1985-1986 Academic Catalog

21-430 in Bible-A, W, Sp, Su 1-4 hmllrs 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; third, to acquaint the student with the methods which may be employed and with the difficulties which may be encountered in witnessing. Par– ticular attention will be given to the many "isms" so prevalent in our modem society. 21-242 Missions Survey-A 4 hours A survey of the history of missions from apostolic times correlated 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 World Missions- W 4 hours A study of the development, methods, and problems of Christian mis– sions since World War II. 21-340 Baptist History-A, W, Sp, Su 3 hours A consideration of the doctrines and principles which have distin– guished 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 An introductory course designed to develop the student's philosophy of preaching. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of expository ser– mons and practice in their delivery. Prerequisites: 81-110 Fundamentals 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 responsibil– ities under the supervision of Bible department faculty and/or the local pastor. Five hours will count toward the preseminary major. Prerequi– site: Approval of the Bible faculty. 21-441 Independent Study in Missions-A, W, Sp, Su hours Individual research in various topics of missions, including mission boards, methods, and places of service. 21-450 Internship-Su 1-10 hours Four to six weeks on a home or foreign mission field gaining experi– ence 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 be– tween the junior and senior years, and cannot be counted toward the gen– eral 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 effective de– livery. The course is designed to give the student practice in the outlin– ing, writing, delivering, and evaluating of sermons for different types of preaching situations. Prerequisite: 21-350 Homiletics. 21-251, 21-252, 21-253 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 intro– duction to exegesis. Prerequisite: 21-251, 21-252, 21-253 Elementary Greek. 21-254, 21-255,21-256 Hebrew 3 hours each quarter An introduction to the basic elements of Biblical Hebrew. Attention is given to vocabulary, gramn;iar, and the use of language tools. 21-260 ThelnductiveMethodofBibleStudy-A, W, Sp, Su 4hours An inductive study of a book of the Bible designed to develop the stu– dent's skill in independent Bible study. 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) 21-267 Church Education of Preschool Children-A 5 hours Emphasis on the Biblical philosophy of ministering to preschool chil– dren in the home and church, considering the nature and needs of chil– dren birth to five years, and the programs and methods used to effectively teach God's Word to this age group. 21-269 Church Education of Elementary Age Children - Sp 5 hours Emphasis on the Biblical philosophy of ministering to children in grades one through six in the home and church, and the programs and methods used to effectively teach God's Word to this age group.