1996-1997 Academic Catalog

BEPH-429 Topics in Philosophy 3 hours Various topics offered as interest may demand. Intended for majors in philosophy. Permission of instructor required for non-majors and minors. BEPH-490 Independent Study in Philosophy-A,W,Sp,Su, 1-4 hours The student will investigate a significant topic of philosophy of special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge. BEPH-491,492,493 Seminars in Philosophy-A,W,Sp 1 hour each Series of senior courses in which students will demonstrate their lmowledge of philosophy and the integration of philosophy with Scripture and the liberal arts. This will be accomplished through guided research, critical thinking, and demonstration of oral and written skills. These courses will be taken during the three quarters immediately prior to graduation. Capstone course. Credit/no credit. Practical Theology BEPT-240 Personal Evangelism-Sp 4 hours A study of the philosophy, principles, and methodology of personal evangelism. The course includes developing a personal witnessing methodology, understanding the current issues in evangelism, and learning to answer the difficult questions often asked in witnessing experiences. A one day evangelistic field trip is required. Prerequisite: BEGE-171 The Clnistian Life. (Fee: $10) 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-341 Discipleship-W 4 hours A study of personal discipleship within a biblical framework, utilizing a variety of resources and practical experience. The model developed will be applicable in multiple contexts. BEPT-342 Pastoral Ministry-Sp 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. (odd years) BEPT-343 Pastoral Counseling-Sp 3 hours A consideration of the principles of pastoral counseling. Emphasis is placed on a study of contemporaty personal problems and their scriptural solutions. (even years) 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 various aspects involved in becoming a missionaty, including things such as the missionaiy call, pre– candidature preparation, the selection of a mission board, the candidate screening process, appointment as a missionaty, prefield ministry, culture shock, cross-cultural communication, and evange– listic 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. BEPT-350 Homiletics-A 5 hours An introducto1y course designed to develop the students' philoso– phies of preaching. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of expository sermons and practice in their delivety. Prerequisite: 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 depattment faculty and/or the local pastor. Five hours will count toward the preseminary major. Capstone course. Prerequisite: approval of the Bible faculty. BEPT-450 Missionary Internship-Su 3-10 hours Four to six weeks in a cross-cultural context gaining experience in actual missions activity under the supervision of missions depart– ment faculty and a qualified missionary. This program is open to students in various majors. Up to three hours may count toward the preseminary major. Capstone course. Prerequisite: completion of at least two missions courses; approval of the Bible faculty. 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 evaluating of sermons for different types of preaching situations. Prerequisite: BEPT-350 Homiletics. BEPT-490 Independent Study in Practical Theology -A,W,Sp,Su 1-4 hours The student will investigate an area of pastoral minist1y or missions, the latter including missions boards, methods, and places of service. Theology BETH-233 Bible Geography and Customs-A 5 hours A geographical survey of the Bible lands with stress upon the topography and cultural distinctives in their historical context. (odd years) BETH-332 Biblical Interpretation-W 3 hours A detailed study of the basic principles of Bible interpretation. BETH-333 Christian Evidences and Apologetics-A 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 of the gospel. BETH-335 Bibliology and Theology Proper-W 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. (odd years) BETH-336 Angelology and Anthropology-Sp 4 hours A study of angelology, the doctrine of the unfallen angels, the fallen angels, and Satan; and antln·opology, the doctrine of man, with stress on his creation, constitution, fall, and sinful condition. (odd years) BETH-340 Current Religious Movements-W 4 hours A survey of new religious movements with attention given to their history, beliefs, and practices, as well as to critical assessment and appropriate response. (even years) BETH-432 Contemporary Theology-Sp 5 hours A critical study of traditions, trends, issues, and major thinkers in contemporary theology. Prerequisite: BEPH-220 Introduction to Philosophy. BETH-437 Soteriology and Christology-A 4 hours 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, humanity, 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, ecclesiology, and the doctrine of the church with stress upon both the universal church and the local church. (even years) 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 dispensationalism. (even years) BETH-490 Independent Study in Theology-A,W,Sp,Su 1 -4 hours The student will investigate a significant topic of theology of special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge.