2009-2010 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions Course Descriptions 2009–10 Cedarville University 201 BEPH-4260 – BEPT-4990 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: $75) 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. 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. Biblical Studies – Practical Theology (BEPT) 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 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)