2010-2011 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 203 2010–11 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Course Descriptions | BEST-2910 – BETH-4380 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. (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) BEST-4310 Hermeneutics –Fa 3 hours A study of the theory and related practice of the roles of author, reader, and text toward the end of authoritative interpretation and contextualization of the Bible. BEST-4900 1–3 hours Independent Study in Special Topics –Fa, Sp Students will investigate a significant topic or Scripture passage of special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge. BEST-4910 Seminar in Bible –Fa, Sp 2 hours Senior course for preseminary and comprehensive Bible majors. Students demonstrate the ability to articulate and defend an appropriate systematic theology. Capstone course. BEST-4950 Men and Women in Leadership –Fa 3 hours A complementary perspective of men and women providing leadership for the body of Christ within the current cultural milieu. BEST-4990 Topics in Special Topics –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 —Theology (BETH) BETH-2350 Theological Foundations of Ministry –Fa 3 hours An examination of theological issues critical for the formation of a biblical philosophy of ministry, as well as a critical survey of historical developments in Christian educational ministries in light of those theological discussions. Prerequisite: BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought. BETH-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. Prerequisite: BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation (Crosslisted with BEST-2920) BETH-3330 Christian Evidences and Apologetics –Fa 3 hours Study of the basis for, and the nature of, evidence for Christianity. Emphasis on biblical revelation and its use in the defense and confirmation of the Gospel. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. BETH-3350 Bibliology and Theology Proper –Fa 3 hours Study of bibliology, the doctrine of the Scriptures. Emphasis on its revelation, inspiration, canonicity, and illumination; and theology proper, the doctrine of the being of God with attention given to His existence, attributes, trinitarian relationships, and decrees. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (odd years) BETH-3360 Angelology and Anthropology –Sp 3 hours Study of angelology, the doctrine of the unfallen angels, the fallen angels, and Satan; and anthropology, the doctrine of man, with stress on his creation, constitution, fall, and sinful condition. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; BEGE-3750 Christian Worldview Development; or permission of instructor. (odd years) BETH-3400 Current Religious Movements –Sp 3 hours Survey of new religious movements with attention given to their history, beliefs, and practices, as well as to critical assessment and appropriate response. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. BETH-3500 Historical Theology –Sp 3 hours An examination of the development of Christian doctrine from the Apostolic Fathers to the modern era. The course will highlight key thinkers and theological developments in the patristic, medieval, Reformation and modern eras. Attention will be given to the reading and analysis of primary documents. Prerequisites: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature , BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature, and BEHI-2500 Church History. BETH-3720 Spiritual Formation II –Fa 3 hours This course will develop a biblical theology of spiritual formation, explore alternative models of spiritual formation, and engage students in personal and corporate study and practice of spiritual disciplines as informed by influential thinkers through the history of the church. Prerequisites: BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought; BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation; BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; major status or permission of instructor. BETH-3730 Theology of Worship –Fa 3 hours This course explores the theology, history, and practice of Christian worship, with particular attention to how worship practices both reflect and shape theological commitments. Various elements of Christian worship will be examined in light of diverse cultural contexts and theological perspectives with the goal of enabling the student to plan appropriately and to lead worship in a particular ministry setting. Prerequisites: BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought; BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation; BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature. BETH-4320 Contemporary Theology –Sp 3 hours Critical study of traditions, trends, issues, and major thinkers in contemporary theology. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy; or permission of the instructor. BETH-4370 Soteriology and Christology –Fa 3 hours Study of soteriology, the doctrine of salvation, including election, the atonement, and eternal security; and Christology, the doctrine of Christ with emphasis upon His deity, humanity, and redemptive work. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (even years) BETH-4380 Pneumatology and Ecclesiology –Fa 3 hours Study of pneumatology, the doctrine of the person and work of the Holy Spirit; and ecclesiology, the doctrine of the church with stress on the universal church and the local church. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; BEGE-3750 Christian Worldview Development; or permission of instructor. (even years)