2008-2009 Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions Course Descriptions 194 Cedarville University 2008–09 BECE-3705 – BENT-3110 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 inYouth 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 following six courses: BETH-2350 Theological Foundations of Ministry; BECE-2200 Introduction to Youth 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-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. Biblical Studies - Bible Teacher Education (BEDU) 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. Biblical Studies - General Education (BEGE) 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 Studies–New Testament (BENT) BENT-3110 Jesus and the Gospels –Fa 3 hours Study of the four Gospels and their central figure, Jesus of Nazareth. Attention is given to the historical background, scholarly methods for studying the Gospels, the trustworthiness of the Gospels, and a survey of Christ’s life. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor.