1989-1990 Academic Catalog

62 Biblical Education BEPH-423 Contentporary Philosophy-Sp 5 hours A survey of the more significant European and An1erican philosophies of the 20th Cen– tmy. Primary consideration will be given to existenlialism, prngmalism, and analylic phi- losophies. Prerequisite: BEPH-220 Introduction to Philosophy. (odd years) BEPH-429 Seminar in Philosophy-Sp 3 hours Individual and group research in the area of Christian theistic philosophers and the impli- cations of their views toward an analysis ofcontemporary culture. (cxld years) Practical Theology BEPT-240 Evangelism-A, \V, 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 n1ake a genuine effort in witnessing; third, to acquaint the student with the methods which may be employed and with the difficulties which nmy be encountered in witnessing. Particu– lar attention will be given to many "isms" so prevalent in our modem society. BEPT-242 Missions Survey -A 4 hours A survey of the history of missions front 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-34!) Baptist Polity-A, lV. Sp, Su 3 hours A consideration ofthe doctrines and principles which have dislinguished Baptists through– out their history. Emphasis will be placed upon the beginnings and current ministry of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches. BEPT-342 Pastoral Mlnislry-1V 3 hours Aconsideration of the pastor and his ministry. TIIC course includes a study of his personal life, study, and pastoral duties, including presiding over the ordinances, weddings, funerals, and church services. DEPT-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. BEPT-345 Conlen1porary \Vorld l\.1issions-1V 4 hours A study of the development, n1ethods, and problenis of Christian missions since \Vorld War IL BEPT-346 The Missionary Process-Sp 3 hours An examination of the various aspects involved in becoming a missionary, including such things as the missionary call, pre-candidature preparation, the selection of a n1ission board, the candidate screening process, appointn1ent as a missionary, pre-field ministry, culture shock, cross cultural conm1unication, evangelistic and church planting strategy. BEPT-349 The Pastor's \Vifc 3 hours A consideration o( the unique position of a pastor's wife, her responsibilities, problems, rutd privileges. Practical suggestions front area pastors' wives, individual research, and group discussion will be explored. (even years) BEPT-350 llomileties-A 5 hours An introductory course designed to develop the student's philosophy of preaching. Empha– sis is placed on the preparation of expository sem1ons and practice in their delivery. Pre– requisites: COM-110 Fundamentals of Speech; junior or senior status. BEPT-440 Pastoral Internship-A, lV. Sp, Su 16 hours Ten weeks in a local church gaining experience in pastoral re.sponsibilities under the supervision of Bible dcpart1nent faculty and/or the local pastor. Five hours will count toward the preseminary nmjor. Prerequisite: Approval of lhe Bible faculty. BEPT-441 Independent Study in l\1issions-A, lY, Sp, Su 1-4 hours Individual research in various topics of missions, including mission boards, methods, and places of service. BEPT-450 l\.11ssionary Internship-Su 1-10 hours Four to six weeks on a home or foreign mission field gaining experience in actual 1nis– sions activity under the supervision of the Missionary Internship Committee and a qualified n1issionary. This prograni is open to students in various majors, is nom1ally taken during t!IC summer between the junior and senior years, and cannot be counted toward the general education requirement in Bible. Up to three hours may count toward the presentlnary nmjor. BEPT-456 Advanced Hondletks- IY 4 hours An advanced study of sennon structure development and effective delivery. 1l1e course is designed to give the student practice in the outlining, ''Tiiing, delivering, and evaluating of sennons for different types ofpreaching situations. Prerequisite: BEPT-350 Honilletics. Theology BETH-230 Theology Sur\'ey-A, lV. Sp, Su 5 hours A survey of the great doctrines of the Christian faith designated to help establish the student in the \Vord ofGod. DETH-233 Bible Geography and CustonIS-Sp 5 hours A geographical survey of the Bible lands with stress upon the topography and cultural dislinctives in their historical context. (even years) BETII-332 Biblical Interpretation-1V, S1t 3 hours A detailed study of the basic principles of Bible interpretation. BETll-333 Christian EYidences and Apologetics-A, S1t 3 hours A study of the basis for and the nature of the evidence.s for 01ristianity. Stress is placed on !he idea of Biblical revelation and its use in the defense and confim1a1ion of the gospel. BETH-335 Bibllology and Titeology Proper-lV 4 hours A study of bibliology, the doctrine of the Scriptures, with emphasis upon its revelation, inspiration, canonicity, and illumination; and theology proper, the doctrine of the being of God, with attention given to His existence, attributes, trinitarian relationships, and decrees. BETH-336 Angelology and Anthropology-Sp 4 hours A study of angelology, the doctrine of the unfallen angels, the fallen angels, and Satan; and anthropology, the doctrine of 1nan, with stress on his creation, constitution, fall, and sinful condition. BETII-437 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 Quist, with emphasis upon His deity, humanity, and redemptive ,-..,·ork. BETll-438 Pncuntalology and F..ecleslology-1V 4 hours A study of pneun1atology, 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-439 F..schalology-Sp 4hours A study of e.schatology, the doctrine of Ja<;t things, with attention given to the rapture of the church, the tribulation, the ntlllennium, the eternal state, and the distinctives of dispensa– tionalism. BETH-440 Jndependenl Study in Bible-A, IV, Sp, Su 1.4 hours The student will inve.stigate a significant topic or Scripture passage of special interest