1991-1992 Academic Catalog

64 BiblicalEducation 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 WI~ ~e me~ods w~ch may be employed and with the clifficulties which may be encountered m w1tnessmg. Pamcu– lar attention will be given to many "isms" so prevalent in our modern society. BEPT-242 Missions Slll"Vey -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-342 Pastoral Ministry- W 3 hours A consideration of the pastor and his ministry. The course includes a study of his personal life, study, and pastoral duties. including presiding over the ordinances, weddings, 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 how-s A study of the development, methods. and problems of Christian missions since World Warn. BEPT-346 The Missionary Process-Sp 3 how-s 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 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 how-s 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 philosophy of preaching. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of expository sermons and practice in their delivery. Prerequi– 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 under 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 hours 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:<i 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 course is designed to give the student practice in the outlining, writing, delivering, and ev'":uating of sermons for different types ofpreaching situations. Prerequisite: BEPT-350 Homiletics. Theology BETH-233 Bible Geography and Customs-Sp 5 how-s 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 ofthe basic principles ofBible interpretation. BETH-333 Christian Evidences andApologetics-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 confirmation ofthe gospel. BETH-335 Bibliology and Theology Proper-W 4 how-s 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. (odd years) BETH-336Angelology andAnthropology-Sp 4 how-s 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. (odd years) BETH-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 Christ. with emphasis upon His deity, hu- manity. and redemptive work. (even years) 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. (even years) BETH-439 Eschatology-Sp 4 how-s A study of eschatology, the doctrine of last things, with attention given to the rapture ofthe church, the tribulation, the millennium, the eternal state. and the distinctives of dispensation- alism. (even years) BETH-440 Independent Study in Bible-A, W, Sp, Su 1-4 hours The student will investigate a significant topic or Scripture passage of special interest with a view toward integration ofknowledge.