2013-2014 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

One-Year Bible Program The one-year Bible program is a nondegree 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 more effectively in the church or a parachurch organization. The course requirements for the one-year Bible program involve 34 semester hours including: General Education..................................................................... 15 BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation.....................................................3 BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature............................................3 BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature...........................................3 BEGE-3755 Theology I..................................................................3 BEGE-3765 Theology II. ................................................................3 BENT-XXXX New Testament Electives..........................................6 BEOT-XXXX Old Testament Electives............................................3 BEPH-XXXX Philosophy Elective. .................................................3 Other Bible Electives...................................................................7 Note: As a nondegree certificate program, the one-year Bible program is not eligible for federal Title IV financial aid funds — including the Federal Pell Grant and Federal Direct Loans. Minors Bible Minor The Bible minor , a part of the general education requirement, involves 15 semester hours of course work including: BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation.....................................................3 BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature............................................3 BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature...........................................3 BEGE-3755 Theology I..................................................................3 BEGE-3765 Theology II. ................................................................3 Bible Teacher Education Minor The Bible teacher education minor involves 18 semester hours of course work for the student who wishes to enter the Christian school classroom and teach Bible. These courses include: EDSE-4100 Principles of Teaching: Adolescent/Young Adult.........5 EDSE-4450 Adolsecent/Young Adult Clinical Experience..............3 EDSP-4250 Communication, Collaboration and Inclusion.............2 EDUC-3100 Philosophical Foundations of Education....................3 EDUC-4910 Special Student Teaching. .........................................5 Christian Education Minor The Christian education minor involves 16 semester hours of coursework 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 17 semester hours of elementary and intermediate Greek. These courses include: BEBL-2510, 2520 Elementary Greek I and II.................................8 BEBL-3510, 3520 Intermediate Greek I and II...............................6 BEBL-4110 Greek Exegesis...........................................................3 Mission Minor The mission minor for the student interested in cross-cultural ministries involves 18 semester hours including: BEPT-2000 Introduction to Mission................................................3 BEPT-2420 History of Mission. ......................................................3 BEPT-3450 Contemporary World Missions....................................3 BEPT-3470 Cross-Cultural Ministry................................................3 At least 6 hours selected from....................................................6 BETH-2260 World Religions.................................................. 3 BEPT-2400 Personal Evangelism.......................................... 3 BEPT-3410 Discipleship........................................................ 3 BEPT-3510 Introduction to Urban Ministry............................. 3 BETH-3400 Current Religious Movements............................ 3 BETH-4300 Global Theology................................................. 3 Pastoral Ministry Minor The pastoral ministry minor involves 17 semester hours of course work for the student interested in pastoral ministries. These courses include: BECE-4100 Leadership in Christian Education Ministries.............3 BEPT-2000 Introduction to Missions..............................................3 BEPT-3420 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry..................................2 BEPT-3430 Pastoral Counseling....................................................3 BEPT-3500 Teaching and Preaching in the Church. ......................3 Choose one from the following. .................................................3 BEPT-3410 Discipleship........................................................ 3 BEPT-3510 Introduction to Urban Ministry............................. 3 BEST/BETH-2920................................................................. 3 Scriptural Interpretation of Gender Issues and Roles Philosophy and Religion Minor The philosophy and religion minor involves 15 semester hours of course work in philosophy and religion for the student who seeks a greater understanding of the nature and history of philosophical thinking and its impact on the religious life. 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