1972-1973 Academic Catalog

BIBLICAL EDUCATION 51 243 EVANGELISM-W, 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 modem society. Three credit hours 244 CONTEMPORARY WORLD MISSIONS-A (Alternate, even years) A study of the development, methods, and problems of Christian missions since World War II. Four credit hours 340 BAPTIST HISTORY-A, W, Sp A consideration of the doctrines and principles which have distinguished Baptists from earliest times to the present day. Emphasis of the Biblical de– mands upon the local church in the light of the present ecclesiastical situation. E. BIBLICAL LANGUAGES 251-252-253 ELEMENTARY GREEK Three credit hours The basic elements of the Greek language. Careful attention is given to grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and the reading of selected portions of the Greek New Testament. Five credit hours autumn quarter Four credit hours winter and spring quarter 351-352-353 INTERMEDIATE GREEK Prerequisite: Greek 251-253 Detailed study of advanced Greek grammar, reading in the Greek New Testament, the application of advanced syntactical rules, and an introduction to exegesis. Three credit hours each quarter 451, 452, 453 GREEK EXEGESIS Prerequisite: Greek 351-353 Detailed exegesis of various books and portions of the New Testament. Emphasis is given to translation and interpretation, grammatical relationships of words and sentences, word studies, and development of exegetical skill. Three .credit hours each quarter F. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 261 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OF CHILDREN-A The presentation of the characteristics and needs of the child, organization and administration of children's departments, and the methods and materials used in each department. Five credit hours 262 THE INDUCTIVE METHOD OF BIBLE STUDY-W An inductive study of a Bible book to develop the student's skill in inde- pendent Bible study. Three credit hours 361 EDUCATIONAL WORK OF THE CHURCH-A The methods of organizing and administering the total educational pro– gram of the church. Consideration is given to the educational process, leader– ship education, and methods of counseling and supervision. Four credit hours