1987-1988 Academic Catalog

llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll•B i bli ca I Edu ca tion 63 BEPH-321 Philosophy of Science -A 5 hours An interdisciplinary study of the methodology of science and its impli– cations for the history of science, the possibility of creation science, and the philosophy of time. Prerequisites: BEPH-220 Introduction to Phi– losophy; GSCI-160 or GSCI-161 Introduction to the Physical Sciences. (Alternate, even years) BEPH-322 Logic - W 5 hours A study of the principles of correct and fallacious reasoning involved in traditional logic and modern logic. (Alternate, odd years) BEPH-325 Philosophy of Religion - W 3 hours An analysis of the major philosophical problems relating to religion as these have arisen in the modern intellectual milieu. BEPH-420 Independent 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. BEPH-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: BEPH- 220 Introduction to Philosophy. (Alternate, odd years) BEPH-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) THEOLOGY BETH-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. BETH-232 Bible Archaeology - W 3 hom·s A specialized study of archaeology as it pertains to the historical events of both the Old and New Testaments. BETH-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) BETH-332 Biblical Interpretation - W, Su 3 hours A detailed study of the basic prineiples of Bible interpretation. BETH-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. BETH-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. BETH-336 Angelology and Anthrnpology - 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. BETH-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. BETH-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. BETH-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. BETH-430 Independent Study in Bible -A, W, Sp, Su 1-4 hom·s The student will investigate a significant topic or Scripture passage of special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge. PRACTICAL THEOLOGY BEPT-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 modern society. BEPT-242 Missions Sm·vey-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)