1956-1957 Academic Catalog

, Departments and Courses 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. 309 OLD TESTAMENT-Major Prophets 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– fi lled and unfulfilled aspects. Three hours credit. Offered in alternate years. 310 OLD TESTAMENT-Minor Prophets A continuation of Old Testament 309 with the emphasis on the twelve Minor Prophets, their relation to the prophecy of Israel and present day relationships. 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 h ou rs credit. 312 HOMILETICS (Expository Preaching) This course is designed t o integrate public speaking with a knowledge of the Word of God and give the student a sys– tematic way t o preach the Bible in an expository manner. Prerequisit e: 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 th e 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, victo1·ious lif are stressed in the study of Galatians. Union with Christ and life in ' 'the heavenlies' ' are studied in Ephesians. Two ho1Jrs er dit. Offered in alternate )' ars . 43