2018-2019 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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) BTCM-3680 Children’s Ministries –Sp 4 hours Principles from Scripture are examined to prepare a biblical philosophy for ministry to children in light of developmental characteristics and contemporary sociological factors. Students are equipped to utilize creative, interactive strategies for teaching the Bible and to develop effective age-appropriate ministry programs. Course consists of three weekly class sessions and a two-hour teaching lab. Prerequisites: BTCM-2400 Interpreting and Teaching the Bible; major or minor status or permission of the instructor. BTCM-3685 3 hours Children’s Ministries for Non-Majors –Sp Principles from Scripture are examined to prepare a biblical philosophy for ministry to children in light of developmental characteristics and contemporary sociological factors. Students are equipped to utilize creative, interactive strategies for teaching the Bible and to develop effective age-appropriate ministry programs. Course consists of three weekly class sessions but does not include the teaching lab. BTCM-3700 Campus Ministries –Sp 4 hours Principles from Scripture are examined to prepare a biblical philosophy for ministry to junior high and senior high youth in light of developmental characteristics and contemporary sociological factors. Students are equipped to utilize creative, interactive strategies for teaching the Bible and to develop effective age- appropriate ministry programs. Course consists of three weekly class sessions and a two-hour teaching lab. Prerequisites: BTCM- 2400 Interpreting and Teaching the Bible; major or minor status or permission of the instructor. BTCM-3705 Campus Ministries for Non-Majors –Sp 3 hours Principles from Scripture are examined to prepare a biblical philosophy for ministry to junior high and senior high youth in light of developmental characteristics and contemporary sociological factors. Students are equipped to utilize creative, interactive strategies for teaching the Bible and to develop effective age- appropriate ministry programs. Course consists of three weekly class sessions but does not include the teaching lab. (Fee: $20) BTCM-3720 Adult Ministries –Fa 4 hours Principles from Scripture are examined to prepare a biblical philosophy for ministry to adults in light of developmental characteristics and contemporary sociological factors. Students are equipped to utilize creative, interactive strategies for teaching the Bible and to develop effective age-appropriate ministry programs. Course consists of three weekly class sessions and a two-hour teaching lab. Prerequisites: BTCM-2400 Interpreting and Teaching the Bible; major or minor status or permission of the instructor. BTCM-3725 Adult Ministries for Non-Majors –Fa 3 hours Principles from Scripture are examined to prepare a biblical philosophy for ministry to adults in light of developmental characteristics and contemporary sociological factors. Students are equipped to utilize creative, interactive strategies for teaching the Bible and to develop effective age-appropriate ministry programs. Course consists of three weekly class sessions but does not include the teaching lab. BTCM-4100 3 hours Leadership of Christian Educational Ministries –Sp An examination of models of leadership for Christian ministries, emphasizing practical issues such as developing mission and vision statements, creating effective leadership teams, and the strategic planning, implementation, and oversight of ministries. For youth ministry and Christian education majors, this must be the final course taken from the sequence of the required BTCM courses. Prerequisites: For CE and youth ministries majors: BTCM-2400 Interpreting and Teaching the Bible; BTCM-3680 Children’s Ministries; BTCM-3700 Campus Ministries; BTCM- 3720 Adult Ministries. No prerequisites for non-majors. (Fee: $75) BTCM-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 BTAT) (dual-listed with BTAT/BTCM-6300 Teaching Ministry of the Church) 2017–18 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 225 Course Descriptions BTCM-1000 – BTCM-4300 BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES