2009-2010 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

School of Biblical and Theological Studies Biblical and Theological Studies 2009–10 Cedarville University 43 Biblical and Theological Studies International Studies – Missiology The international studies majors are interdisciplinary programs (pages 115–116) that prepare students for a variety of internationally focused careers. The missiology concentration provides students with a missiological view of the international community. Students will cultivate a deeper commitment to the global mission task as they gain knowledge in contemporary global issues, past and present mission thinking and practice, as well as the opportunities and challenges to doing missions in today’s world. Students will also develop skills in understanding other cultures and living competently in another culture for the purpose of ministry. Course requirements involve 21 semester hours of core requirements and 42 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-2140 Intercultural Communication.................................. 3 (or PYCH-1800 Cross Cultural Psychology. ......................... 3) GEO-3510 World Regional Geography – Western.................... 3 (or GEO-3520 World Regional Geography – Eastern. ......... 3) 3 HIST-2010 History of Civilization I............................................ 3 (or HIST-2020 History of Civilization II.................................. 3) INTL-3190 Global Issues........................................................... 3 Missiology Concentration Requirements................................33 BECE-4100 Leadership of CE Ministries.................................. 3 BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy..................................... 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. .......................................... 3 BEST-4310 Hermeneutics......................................................... 3 BETH-3330 Christian Evidences and Apologetics.................... 3 One course in missiology...........................................................3 BEPT-4300 Seminar in Missiology.....................................3 BEPT-4560 Advanced Urban Ministry................................3 Two courses in political science................................................6 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 1 Satisfies social science General Education Requirement 2 Satisfies humanities General Education Requirement 3 Satisfies history General Education Requirement *Capstone Course International Studies Major-Missiology Concentration Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements. ..........................................................0-5 Other General Education Requirements.................................43-51 International Studies-Missiology Major Requirements.................63 Electives..................................................................................14-22 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. This program provides personal enrichment through formal Bible study so that the student can participate effectively in the church or a parachurch organization. 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 Minors Bible Minor The Bible minor , a part of the General Education Requirement, involves 16 semester hours of course work including: 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 Christian Education Minor The Christian education minor involves 16 semester hours of course work for the student who wishes to become better equipped to serve in the educational function of the local church. These courses include: BECE-2400 Interpreting and Teaching the Bible............................6 Choose one from the following. .................................................4 BECE-3680 Children’s Ministries........................................... 4 BECE-3700 Campus Ministries............................................. 4 BECE-3720 Adult Ministries.................................................. 4 Any courses with BECE or BEPT designators..........................6 Greek Minor The Greek minor provides the student with two years of study in Koine Greek, the original language of the New Testament. Designed to prepare students for advanced Greek language study at the seminary level, this minor is required for preseminary majors. Course requirements include 16 semester hours of elementary and intermediate Greek.