FALL 2009 COURSES

Courses are held August 22 thru December 18.
All classes are graduate level unless indicated.

Course Listings:

Interdisciplinary
- GN 500
Biblical Studies
- BI 501 | BI 601 | BI 621 | BL 551 | BL 611 | BL 622 | BL 652
Christian History & Thought
- CH 501 | CT 501 | CT 510 | CT 602
Practical Ministry
- FM 501 | PM 557 | PM 503 | FE 101 | FE 500
Undergraduate Courses through Judson College
- BST 101 | BST 320X

Interdisciplinary

GN 500 – 100 Introduction to Graduate Research

Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm, Saturday, September 12, 2009
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: Thursday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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 601 – 100 Hermeneutics: Understanding the Bible

Time: Tuesday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credit: 3 hour
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.

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BI 621 – 100 The Gospels

Time: Monday 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Stratford Park Bible Chapel
Instructor: Peter Spychalla
Description: A study of the four canonical gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). This course will investigate the structure and content of the four gospels, as well as relevant historical and religious backgrounds. In addition, questions of authorship, circumstances of writing, and genre for each of the gospels will be examined. Consideration will be given to historical-criticism and literary-criticism of the gospels, with an emphasis on rhetorical criticism. Special attention will be given to the question of the literary interrelationships among the gospels and the issue of the historical reliability of the gospels.

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BL 551 – 100 Classical Hebrew

Time: Monday and Wednesday 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Mike Shea
Description: An introduction to the classical Hebrew language. Emphasis will be place on acquistion of basic vocabulary, nouns, adjectives, and the strong verb.

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BL 611 – 110 Greek Exegetical Study: Colossians

Time: Wednesday 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Peter Spychalla
Description: An intensive study of the text of Colossians 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.

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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: Monday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible 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.

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CT 501 – 100 Theology I

Time: Tuesday 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: Tuesday 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: University Baptist Church
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 602 – 100 Theology of Karl Barth (1866-1968)

Time: Thursdasy 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location:Windsor Road Christian Church
Instructor: Todd Daly
Description: This course will examine several of Barth's contributions to Protestant theology, including Barth's reaction to nineteenth century theology, and Barth's 'Christological-turn' which became a lens through which many theological doctrines were reworked. Particular attention will be devoted to Barth's understanding of revelation and scripture, natural theology, election, atonement, creation, ethics, and the church's relation to the state, with the aim of appreciating the strengths and shortcomings of his theology, and in hopes that Barth's theology will continue to be both a resource and challenge to evangelical theology.

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PRACTICAL MINISTRY

FM 501 – 100 Ministry & Evangelism in a Cultural Context

Time: Wednesday 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Vineyard Church
Instructor: Mike McQueen
Description: A critical analysis of the contemporary social and cultural context from a biblically informed perspective, focusing on God’s mission (missio Dei) in the world. Attention will be given to the social processes that have shaped our culture, to understanding the relationship between church and society, the relationship between the individual believer and those who do not believe, and to the churches’ prophetic call to produce reconciliation and transformation. Consideration of the implications of postmodernism and a pluralistic society.

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PM 557 – 100 Introduction to Heart Motives Counseling

Time: Monday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Credit: 2 hours
Location: Stratford Park Bible Chapel
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 503 – 100 Biblical Preaching: Theory & Practice

Time: Thursday 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

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

Time: Sept 3, Oct 15, and Dec 10 at noon
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: Sept 3, Oct 15, and Dec 10 at noon
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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