Spring 2007

Interdisciplinary

GN 700—Integrative Senior Seminar

Time: Wednesday 11-12 am
Credit: 1 hrs
Location: University Baptist Church
Instructor: Smith
Description: A synthesis of the student's seminary studies with the goal of helping the student integrate the whole seminary experience into a more focused preparation for active vocational ministry. Opportunity will be given to study candidacy and interview methods. Required of all M.A.R. and M.Div. students. Recommended during the last semester of a student's program.

Biblical Studies

BI 502—New Testament

Time: Wednesday 6-9 pm (Extra seminar for graduate students arranged according to participants' schedules)
Credit: 3 hrs
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Cuffey
Description: An introduction to the New Testament literature within the context of the Hellenistic-Roman world of the first century A.D. The literary genres, background and message of the individual books, the life of Jesus, the early church.

BI 600—Book of Ephesians

Time: Wednesday 6-8 pm
Credit: 2 hrs
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Spychalla
Description: A study of Paul's letter to the Ephesians in English translation. Historical setting, issues of authorship and date, literary structure of the book, and overall message.

BI 740—Wisdom in the Old Testament

Time: Monday 2-4 pm
Credit: 2 hrs
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Cuffey
Description: A study of the Wisdom books of the Old Testament—Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs. Consideration of the nature of wisdom, parallels in surrounding cultures, and application for living today.

BL 502—New Testament Greek 2

Time: Monday & Wednesday 4:30-5:45 pm
Credit: 3 hrs
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Spychalla
Description: A continuation of the introduction to the Koine Greek language with an emphasis on deepening knowledge of Greek vocabulary, syntax, and the verbal system. Assignments include reading of selected portions of the Greek New Testament (such as 1 Thessalonians). Prerequisite: BL 501 or its equivalent. This course offers graduate credit for students in programs other than the M.Div. degree.

BL 620—Greek Readings

Time: Arranged
Credit: 1-3 hrs
Location: Arranged
Instructor: Arranged

BL 620—Hebrew Readings

Time: Arranged
Credit: 1-3 hrs
Location: Arranged
Instructor: Arranged

Christian History & Thought

CH 502—History of Christianity 2 (BST 321X for undergrads)

Time: Thursday 6-9pm
Credit: 3 hrs
Location: First Baptist Church of Champaign in Savoy
Instructor: Lamkin
Description: A general historical survey of the Christian movement from the Protestant Reformation to the present. Attention is given to movements, significant ideas, individuals, crises, institutions, and turning points in the development of Christianity during the Reformation and modern periods.

CH 631—Classics of Christian Devotion

Time: Tuesday 12-2 pm
Credit: 2 hrs
Location: Windsor Road Christian Church
Instructor: Lamkin
Description: An introduction to the heritage of Christian mystical and devotional literature. Study of great classic works, such as Augustine's Confessions, Thomas a Kempis' Imitation of Christ, or Brother Lawrence's The Practice of the Presence of God, in their historical contexts, with analysis of their spiritual content and influence.

CH 740—American Revivalism

Time: Wednesday 2-4 pm
Credit: 2 hrs
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Lamkin
Description: A study of the basic history of revivalism in America from the Great Awakenings to the twentieth century, considering the relationship between revivalism and American history and culture. An analysis of why revivalism still continues to exert significant influence on American religious expression.

TH 502—Theology II

Time: Tuesday 6-9 pm
Credit: 3 hrs
Location: Windsor Road Christian Church
Instructor: Daly
Description: An overview of the Christian doctrines of the work of Christ in salvation; the person, work and gifts of the Holy Spirit; the church as the Body of Christ; and the end times, including topics such as the intermediate state, the Millennium, and the final state.

ET 500—Christian Ethics

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

AP 601—Apologetics

Time: Thursday 3-5:45 pm
Credit: 3 hrs
Location: First Baptist Church of Champaign in Savoy
Instructor: Daly
Description: A survey of Christian apologetics: the means by which one can provide convincing presentations of the Christian faith. Treatment of the historical and theological issues surrounding an explanation of the Christian faith and methods to be used in overcoming barriers to Christianity unique to our postmodern climate.

Practical Ministry

PM 740—Advanced Heart Motives Counseling

Time: Monday 6:30-8:30 pm
Credit: 2 hrs
Location: First Baptist Church of Champaign in Savoy
Instructor: Chung
Description: An advanced examination of counseling from the perspective of Heart Motives, with attention to the clinical and practical use of the theology and theory which underlies Heart Motives counseling.

EM 510—The World Christian Movement: A Gateway to Mission

Time: Thursday 6:30-9:15 pm
Credit: 3 hrs
Location: University Baptist Church
Instructor: McQueen
Description: A survey of the global cause of Christ in Christian missions. The biblical, theological and historical foundations for missions. Crucial issues of cross-cultural ministry, recent developments in methods, application in the local church, and future trends will be studied. This course will use the format and materials from Perspectives on the World Christian Movement of the US Center for World Mission.

PR 500—Biblical Preaching

Time: Tuesday 3-5 pm
Credit: 2 hrs
Location: Windsor Road Christian Church
Instructor: Boltinghouse
Description: The principles of biblical preaching and sermon construction. A course designed to introduce the student to the purpose, types, and techniques of preparing and communicating a biblical sermon to contemporary people and society. The student will deliver at least one sermon for evaluation in delivery style, development, and skills.

FE 101-102-103 Field Education 1-2-3

Time: Wednesday 12-1:30 pm (Jan 24; Mar 7; Apr 25)
Credit: 0 hrs
Location: University Baptist Church
Instructor: Smith
Description: Each Master of Divinity student preparing for full-time ministry must be involved in the ministry of a local church (or, with approval from the Field Education director, a Para church ministry) under the guidance of a mentor. This involves ongoing ministry in an area chosen by the student in collaboration with the mentor as well as exposure to a variety of areas of the ministry of the local congregation. The expected student commitment is 3-5 hours each week. An internship in a local church may fulfill this requirement.

FE 500-501 Field Education 4-5

Time: Wednesday 12-1:30 pm (Jan 24; Mar 7; Apr 25)
Credit: 1/2 hrs
Location: University Baptist Church
Instructor: Smith
Description: A continuation of FE 101-102-103 with a commitment to an on-going ministry of 7-10 hours per week. Self-analysis in ministry and further integration of the student's educational experiences with actual ministry opportunities. An internship in a local church may fulfill this requirement. Prerequisite: FE 101-102-103.

Courses for Undergraduates

BST 102—New Testament

Time: Wednesday 6-9 pm
Credit: 3 hrs
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Cuffey
Description: An introduction to the New Testament literature within the context of the Hellenistic-Roman world of the first century A.D. The literary genres, background and message of the individual books, the life of Jesus, the early church.

BST 321X—History of Christianity 2

Time: Thursday 6-9 pm
Credit: 3 hrs
Location: First Baptist Church of Champaign in Savoy
Instructor: Lamkin
Description: A general historical survey of the Christian movement from the Protestant Reformation to the present. Attention is given to movements, significant ideas, individuals, crises, institutions, and turning points in the development of Christianity during the Reformation and modern periods.