1976-1977 Academic Catalog

Biblical Education 43 D. PRACTICAL THEOLOGY 242 Missions Survey - W 4 hours Asurvey of the history of missions from apostolic times correlated with a study of New Testa– ment missionary principles and practices. The organization and policies of the GARBC approved agencies will be examined. (Alternate, odd years) 243 Evangelism - W, Sp, Su 3 hours The objectives of the course will be threefold: first, to help the student become 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 em– ployed 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. 245 Contemporary World Missions - W 4 hours Astudy of the development, methods, and problems of Christian missions since World War II. (Alternate, even years) 340 Baptist History - A, W, Sp, Su 3 hours Aconsideration of the doctrines and principles which have distinguished Baptists from earliest times to the present day. Emphasis of the Biblical demands upon the local church in the light of the present ecclesiastical situation. 440 Pastoral Internship - A, W, Sp, Su 15 hours Ten weeks in a local church gaining experience in pastoral responsibilities under the super– vision of division faculty and/or the local pastor. 450 Missionary Internship - Su 1-6 hours Four to six weeks on a home or foreign mission field gaining experience in actual missions activity under the supervision of the Missionary Internship Committee and a qualified missionary. This program is open to students in various majors, is normally taken during the summer between the junior and senior years, and cannot be counted toward the minimum number of hours in Bible. E. BIBLICAL LANGUAGES 251-252-253 Elementary Greek 5 hours autumn quarter 4 hours winier and spring quarter 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. 351-352-353 Intermediate Greek 3 hours each quarter Detailed study of advanced Greek grammar, reading in the Greek New Testament, the applica– tion of advanced syntactical rules, and an introduction to exegesis. Prerequisite: BE 251-253 451, 452, 453 Greek Exegesis 3 hours each quarter 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. Prerequisite: BE 351-353 F. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 260 The Inductive Method of Bible Study - A, W, Sp, Su 4 hours An inductive study of a Bible book to develop the student's skill in independent Bible study. 261 Christian Education of Children -A 5 hours The presentation of the characteristics and needs of the child, organization and administra– tion of children's departments, and the methods and materials used in each department. 361 Educational Work of the Church -A 4 hours The methods of organizing and administering the total educational program of the church. Consideration is given to the educational process, leadership education, and methods of coun– seling and supervision.