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ENGLISH
EN 103 English
This course is a comprehensive study of principles of correct usage of all parts of speech. Application of these principles is given in oral and written exercises, including analysis, diagramming, and sentence structure. This course is designed to stimulate the student to think and write more correctly.
EN 203 Composition
This course offers a review of grammar, parsing of the parts of speech, analysis of sentences, and the principles of composition. Learning to organize ideas and sentences into clear, unified, emphatic, and pleasing paragraphs, and finished composition is the basic goal of this course.
EN 303, 403, 503 Curriculum Development
This course format allows the student to gain experience and accept responsibility in handling a variety of textbook and curriculum projects.
EN 352 Journalism
This is an elective course that deals almost exclusively with laboratory work. This class serves as the publication tool for the school, and writes for the Herald. Entrance into the class is by selection of the English Department, and a good record in other English courses is mandatory.
GREEK
BL 202 Greek
Prerequisite: EN 103 English Beginner's Greek Grammar - Alphabet and rudiments of grammar are taught. The use of a lexicon will be taught. The student will learn to read and translate the more simple passages from the Greek New Testament.
BL 303 Greek
Prerequisite: SL 203 Greek Grammar study is continued with special note and emphasis upon inflection and syntactical arrangements in translating the Greek New Testament. All drill work consists of translations based upon New Testament passages.
BL 403 Greek
Prerequisite: BL 303 Greek
This is a continuation of the previous courses. Advanced grammar is studied, and translations of certain Books of the New Testament are made. L 503 Greek Prerequisite- BL 403 Greek The New Testament Greek Text is read Book by Book. Much research is done in comparing the writings of the different New Testament writers. Emphasis is placed upon the doctrines found in the translating. BL 603 Greek Prerequisite: BL 503 Greek This advanced research is a requirement of those who have been elected to pursue the doctorate program.
HEBREW
BL 303 Hebrew
Prerequisite: EN 103 English
This is a foundational course in the Hebrew language. It begins with basic fundamentals and progresses into basic grammar.
BL 403 Hebrew
Prerequisite: BL 303 Hebrew Intensive study is made of Hebrew nouns, verbs, syntax and vocabulary. Hebrew idioms are studied, and the student is drilled in the use of lexicons in the second semester.
BL 503 Hebrew
Prerequisite-. SL 403 Hebrew This course is a continuation of the study in the previous course with special emphasis placed upon translation of other Books of the Old Testament. Practical applications are made of the doctrines found. BL 603 Hebrew Prerequisite- BL 503 Hebrew This advanced research is a requirement of those who have been elected to pursue the doctoral program.
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Bible
Interpretation Department
BL 103 Apologetics
A study of the cardinal doctrines of the Bible as taught by the New
Testament Church is made in this class. The student is given a Bible
foundation for these truths. The arguments against these doctrines will be
discussed and methods of "Defending the Faith" will he given.
BI 103 Bible Analysis
Bible Analysis is a system of tearing apart, analyzing and putting
together of the entire Bible. It consists of a thorough study of the Bible
based on 11 Timothy 2: 15. It is a basic course in the methods of study
and proper interpretation of the Bible.
BI 103 New Testament Survey
This survey course is designed to give a synopsis of each Book, as well as
something about the writer, the setting, the customs, and events
surrounding each Book in the New Testament. The literary style of each
Book of the New Testament, together with its significance relating to the
value of inspiration, is also covered in this course.
BI 103 Ancient History
Ancient History is a study of the natural chronology of the divisions of
the Bible. The time elements of the great happenings of history from
Genesis to Revelation are pointed out and pointed up. Stress is given to
God's design in dispensations. There is a profound study made of God,
angels, and creation.
BI 203 Bible Manners and Customs
This course is designed to enrich the student's understanding of the
customs of the people living at the time the Bible was written. An
understanding in this field will enable the student to better understand
many so called "hard-to-understand" passages of Scripture.
BI 253 Bible Geography
This course provides basic and detailed information about the physical
features of Bible lands. The discoveries of archeology and geographical
facts are used to bring the Scriptures to light.
BI 203 Old Testament Survey
This survey course is designed to give a synopsis of each Book, as well as
something about the writer, the setting, the customs, and the events
surrounding each Book in the Old Testament. The literary style of each
Book of the Old Testament, together with its significance relating to the
value of inspiration, is also covered.
BI 303 General Epistles
This is a study of the authorship, message and doctrine in the Epistles of
James, Peter, John and Jude.
BI 403 Hermeneutics
This course is designed to introduce the student to the principles of
sound biblical interpretation. The first semester will be devoted to a study
of general hermeneutics, which includes the history of interpretation and
rules for interpreting the Bible as a whole. The second semester class will
study special hermeneutics dealing with the interpretation of special portions
of Scripture such as-, parables, types, prophecy, and poetry.
BI 303 The Pastoral Epistles
This is an exegetical study of the letters written to Timothy and Titus.
The English text will be used primarily, along with occasional reference to
Greek text for clarification and illumination. Each student is required to
compile a commentary on the Epistles covered.
BI 303 Systematic Theology
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of the instructor and
Registrar. Systematic Theology is a fundamental, systematic study of the great
theological doctrines of the Bible. It is an elementary course in theology,
giving the student a general understanding of what the Bible teaches about
these doctrines.
BI 403 Church Epistles
Prerequisite: BI 103 New Testament Survey. An exegetical study of
the church letters of the New Testament. Special attention is given to proper
application of these great church truths to present-day church practices.
BI 453 Prophets
An exegetical study of the prophets with special emphasis placed on God's
dealing with His people, Israel, and their place in Bible prophecy --- past,
present, and future.
BI 503 Eschatology
This course is a systematic in-depth study of end-time events and
terminology. In addition, the student will be introduced to various views on
the rapture.
BI 553 Harmony of the Gospels
This course of study harmonizes the Gospels both chronologically and
theologically
BI 503 Pentateuch
This is a study of the first five Books of the Bible with the students
researching the Scriptures and reporting in class. Particular emphasis is
given to the study of the covenants established by God with man.
BI 503 Pneumatology
This course delves into the realm of spiritual things extensively. The
word "Pneumatology" means the science of the spirit: God's Spirit,
man's spirit, angelic spirits, and demon spirits. These are a few of the
topics studied in this course. The foundation for Pneumatology is the original
languages, Greek and Hebrew. From these languages comes the material for this
course.
BI 553 Psalms
This is a comprehensive study of the Books with the poetical
classification. The first semester's object of exegesis is in Job, Proverbs,
Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon. The second semester of study is entirely in
the Book of Psalms.
BI 553 Revelation
This is an exegetical study of the last Book of the Bible. Emphasis is
placed on the natural divisions of the Book, making it less difficult to
understand its contents. The eventual outcome of the continuing controversy
between God and Satan becomes evident, with Christ the final victor.
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History Department
M 303 Baptist History
This course is taught with the concept that Baptist churches originated
during the public ministry of Jesus Christ on earth, and have continued until
the present time with an unbroken succession. The history of these churches is
studied from their origin to the American continent, and concluded with a
study of the origin of the leading Baptist movements in America.
HI 553 Near East History
This course consists of a general study of the significant political
powers that influenced the development of the world in the B. C. period.
Specifically, it includes a study of the Egyptian, Babylonian, Persian and
Medo-Persian civilizations. Special emphasis is placed on the contact that
occurred between these people and those of the Old Testament.
HI 553 World Religions
This course is designed to give the student historical insight into the
development of false religions and to give sufficient knowledge to witness to
people of those persuasions. The world's largest religions such as Islam,
Hinduism, Buddhism, Shintoism, and Confucianism are subjects of in- depth
studies in this course.
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Ministerial
Department
MD 103 Evangelism
This is a study of the moral, social and spiritual qualifications of the
personal soul-winner. Special study is given to the need of salvation, the
plan of salvation, the call to service and the reward of obedience. It gives
the student a well-rounded program of training in the presenting of the Gospel
to others.
MD 103 Fundamentals of Speech
This course emphasizes speech materials, composition, organization, and
delivery. The course consists of these areas of study: The importance of oral
communication, the requirements of good speech, listening and communication, a
study of the principles of speech and composition, organization, and delivery,
vocabulary building, voice and diction, and a study of the use of language. MD
103 Introduction to Teaching
This course considers the law of teaching, together with the available
methods of today that may be used to instruct students. This not only aids the
student in his personal study habits, but also opens up the fields of
effective teaching of the Bible. The aims of teaching, the selection and
organization of subject matter, planning, recitation, and supervised study are
considered. The student is taught to teach for results. MD
253 Advanced Homiletics
This is a continuation of the application of principles taught in MD 103
Fundamentals of Speech and gives the student opportunities to speak before the
class. Messages are delivered before the class with a specific topic and
purpose in mind. Oral and written constructive criticism is offered in this
course. MD 303 Counseling I
Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of the instructor and
Registrar. Counseling acquaints the student with the knowledge in this field
as it relates to the biblical principles. Knowledge in this field prepares the
student to be more efficient in his duties as minister and counselor. Special
emphasis is placed on the pastor's work in the field of counseling his members
and others with whom he comes in contact. This course deals with the practical
and everyday problems faced by the minister.
MD 303 Ethics/Ministerial Practicalities
This is a study of standards of conduct, moral judgment, and code of
Christian ethics and morals pertaining to one's profession, it acquaints the
student with the knowledge in this field as it relates to biblical principles
and the work of the ministry. The course prepares the student to be more
efficient in his duties as minister and counselor. Special emphasis is placed
on the pastor's work and conduct in the field of counseling and ministering to
his members and others with whom he comes in contact. This course deals with
the practical and everyday problems faced by the minister.
MD 303 Sunday School Administration
This study is designed to aid the pastor, educational director, or
superintendent in establishing and maintaining a progressive, working Sunday
School. The student is advised of the many different problems that may arise
and the varied solutions to these problems.
MD 353 Educational Administration
This course is designed to help pastors and Christian workers as overseers
and administrators of the church school. Material comes from many sources,
including experiences of successful workers in the various fields.
MD 403 Etymology
Prerequisite: EN 203 Advanced Composition or permission of the instructor
and Registrar. Etymology is a study of the origin and derivation of words. It
will be learned that there are but relatively few root words in Hebrew, Greek,
Latin, and several other languages from which most of our words are derived.
Prefixes and suffixes are added to broaden the meaning. One is taught how to
recognize and understand the meaning of words from the very make-up of the
word. This is a rich study for all language students.
MD 453 Logic
This course is designed to present in detail the process of organized
thought. The course provides a study of the philosophical systematic character
of logic, as well as the more practical aspects of valid reasoning.
MD 463 Parliamentary Law
This course is designed to teach the student the basic rules of
parliamentary procedures as used in church business meetings, associational
meetings, etc. Robert's Rules of Order is the basic authority used. Practical
use of the procedures learned will be a part of the class activity.
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