1971-1972 Academic Catalog

BIBLICAL EDUCATION 49 332 BIBLICAL lNTERPRETATION-W A detailed study of the basic principles of Bible interpretation. Three credit hours 333 CHRISTIAN EVIDENCES-A) Sp A course designed to demonstrate and to defend the factuality of Biblical Christianity. Evidences of a trustworthy Bible, archaeology, history, fulfilled prophecy, miracles, the Person and the resurrection of Christ, and Christian experience are studied. Attacks upon Christianity are de.fined and evaluated. Three credit hours 339 BIBLE PROPHECY-Sp A comprehensive study of the Prophetic Scriptures, with attention being given to the great determinative covenants endeavoring to discover what the future holds for the Jew, the Gentile World, and the Church of God. 400 A. Four credit hours SEMINARS Contemporary Theology-A Designed to show the nature and character of the major religious trends, and to acquaint the student with the current theological situa– tion. Prepared notes, special documentation, current books, and selected periodicals .for class consideration and discussion, and for individual research. B. Archaeology-W Research in archaeology as it relates to Biblical history and literature. C. Special Topics-Sp Three credit hours 430 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN BIBLE-A) W) Sp The student will investigate a significant topic or Scriptural passage of special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge. One to three credit hottrs D. PRACTICAL THEOLOGY 243 EVANGELISM-WJ Sp The objectives of the course will be threefold: first, to help the student be– come aware of his responsibility to be an effective Christian witness; second, to challenge the student to make a genuine effort in witnessing; third, to acquaint the student with the methods which may be employed and with the difficulties which may be encountered in witnessing. Particular attention will be given to the many "isms" so prevalent in our modern society. Three credit hours 246 MISSIONS SURVEY-Sp A survey of the history of missions from apostolic times correlated with a study of New Testament missionary principles and practices. The organiza– tion and policies of the GARBC approved agencies will be examined. Four credit hours