1982-1983 Academic Catalog

46 21-430 Independent Study in Bible - A, W, Sp, Su 1-4 hours The student will investigate a significant topic or Scripture pas– sage of special interest with a view toward integration of knowl– edge. PRACTICAL THEOLOGY 21-240 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 attention will be given to the many "isms" so prevalent in our modern society. 21-242 Missions Survey- A 4 hours A survey of the history of missions from apostolic times corre– lated with a study of New Testament missionary principles and practices. The organization and policies of the GARBC approved agencies will be examined. (Alternate, odd years) 21-245 Contemporary Wodd Missions - W 4 hours A study of the development, methods, and problems of Chris– tian missions since World War II. 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 the preseminary major. 21-456 Advanced Homiletics - Sp 4 hours An advanced study of sermon structure development and effec– tive delivery. The course is designed to give the student practice in the outlining, writing, delivering, and evaluating of sermons for different types of preaching situations. Prerequisite: 21-350 Homiletics. BIBLICAL LANGUAGES 21-251, 21-252, 21-253 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. 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 syntactical rules, and an introduction to exegesis. Prerequisite: 21-251, 21-252, 21-253 Elementary 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