2017-2018 Graduate Academic Catalog

2017–18 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 51 Graduate-Level Course Descriptions BTAT-6950 – BTHT-6340 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. (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 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) 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) BTHT-6300 Global Theology 3 hours An introduction to the rise and nature of non-Western theologies along with an examination of the nature of theology and its relevance in contemporary contexts. (dual-listed with BTHT- 4300 Global Theology) BTHT-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 BTBS) (dual-listed BTBS/BTHT-4310 Hermeneutics) BTHT-6340 3 hours Christian Theology 1-Bible, Trinity, God the Father Study of the doctrines of the Scripture and the triune God, with special emphasis on God the Father. The related biblical and historical material along with contemporary discussions will be considered. Ministry implications of the doctrines will garner attention. (dual-listed with BTHT-3340 Christian Theology 1-Bible, Trinity, God the Father)