Spring Courses

2013

All classes are graduate level classes unless otherwise indicated.
The semester runs from Monday, January 14, 2013 to Friday, May 10, 2013.
There will be no classes Monday, January 21 for Martin Luther King Day.

Special Anniversary Discont

In celebration of our 10 year anniversary, now through the start of the spring semester, January 14, 2013, all first time visiting students can receive half off tuition for any one course taken for graduate credit. For more information see our announcement or contact the office.

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Interdisciplinary, Biblical Studies, Christian History & Thought, Practical Ministry, Undergraduate

INTERDISCIPLINARY

GN 700 – 100 Integrative Senior Seminar
Time: Monday 10:00am - 11:30am
Credit: 2 hours
Location: University Baptist Church, 2nd Floor Classroom
Professor: 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 graduation as part of this course. Required of all M.A.R. and M.Div. students. Recommended during the last semester of a student’s program.

BIBLICAL STUDIES

BI 502 – 100 New Testament Survey
Time: Thursday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church, TBA
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. Emphasis placed on the fulfillment of God’s mission by Christ and his church.

BI 605 - 180 Hebrews
Time: Monday 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: First Christian Church, Room 106
Instructor: Peter Spychalla
Description: A study of the book of Hebrews 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.

BI 620 – 100 Old Testament Canonical Study: Wisdom Books
Time: Wednesday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: TBD
Instructor: Kenneth Cuffey
Description: A study of the nature, purpose, form, and message of the Wisdom books of the Old Testament—Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs. Consideration of the nature of wisdom, parallels in surrounding cultures, critical introductory and literary issues, as well as application for living today.

BL 502 – 100 New Testament Greek II
Time: Monday & Thursday 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: First Christian Church, Room 106
Instructor: Peter Spychalla
Description: A continuation of the introduction to the Koine Greek language with emphasis on vocabulary, syntax, the verbal system, and reading in the Greek text. Prerequisite: BL 501 or its equivalent. This course offers graduate credit for students in programs other than the M.Div. degree.

CHRISTIAN HISTORY & THOUGHT

CH 502 – 100 History of World Christianity II
Time: Wednesday, January 16, January 30, February 13, February 27, March 13, April 3, April 17, May 1, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Illini Life
Instructor: Joseph Thomas
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.

CH 740 – 200 The History of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements
Time: Tuesday, January 22, February 5, February 19, March 5, March 26, April 9, April 23, May 7, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Credit: 2 hours
Location: Vineyard Church
Instructor: Joseph Thomas
Description: The purpose of the “History of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements” course is to introduce the student to the most significant religious movement to develop within the church in the 20th century. This course will explore the historical and theological background to Pentecostalism and the Charismatic movements, its origins, its distinctive theology and its social impact on the broader church in the United States and the world. The class also will challenge students to reflect on the major contributions made and role Pentecostals and Charismatics have played in the development of Christian spirituality in our time.

CT 502 – 100 Theology II
Time: Thursday 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: TBD
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 510 – 100 Christian Ethics
Time: Tuesday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Windsor Road Christian Church, Room 109
Instructor: Todd Daly
Description: An introduction to the principles and practice of Christian ethics that 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.

PM 503 - 100 Biblical Preaching
Time: Tuesday 2:30 - 5:30pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Windsor Road Christian Church, Room 109
Professor: 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 is 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 - 100 World Christian Movement: A Gateway to Mission
Time: Monday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church, TBA
Professor: Mike 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 use selected materials from Perspectives on the World Christian Movement courses of the U.S. Center for World Mission.

PM 505 - 100 Introduction to Christian Counseling
Time: Thursday 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Credit: 2 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church, TBA
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 605 – 200 Advanced Heart Motives Counseling
Time: Monday 6:00pm - 8:00pm Begins Jan. 28
Credit: 2 hours
Location: Windsor Road Christian Church, Room 109
Instructor: Min Chung
Description: An advanced examination of counseling from the perspective of Heart Motives, with attention to the clinical and practical use of the theology and theory which underlies Heart Motives counseling. Prerequisite: PM 506 or permission from the instructor.

FE 101, 102, 103 Field Education
Time: Thursday, January 17, March 7, May 9 12:00 - 1:00pm
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.

FE 500, 501 Field Education
Time: Thursday, January 17, March 7, May 9 12:00 - 1:00pm
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.

UNDERGRADUATE

NT 113 New Testament Survey
Time: Thursday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church, TBA
Instructor: Kenneth Cuffey
Description: Provides a basic understanding of the New Testament by examining the world of the New Testament and studying the contents, teaching and literary structure of the New Testament books. This course has been articulated for transfer into the University of Illinois as Religious Studies 202.

HI 322 History of Christianity II: Reformation and Modern
Time: Wednesday, January 16, January 30, February 13, February 27, March 13, April 3, April 17, May 1, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Illini Life
Instructor: Joseph Thomas
Description: Examines the expression of Christianity from the Reformation era to the present, focusing on important movements, figures and trends. After a brief overview of the Reformation, discussion will center on the rise of renewal movements, Christianity in America, missions, and the rise of liberal theology. This course has been articulated for transfer into the University of Illinois as Religious Studies 200 level course.