalms.