Fall Courses
2011
Courses are held Monday, August 22 through Thursday, December 15.
All classes are graduate level unless indicated.
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Course Offerings:
Biblical Studies
BI 501
| BI 601 | BL 611 | BL 551 | BL 622 | BL 652
Christian History & Thought
CH 501
| CT 501 | CT 520 | CT 600
Practical Ministry
FM 502 | PM 502 | PM 505 | PM 557 | FE 101, 102, 103 | FE 500, 501
INTERDISCIPLINARY
GN 500 – 100 Introduction to Graduate Research
Time: Saturday, September 17, 2011, 9:00am - 1:00pm
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
Time: Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church, Fellowship Hall
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 601 - 100 Hermeneutics: Understanding the Bible
Time: Thursdays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church, Fellowship Hall
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.
BL 611 - 110 Greek Exegetical: Philippians
Time: Tuesdays, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: First Christian Church, Room 106
Instructor: Peter Spychalla
Description: An intensive study of the text of Philippians in the original Greek. Emphasis will be place on reading in the Greek text, along with consideration of historical setting, issues of authorship and date, literary structure and overall message. Consideration of exegetical method and the uses of textual criticism.
BL 551 - 100 Classical Hebrew
Time: Mondays & Thursdays, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Windsor Road Christian Church, Room 109
Instructor: Mike Shea
Description: An introduction to the classical Hebrew language. Emphasis will be place on acquisition of basic vocabulary, nouns, adjectives, and the strong verb.
BL 622 – 100, 200, or 300 Greek Readings
Time: TBD
Credit: 1-3 hours
Location: TBD
Instructor: Staff
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: Staff
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 World Christianity I
Credit: 3 hours
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. This course will have two course locations, one in Champaign-Urbana and one in Bloomington-Normal. Students will pick one location to attend classes at. The instructor will also hold online discussions outside of the scheduled meeting times.
Course in Champaign-Urbana area:
Time: Thursdays, August 25, September 1, 15, 29, October 6, 20, November 3, 17, December 8, 15, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Meadowbrook Community Church
Course in Bloomington-Normal area:
Time: Tuesdays, August 23, September 6, October 4, 25, November 29, December 13, 6:00pm - 9:00pm & Saturdays: September 24 & November 12, 8:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Christ Church
CT 501 – 100 Theology I
Time: Mondays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Windsor Road Christian Church, Room 303
Instructor: Todd Daly
Description: An overview of the Christian doctrines of revelation, scripture, God the Father, Christ the Son and the incarnation.
CT 520 – 100 Apologetics
Time: Thursdays, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: TBA
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 – 100 Theology & Contemporary Issues
Time: Tuesdays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Stratford Park Bible Chapel
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
FM 502 – 100 Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
Time: Tuesdays, 3:00pm - 5:45pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: First Christian Church, Room 106
Instructor: Peter Spychalla
Description: An exploration of the dynamics of the spiritual life as well as the process of spiritual growth. This will lead to personal assessment of the student’s character, temperament, gifts, and other traits relevant to ministry. Emphasis will be placed both on personal spiritual formation of the student as well as on guiding and counseling others in spiritual formation. Students will explore a scriptural approach to discipleship, as well as various spiritual disciplines, including prayer, meditation, and reading of Scripture.
PM 502 – 100 Worship
Time: Thursdays, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church, Fellowship Hall
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 505 - 100 Introduction to Christian Counseling
Time: Mondays, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Credit: 2 hours
Location: Windsor Road Christian Church, Room 110
Instructor: Jim Klein
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 557 – 100 Introduction to Heart Motives Counseling
Time: Monday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Credit: 2 hours
Location: Windsor Road Christian Church, Room 109
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.
FE 101, 102 and 103 – 100 Field Education I, II, and III
Time: Thursdays, August 25, October 6, and December 8, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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: Thursdays, August 25, October 6, and December 8, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.