1978-1979 Academic Catalog

Biblical Education E. BIBLICAL LANGUAGES 251-252-253 Elementary Greek 5 hours each 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 ap– plication 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 adminis– tration 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 counseling and supervision. 362 Christian Education of Youth - W 4 hours Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of youth, the understanding of youth's problems, and their implications for the work of the church. Programs, leadership, materials, trends and organization of youth work within and related to the church. 365 Audio-Visual Methods - W 3 hours The methods of preparing and using audio-visual materials as aids to teaching, including commercial, projected and non-projected materials. 366 Christian Education of Adults - Sp 3 hours The presentation of the characteristics and needs of the adult, his worship, education, service, and recreation in the church and the home. 460 Independent Study in Christian Education -A, W, Sp 1-4 hours Opportunity to explore in depth an area or problem by independent research in Christian education. 461 Philosophy of Christian Education - A 4 hours A study of the Scriptural principles upon which the Christain philosophy of education is based. (Alternate, odd years) 462 Seminar in Christian Education - W 3 hours Trends and problems of the field are analyzed and defined by individual research and group conferences. 463 Methods of Bible Teaching - Sp 4 hours An experimentation and application in the classroom of various methods of Bible study and teaching. Prerequisite: BE 260 470 Student Teaching in Christian Education Three student teaching programs are available, from which the student may choose ac– cording to his interest and the experience desired. Five hours will count toward pre-seminary major. Prerequisite: 20-25 hours in Christian Education. A. Church Education Program 15 hours Ten weeks in a local church gaining experience in the total educational pro– gram of the church, under the supervision of the Christian Education faculty and the Pastor and/or DCE. Prerequisite: Bible faculty approval. B. Christian School 5 hours