2018-2019 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 56 2018–19 Graduate Academic Catalog Graduate-Level Course Descriptions BTAT-6220 – BTBL-6630 BTAT-6220 Personal Evangelism 3 hours Study the philosophy, principles, and methodology of personal evangelism. The course includes developing a personal witnessing methodology, understanding the current issues in evangelism, and learning to answer the difficult questions often asked in witnessing experiences. BTAT-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 BTCM) (dual-listed with BTAT/BTCM-4300 Teaching Ministry of the Church) BTAT-6310 Ministry of Teaching and Preaching 3 hours This course is designed for the student to develop a philosophy, strategic approach and working model for teaching and preaching. Emphasis is placed on the preparation and presentation of lessons and sermons appropriate and effective for particular audiences and contexts. BTAT-6320 The Church and God’s Mission 3 hours This course provides a biblical study of important topics relevant to historical and modern expressions of North American ecclesiology with emphasis being placed within the missional nature of God. BTAT-6410 Discipleship 3 hours Study of personal discipleship within a biblical framework, utilizing a variety of resources and practical experience. The model developed will be applicable in multiple contexts. (dual- listed with BTAT-3410 Discipleship) BTAT-6420 3 hours Trinitarian Implications for Practical Ministry Christian ministry is never accomplished in isolation from others. Serving alongside other people is foundational to healthy and fruitful ministry. The goal of this course is to provide practical strategies in teamwork and conflict resolution that are undergirded by a biblically grounded view of triune nature of God. BTAT-6480 Women’s Communication for Ministry 3 hours A course designed to help women refine communication skills that will help them to articulate their beliefs effectively and further develop communication platforms in the areas of giving a testimony, leading a discussion, and expositing Scripture for various age groups. (dual-listed with BTAT-3480 Women’s Communication for Ministry) BTAT-6500 Text-Driven Preaching 1 3 hours Introductory course on the nature of preparing and delivering sermons shaped by Scripture’s textual meaning. Emphasis is placed on moving from textual interpretation to skilled delivery to a contemporary audience. (dual-listed with BTAT-3500 Text-Driven Preaching 1) 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-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. 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. (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.