1962-1963 Academic Catalog

administration of mission affairs both at the home base and on the field. The organization and policies of the GARBC Approv– ed agencies will be examined in detail. Three credit hours 342 BAPTIST HISTORY AND POLITY* 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 442 PASTORAL THEOLOGY** ('61-'62) 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 C. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 261 METHODS OF BIBLE STUDY* An inductive study of a Bible book: to develop the stu- dent's skill in independent Bible study. Two credit hours 262 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OF CHILDREN* The presentation of the characteristics and needs of the child, organization and administration of the children's depart– ments, and the methods and materials used in each department. Three credit hours 362 EDUCATIONAL WORK Of THE CHURCH** The methods of organizing and administering the total educational program of the church. Consideration is given to educational processes; comparisons of the various teaching agencies such as the Sunday school, vacation Bible school, week-day church school, and the junior church; leadership edu– cation; and methods of counseling and supervision. Three credit hours 42