Spring 2008

All classes are graduate level classes unless otherwise indicated.

Course Listings:

Interdisciplinary

GN 700—Senior Seminar

Time: Wednesday 3pm–5pm
Credit: 2 hours
Location: University Baptist Church
Instructor: Brett 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, usually through a major research paper or practical project. Opportunity will be given to study candidacy and interview methods. The student will be required to complete the assessment portfolio for graduationas part of this course. Required of all MAR and MDiv students.

Biblical Studies

BI 502—New Testament Survey

Time: Wednesday 6pm–9pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Kenneth Cuffey
Description: An introduction to New Testament literature within the context of the Hellenistic-Roman world of the first century A.D. The course will consider the interpretation of various genres of material and will provide a survey of the individual books, their backgrounds and messages, and the culmination of redemption in the life and work of Jesus of Nazareth.

BI 601—Hermeneutics

Time: Tuesday 6pm–9pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Windsor Road Christian Church
Instructor: Kenneth Cuffey
Description: A survey of principles for and issues in interpretation of the Bible. Special emphasis on the history of interpretation, genre analysis, the use of linguistics in biblical interpretation, and coherence analysis. Course will explore the major resources available as aids to biblical interpretation, as well as the process of communicating the message of a biblical text.

BI 605—Gospel of John

Time: Wednesday 6pm–8pm
Credit: 2 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Anthony Jones
Description: A study of the Gospel of John using the text in English translation. An in-depth consideration of historical setting, issues of authorship and date, literary structure of the book, and overall message.

BL 552—Classical Hebrew 2

Time: Monday and Wednesday
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Michael Shea
Description: A continuation of the introduction to the classical Hebrew language with further development of vocabulary skills. Emphasis will be placed on syntax, the weak verb, and readings of selected passages from the Hebrew Old Testament (such as the book of Ruth). Prerequisite: BL 551 or its equivalent.

BL 620—Greek Readings

Time: TBD
Credit: 1-3 hours
Location: TBD
Instructor: Kenneth Cuffey
Description:

BL 650—Hebrew Readings

Time: TBD
Credit: 1-3 hours
Location: TBD
Instructor: Kenneth Cuffey
Description:

Christian History & Thought

CH 502–History of Christianity II: Reformation and Modern

Time: Jan. 25-26, Feb. 22-23, April 18-19
Credit: 3 hours
Location: TBD
Instructor: Marty Klauber
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.

CT 502—Theology 2

Time: Tuesday 6pm–9pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Windsor Road Christian Church
Instructor: Todd Daly
Description: An overview of the Christian doctrines of the Holy Spirit, the work of Christ and salvation, the church as the Body of Christ, and the end times.

CT 520—Apologetics

Time: Thursday 3pm–6pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Stratford Park Bible Church
Instructor: Todd Daly
Description: A survey of Christian apologetics: the means by which one provides convincing presentations of the Christian faith in the face of skepticism and criticism. Specific emphasis will be placed on the historical and theological issues surrounding an explanation of the Christian faith as well as methods uniquely suited to concerns raised within a postmodern climate.

CT 600—Theology and Contemporary Issues

Time: Monday 6pm–9pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Todd Daly
Description: A study of selected topics in which contemporary cultural and church issues are addressed from a theological perspective. The course will focus on topics to be determined both by student input and interest and changing cultural phenomena. Prerequisite: CT 501-502 or permission of the instructor.

Practical Ministry

PM 502—Worship

Time: Tuesday 3:30pm–5:30pm
Credit: 2 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Judith Webb
Description: A survey of the biblical and theological foundations of worship giving consideration to its nature and definition as well as to styles and traditions. Consideration will be given to designing and leading worship in a local congregation or campus ministry.

PM 503—Biblical Preaching: Theory and Practice

Time: Wednesday 12pm–3pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Windsor Road Christian Church
Instructor: Randy Boltinghouse
Description: A basic course in the principles of biblical preaching and sermon construction designed to introduce the student to the purpose, nature, types, and techniques of preparing and communicating the sermon to contemporary people and society. An emphasis will be placed on preparing sermons based on biblical integrity and structural soundness. The student will deliver several sermons for evaluation in delivery style, development, and skills.

PM 554—The World Christian Movement: A Gateway to Mission

Time: Thursday 6:30pm–9:15pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: The Vineyard Church
Instructor: Michael McQueen
Description: A survey of the global cause of Christ in Christian missions. 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. Consideration of personal relational evangelism. This course will incorporate selected materials from Perspectives on the World Christian Movement courses of the US Center for World Mission.

FE 101, 102, 103—Field Education

Time: 12 noon; Jan 23, Mar 5, and Apr 30
Credit: 0 hours
Location: University Baptist Church
Instructor: Brett 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

Time: 12 noon; Jan 23, Mar 5, and Apr 30
Credit: .5 hours
Location: University Baptist Church
Instructor: Brett 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—Biblical Studies: New Testament

Time: Wednesday 6pm–9pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Kenneth 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, and the early church. Articulated into the University of Illinois as credit in Religious Studies 202.

BST 322X—History of Christianity II

Time: Fri 7pm—10pm; Sat 8am—6pm; Jan. 25-26, Feb. 22-23, April 18-19
Credit: 3 hours
Location: TBD
Instructor: Marty Klauber
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. Articulated into the University of Illinois as credit in Religious Studies 2--.