2008-2009 Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions Course Descriptions 2008–09 Cedarville University 197 BEPT-2400 – BEST-3420 BEPT-4300 Missiology and Missiologists –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. BEPT-4500 Missionary Internship 3-12 hours Four to six weeks in a crosscultural context gaining experience in actual missions activity under the supervision of missions department faculty and a qualified missionary. This program is open to students in various majors. Up to three hours may count toward the preseminary major. Capstone course. Prerequisites: completion of at least two missions courses; approval of the Bible faculty. Repeatable up to 12 credit hours. BEPT-4510 Advanced Urban Ministry –Sp 3 hours Continuation of the earlier Urban Ministry course, including global urban issues, particular challenges in world class cities, sociology of the city, and its implications for mission in the city. Prerequisite: BEPT-3510 Introduction to Urban Ministry. (Fee: $50) BEPT-4560 Advanced Homiletics –Sp 3 hours Advanced study of sermon structure development and effective delivery. Designed to give the student practice in outlining, writing, delivering, and evaluating sermons for different types of preaching situations. Prerequisite: BEPT-3500 Homiletics. BEPT-4900 1-3 hours Independent Study in Practical Theology –Fa, Sp, Su Students will investigate an area of pastoral ministry or missions, the latter including mission boards, methods, and places of service. BEPT-4990 Topics in Practical Theology –Fa, Sp 1-3 hours Investigation of special topics in Bible and theology, which have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. Permission of instructor required for non-majors. Biblical Studies - Special Topics (BEST) BEST-2910 Theological Research –Fa, Sp 2 hours This course is designed to survey the basic process, as well as selected special processes, germane to the field of theological research. Prerequisite: BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation. BEST-2920 3 hours Scriptural Interpretations of Gender Issues and Roles –Fa A survey of key biblical components that delineate what it means to be male and female in Christ. The course includes a study of various views held within the evangelical community, a survey of women in the Bible, and a discussion of gender within the current cultural milieu. Crosslisted with BETH-2920 Prerequisite: BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation BEST-3400 Bible Backgrounds –Sp 3 hours An introduction to the world of the Bible including the historical context, geographical setting, cultural milieu, and archaeological evidences that help explain the biblical text. (odd years) BEST-3410 Biblical Archaeology I –Sp 2 hours An introduction to biblical archaeology and the historical and cultural backgrounds of the Old and New Testaments. (Fee: $150) (even years) BEST-3420 Biblical Archaeology II –Su 1 hour An introduction to the archaeology of the Old and New Testaments and the historical and cultural background of the Bible on a field trip to Europe. It will also introduce the historical and cultural aspects of European Christianity. (Fee: Not to exceed $3,000) (even years) 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 management 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. 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-3470 Cross-Cultural Ministry –Sp 3 hours Understanding culture, basic methods in researching culture, becoming competent in another culture, cross-culture communication, relevant to a mission ministry, and the practice of ministry contextualization. BEPT-3480 Women’s Communication for Ministry –Sp 3 hours A course designed to help women refine communication skills that will help them to articulate their beliefs effectively, and further develop communication platforms in the areas of giving a testimony, leading a discussion, and expositing Scripture for various age groups. Prerequisite: BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation. BEPT-3490 The Pastor’s Wife 2 hours The pastor’s wife: her responsibilities, problems, and privileges. 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’ philosophies 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 to Urban Ministry –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, developing an incarnational lifestyle, and authentic strategies for urban ministry. (Fee: $50)