2003-2004 Academic Catalog

44 Biblical Education School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible BEPT-4900 1-3 hours Independent Study in Practical Theology –Fa,Sp,Su Students will investigate an area of pastoral ministry or missions, the latter including mission boards, methods, and places of service. BEPT-4990 Topics in Practical Theology Investigation of special topics in Bible and theology, which have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. Permission of instructor required for non-majors. Special Topics BEST-2330 Bible Geography and Customs –Sp 3 hours Geographical survey of Bible lands with stress on the topography and cultural distinctives in their historical context. (odd years) BEST-2910 Theological Research –Fa,Sp 2 hours This course is designed to survey the basic process, as well as selected special processes, germane to the field of theological research. Prerequisite: BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation. BEST-3410 Biblical Archaeology I –Sp 2 hours An introduction to biblical archaeology and the historical and cultural backgrounds of the Old and New Testaments. (Fee: $100) (even years) BEST-3420 Biblical Archaeology II –Su 1 hour An introduction to the archaeology of the Old and New Testa- ments and the historical and cultural background of the Bible on a field trip to Europe. It will also introduce the historical and cultural aspects of European Christianity. (Fee: Not to exceed $3000) (even years) BEST-4310 Hermeneutics –Fa 3 hours A study of the theory, and related practice, of the roles of author, reader, and text toward the end of authoritative interpretation and contextualization of the Bible. BEST-4900 1-3 hours Independent Study in Special Topics –Fa,Sp Students will investigate a significant topic or Scripture passage of special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge. BEST-4910 Seminar in Bible –Fa,Sp 2 hours Senior course for preseminary and comprehensive Bible majors. Students demonstrate the ability to articulate and defend an appropriate systematic theology. Capstone course. BEST-4990 Topics in Special Topics Investigation of special topics in Bible and theology, which have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. Permission of instructor required for non-majors. Theology BETH-2350 Theological Foundations of Ministry –Fa 3 hours An examination of theological issues critical for the formation of a biblical philosophy of ministry, as well as a critical survey of historical developments in Christian educational ministries in light of those theological discussions. Prerequisite: BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought. BETH-3330 Christian Evidences and Apologetics –Fa 3 hours Study of the basis for, and the nature of, evidence for Christian- ity. Emphasis on biblical revelation and its use in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. BETH-3350 Bibliology and Theology Proper –Fa 3 hours Study of bibliology, 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-3360 Angelology and Anthropology –Sp 3 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. Prerequisite: BEGE-3750 Christian Worldview Development; or permission of instructor. (odd years) BETH-3400 Current Religious Movements –Sp 3 hours Survey of new religious movements with attention given to their history, beliefs, and practices, as well as to critical assessment and appropriate response. BETH-4320 Contemporary Theology –Sp 3 hours Critical study of traditions, trends, issues, and major thinkers in contemporary theology. Prerequisite: BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy. BETH-4370 Soteriology and Christology –Fa 3 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-4380 Pneumatology and Ecclesiology –Fa 3 hours Study of pneumatology, the doctrine of the person and work of the Holy Spirit; and ecclesiology, the doctrine of the church with stress on the universal church and the local church. Prerequisite: BEGE-3750 Worldview Development; or permission of instructor. (even years) BETH-4390 Eschatology –Sp 3 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-4900 1-3 hours Independent Study in Theology –Fa,Sp,Su Students will investigate a significant topic of theology of special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge. BETH-4990 Topics in Theology Investigation of special topics in Bible and theology, which have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. Permission of instructor required for non-majors. Associate Professor of Bible, Dr. Richard Blumenstock, supports his Personal Evangelism lecture with applicable references from Scripture.