2014-2015 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions | BEPT-3420 – BEST-4910 BEPH-3250 Philosophy of Religion –Sp 3 hours Analysis of the major philosophical problems relating to religion as these have arisen in the modern intellectual environment. Prerequisite: BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy. BEPH-3260 Symbolic Logic –Sp 3 hours Study of systems of natural deduction (including metatheoretic proofs and methods) in propositional logic, first-order logic, and modal logic with emphasis on assessing arguments in natural language. Prerequisite: BEPH-2240 Logic; or MATH-2210 Logic and Methods of Proof; or permission of instructor. BEPH-3280 Metaphysics –Sp 3 hours Study of selected topics in metaphysics, including the mind- body problem, substance, qualities and universals, identity, space and time, causation, and freedom and determinism. Prerequisite: BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy. (odd years) BEPH-3310 3 hours History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy –Fa Survey of men and movements in Greek and Christian philosophy from Thales to Aquinas. Selected, representative writings of the philosophers will be read. Prerequisite: BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy. (odd years) BEPH-3320 History of Modern Philosophy –Sp 3 hours Study of the principal philosophers from Descartes through Nietzsche. The development of rationalism and empiricism with the Kantian synthesis and its results will be emphasized. Prerequisite: BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy. (odd years) BEPH-3330 19th Century Philosophy –Fa 3 hours Survey of significant European and American philosophies of the 19th and early 20th centuries from Hegel to the first World War. Special attention will be given to Hegelianism, early existentialism, pragmatism, and analytic philosophy. Prerequisite: BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy. (even years) BEPH-3340 Current Philosophical Developments –Sp 3 hours Survey of significant European and American philosophies of the 20th century, focusing specifically on developments from the 1960s to the present. (even years) BEPH-3400 Philosophy of Law and Economics 3 hours Course will clarify the conceptual structures that underlie both law and economic analysis. Explores the connections between ethics and legal theory and practice and economics. (odd years) BEPH-4030 Philosophy and Literature –Sp 2 hours Course will be divided into two sections. The first will focus on philosophy of literature, exploring literary theory, hermeneutics, and literature as a work of art. The second part of the course will examine philosophy in literature, looking at the ways in which philosophical ideas are expressed through the medium of literature. (even years) BEPH-4250 Philosophy of Science 2 hours Critique of the concepts, methods, and arguments of the various sciences, as well as an analysis of the theological and philosophical underpinnings of science, which aims to demarcate science from pseudo-science, evaluate contemporary thought in the limits of science, and evaluate the relations between science, human values, religion, and technology. (odd years) 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. (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 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry –Sp 2 hours This course provides broad overview of pastoral duties including presiding over weddings, funerals, and church services. In addition, such issues as the pastoral call, candidating, ordination, leadership, and family issues 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) 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. Page 200 2014–15 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions BEPH-3250 – BEPT-3480