1984-1985 Academic Catalog

Nietzsche. The development of rationalism and empiricism with the Kantian synthesis and its results will be emphasized. Prerequisite: 21-220 Introduction to Philosophy. (Alternate, odd years) 21-225 Ethics -Sp 5 hours A study and evaluation of the major theories of goodness, obligation, and motive; and the development of a consistent Christian theory of value and obligation. 21-226 Religion and Culture -Sp 5 hours An introduction to religious issues, themes, and alternatives as they emerge in the historical context of Eastern and Western culture. 21-322 Logic W 5 hours A study of the principles of correct and fallacious reasoning involved in traditional logic and modem logic. (Alternate, odd years) 21-325 Philosophy of Religion - W 3 hours An analysis of the major philosophical problems relating to religion as these have arisen in the modem intellectual milieu. 21-420 In.dependent Study in Philosophy -A, W, Sp, Su 1-4 hours The student will investigate a significant topic of philosophy of special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge. 21-423 Contemporary Philosophy - Sp 5 hours A survey of the more significant European and American philosophies of the 20th Century. Primary consideration will be given to existen– tialism, pragmatism, and analytic philosophies. Prerequisite: 21-220 Introduction to Philosophy. (Alternate, odd years) 21-429 Seminar in Philosophy Sp 3 hours Individual and group research in the area of Christian theistic philoso– phers and the implications of their views toward an analysis of contempo– rary culture. (Alternate, odd years) 21-230 Theology Survey-A, W, Sp, Su 5 hours A survey of the great doctrines of the Christian faith designated to help establish the student in the Word of God. 21-232 Bible Archaeology- W 3 hours A specialized study of archaeology as it pertains to the historical events of both the Old and New Testaments. 21-233 Bible Geography and Customs -Sp 5 hours A geographical survey of the Bible lands with stress upon the topo– graphy and cultural distinctives in their historical context. (Alternate, even years) 21-332 Biblical Interpretation - W, Su 3 hours A detailed study of the basic principles of Bible interpretation. 21-333 Christian Evidences and Apologetics -A, Sp, Su 3 hours A study of the basis for and the nature of the evidences for Christianity. Stress is placed on the idea of Biblical revelation and its use in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. 21-335 Bibliology and Theology Proper W 4 hours A study of bibliology, the doctrine of the Scriptures, with emphasis upon its revelation, inspiration, canonicity, and illumination; and the– ology proper, the doctrine of the being of God, with attention given to His existence, attributes, trinitarian relationships, and decrees. 21-336 Angelology and Anthropology-Sp 4 hours A study of angelology, the doctrine of the unfallen angels, the fallen angels, and Satan; and anthropology, the doctrine of man, with stress on his creation, constitution, fall, and sinful condition. 21-337 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, humanity, and redemptive work. 21-338 Pneumatology and Ecclesiology W 4 hours A study of pneumatology, the doctrine of the person and work of the Holy Spirit; and ecclesiology, the doctrine of the church, with stress upon both the universal church and the local church. 21-339 Eschatology - Sp 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 dispensationalism. 21-401through21-407 Seminars 3 hours Individual research and group discussion in various areas through pre- pared notes, current books, and selected periodicals. 21-401 Contemporary Theology 21-403 Missions 21-405 Pastoral Counseling 21-406 Pastor's Wife 21-407 Pastoral Problems 21-430 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. 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;