1978-1979 Academic Catalog

Cedarville College Designed to show the nature and character of the major religious trends, and to acquaint the student with the current theological situation. 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 - W, Sp Research and discussion in various areas, including pastoral problems, ministerial ethics, homiletics, theological issues, and Biblical Hebrew. 430 Independent Study in Bible - A, W, Sp, Su 1-4 hours The student will investigate a significant topic or Scripture passage of special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge. D. PRACTICAL THEOLOGY 242 Missions Survey - W 4 hours A survey of the history of missions from apostolic times correlated with a study of New Tes– tament missionary principles and practices. The organization and policies of the GARBC ap- proved 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 employed and with the difficulties which may be encountered in witnessing. Particular atten– tion will be given to the many "isms" so prevalent in our modern society. 245 Contemporary World Missions - W 4 hours A study 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 A consideration of the doctrines and principles which have distinguished Baptists from ear– liest times to the present day. Emphasis of the Biblical demands upon the local church in the light of the present ecclesiastical situation. 350 Homiletics - A, W 5 hours Practice of the skills necessary to the preparation and delivery of sermons of the topical, textual, and expository modes is gained along with a study of the theory involved. Students gain practical experience in speaking situations. Prerequisite: SP11 O; BE260; Jr. or Sr. sta– tus. 440 Pastoral Internship - A, W, Sp, Su 15 hours Ten weeks in a local church gaining experience in pastoral responsibilities under the su– pervision of division faculty and/or the local pastor. Five hours will count toward pre– seminary major. Prerequisite: Bible Faculty Approval. 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 mission– ary. 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 general education Bible hours. Up to three hours may count toward pre-seminary major. 456 Advanced Homiletics - Sp 4 hours An advanced study of sermon structure, development, and effective delivery. The course is designed to give the student practice in outlining, writing, delivery, and evaluating sermons for different types of preaching situations. Prerequisite: BE 350