2018-2019 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

BTAT-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. (odd years) BTAT-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: BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel. (odd years) BTAT-3400 Biblical Care and Counseling –Sp 3 hours This course introduces the principles, techniques, approaches, and tools used in the ministry of care, discipleship, and counseling. Biblical, theological, and ethical concerns in the ministry of soul care are discussed, and an overview of common counseling concerns is presented. It also considers various contemporary approaches to counseling and care in the church. These may include professional counseling programs, recovery ministries, discipleship care, and leadership of lay counseling ministries, among many others. The course format includes lecture, video, role play, and discussion. (dual-listed with BTAT- 6110 Biblical Care and Counseling) BTAT-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. (dual- listed with BTAT-6410 Discipleship) BTAT-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. (odd years) BTAT-3430 Ministerial Counseling –Fa 3 hours Building upon a biblical and theological foundation for biblical care, discipleship, and counseling, this course provides intermediate and advanced principles and practices of ministerial counseling. It provides an overview of the history, methods, and role of counseling within a modern ministry context. A biblical approach to common counseling problems involving both sin and suffering is addressed within Christian ministry (crisis, abuse, depression, addiction, etc.). It also discusses the role of counseling in encouraging and cultivating spiritual growth through discipleship relationships, including premarital counseling and providing biblical life wisdom. Prerequisite: BTAT-3400 Biblical and Counseling or permission of instructor. (even years) BTAT-3450 Contemporary World Missions –Sp 3 hours Study of the development, methods, and problems of Christian missions since World War II. BTAT-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. (Fee: $195) BTAT-3480 Women’s Communication for Ministry –Fa 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: BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel. (dual-listed with BTAT-6480 Women’s Communication for Ministry) BTAT-3500 Text-Driven Preaching 1 –Sp 3 hours Introductory course on the nature of preparing and delivering sermons shaped by Scripture’s textual meaning. Emphasis is placed on moving from textual interpretation to skilled delivery to a contemporary audience. Prerequisites: BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel; BTGE- 2730 Old Testament Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (dual- listed with BTAT-6500 Text-Driven Preaching 1) BTAT-3510 Introduction to Urban Ministry –Fa 3 hours An introduction to the principles and practices of urban ministry. Focus will be on developing a biblical view of the city as well as understanding the sociological, anthropological, and multi- cultural distinctives of the urban context. Attention will be given to particular urban issues such as ministering to the poor, developing an incarnational lifestyle, and authentic strategies for urban ministry. (Fee: $35) BTAT-3730 Theology of Worship –Sp 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: BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel; BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature. BTAT-4300 Teaching Ministry of the Church –Fa 3 hours Course focuses on the practice of expressing biblical and theological content in written documents and/or teaching curriculum for various audiences and settings. Attention is given to the variety of delivery methods for expositional teaching available within a church’s ministry. (Crosslisted with BTCM) (dual-listed with BTAT/BTCM-6300 Teaching Ministry of the Church) BTAT-4510 Advanced Urban Ministry –Sp 3 hours Continuation of the earlier Urban Ministry course, including global urban issues, particular challenges in world-class cities, sociology of the city, and its implications for mission in the city. Prerequisite: BTAT-3510 Introduction to Urban Ministry. (odd years) (Fee: $75) BTAT-4560 Text-Driven Preaching 2 –Fa 3 hours Advanced course on the nature of preparing and delivering sermons shaped by Scripture’s textual meaning. Emphasis is placed on moving from textual interpretation of various biblical genres to skilled delivery to a contemporary audience. Prerequisite: BTAT-3500 Text-Driven Preaching 1 or permission of the instructor. (dual-listed with BTAT-6560 Text-Driven Preaching 2) BTAT-4710 Ministry Internship –Fa, Sp, Su 2–3 hours A mentored and evaluated ministry experience under the direction of a qualified field mentor. Prerequisites: approval of the faculty of the School of Biblical and Theological Studies; senior academic status; BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature; one history and theology elective BTHT-XXXX; one applied theology elective BTAT-XXXX. Repeatable up to three times BTAT-4720 Missionary Internship 3–12 hours Four to six weeks in a crosscultural context gaining experience in actual missions activity under the supervision of Bible faculty and a qualified missionary. This program is open to students in various majors. Capstone course. Prerequisites: completion of at least two missions courses; approval of the Bible faculty. Repeatable up to 12 credit hours. 2017–18 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 223 Course Descriptions BTAT-2420 – BTAT-4720 BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES