2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

BTBS-3400 Bible Backgrounds –Sp 3 hours An introduction to the world of the Bible including the historical context, geographical setting, and cultural milieu. These will be accomplished through a survey of Ancient Near Eastern backgrounds, a survey of the main geographical features of Israel and the Fertile Crescent, and a survey of Intertestamental literature. Prerequisites: BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature. BTBS-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. (crosslisted with BTHT-4310 Hermeneutics) (dual-listed with BTBS/BTHT-6310 Hermeneutics) BTBS-4850 Senior Seminar –Sp 3 hours The senior seminar is a reading and writing intensive course dealing with key aspects of biblical studies. Students will meet with the appointed biblical studies faculty for written presentations and discussion of guided readings in classical and contemporary studies in the discipline. Prerequisites: senior status. Bible and Theology — Christian Ministry (BTCM) BTCM-1000 Orientation to Bible Ministries Majors –Fa 1 hour An introduction to the ministries majors provided within the School of Biblical and Theological Studies (youth ministries, Christian education, or missions). The course will provide an overview of the program, survey career opportunities in Christian ministry, and introduce the student to significant people and resources in the field, on the campus, and in the community. Credit/no credit. BTCM-2200 Introduction toYouth Ministry –Sp 2 hours The course will examine the status of contemporary youth ministries, including a survey of various models of ministry. Foundational personal issues for the professional Christian minister will be explored, including a definition of “success” in youth ministries, and the knowledge, skills, heart, and character necessary for one to lead such ministries successfully. BTCM-2400 Interpreting and Teaching the Bible –Fa 6 hours Principles for interpreting, organizing, and presenting the biblical text, and a survey of learning theory are examined to provide a framework for effective lesson preparation in light of the characteristics and needs of students. Prerequisite: BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel. BTCM-3110 Clinical Teaching in Bible –Fa, Sp 1 hour Students are assigned to assist a university instructor in classroom teaching, evaluation, and related responsibilities. The student must complete 45 clock hours of clinical involvement. BTCM-3510 Small Group Ministry –Fa 3 hours Study of the theory and practice of the small group process in ministry. Emphasis will be given to the formulation and maintenance of small groups. Emphasis placed on how evangelism and spiritual maturity can be fostered by the small group environment. BTCM-3520 Counseling and Mentoring Women –Fa 3 hours Study of the distinctives of biblical counseling specifically applied to counseling women, the mandate and skill of mentoring woman to woman, and biblical responses to life struggles that are specific to women. Crosslisted as PYCH. BTCM-3530 3 hours Contemporary Ministry to Women and Girls –Sp Study of women today who are impacting the Church and edifying the body of Christ through various ministry opportunities. The course also includes a survey of current and potential full- time, part-time and volunteer opportunities for women, concluding with the development of each student’s own “dream ministry.” (dual-listed with BTCM-6530 Contemporary Ministry to Women & Girls) BTBL-3510 Intermediate Greek I –Fa, Sp 3 hours Detailed study of advanced Greek grammar, reading in the Greek New Testament, the application of advanced syntactical rules, and an introduction to exegesis. Prerequisite: BTBL-2510, 2520 Elementary Greek. (dual-listed with BTBL-6510 Intermediate Greek) BTBL-3520 Intermediate Greek II –Fa, Sp 3 hours Detailed study of advanced Greek grammar, reading in the Greek New Testament, the application of advanced syntactical rules, and an introduction to exegesis. Prerequisite: BTBL-3510 Intermediate Greek I. BTBL-3610 3 hours Biblical Hebrew Grammar and Syntax I –Fa Biblical Hebrew Grammar and Syntax I equips the student with the essential elements of nominal and verbal morphology, a working vocabulary, and a foundational understanding of phrase and clause syntax. BTBL-3620 3 hours Biblical Hebrew Grammar and Syntax II –Sp Biblical Hebrew Grammar and Syntax II initially focuses on clause diagraming and then moves to syntax above the level of the clause. Students will work through the Hebrew text of a small book (e.g., Jonah, Ruth, etc.), acquiring skills for Hebrew exegesis. They will also develop a vocabulary of 1,000 words based on frequency. BTBL-4110 Greek Syntax and Exegesis –Sp 3 hours Exegetical study of the Greek New Testament, focusing on the grammatical and syntactical issues of specific passages. The course provides the opportunity for students to develop their own exegetical skills in working with the Greek text of the New Testament and to grow in their ability to preach and teach expository messages on the Bible. Prerequisites: BTBL-3510 Intermediate Greek I. (dual-listed with BTBL-6110 Greek Syntax & Exegesis) BTBL-4510 Readings in New Testament Greek –Sp 1 hour Through the translation of a wide variety of Greek texts primarily from the New Testament period, this course reviews and strengthens foundational concepts and skills for the study of Koine Greek. Prerequisites: BTBL-3510 Intermediate Greek I (even years). BTBL-4900 1–3 hours Independent Study in Biblical Language –Fa, Sp, Su The student will translate and/or exegete a Scripture passage or investigate advanced grammar and syntax. BTBL-4990 Topics in Biblical Languages –Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Investigation of special topics in Bible and theology that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. Prerequisites: permission of instructor required for non-majors. Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTBS) BTBS-1000 Introduction to Biblical Studies –Fa 1 hour This course will introduce the student to the field of biblical studies and related career opportunities. This will provide an overview of the major and the various complementary minors, introduce the various areas of study and related skills, survey career posibilities, and aid the student in determining his or her fit with the field. (Fee: $38) BTBS-2020 Biblical Research Methods –Fa 1 hour The student will learn both how to conduct research and how to produce a research paper, the contents and style of which comply with generally accepted standards held by biblical scholars. In addition, the student will demonstrate these skills by producing a research paper that proposes the student’s plan for fulfilling the program’s senior-seminar capstone requirement. 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