1990-1991 Academic Catalog

11-'ll"":lil•r'lfll''~ • 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 wi.th tJ:e me~hods w~ich may be employed and with the difficulties which may .be encountered m. w1tnessmg. Particu– lar attention will be given to many "isms" so prevalent m our modem 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-340 Baptist Polity-A, W. Sp, Su . 3 hours A consideration of the doctrines and principles which have distinguished 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 Ministry- W 3 hours A consideration of the pas.tor and his ministry. The course includes a study ~f his personal life, study, and pastoral duties, including presiding over the ordinances, weddmgs, funerals, and church services. BEPT-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 Contemporary World Missions-W 4 hours A study of the development, methods, and problems of Christian missions since World War II. BEPT-346 The Missionary Process-Sp 3 hours An examination of the ;arious aspects involved in becoming a missionary, 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. BEPT-349 The Pastor's Wife 3 hours A consideration of the unique position of a pastor's wife, her responsibilities, problems, and privileges. Practical suggestions from area pastors' wives, individual research, and group discussion will be explored. (even years) BEPT-350 Homiletics-A 5 hours An introductory course designed to develop the student's philo.sop?y of preac?IDg. Emphas~s is placed on the preparation of expository sermons and practice m therr delivery. Prereqm– sites: COM-110 Fundamentals of Speech, junior or senior status. BEPT-440 Pastoral Internship-A, W, Sp, Su 16 hours Ten weeks in a local church gaining experience in pastoral responsibilities urider the supervision of Bible department faculty and/or the local pastor. Five hours will count toward the preseminary major. Prerequisite: Approval of the Bible faculty. BEPT-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. BEPT-450 Missionary Internship-Su 1-10.h~urs Four to six weeks on a home or foreign mission field gaining experience in actual missions activity under the supervision of the Missionary Internship Committee and a qualifi~d mis– sionary. This program is open to students in various majors, is normally taken durmg the 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 preseminary major. BEPT-456 Advanced Homiletics- W 4 hours An advanced study of sermon structure development and effective delivery. The co~rse is designed to give the student practice in the outlining, writing, delivering, and evaluatmg of sermons for different types of preaching situations. Prerequisite: BEPT-350 Homiletics. BETH-230Theology 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-233 Bible Geography and Customs-Sp 5 hours A geographical survey of the Bible lands with stress upon the topography and cultural distinctives in their historical context. (even years) BETH-332 Biblical Interpretation-W, Su 3 hours A detailed study of the basic principles of Bible interpretation. BETH-333 Christian Evidences and Apologetics-A, 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 confrrmation of the gospel. BETH-335 Bibliology and Theology Proper-W . 4 ho~.JTS A study of bibliology, the doctrine of the Scriptures, with emphasis ~pon its reve~ation, inspiration, canonicity, and illumination; and theology proper, the doctrme of the bemg of God, with attention given to His existence, attributes, trinitarian relationships, and decrees. BETH-336 Angelology and Anthropology -Sp 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-437 Soteriology and Christology-A 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, hu– manity, and redemptive work. BETH-438 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-439 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 dispensation– alism. BETH-440 Independent Study in Bible-A, W. Sp, Su . . 1-4 hm~rs The student will irivestigate a significant topic or Scripture passage of special mterest with a view toward integration of knowledge.