2015-2016 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Philosophy and Theology Minor The philosophy and theology minor involves 15 semester hours of course work in philosophy and theology for the student who seeks a greater understanding of the nature and history of philosophical thinking and its impact on the religious life. BTPA-2200 Introduction to Philosophy...........................................3 BTPA-2240 Logic...........................................................................3 BTPA-2250 Ethics..........................................................................3 BTPA-3250 Philosophy of Religion.................................................3 or BTPA-3300 Christian Evidences and Apologetics............. 3 BTHT-4320 Contemporary Theology..............................................3 or BTPA-3XXX/4XXX Philosophy Elective............................. 3 Preseminary Minor The preseminary minor is designed to help the student prepare for graduate theological education and consists of 17 semester hours including: BTBL-2510 Elementary Greek I.....................................................4 BTBL-2520 Elementary Greek II....................................................4 BTBL-2610 Elementary Hebrew I...................................................3 BTBL-2620 Elementary Hebrew II..................................................3 One course selected from...........................................................3 BTPA-2250 Ethics.................................................................. 3 BTBS-4310 Hermeneutics..................................................... 3 BTHT-XXXX Theology Electives............................................ 3 Women’s Ministry Minor The women’s ministry minor involves 15 semester hours for students who desire to minister to women in a variety of contexts, through an understanding of the identity, role, and gender-specific needs of women, and through the attainment of the basic skills needed to address those needs and equip women most effectively. Course requirements are: BTCM-3520 Counseling and Mentoring Women............................3 BTCM-3530 Contemporary Ministry to Women and Girls..............3 BTAT-3480 Women’s Communication for Ministry..........................3 or BTHT-3750 Historical Theology of Womanhood................ 3 BTHT-3740 Biblical Theology of Womanhood................................3 BTAT-2400 Personal Evangelism....................................................3 or BTAT-2920 Scriptural Interpretations of Gender Issues/Roles......................................................... 3 or BTAT-3410 Discipleship..................................................... 3 or BTCM-3510 Small Group Ministry..................................... 3 Youth Ministry Minor The youth ministry minor involves 15 semester hours of course work for the student who wishes to become better equipped to serve in youth ministries. These courses include: BTCM-2200 Introduction to Youth Ministry.....................................2 BTCM-2400 Interpreting and Teaching the Bible...........................6 BTCM-3700 Campus Ministries.....................................................4 Select one from the following.....................................................3 BTAT-2000 Introduction to Mission......................................... 3 BTAT-2400 Personal Evangelism........................................... 3 BTAT-3410 Discipleship......................................................... 3 BTCM-3530 Contemporary Ministry to Women and Girls. .... 3 BTCM-4750 Internship in Youth Ministries............................. 3 BTCM-4990 Topics in Christian Education............................ 3 Page 53 2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog School of Biblical and Theological Studies Minors