1959-1960 Academic Catalog

341 BAPTIST HISTORY AND POLITY** ('59-'60) A consideration of the doctrines and principles which have distinguished Baptists from earliest times to the present day. Special emphasis of the Biblical demands upon the local church in the light of the present apostasy and the ecumenical move– ment are studied. Three credit hours 343-344 HOMILETICS** ('59-'60) A course designed to present the theory and practice of the preparation and delivery of sermons. The first semester em– phasizes theory, the second emphasizes practice preaching. Two credit hours each semester 346 COMPARATIVE RELIGIONSt A consideration of the great ethnic religions of the world such as Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Mohammedanism, Shintoism, and Animism. The course culminates in drawing a contrast between the major religions and Christianity. Two credit hours 442 PASTORAL THEOLOGY** ('59-'60) A study of the personal life and responsibilities of the pas– tor, his ministry both in the pulpit and in his parish. Helpful suggestions concerning visitation, business meetings, parlia– mentary procedure, weddings, funerals, and other practical duties; organization and management of the church, training for worship and service, and successful methods of publicity and promotion are given. Two credit hours ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY (See History 301, 302) C. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 261 HISTORY OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION* A survey of the educational practices of Old Testament Judaism and of Christianity from New Testament times to the present. Three credit hours 42