2006-2007 Academic Catalog

School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible Biblical Education Biblical Education 2006-07 Cedarville University 45 Course Descriptions General Education Courses Every student must take six Bible courses to meet the general education requirements. These 16 semester hours constitute a minor in Bible. They will also count toward the course requirements of any biblical education major. These courses may not be taken on an out-of-class basis or by correspondence study. BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought –Fa,Sp,Su 3 hours A foundational course designed to introduce the student to a Christian worldview. Attention is first given to the definition, function, formation, and evaluation of worldview. Then Christian responses and applications will be developed from a survey of biblical theology with emphasis upon the teaching about the Creator, creation, redemption, and consummation. BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation –Fa,Sp,Su 3 hours The nature and process of spiritual formation is examined from a biblical perspective with an emphasis upon the practice of spiritual disciplines. The course undergirds students with a theology of the Bible and an introduction to the inductive method of Bible study. BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature –Fa,Sp,Su 3 hours Survey of the entire Old Testament, giving special attention to authorship, historical background, and the theme of each book with attention to literary genre. This study traces the history of the Hebrew nation from its origin to the time of Jesus Christ. Prerequisites: BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought; BEGE- 1720 Spiritual Formation. BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature –Fa,Sp,Su 3 hours Survey of the entire New Testament, including the historical background of the Inter-Testamental period, giving special attention to main events, the authorship and content of each book with attention to literary genre, and the unfolding of God’s redemptive purpose through the Lord Jesus Christ. Prerequisites : BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought; BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation. BEGE-3750 2 hours Christian Worldview Development –Fa,Sp,Su A continued development of a Christian worldview, with a particular emphasis on the essence and work of the Triune God and the cosmic and communal dimensions of his plan in history. Prerequisite : completion of either BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature or BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature and at least concurrent enrollment in the second 2000-level BEGE course. BEGE-3760 Christian Worldview Integration –Fa,Sp,Su 2 hours An evaluation of selected contemporary issues in the light of a Christian worldview as informed by the theological content of the Scriptures. Prerequisite : BEGE-3750 Christian Worldview Development. (Fee: $10) Biblical Languages BEBL-2510, 2520 5 hours/semester Elementary Greek I & II –Fa; Sp Basic elements of the Greek language. Careful attention is given to grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and the reading of selected portions of the Greek New Testament. BEBL-2610, 2620 3 hours/semester Elementary Hebrew I & II –Fa; Sp Introduction to the basic elements of biblical Hebrew. Attention is given to vocabulary, grammar, and the use of language tools. BEBL-3510, 3520 3 hours/semester Intermediate Greek I & II –Fa; Fa,Sp Detailed study of advanced Greek grammar, reading in the Greek New Testament, the application of advanced syntactical rules, and an introduction to exegesis. Prerequisite : BEBL-2510, 2520 Elementary Greek. BEBL-4900 1-3 hours Independent Study in Biblical Language –Fa,Sp,Su The student will translate and/or exegete a Scripture passage or investigate advanced grammar and syntax. Biblical Studies–Old Testament BEOT-3110 Pentateuch –Fa 3 hours Detailed study of the five books of Moses. Attention is given to the historical material, theological problems, and practical and homiletic values of these books. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $150) BEOT-3125 3 hours Selected Studies in the Historical Books –Sp Selected studies in key issues related to the historical books. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. BEOT-3140 Psalms –Fa 3 hours Examination of the book of Psalms with special attention given to the various types of psalms and their application to life. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. BEOT-3150 Wisdom Literature –Sp 3 hours Examination of the books of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. Special attention is given to their literary qualities and practical applications for today. Prerequisite: BEGE- 2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. BEOT-3165 3 hours Selected Studies in the Prophetic Books –Sp Selected studies in the prophetical books. The ministry of the prophets to their own times is considered as well as their predictions, both fulfilled and unfulfilled. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. BEOT-3210 Historical Books I –Fa 3 hours Study of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth with an emphasis on the pre-monarchical history of ancient Israel, literary features of the texts, and the theology of the period. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (every third year)