1991-1992 Academic Catalog

BENT-316 The Book ofRevelation-Sp 3 hours A detailed exposition of this book with stress upon its literary structure, its exaltation of Christ, and its outline offuture events. BENT-4ll Romans and Galatians-Sp 4 hours An exegetical study with stress upon Paul's logical development of doctrinal themes, the relationship ofIsrael to God's redemptive program, and practical Christian living. (even years) BENT-412 The Corinthian Epistles-Sp 4 hours An exposition of First and Second Corinthians with attention given to their historical background, their teachings, and the integrity ofPauline apostleship. (odd years) BENT-413 The Book ofHebrews-A 3 hours An exposition of this book with stress upon the nature of Christ's priesthood, the typology ofthe Old Testament sacrificial system, and the superiority of Christianity. (even years) Church Education· BECE-267 Church Education ofPreschool 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 ofElementaryAge 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 effectively teach God's Word to this age group. BECE-361 Educational Work ofthe 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 ofYouth- 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 ofyouth work within and related to the church. BECE-364 Principles of Bible Teaching-A 3 hours A study ofthe Biblical principles ofteaching which provide a rationale for methodology. BECE-366 Church Education of Adults-A 4 hours The presentation of the characteristics and needs of the adult, his worship, education, 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 defmed by individual research and group conferences. BECE-463 Methods ofBible Teaching-Sp 4 hours An experimentation and application in the classroom of various methods of Bible study and teaching. BiblicalEducation 63 BECE-465 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 ofthe 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 epistemol– ogy, metaphysics, aesthetics, and the major systems ofphilosophy. BEPH-221 History ofAncient 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. Prerequisite: BEPH-220 Introduction to Philosophy. (odd years) BEPH-222 History ofModern 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. (odd years) BEPH-225Ethics-Sp 5hours A study and evaluation of the major theories of goodness, obligation, and motive; and the development ofa consistent Christian theory ofvalue and obligation. BEPH-226 Religion and Culture-Sp 5 hours An introduction to religious issues, themes, and alternatives as they emerge in the histori– cal context ofEastern and Western culture. BEPH-321 Philosophy ofScience-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. Prerequi– sites: BEPH-220 Introduction to Philosophy, GSCI-160 or GSCI-161 Introduction to the Physical Sciences. (even years) BEPH-322 Logic- W 5 hours A study of the principles of correct and fallacious reasoning involved in traditional logic and modem logic. BEPH-325 Philosophy ofReligion-W 3 hours An analysis ofthe major philosophical problems relating to religion as these have arisen in the modem intellectual milieu. BEPH-420 Independent Study in Philosophy-A, W, Sp, Su 1-4 hours The student will investigate a significant topic ofphilosophy of special interest with a view toward integration ofknowledge. BEPH-423 Contemporary Philosophy-Sp 5 hours A survey of the more significant European and American philosophies of the 20th Cen– tury. Primary consideration will be given to existentialism, pragmatism, and analytic philoso- phies. 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 oftheir views toward an analysis of contemporary culture. 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