1962-1963 Academic Catalog

Revelation. The study is designed to demonstrate the in– adequacy of the human mind to solve the problems which philosophy raises apart from the .revelation which God has been pleased to give man in His Word. An attempt will be made to give the student a Christian World-View as the only satisfac– tory outlook upon the universe. Limited to Juniors and Seniors. B. PRACTICAL THEOLOGY 151 EVANGELISM* Three credit hours A survey of Biblical evangelism, familiarizing the students with the teaching of God's Word regarding the responsibility to evangelize, the basic facts which must be recognized and the Scriptures to be employed in helping the unsaved to see their need of a Saviour, the simplicity of receiving salvation as a gift, and the grounds for assurance of its possession. The course will include a study of some of .the most prevalent of the religious organizations claiming to be Christian as to the Biblical basis for their beliefs, instructing the students in the art of winning those who have been ensnared in heresy. Re– quired of all students. Three credit hours 241 THE HISTORY OF MISSIONS** ('62·'63) A presentation of the movement of the Christian mission– ary enterprise from Apostolic times to our present day. Em– phasis is placed on the outstanding men of the different mis– sionary periods, and the methods that they employed. Particu– lar attention will be given to the history of the missionary or– ganizations approved by the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches. Three credit hours 242 THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF MISSIONS** ('62-'63) An introduction to New Testament missionary principles. Special emphasis will be given to evangelistic techniques in pioneering the resident ministry, institutional missions and the establishment of the indigenous church. Attention will be given to the application of the faith principles in finance and the 41