1980-1981 Academic Catalog

Biblical Education 57 337 Soteriology and Christology - A 4 hours A study of Soteriology, the doctrine of salvation, including election, the atonement, and eternal security; and Christology, the doctrine of Christ, with emphasis upon His deity, hu– manity, and redemptive work. 338 Pneumatology and Ecclesiology - W 4 hours A study of Pneumatology, the doctrine of the person and work of the Holy Spirit; and Ec– clesiology, the doctrine of the church, with stress upon both the universal church and the lo– cal church. 339 Eschatology - S 4 hours A study of Eschatology, the doctrine of last things, with attention given to the rapture of the church, the tribulation, the millennium, the eternal state, and the distinctives of dispensation– alism. 401-407 Seminars 3 hours Individual research and group discussion in various areas. Prepared notes, current books, and selected periodicals are used. 401 Contemporary Theology 402 Archaeology 403 Missions 405 Pastoral Counselling 406 Pastor's Wife 407 Pastoral Problems 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 240 Evangelism - A, 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. 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) 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 16 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.