2007-2008 Academic Catalog

School of Biblical and Theological Studies Biblical Education 48 Cedarville University 2006-077 8 Biblical Education BECE-3705 Campus Ministries for non-majors –Sp 3 hours Principles from Scripture are examined to prepare a biblical philosophy for ministry to junior high and senior high youth in light of developmental characteristics and contemporary sociological factors. Students are equipped to utilize creative, interactive strategies for teaching the Bible and to develop effective age- appropriate ministry programs. Course consists of three weekly class sessions but does not include the teaching lab. (Fee: $20) BECE-3720 Adult Ministries –Fa 4 hours Principles from Scripture are examined to prepare a biblical philosophy for ministry to adults in light of developmental characteristics and contemporary sociological factors. Students are equipped to utilize creative, interactive strategies for teaching the Bible and to develop effective age-appropriate ministry programs. Course consists of three weekly class sessions and a two-hour teaching lab. Prerequisites: BECE-2400 Interpreting and Teaching the Bible; Major or minor status or permission of the instructor. BECE-3725 Adult Ministries for non-majors –Fa,Sp 3 hours Principles from Scripture are examined to prepare a biblical philosophy for ministry to adults in light of developmental characteristics and contemporary sociological factors. Students are equipped to utilize creative, interactive strategies for teaching the Bible and to develop effective age-appropriate ministry programs. Course consists of three weekly class sessions but does not include the teaching lab. BECE-4100 3 hours Leadership of Christian Educational Ministries –Sp An examination of models of leadership for Christian ministries, emphasizing practical issues such as developing mission and vision statements, creating effective leadership teams, and the strategic planning, implementation, and oversight of ministries. For youth ministry and Christian education majors, this must be the final course taken from the sequence of the required BECE courses. Prerequisites: For CE and Youth Ministries majors: BECE-2400; BECE-3680; BECE-3700; BECE-3720. No prerequisites for non-majors. (Fee: $30) BECE-4220 Seminar in Christian Education 2 hours Trends and problems of the field are analyzed and defined by individual research and group conferences. BECE-4500 Internship in Christian Education 10-12 hours Ten weeks in a local church gaining experience in the total educational program of the church, under the supervision of Christian education faculty and the pastor and/or director of Christian education. Capstone course. Prerequisites: 1) Approval of the faculty of the department of biblical education. 2) Senior academic status. 3) Completion of the following five courses: BETH-2350 Theological Foundations of Ministry; BEST-2400 Interpreting and Teaching the Bible; BECE-3680, 3700, or 3720 Children’s Ministries, Campus Ministries, or Adult Ministries; BEPT-2400 Personal Evangelism or BEPT 3410 Discipleship; and one class in ministry concentration area. Credit/No Credit. BECE-4750 Internship in Youth Ministries 10-12 hours This capstone course for the Youth Ministries major is a mentored and evaluated ministry experience in a full-time leadership role in ministry for a minimum of ten weeks. Prere- quisites: 1) Approval of the faculty of the department of biblical education. 2) Senior academic status. 3)Completion of the follow- ing six courses: BETH-2350 Theological Foundations of Ministry; BECE-2200 Introduction to Youth Ministry; BEST-2400 Interpret- ing and Teaching the Bible; BECE-3680, 3700, or 3720 Children’s Ministries, Campus Ministries, or Adult Ministries; BEPT-2400 Personal Evangelism or BEPT-3410 Discipleship; and one class in ministry concentration area. Credit/No Credit. BECE-4900 1-3 hours Independent Study in Christian Education –Fa,Sp,Su Students will investigate a significant topic or Scripture passage of special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge. BECE-4990 Topics in Christian Education –Fa,Sp 1-3 hours Investigation of special topics in Bible and theology, that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. Permission of instructor required for non-majors. Bible Teacher Education BEDU-3110 Clinical Teaching in Bible –Fa,Sp 1 hour Students are assigned to assist a college instructor in classroom teaching, evaluation, and related responsibilities. The student must complete 45 clock hours of clinical involvement. Philosophy and Religion BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy –Fa,Sp 3 hours Survey of the principle issues in Western philosophy, covering such areas as epistemology, metaphysics, aesthetics, and the major systems of philosophy. BEPH-2240 Logic –Fa 3 hours Study of the principles of correct and fallacious reasoning involved in traditional logic and modern logic. BEPH-2250 Ethics –Fa 3 hours Study and evaluation of the major theories of goodness, obligation, and motive and the development of a consistent Christian ethical system, together with the application of ethical theories to contemporary moral problems. BEPH-2260 Religion and Culture –Fa,Sp 3 hours Introduction to religious issues, themes, and alternatives as they emerge in the historical context of Eastern and Western culture. BEPH-3240 Epistemology –Fa 3 hours Study of the nature, sources, types, tests, and limits of human knowledge. Prerequisite: BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy. BEPH-3250 Philosophy of Religion –Sp 3 hours Analysis of the major philosophical problems relating to religion as these have arisen in the modern intellectual environment. Prerequisite: BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy.