2007-2008 Academic Catalog

School of Biblical and Theological Studies Biblical Education 2006-07 Cedarville University 49 7 8 Biblical Education BEPH-3260 Symbolic Logic –Sp 3 hours Study of systems of natural deduction (including metatheoretic proofs and methods) in propositional logic, first-order logic, and modal logic with emphasis on assessing arguments in natural language. Prerequisite: BEPH-2240 Logic; or MATH-2210 Logic and Methods of Proof; or permission of instructor. BEPH-3280 Metaphysics –Sp 3 hours Study of selected topics in metaphysics, including the mind- body problem, substance, qualities and universals, identity, space and time, causation, and freedom and determinism. Prerequisite: BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy. (odd years) BEPH-3310 3 hours History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy –Fa Survey of men and movements in Greek and Christian philosophy from Thales to Aquinas. Selected, representative writings of the philosophers will be read. Prerequisite: BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy. (odd years) BEPH-3320 History of Modern Philosophy –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-3330 19th Century Philosophy –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. Prerequisite: BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy. (even years) BEPH-3340 Current Philosophical Developments –Sp 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 demarcate 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-4260 Philosophy 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-4290 Topics in Philosophy –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 in Philosophy –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 knowledge 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 to Mission –Sp 3 hours Foundational concepts and concerns of mission today including 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 conceptions of the mission task and the strategies and lessons that may be learned for mission today. BEPT-2730 Church Business Administration –Sp 3 hours A study of the principles and procedures of the financial manage- ment of the local church organization. (Credit not applicable to meet business elective requirements.) Crosslisted with FIN-2730. BEPT-3410 Discipleship –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.