Fall Courses
2010
Courses are held August 23 thru December 17.
All classes are graduate level unless indicated.
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Course Offerings:
Biblical Studies
BI 501
| BI 510 | BI 605 | BL 501 | BL 622 | BL 652
Christian History & Thought
CH 501
| CT 501 | CT 510 | CT 602
Practical Ministry
FM 503 | PM 557 | PM 501 | PM 607 | FE 101 | FE 500
INTERDISCIPLINARY
GN 500 – 100 Introduction to Graduate Research
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm, Saturday, September 11, 2010
Credit: 0 hours
Location: University Baptist Church, 2nd Floor Classroom
Instructor: Staff
Description: An introduction to the nature of graduate research, the methods used in conducting research, strategies for writing, and resources and tools used in conducting graduate-level research. Required of all incoming students in all programs.
BIBLICAL STUDIES
BI 501 – 100 Old Testament Survey (Champaign/Urbana Class)
Time: Tuesday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church, Fellowship Hall (downstairs)
Instructor: Kenneth Cuffey
Description: An introduction to the literature of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible within the context of the history of Israel and the ancient Near East. The course will consider the interpretation of varied genres and will provide a survey of the individual books, their backgrounds and messages, and the developing revelation of God’s saving work throughout history. Emphasis placed on pivotal themes such as creation, covenant, promise, and the coming Messiah.
BI 501 – 800 Old Testament Survey (Bloomington/Normal class)
Time: Thursday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Christ Church, Normal, IL
Instructor: Kenneth Cuffey
Description: An introduction to the literature of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible within the context of the history of Israel and the ancient Near East. The course will consider the interpretation of varied genres and will provide a survey of the individual books, their backgrounds and messages, and the developing revelation of God’s saving work throughout history. Emphasis placed on pivotal themes such as creation, covenant, promise, and the coming Messiah.
BI 510 – 200 Inductive Bible Study Methods
Time: Wednesday 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Credit: 2 hour
Location: Twin City Bible Church, Fellowship Hall (downstairs)
Instructor: Kenneth Cuffey
Description: A survey of the steps and methods of systematic personal Bible study by incorporating practice in using these methods with biblical texts.
BI 605 – 140 Romans
Time: Tuesday 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Windsor Road Christian Church, Room 110
Instructor: Peter Spychalla
Description: A study of the NT Book of Romans in English translation. Application of inductive Bible study methods to the analysis of Romans. Consideration of the argument of Romans, key theological themes, overall message, historical-cultural-religious backgrounds, and issues of authorship and date. Consideration of justification and the "New Perspectives" on Paul.
BL 501 – 100 New Testament Greek I
Time: Tuesday and Thursday 4:30pm - 5:45 pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Windsor Road Christian Church, Room 110
Instructor: Peter Spychalla
Description: An introduction to the Koine Greek language of the New Testament. Emphasis will be placed on acquisition of basic vocabulary, introduction to the grammar, verbal voice, tense, and aspect. This course is offers graduate credit for students in programs other than the M.Div. degree.
BL 622 – 100, 200, or 300 Greek Readings
Time: TBD
Credit: 1-3 hours
Location: TBD
Instructor: Kenneth Cuffey
Description: Readings of selected portions of the Greek New Testament, Septuagint, or Hellenistic literature. May be repeated for credit as selections change. Prerequisite: reading knowledge of Greek.
BL 652 – 100, 200, or 300 Hebrew Readings
Time: TBD
Credit: 1-3 hours
Location: TBD
Instructor: Kenneth Cuffey
Description: Readings of selected portions of the Hebrew text of the Old Testament or extra-biblical inscriptions and texts. May be repeated for credit as selections change. Prerequisite: reading knowledge of Hebrew.
CHRISTIAN HISTORY & THOUGHT
CH 501 – 100 History of Christianity I: Early and Medieval
Time: Thursday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Meadowbrook Community Church
Instructor: Joe Thomas
Description: A general historical survey of the Christian movement from its inception through the Medieval period. Particular attention is given to significant ideas, individuals, movements, crises, and institutions in the rise and development of Christianity prior to the Protestant Reformation.
CT 501 – 100 Theology I
Time: Monday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: First Christian Church, Room 106
Instructor: Todd Daly
Description: An overview of the Christian doctrines of revelation, scripture, God the Father, Christ the Son and the incarnation.
CT 510 – 100 Christian Ethics
Time: Tuesday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Windsor Road Christian Church, Room 404
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 602 – 200 Theology & Philosophy
Time: Thursday 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Meadowbrook Community Church
Instructor: Todd Daly
Description: A study of the core themes of Western philosophy, including Platonic, Neo-Platonic, Stoic, Aristotelian, Enlightenment and existential philosophy, with particular emphasis on their influence on Christian theologians and theological movements throughout the history of the Church, including the Church Fathers of the East and West, Thomas Aquinas, Reformation thought, the various 'quests' for the Historical Jesus, and contemporary American Evangelicalism.
PRACTICAL MINISTRY
FM 503 – 100 Leadership & Vision
Time: Friday 6:00pm - 9:00pm and Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm - Aug 27 & 28, Sept 24 & 25, Oct 29 & 30, Nov 19 & 20, and Dec 3
Credit: 3 hours
Location: University Baptist Church, 2nd Floor Classroom
Instructor: Torrence Sparkman
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.
PM 501 – 100 Pastoral Ministry: Duties and Issues
Time: Wednesday 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Credit: 2 hours
Location: Windsor Road Christian Church, Room 109
Instructor: Randy Boltinghouse
Description: An examination of the process of caring for people within the spiritual community. Consideration will be given to issues that confront those involved in ministry and means of responding to those issues. Particular focus will be given to the oversight of the ministries of the local church as well as the performance of typical pastoral duties, such as baptism, communion, dedications, weddings, and funerals.
PM 557 – 100 Introduction to Heart Motives Counseling
Time: Monday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Credit: 2 hours
Location: First Christian Church, Fellowship Hall
Instructor: Min Chung
Description: An introduction to the field of counseling from a directly biblical perspective. Attention will be given to the biblical framework and foundations for counseling. Attention will also be given to basic approaches and theories along with practical implementation.
PM 607 – 100 Campus Ministry
Time: Wednesday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church, Fellowship Hall (downstairs)
Instructor: Allen Wakabayashi
Description: An introduction to the history and practice of ministry on the university campus. There will be a consideration of philosophical, cultural, and theological frameworks for campus ministry as well as instruction on practical methods for fruitful ministry with college students. There will also be opportunities to hear from key campus ministry leaders from various para-church organizations that have a history of successful ministry on campus.
FE 101, 102 and 103 – 100 Field Education I, II, and III
Time: Sept 2, Oct 21, and Dec 9 at noon
Credit: 0 hours
Location: University Baptist Church, 2nd Floor Classroom
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 parachurch ministry) under the guidance of a mentor. This is to involve 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 and 501 – 100 Field Education IV and V
Time: Sept 2, Oct 21, and Dec 9 at noon
Credit: .5 hours
Location: University Baptist Church, 2nd Floor Classroom
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.