Classes

2007 Fall Semester Schedule

Classes begin August 20, 2007.

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Course Descriptions

Bi. 220 - Poetical Books - This is an introductory study of the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. Emphasis will be given to (1) the various characteristics of Hebrew poetry; (2) the theological content of these books; (3) the practical value of these books for the Christian life.

Bi. 260 - Book of Acts - This is a chronological study of the growth and development of the missionary outreach of the apostolic period with special attention given to the activity of the Holy Spirit in the ministries of Peter and Paul.

Bi. 280 - Ephesians - Titus - An exegetical study of the Prison and Pastoral Epistles with special emphasis upon the doctrinal themes, church polity, church ministry and application to the Christian life.

Bi. 410 - Bible Geography and Culture - This course involves the topographical features of the Holy Land as well as the countries mentioned in the Bible. Included is a study of the culture of the people of Bible lands. The Bible comes alive with a more thorough understanding of the custom that prevailed when the Bible was written.

Bi.L. 220 - Greek Exegesis - This course is an integrated study of the Greek New Testament that emphasizes basic principles of Greek exegesis including syntax, accidence, vocabulary, interpretation, and development of exegetical skills. Selected passages from the Gospel of John are translated and important theological words are subjected to intensive word studies with the objective of developing greater skills in preaching and teaching the New Testament. (Prerequisite is Bi.L. 201 & 202 or its equivalent.)

C. E. 110 - Evangelism - The message and nature of evangelism based on the New Testament including principles, practice, and problems of personal evangelism.

C.E. 120 - Church Administration - This course is the application of a biblical philosophy of ministry to local church polity and structure; including administrative procedures; church programming in Christian education, evangelism, discipleship, and missions.

Hi. 220 - History of Baptists - The course presents a history of Baptists from Christ to the present. It includes a historical and doctrinal sketch of those groups who have maintained a like faith and order of Baptist churches today, whom we believe to be the church established by Jesus Christ.

Mu. 101 - Fundamentals of Music - This course is a study in basic music skills with an emphasis on sight-reading, rhythm, key and time signatures, and congregational song leading.

P.Th. 303 - Marriage and Family Preparation - This course studies the elements which go together to produce a Christian marriage and family.