2003-2004 Academic Catalog

43 Biblical Education School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible BEPH-4290 Topics in Philosophy –Sp 1-3 hours Various topics offered as interest demands. For majors in philosophy. Permission of instructor required for non-majors and minors. BEPH-4900 1-3 hours Independent Study in Philosophy –Fa,Sp,Su The student will investigate a significant topic of philosophy of special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge. BEPH-4910 Seminar in Philosophy –Fa 2 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 re- search, 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-2400 Personal Evangelism –Fa,Sp 3 hours Study of the philosophy, principles, and methodology of personal evangelism. The course includes developing a personal witness- ing 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-1710 Christian Life and Thought. (Fee: $10) BEPT-2420 Missions Survey –Fa 3 hours Survey of the history of missions from apostolic times correlated with a study of New Testament missionary principles and prac- tices. The organization and policies of the GARBC-approved agencies will be examined. BEPT-3410 Discipleship –Fa,Sp 3 hours 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-3420 Pastoral Ministry –Sp 2 hours The pastor’s life and ministry. Course provides broad overview of pastoral duties such as presiding over weddings, funerals, church services, etc. In addition, such issues as the pastoral call, candidating, ordination, cultivating 21st century leadership, family issues, etc., are also addressed. BEPT-3430 Pastoral Counseling –Fa 3 hours Principles and practices of pastoral counseling. Course provides overview of the nature, scope, and basic practices of counseling within a church ministry context. Such issues as crisis counseling, family life issues, depression, abuse issues, etc., are also addressed within a ministry paradigm. BEPT-3450 Contemporary World Missions –Sp 3 hours Study of the development, methods, and problems of Christian missions since World War II. BEPT-3460 The Missionary Process –Sp 2 hours Examines the various aspects involved in becoming a mission- ary, including the missionary call, precandidature preparation, the selection of a mission board, the candidate screening process, appointment as a missionary, prefield ministry, culture shock, crosscultural communication, and evangelistic and church planting strategy. (Fee: $25) BEPT-3490 The Pastor’s Wife 2 hours The pastor’s wife: her responsibilities, problems, and privileges. Practical suggestions from area pastors’ wives, individual re- search, and group discussion will be explored. BEPT-3500 Homiletics –Fa 3 hours Introductory course designed to develop the students’ philoso- phies of preaching. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of expository sermons and practice in their delivery. Prerequisites: COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech; junior or senior status. BEPT-3510 Introduction to Urban Ministry –Fa 3 hours An introduction to the principles and practices of urban ministry. 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 particu- lar urban issues such as ministering to the poor, developing an incarnational lifestyle, and authentic strategies for urban ministry. (Fee: $50) BEPT-4400 Pastoral Internship 10-12 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. Capstone course. Prerequisite: approval of the Bible faculty. BEPT-4500 Missionary Internship 3-6 hours Four to six weeks in a crosscultural 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. Prerequisites: comple- tion of at least two missions courses; approval of the Bible faculty. Repeatable up to 6 credit hours. BEPT-4560 Advanced Homiletics –Sp 3 hours Advanced study of sermon structure 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-3500 Homiletics. Dr. Cook , Assistant Professor of Bible, shares with his students the importance of urban ministry.