1981-1982 Academic Catalog

52 practices. The organization and policies of the GARBC approved agencies will be examined. (Alternate, odd years) 21-245 Contemporary World Missions - W 4 hours A study of the development, methods, and problems of Chris– tian missions since World War II. (Alternate, even years) 21-340 Baptist History-A, W, Sp, Su 3 hours A consideration of the doctrines and principles which have dis– tinguished Baptists throughout their history. Emphasis will be placed upon the Biblical demands upon the local church in the light of the present ecclesiastical situation. 21-350 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 preaching situations. Prerequisite: 81-110 Funda– mentals of Speech; 21-260 The Inductive Method of Bible Study, junior or senior status. 21-440 Pastoral Internship-A, W, Sp, Su 16 hours Ten weeks in a local church gaining experience in pastoral re– sponsibilities under the supervision of Bible department faculty and/or the local pastor. Five hours will count toward the presemi– nary major. Prerequisite: Approval of the Bible faculty. 21-441 Independent Study in Missions -A, W, Sp, Su 1-4 hours Individual research in various topics of missions, including mission boards, methods, and places of service. 21-450 Missionary Internship-Su 1-10 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 general education requirement in Bible. Up to three hours may count toward preseminary major. 21-456 Advanced Homiletics - Sp 4 hours An advanced study of sermon structure development, and ef– fective delivery. The course is designed to give the student prac– tice in the outlining, writing, delivering, and evaluating of ser– mons for different types of preaching situations. Prerequisite: 21- 350 Homiletics. BIBLICAL LANGUAGES 21-251, 21-252, 21-253 Elementary Greek- s hours each quarter The basic elements of the Greek language. Careful attention is given to grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and the reading of select– ed portions of the Greek New Testament. 21-351, 21-352, 21-353 Intermediate Greek 3 hours each quarter Detailed study of advanced Greek grammar, reading in the Greek New Testament, the application of advanced syntatical rules, and an introduction to exegesis. Prerequisite: 21-251, 21- 252, 21-253 Elementary Greek. 21-451, 21-452, 21-453 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: 21-351, 21- 352, 21-353 Intermediate Greek. 21-459 Elementary Hebrew - Sp 3 hours An introduction to the basic elements of Biblical Hebrew. At– tention is given to vocabulary, grammar, and the use of language tools. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 21-260 The Inductive Method of Bible Study-A, W, Sp, Su 4 hours An inductive study of a book of the Bible designed to develop the student's skill in independent Bible study. 21-261 Christian Education of Children - A 5 hours 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. 21-264 Principles of Bible Teaching -A 3 hours A study of the Biblical principles of teaching which provide a rationale for methodology. (Alternate, odd years) 21-361 Educational Wm·k of the Church -A 4 hours The methods of organizing and administering the total educa-