1988-1989 Academic Catalog

BECE-267 Church Education of Preschool Children-Sp 5 hours Emphasis on the Biblical philosophy of ministering to preschool children in the home and church, considering the nature and needs of children birth to five years, and the programs and methods used to effectively teach God's Word to this age group. BECE-269 Church Education of Elementary Age Children-A 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 effec– tively teach God's Word to this age group. BECE-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. BECE-362 Church Education of Youth-W 5 hours Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of youth, the understanding of youth's problems, and their implications for the work of the church. Programs, leadership, materials, trends and organization of youth work within and related to the church. BECE-365 Audio-Visual Methods-W 3 hours The methods of preparing and using audio-visual materials as aids to teaching including commercial, projected, and non-projected materials. BECE-366 Church Education of Adults-A 4 hours The presentation of the characteristics and needs of the adult, his worship, educa– tion, service, and recreation in the church and the home. BECE-460 Independent Study in Church Education-A, W,Sp 1-4 hours Opportunity to explore in depth an area or problem by independent research in church education. BECE-462 Seminar in Church Education- W 3 hours Trends and problems of the field are analyzed and defined by individual research and group conferences. BECE-463 Methods of Bible Teaching-Sp 4 hours An experimentation and application in the classroom of various methods of Bible study and teaching. Prerequisite: BECE-260 The Inductive Method of Bible Study. BECE-470 Internship in Church Education 16 hours Ten weeks in a local church gaining experience in the total educational program of the church, under the supervision of the church education faculty and the pastor and/or director of church education. Prerequisite: Bible faculty approval and 20 hours in church education. PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION BEPH-220 Introduction to Philosophy-A, W,Su 5 hours A survey of the principal issues in western philosophy covering such areas as epistemology, metaphysics, aesthetics, and the major systems of philosophy. BEPH-221 History of Ancieut and Medieval Philosophy-W 5 hours A survey of men and movements in Greek and Christian philosophy from Thales to Aquinas. Selected, representative writings of the philosophers will be read. Pre- requisite: BEPH-220 Introduction to Philosophy. (Alternate, odd years) BEPH-222 History of Modern Philosophy-W 5 hours A study of the principal philosophers from Descartes through Nietzsche. The development of rationalism and empiricism with the Kantian synthesis and its results will be emphasized. Prerequisite: BEPH-220 Introduction to Philosophy. (Alternate, odd years) Biblical Education 61 BEPH-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. BEPH-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. BEPH-321 Philosophy of Science-A 5 hours An interdisciplinary study of the methodology of science and its implications for the history of science, the possibility of creation science, and the philosophy of time. Prerequisites: BEPH-220 Introduction to Philosophy; GSCI-160 or GSCI-161 Intro- duction to the Physical Sciences. (Alternate, el'en years) BEPH-322 Logic-W 5 hours A study of the principles ofcorrect and fallacious reasoning involved in traditional logic and modern logic. 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 existentialism, 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 philosophers and the implications of their views toward an analysis of contemoprary culture. (Alternate, odd years) 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 encoun– tered in witnessing. Particular attention will be given to many "isms" so prevalent in our modern society. BEPT-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. BEPT-245 Contemporary World Missions-W 4 hours A study of the develoment, methods, and problems of Christian missions since World War II. BEPT-246 The Missionary Process-Sp 3 hours An examination of the various aspects involved in becoming a missionary, includ– ing 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.