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The Registrar's Class Schedule has updated information on all Online classes, including which sections are currently closed and which have seats remaining.




Fall 2009: august 17, - december 11, 2009

 Educational Ministries

 Childhood Education

CHDED 4213 I – Teaching Ministry in Early Childhood

Dr. Marcia McQuitty
During the first five years of a child's life, developmental foundations are laid for a lifetime of learning and spiritual growth. This course will explore ways of working with and teaching preschoolers in any setting, but with an emphasis on ministry in the local church. Courses may be taken in a weekend format, covering the same content as the course listed above: CHDED 3311 (1311) Mastering the Basics. One hour. CHDED 3321 (1321) Teaching Babies, Ones and Twos. One hour. CHDED 3331 (1331) Teaching Threes, Fours and Fives. 

Educational Ministries

THIS SECTION IS CLOSED:  EDMIN 3003 I – The Ministry of Education

Dr. Margaret Lawson
A study of the biblical, theological, and historical basis for the educational ministry of the church. Included is a study of the purposes of the New Testament church in education and outreach and the prevalent Southern Baptist organizational structures that respond to those goals. The course introduces the organization, selection, training and utilization of professional and lay leadership for effective discipleship in the church. A focus on key teaching dynamics for age group ministry to preschoolers, children, youth, collegiate and adult ministry is presented. This course takes the place of ADMIN/FOUND 3003, "Teaching and Administration in the Church."

 

Human Growth & Development

HUMGR 3003 I – Human Growth and Development

Dr. Richard Ross
This is the preferred course title for students seeking licensure in a counseling degree program. (Identical and meets simultaneously with HUMGR 3013).




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HUMGR 3013 I – Biblical Perspective on Human Growth and Development I

Dr. Richard Ross
A study of the spiritual, emotional, social, physical and mental development of persons, birth through adulthood. Using various activities and teaching methods, the student will study and apply principles of development to practical areas of ministry. (Identical to and meets simultaneously with HUMGR 3003). 

 

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Psychology & Counseling

THIS SECTION IS CLOSED: PSYCH 3003 I – Relationships in Ministry

Dr. Ian Jones
This is a course in the study of human relations in ministry. It focuses upon understanding oneself, interactions between persons in groups, and interactions between groups in the performance of ministry.

Additional Course Fees : 8.00



 

Roy Fish School of Evang/Missn

THIS SECTION IS CLOSED: EVANG 3303 I –Contemporary Evangelism

Dr. Dan Crawford

An introduction to the nature and practice of evangelism with emphases upon the biblical, theological, and practical applications within the context of the local church. Special emphases will be given to the principles and practices of evangelistic church growth and personal witnessing. 
Corequisite: EVANG 3000.

 
 

THIS SECTION IS CLOSED: EVANG 3000 I – Evangelism Practicum

Dr. David Mills

Corequisite: EVANG 3303 I

 




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Theology

Biblical Studies

THIS SECTION IS CLOSED: BIBST 3203 I – Biblical Hermeneutics

Dr. Tim Pierce
An introduction to the nature of the Bible, the definition of and need for hermeneutics, a survey of historical and contemporary hermeneutical approaches, the principles of a healthy interpretive approach, and case studies of biblical passages which illustrate the principles. Preferably taken during the first year.

 

Christian Ethics

ETHIC 4313 I – Basic Christian Ethics

Dr. Craig Mitchell
Study of the biblical, historical, and theological foundations of Christian ethics. Students will be equipped to apply these foundational elements in their decision making on current issues such as drugs, alcohol, family, race, biomedical ethics, economics, and politics.







Church History and Historical Theology

THIS SECTION IS CLOSED: CHAHT 3103 I – Church History I

Dr. Robert Caldwell

A general survey of the history of Christianity from the New Testament to 1500 AD.

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New Testament

GREEK 3313 I – Elementary Greek I

Dr. David Hutchison

An introduction to the Greek language in preparation for the exegesis of the Greek New Testament. (Note: Elementary Greek is prerequisite to the Master of Divinity degree and the Master of Arts in Theology degree. Students are urged to take elementary Greek in college before enrolling in the seminary.)

 

GREEK 4313 I – New Testament Greek I

Dr. David Hutchison

Intermediate grammar with exegesis of the Greek New Testament. (Note: Students in GREEK 4313-4323 are strongly encouraged to continue in the same section of the course throughout both semesters). Prerequisite: GREEK 3313-3323 or equivalent.

 

THIS SECTION IS CLOSED: NEWTS 3313 I – Basic New Testament I

Dr. Jim Wicker

An introduction to the Jewish, Greek and Roman backgrounds, the canon of the New Testament, and the contents of Matthew-Acts with emphasis on historical issues, theological interpretations, and contemporary applications.

*Students who have completed six hours in New Testament survey or introduction in college with a grade of B or better may be eligible to replace New Testament NEWTS 3313-3323 by selecting six hours of work from other NEWTS courses. The student must complete an "Advanced Standing without Credit" application and have a transcript evaluation by the Office of the Registrar.


 

THIS SECTION IS CLOSED: NEWTS 3333 I – Great Themes of the New Testament

Dr. Jim Wicker

An introductory study of primary themes of the New Testament, such as grace and discipleship, in light of the formation, function, and nature of the New Testament and the story of salvation history.

Old Testament

HEBRW 4313 I – Elementary Hebrew I

Dr. Eric Mitchell
The fundamentals of biblical Hebrew including vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and syntax for the purpose of translating and interpreting the Old Testament text.

 

THIS SECTION IS CLOSED: OLDTS 3313 I – Basic Old Testament I

Dr. Deron Biles

An introduction to the ancient Near Eastern background and the canon of the Old Testament and the contents of Genesis-Esther with emphasis on historical issues, theological interpretations, and contemporary applications.

*Students who have completed six hours in Old Testament survey or introduction in college with a grade of B or better may be eligible to replace Old Testament OLDTS 3313-3323 by selecting six hours of work from other OLDTS courses. The student must complete an "Advanced Standing without Credit" application and have a transcript evaluation by the Office of the Registrar.

Pastoral Ministries

PASMN 3000 I – Christian Ministry Practicum

Dr. Michael Wilson
The application of the principles of Christian Ministry taught in Foundations for Christian Ministry I, PASMN 3313. This practicum includes the observation, participation, and application of ministry skills and techniques taught by the various professors in the classroom. Corequisite: PASMN 3313.

 

PASMN 3313 I  – Foundation for Christian Ministry I

Dr. Michael Wilson

An introduction to Christian Ministry. Topics include: call, the pastoral office, philosophy of ministry, relationships, pastoral care, pastoral counseling, and practice of ministry. Corequisite: PASMN 3000.