2001-2002 Academic Catalog

BEPH-333 19th and 20th Century Philosophy-Sp 5 hours Survey of significant European and American philosophies of the 19th and 20th centuries from Hegel to the postmodern. Special attention will be given to phenomenology, existentialism, pragmatism, analytic philosophy, and postmodern philosophy. Prerequisite: BEPH-220 !11tmductio11 to Philosophy. (odd years) BEPH-334 Current Philosophical Developments-A 5 hours Survey of significant European and American philosophies of the 20th century, focusing specifically on developments from the 1960's to the present. (even years) BEPH-340 Philosophy of Law and Economics-A 5 hours Comse will clarify the conceptual strnctures which underlie both law and economic analysis. Explores the connections between ethics and legal theory and practice and economics. (odd years) BEPH-403 Philosophy and Literatnre--W 3 hours Course will be divided into two sections. The first will focus on philosophy ofliterahll'e, exploring literary theo1y, hermeneutics, and literahl!'e as a work of art. The second part of the course will examine philosophy in literahll'e, looking at the ways in which philosophical ideas are expressed through the medium ofliterahire. (even years) BEPH-425 Philosophy of Science--W 3 hours Critique of the concepts, methods, and arguments of the various sciences, as well as an analysis of the theological and philosophical underpinnings of science, which aims to demarcate science from pseudo-science, evaluate contemporary thought in the limits of science, and evaluate the relations between science, human values, religion, and technology. (even years) BEPH-426 Philosophy ofArt-Sp 3 hours Study of the nature of art and the aesthetic experience. Possible topics include: the concept of creativity; the nature and value of the work of art; the function of art; the truth in art; the relation of art and society; the aesthetic attitude and aesthetic values, such as beauty and the philosophy of art. (Fee: $10) (even years) BEPH-429 Topics in Philosophy-W 3 hours Various topics offered as interest demands. For majors in philoso– phy. 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 Seminar in Philosophy-A 3 hours Senior course 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. Course will be taken during the year immediately prior to graduation. Capstone course. Credit/no credit. Practical Theology BEPT-240 Personal Evangelism-A,W,Sp,Su 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 Christia11 Life. (Fee: $10) BEPT-242 Missions Survey-A 4 hours Sutvey of the histo1y of mi~sions from apostolic times correlated with a study of New Testament missionaiy principles and practices. The organization and policies of the GARBC-approved agencies will be examined. BEPT-341 Discipleship-W 4 hours Study of personal discipleship within a biblical framework, utilizing a variety ofresources and practical experience. The model developed will be applicable in multiple contexts. BEPT-342 Pastoral Ministry-W 3 hours The pastor and his ministty.' Course includes a study of his personal life, study, and pastoral duties, including presiding over the ordi– nances, weddings, funerals, and church services. BEPT-343 Pastoral Counseling-Sp 3 hours Principles of pastoral counseling. Emphasis on contemporary personal problems and their scriph1ral solutions. BEPT-345 Contemporary World Missions-W 4 homs 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, precandidah1re prepara– tion, the selection of a mission board, the candidate screening process, appointment as a missionary, prefield ministty, 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 exposit01y sermons and practice in their delive1y. Prerequisite: COM-110 Fundamentals ofSpeech; junior or senior status. BEPT-351 Introduction to Urban Ministry-Sp 4 hours An introduction to the principles and practices of urban minishy. Focus will be on developing a biblical view of the city as well as understanding the sociological, anthropological, and multi-cultural distinctives of the urban context. Attention will be given to particular urban issues such as ministering to the poor, developing an incarnational lifestyle, and authentic strategies for urban ministry. (Fee: $30) BEPT-440 Pastoral Internship-A,W,Sp,Su 16 hours Ten weeks in a local church gaining experience in pastoral responsi– bilities under the supe1vision of Bible department faculty and/or the local pastor. Five hours will count toward the preseminaiy major. Capstone course. Prerequisite: approval ofthe Biblefaculty. BEPT-450 Missionary Intemship-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 ofat least two missions courses; approval ofthe Biblefaculty. Repeatable up to JO credit hours. BEPT-456Advanced Homiletics-W 4 hours Advanced study of sermon strncture development and effective delive1y. Designed to give the student practice in outlining, writing, delivering, and evaluating sermons for different types ofpreaching situations. Prerequisite: BEPT-350 Homiletics. BEPT-490 Independent Study in Practical Theology-A,W,Sp,Su 1-4 hours Students will investigate an area ofpastoral ministry or missions, the latter including missions boards, methods, and places of se1vice. Theology BETH-235 Theological Foundations of Ministry 4 hours An examination of theological issues critical for the formation of a biblical philosophy of ministty, as well as a critical smvey of historical developments in Christian Educational Ministries in light of those theological discussions. Prerequisite: BEGE-175 Christian Life and Thought. 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 Sh1dy ofbibliology, the doctrine of the Scriptures. Emphasis on 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-A 4 hours Study of angelology, the doctrine of the unfallen angels, the fallen angels, and Satan; and anthropology, the doctrine ofman, with stress on his creation, constitution, fall, and sinful condition. Prerequisite: BEGE-3 75 God a11d Histo1J1 or permission ofi11strnctor. (odd years)