2008-2009 Academic Catalog

School of Biblical and Theological Studies Biblical Education 2008–09 Cedarville University 43 Biblical Education World Missions Students seeking to be involved in cross-cultural ministries on international fields or in America need to be prepared with an understanding of cultural engagement, a Biblical model of mission, and the skills to study and teach Scripture. “International Studies” is a degree name generally recognized internationally and reduces barriers associated with the name “world missions” in some contexts. For these reasons, see the major “International Studies: missiology concentration” (page 115 and 116) for a description of the major integrating studies within Bible and other departments to effectively prepare for cross-cultural ministries. See below for a summary of this concentration. International Studies – Missiology The international studies major utilizes courses from several academic disciplines to prepare students for a variety of internationally focused careers. A distinct international studies core provides the foundation for all the concentrations available in this major. Course requirements involve 21 semester hours of core requirements and 60 hours of concentration requirements. See the major:“International Studies”(page 116) for details on other concentrations. International Studies Core Requirements................................21 1,2 ANTH-1800 Cultural Anthropology......................................... 3 2 BEPH-2260 Religion and Culture............................................ 3 BUS-3910 International Business............................................. 3 2 COM-3140 Intercultural Communication.................................. 3 (or PYCH-1800 Cross Cultural Psychology. ......................... 3) GEO-3510 World Regional Geography-West............................ 3 (or GEO-3520 World Regional Geography-East................... 3) 3 HIST-2010 History of Civilization I............................................ 3 (or HIST-2020 History of Civilization II.................................. 3) INTL-3190 Global Issues........................................................... 3 The missiology concentration provides students with a missiological view of the international community. Involving coursework in mission, philosophy, sociology, geography, political science, economics, and literature, this program prepares students for a variety of mission-related positions. Course requirements involve 60 hours including: Missiology Concentration Requirements................................42 BECE-4100 Leadership of CE Ministries.................................. 3 BENT-3XXX New Testament Elective........................................ 3 BEOT-3XXX Old Testament Elective......................................... 3 BEPT-2000 Introduction to Mission........................................... 3 BEPT-2400 Personal Evangelism. ............................................ 3 BEPT-2420 History of Mission. ................................................. 3 BEPT-3450 Contemporary World Mission................................. 3 BEPT-3470 Cross-Cultural Ministry........................................... 3 BEPT-3510 Introduction to Urban Ministry................................ 3 *BEPT-4500 Missionary Internship. .......................................... 6 BEST-4310 Hermeneutics......................................................... 3 BETH-3XXX Theology Electives............................................... 6 Electives selected from.............................................................18 Two courses in philosophy.................................................... 6 2 BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy.............................3 2 BEPH-2250 Ethics. ...........................................................3 BEPH-3250 Philosophy of Religion....................................3 BETH-3330 Christian Evidences and Apologetics.............3 One course in sociology........................................................ 3 SOC-3340 Sociology of Religion........................................3 SOC-3710 Family and Society. ..........................................3 One course in geography or political science..................... 3 GEO-3510 World Regional Geography–West ...................3 GEO-3520 World Regional Geography–East.....................3 POLS-3200 History and Politics of Latin America..............3 POLS-3210 History and Politics of Asia.............................3 POLS-3220 History and Politics of the Middle East. ..........3 POLS-3540 History and Politics of Africa...........................3 POLS-3650 International Relations....................................3 POLS-4050 Issues in International Diplomacy...................3 One course in economics...................................................... 3 ECON-3350 Comparative Economic Systems...................3 ECON-3360 International Trade and Economics................3 ECON-3380 Economic Development and Political Economy............................................................3 One course in literature or culture......................................... 3 4 LIT-2340 Western Literature..............................................3 SPAN-3680 Understanding Hispanic Culture ....................3 1 Satisfies social science General Education Requirement 2 Satisfies humanities General Education Requirement 3 Satisfies history General Education Requirement 4 Satisfies literature General Education Requirement *Capstone Course International Studies Major-Missiology Concentration Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements. ..........................................................0-5 Other General Education Requirements.................................40-48 International Studies Core Requirements....................................21 Missiology Concentration Requirements......................................60 Electives......................................................................................0-7 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128 One-Year Bible Program The one-year Bible program is a non-degree program designed to provide the student with greater Bible knowledge through intensive study of the Scriptures in a single academic year. The curriculum involves surveys of the entire Bible and the major Christian doctrines as well as specific book studies, practical theology courses, and electives chosen by the student. Whether the student is a University freshman desiring a good foundation of biblical knowledge in seeking the will of God, a student from an academic program not offered by a Christian college or university, or an individual just desiring personal enrichment through formal Bible study, the one-year Bible program will equip that individual with greater spiritual understanding so that he or she will become a more effective member of the body of Christ. The course requirements for the one-year Bible program involve 34 semester hours including: General Education..................................................................... 16 BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought.........................................3 BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation.....................................................3 BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature............................................3 BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature...........................................3 BEGE-3750 Christian Worldview Development.............................2 BEGE-3760 Christian Worldview Integration..................................2 BENT-XXXX New Testament Electives..........................................6 BEOT-XXXX Old Testament Electives............................................3 BEPH-XXXX Philosophy Elective. .................................................3 Other Bible Electives...................................................................6