Fall 2007

Classes held August 22 December 14.
All classes are graduate level classes unless otherwise indicated.

Course Listings:

Interdisciplinary

GN 500-100 Introduction to Graduate Research

Time: Sat, Sept 8 1:00pm-5:00pm
Credit: 0 Hours
Location: TBA
Description: An introduction to graduate level study, research/tools, and writing. Required of all incoming students in all programs.

BIBLICAL STUDIES

BI 501-100 Old Testament Survey

Time: Wednesday 6:00pm-9:00pm
Extra seminar scheduled according to participants' availability
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Kenneth Cuffey
Description: An introduction to Old Testament literature within the context of the history of Israel and the ancient Near East. The background and message of the individual books, the genres, and the storyline of the entire testament.

BI 620-140 Old Testament Prophets (formerly BI 623)

Time: Monday 1:30pm-4:15pm
Credit: 3 hours (formerly 2 hours, as a result there will be a 2 hr option for enrollment this time)
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Kenneth Cuffey
Description: A survey of the message and structure of each prophetic book in the Old Testament. A study of the nature of prophecy in Israel and the Ancient Near East; the origins of the prophetic books and their canonical order; and the historical backgrounds of the life and ministry of the prophets. Attention also will be given to the nature of apocalyptic prophecy.

BL 551-100 Classical Hebrew

Time: Monday & Wednesday 4:30pm-5:45pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Mike Shea
Description: An introduction to the classical Hebrew language. Emphasis will be placed on acquisition of basic vocabulary, nouns, adjectives, and the strong verb.

BL 611-100 Greek Exegetical Study: The Book of Colossians

Time: Wednesday 6:00pm-8:45pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Peter Spychalla
Description: A consideration of exegetical method using a study of the Greek text of the book of Colossians. Background and setting of the book, with consideration of the identity of the so-called Colossian heresy. Analysis of the structure, syntax, message, and theology of Colossians. Development of a strategy for and practice in reading from the Greek text and consideration of the uses of textual criticism. Cross-listed with BI 611. Prerequisite: BL 501-502 or reading knowledge of Greek.

Christian History & Thought

CH 501-100 History of Christianity I: Early & Medieval

Time: Thursday 6:00pm-9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: First Baptist Church in Savoy
Instructor: Adrian Lamkin
Description: A general historical survey of the Christian movement from its inception through the Medieval period. Significant ideas, individuals, movements, crises, and institutions.

CH 603-100 The Reformation Era

Time: Tuesday 6:00pm-9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Stratford Park Bible Chapel
Instructor: Adrian Lamkin
Description: A historical and theological overview of the changes in the history of Western Christianity in the sixteenth century. The late Medieval church; the Lutheran, Zwinglian, and Calvinist reformations; the rise of Anglicanism; Anabaptist and radical movements; and the Counter-Reformation. Special attention will be given to how the Reformation transformed the religious and cultural landscape of Western Europe.

CH 605-100 American Church History

Time: Monday 2:00pm-5:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Adrian Lamkin
Description: A historical interpretation of American Christianity with an emphasis on historical movements, significant trends, major institutions, intellectual patterns, and primary leaders. Special emphasis is placed on the dynamic aspect of American Christianity within American culture and its involvement in social and political issues, and further focus on theological and liturgical developments.

CT 501-100 Theology I (formerly TH 501)

Time: Tuesday 6:00pm-9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Stratford Park Bible Chapel
Instructor: Todd Daly
Description: An introduction to the principles and practice of Christian ethics which examines biblical and philosophical questions surrounding the establishment of ethics, and the role of scripture in ethical reflection and character formation as it relates to contemporary cultural issues and moral problems.

CT 510-100 Christian Ethics (formerly ET 500)

Time: Monday 6:00pm-9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Todd Daly
Description: An introduction to the principles and practice of Christian ethics. The establishment of ethics, the role of biblical authority and the relations between church and culture. The application of Christian ethics in the post-modern world especially in the areas of decision-making, personal ethics, and leadership within the church.

PRACTICAL MINISTRY

FM 501-100 Ministry and Evangelism in Cultural Context (formerly FM 500 Understanding Culture and Ministry)

Time: Tuesday 2:00pm–5:00pm
Credit: 3 Hrs (formerly 2 Hrs)
Location: Stratford Park Bible Chapel
Instructor: Mike McQueen
Description: A critical analysis of the contemporary social and cultural context from a biblically informed perspective, focusing on God’s mission (missio Dei) in the world. Attention will be given to the social processes that have shaped our culture, to understanding the relationship between church and society, the relationship between the individual believer and those who do not believe, and to the churches’ prophetic call to produce reconciliation and transformation. Consideration of the implications of postmodernism and a pluralistic society.

FM 503-100 Leadership and Vision (formerly LD 500 Christian Leadership)

Time: Thursday 6:00pm-9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: First Baptist Church in Savoy
Instructor: Tom Sterneman
Description: This course focuses on equipping Christian leaders to minister in a postmodern culture in whatever setting they may be. Attention will be placed on biblical models for leadership, theories of leadership, finding and communicating vision, and in caring for the other in Christian community.

PM 505-100 Introduction to Christian Counseling (formerly PC 500)

Time: Monday 6:00pm-8:00pm
Credit: 2 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Jim Klein & staff
Description: An introduction to the field of counseling from a Christian perspective showing the integration of psychology with theology. Attention will be given to basic approaches and theories along with practical implementation.

PM 555-100 World Religions (formerly AP 603)

Time: Thursday 3:00pm-5:45pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Todd Daly
Description: A study of the origins, history, beliefs, practices, and worldviews of the major religious traditions of the world. Special focus will be placed on comparing and contrasting world religions with Christian traditions.

Undergraduate Courses through Judson College

BST 101 Introduction to Biblical Studies: Old Testament

Time: Wednesday 6:00pm-9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Kenneth Cuffey
Description: An introduction to the literature of the Old Testament within its historical context. Articulated into the University of Illinois as Religious Studies 201.

BST 320X History of Christianity I

Time: Thursday 6:00pm-9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: First Baptist Church in Savoy
Instructor: Adrian Lamkin
Description: An historical survey of the Christian movement from the New Testament era to the Protestant Reformation. Articulated into the University of Illinois as credit in Religious Studies 2.

CRP 373X American Church History

Time: Monday 2:00pm–5:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Adrian Lamkin
Description: Reviews theological and denominational developments of American religious groups, Puritan influences, missionary impulse, strategies for reform, response to modern world and ecumenicity. This course has been articulated into the University of Illinois as credit in Religious Studies 2.