FALL 2008 COURSES

Courses are held August 25 thru December 19.
All classes are graduate level unless indicated.

Course Listings:

Interdisciplinary
- GN 500
Biblical Studies
- BI 501 | BI 510 | BI 600 | BL 501 | BL 610 | BL 622 | BL 652
Christian History & Thought
- CH 501 | CT 501 | CT 510 | CT 740
Practical Ministry
- FM 502 | PM 506 | PM 555 | FE 101 | FE 500
Undergraduate Courses through Judson College
- BST 101 | BST 320X

Interdisciplinary

GN 500 – 100 Introduction to Graduate Research

Time: Saturday, Sept. 13 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Credit: 0 hours
Location: University Baptist Church
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: Tuesday and Thursday 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
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.

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BI 510 – 100 Inductive Bible Study Methods

Time: Wednesday 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Credit: 1 hour
Location: Windsor Road Christian Church
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.

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BI 600 – 100 The Bible: Unity, Canon and Method

Time: Wednesday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Windsor Road Christian Church
Instructor: Kenneth Cuffey
Description: An introduction to the Bible as the Christian canon of Scripture. The development of the canon of both testaments into the Christian Bible, which is authoritative for the believer and serves as the foundation for biblical theology. Consideration of the structure and coherence of the canon, and the overall unity of the Scriptures. Approaches and methodologies for the study of the text, focusing especially on basic Inductive Bible Study methods and a survey of critical methodologies for interpretation.

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BL 501 – 100 New Testament Greek I

Time: Monday and Wednesday 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Windsor Road Christian Church
Instructor: Derrick Baker
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.

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BL 610 – 110 Hebrew Exegetical Study: Book of Amos

Time: Monday 3:30pm - 6:15pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Mike Shea
Description: An intensive study of the text of the Book of Amos in the original Hebrew. Emphasis will be placed on reading in the Hebrew 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. Prerequisite: knowledge of Hebrew. Cross-listed with BI 610.

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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.

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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.

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Christian History & Thought

CH 501 – 100 History of Christianity I: Early and Medieval

Time: Wednesday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Aaron Bird
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.

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CT 501 – 100 Theology I

Time: Monday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Windsor Road Christian Church
Instructor: Todd Daly
Description: An overview of the Christian doctrines of revelation, scripture, God the Father, Christ the Son and the incarnation.

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CT 510 – 100 Christian Ethics

Time: Thursday 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

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CT 740 – 100 Christianity and Politics

Time: Tuesday 6:30pm - 9:15pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Todd Daly
Description: A survey of the role of Christianity in a political world. This course will examine Biblical and theological aspects of politics as well as historical impact of Christianity on political movements. Special attention will be paid to the issues impacting Christians in the American presidential race of 2008.

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PRACTICAL MINISTRY

FM 502 – 100 Spiritual Formation and Discipleship

Time: Thursday 6:30pm - 9:15pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Stratford Park Bible Chapel
Instructor: Paul Thomason
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.

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PM 506 – 100 Introduction to Biblical Counseling

Time: Monday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Credit: 2 hours
Location: Windsor Road Christian Church
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.

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PM 555 – 100 World Religions

Time: Tuesday 12:00pm - 2:45pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: University Baptist Church
Instructor: Mike McQueen
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.

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FE 101, 102 and 103 – 100 Field Education I, II, and III

Time: TBD
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 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.

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FE 500 and 501 – 100 Field Education IV and V

Time: TBD
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.

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