1955-1957 Academic Catalog

, Departme·nts and Courses ment teachings dealing with its Personnel, Polity and Program. The tracing of these principles through history and the organ– ization .of Baptists down to the present day is considered with emphasis placed on the Independent Baptist movement. Three hours credit. 310 01,D TESTAMENT-Prophetic Books The major prophetic books of the Old Testament, except Daniel are studied in chronological order. The great pro– phetic themes of these books are examined in both their ful– filled and unfulfilled aspects. The minor prophetic books of the Old Testament are carefully examined for their important message in both near and far fulfillment. Three hours credit. Offered in alternate years. 311 HOMILETICS An investigation and summary of various types of ser– mons including the selection of the text, gathering and arranging of material, and correlating English grammar, public speaking, into the preparation of sermons. Prerequisite: Speech 101, 102. Two hours credit. 312 HOMILETICS (Expository Preaching) This course is designed to integrate public speaking with a knowledge of the Word of God and give the student a sys– tematic way to preach the Bible in an expository manner. Prerequisite: Speech 101 and 102 and Homiletics 311. Two hours credit. 313 GALATIANS EPHESIANS The important books of Galatians and Ephesians are care– fully analyzed and expounded, emphasizing both the doctrinal and practical content of each. The vindication of the true Gospel of God's grace, the purpose and function of the Law, and the Spirit-led, victorious life are stressed in the study of Galatians. Union with Christ and life in ' 'the heavenlies' ' are studied in Ephesians. Two hours credit. Offered in alternate years. 43 •