1998-1999 Academic Catalog

School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible 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 knowledge 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 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 Christian Life. (Fee: $10) BEPT-242 Missions Survey-A 4 hours 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 hourn 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. (even years) BEPT-342 Pastoral Ministry-Sp 3 hours The pastor and his ministry. Course includes a study of his personal life, study, and pastoral duties, including presiding over the ordi- nances, weddings, funerals, and church services. (odd years) BEPT-343 Pastoral Counseling-Sp 3 hours Principles of pastoral counseling. Emphasis on contemporary personal problems and their scriptural solutions. (even years) BEPT-345 Contemporary World Missions-W 4 hours Study of the development, methods, and problems of Christian missions since World War II. BEPT-346 The Missionary Process-Sp 3 hours Examines the various aspects involved in becoming a missionary, including things such as the missionary call, precandidature prepara– tion, the selection of a mission board, the candidate screening process, appointment as a missionary, prefield ministry, culture shock, cross– cultural communication, and evangelistic and church planting strategy. (Fee: $15) BEPT-349 The Pastor's Wife 3 hours The 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 Introductory course designed to develop the students' philosophies of preaching. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of expository sermons and practice in their delivery. Prerequisite: COM-110 Fundamentals ofSpeech; junior or senior status. BEPT-440 Pastoral Internship-A,W,Sp,Su . 16 hours Ten weeks in a local church gaining experience in pastoral responsi– bilities under the supervision of Bible department faculty and/or the local pastor. Five hours will count toward the preseminary major. Capstone course. Prerequisite: approval ofthe 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 department 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 ofthe Bible faculty. Repeatable up to 10 credit hours. BEPT-456 Advanced Homiletics-W 4 hours Advanced study of sermon strncture development and effective delivery. Designed to give the student practice in outlining, writing, delivering, and evaluating 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 Students will investigate an area of pastoral ministry or missions, the latter including missions boards, methods, and places of service. Theology BETH-333 Christian Evidences and Apologetics-A 4 hours Study of the basis for, and the nature of, evidence for Christianity. Emphasis on biblical revelation and its use in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. BETH-335 Bibliology and Theology Proper~W 4 hours Study of bibliology, the doctrine of the Scriptures. Emphasis on its revelation, inspiration, canonicity, and illumination; 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 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-340 Current Religious Movements-W 4 hours 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 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 . Study of pneumatology, the doctrine of the person and work of the Holy Spirit, ecclesiology, and the doctrine of the church with stress on the universal church and the local church. (even years) BETH-439 Eschatology-Sp 4 hours 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 Students will investigate a significant topic of theology of special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge. Special Topics BEST-233 Bible Geography and Customs-Sp 5 hours Geographical survey of Bible lands with stress on the topography and cultural distinctives in their historical context. (odd years) BEST-332 Biblical Interpretation-W 4 hours Detailed study of the basic principles of Bible interpretation. BEST-491 Seminar in Bible-A,W 3 hours Senior course for preseminary and Bible comprehensive general studies majors. Students demonstrate the ability to articulate and defend an appropriate systematic theology. Capstone course.