1986-1987 Academic Catalog

52 21-245 Contemporary World Missions - W 4 hours A study of the development, methods, and problems of Christian mis– sions since World War II. 21-246 The Missionary Process-Sp 3 hours An examination of the various aspects involved in becoming a mis– sionary, including such things as the missionary call, pre-candidature preparation, the selection of a mission board, the candidate screening process, appointment as a missionary, pre-field ministry, culture shock, cross cultural communication, evangelistic and church planting strategy. 21-340 Baptist Polity-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 beginnings and current ministry of the General Association of Regu– lar Baptist Churches. 21-342 Pastoral Ministry- W 3 hours A consideration of the pastor and his ministry. The course includes a study of his personal life, study, and pastoral duties, including presiding over the ordinances, weddings, funerals, and church services. 21-343 Pastoral Counseling-Sp 3 hours A consideration of the principles of pastoral counseling. Emphasis is placed on a study of contemporary personal problems and their Scriptural solutions. 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 hom·s 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 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 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 ~n 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. BIBLICAL LANGUAGES 21-251, 21-252, 21-253 Elementary G1·eek 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 quarte1· 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 Elementary Hebrew 3 hours each quarter An introduction to the basic elements of Biblical Hebrew. Attention is given to vocabulary, grammar, and the use of language tools. CHURCH EDUCATION 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 hom·s 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. 21-361 Educational Work of the Church-A 4 hours The methods of organizing and administering the total educational program of the church. Consideration is given to the educational process, leadership education, and methods of counseling and supervision. 21-362 Church Education of Youth- W 5 houI"S Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of youth, the understanding of youth's problems, and their implications for the work of the church.