2004-2005 Academic Catalog

49 Biblical Education School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible global urban issues, particular challenges in world class cities, sociology of the city and its implications for mission in the city. (Fee: $50) (even years) 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. 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 1-3 hours 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 BibleGeography andCustoms –Sp 3 hours Geographical survey of Bible lands with stress on the topogra- phy 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 theologi- cal research. Prerequisite: BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation. BEST-3410Biblical 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-3420Biblical 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 1-3 hours 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-2350Theological FoundationsofMinistry –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-3330ChristianEvidences andApologetics –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. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. BETH-3350BibliologyandTheologyProper –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. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (odd years) BETH-3360AngelologyandAnthropology –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-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; BEGE-3750 Christian Worldview Development; or permission of instructor. (odd years) BETH-3400 Current ReligiousMovements –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. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. BETH-4320ContemporaryTheology –Sp 3 hours Critical study of traditions, trends, issues, and major thinkers in contemporary theology. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy; or permission of the instructor. BETH-4370SoteriologyandChristology –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. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (even years) BETH-4380PneumatologyandEcclesiology –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. Prerequi- site: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; BEGE-3750 Worldview Development; or permission of instructor. (even years) BETH-4390Eschatology –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. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (even years) BETH-4900 1-3 hours Independent Study inTheology –Fa,Sp,Su Students will investigate a significant topic of theology of special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. BETH-4990Topics inTheology 1-3 hours Investigation of special topics in Bible and theology, which have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. Permission of instructor required for non-majors. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor.