2005-2006 Academic Catalog

48 Biblical Education School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible BEPH-3310 3 hours History of Ancient andMedieval Philosophy –Fa Survey of men and movements in Greek and Christian philoso- phy from Thales to Aquinas. Selected, representative writings of the philosophers will be read. Prerequisite: BEPH-2200 Intro- duction to Philosophy. (odd years) BEPH-3320History of ModernPhilosophy –Sp 3 hours Study of the principal philosophers from Descartes through Nietzsche. The development of rationalism and empiricism with the Kantian synthesis and its results will be emphasized. Prerequisite: BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy. (odd years) BEPH-333019thCenturyPhilosophy –Fa 3 hours Survey of significant European and American philosophies of the 19th and early 20th centuries from Hegel to the first World War. Special attention will be given to Hegelianism, early existentialism, pragmatism, and analytic philosophy. Prerequi- site: BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy. (even years) BEPH-3340Current Philosophical Developments –Fa 3 hours Survey of significant European and American philosophies of the 20th century, focusing specifically on developments from the 1960s to the present. (even years) BEPH-3400 Philosophy of Law and Economics 3 hours Course will clarify the conceptual structures that underlie both law and economic analysis. Explores the connections between ethics and legal theory and practice and economics. (odd years) BEPH-4030 Philosophy and Literature –Sp 2 hours Course will be divided into two sections. The first will focus on philosophy of literature, exploring literary theory, hermeneutics, and literature as a work of art. The second part of the course will examine philosophy in literature, looking at the ways in which philosophical ideas are expressed through the medium of literature. (even years) BEPH-4250 Philosophy of Science 2 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 demar- cate science from pseudo-science, evaluate contemporary thought in the limits of science, and evaluate the relations between science, human values, religion, and technology. (odd years) BEPH-4260Philosophy of Art –Sp 2 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, and the aesthetic attitude and aesthetic values, such as beauty and the philosophy of art. (Fee: $10)(odd years) BEPH-4290Topics inPhilosophy –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 inPhilosophy –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 knowl- edge 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-2000 Introduction toMission –Sp 3 hours Foundational concepts and concerns of mission today includ- ing definitions, mission theology, “calling,” mission ministries, qualifications, preparation, mission and the local church, the missionary family, the MK, short-term missions, mission agencies, the application process, and cultural adjustment. BEPT-2400 Personal Evangelism –Fa,Sp 3 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-1710 Christian Life and Thought. (Fee: $15) BEPT-2420 History of Mission –Fa 3 hours Survey of the history of the expansion of the church from apostolic times to World War II with attention to differing concep- tions of the mission task and the strategies and lessons that may be learned for mission today. BEPT-3410Discipleship –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. (Fee $50) BEPT-3470Cross-Cultural Ministry –Sp 3 hours Understanding culture, basic methods in researching culture, becoming competent in another culture, cross-culture communi- cation, relevant to a mission ministry, and the practice of ministry contextualization. BEPT-3490 The Pastor’s Wife 2 hours The pastor’s wife: her responsibilities, problems, and privi- leges. Practical suggestions from area pastors’ wives, individual research, 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 toUrbanMinistry –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 particular urban issues such as ministering to the poor, devel- oping an incarnational lifestyle, and authentic strategies for urban ministry. (Fee: $50) BEPT-4300Missiology andMissiologists –Fa 3 hours An introduction into the discipline of missiology and a survey of the contributions of key missiologists from the mid-19th century. BEPT-4400 Pastoral Internship 5-12 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 and completion of the following courses: BEPT- 3420 Pastoral Ministry; BEPT-3430 Pastoral Counseling; BEPT- 3500 Homiletics; BEPT-4560 Advanced Homiletics.