1989-1990 Academic Catalog

58 Biblical Education One-Year Bible Program The one-year Bible program is designed to provide the student with greater Bible knowledge through intensive study of the Scriptures in a single academic year. The cuniculum involves surveys of the entire Bible and the major Christian doctrines as well as specific book studies, practical theology courses, and the electives chosen by the student. Whether the student is a college freshman desiring a good foundation of Biblical knowl– edge in seeking the will of God, a student from an academic program not offered by a Christian college, or an individual just desiring personal en– richment through formal. Bible study, the one-year Bible program will equip that individual with greater spiritual understanding so that he or she will become a more effective member of the body of Christ. The course requirements for the one-year Bible program involve fifty– one quarter hours. TI1e courses are typically taken in the following three– quarter sequence: Fall Quarter BEGE-171 BEGE-273 BENT-311 Winter Quarter BEGE-172 BEGE-274 Spring Quarter BEGE-375 BEGE-376 BENT-316 The Christian Life ...................................................... 4 Old Testament Survey ................................................ 4 The Four Gospels ....................................................... 5 Bible elective ............................................................. 4 Total .. ,............ """"""""""' .................................... 17 Introduction to Bible Study ......................................... 4 New Testan1ent Survey ............................................... 4 O.T. elective ............................................................... 5 Bible elective ............................................................. 5 Total """""" ........... ,""""' ............... """"""" .. """" 17 God and History ......................................................... 4 God and the Church .................................................. .4 TI1e Book of Revelation .............................................. 3 Bible electives ............................................................ 6 Total ............... ,"""""" .............. ,.. """"""' .............. 17 Preseminary Bible Major The preseminary Bible major is designed for students anticipating gradu– ate work in preparation for vocational ministry. It provides a sufficient foundation in Biblical subjects and the Greek language and enables the student to select elective courses from other departments which will enrich his personal and professional development. This is an ideal program for the person who believes that God is directing him into the pastoral, mis– sionary, or teaching 1ninistry after investing at least seven years in college and seminary preparation. Seminary candidates should also consult semi– nary catalogs to determine specific undergraduate requirements and adjust their progrruns at Cedarville College accordingly. Course requirements for the preseminary Bible major involve fifty-eight quarter hours, including: BEGE-171,172,273,274,375,376 (Gen. Ed. Reqmts.) ........................... 24 Old Testament Studies ....................................................................... 5-10 New Testament Studies ....................................................................... 4-8 Philosophy ........................................................................................... l0 Theology ............................................................................................ 4-8 Practical TI1eology .............................................................................. 3-5 Church Education ............................................................................... 3-5 AdditionalBiblical language requirements include: BEBL-251,252,253 Elementary Greek ................................................ 15 BEBL-351,352,353 Intem1ediate Greek ................................................. 9 Suggested electives: CHMU-200 The Christian at Worship .................................................... 3 CHMU-253 Song Leading ..................................................................... 2 CIS-100 Introduction to Computers ....................................................... 2 COM-210Advanced Public Speaking .................................................... 5 COM-224 Interpersonal Communication ............................................... 3 FIN-273 Church Business Administration .............................................. 4 HIST-201,202,203 History of Civilization ............................................ 12 PYCH-160 General Psychology ............................................................ 5 PYCH-366 Fundrunentals of Counseling ................................................ 5 PYCH-367 Group Dynrunics ................................................................. 5