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Division of Applied Sciences DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS BU 122A CHURCH AND PERSONAL FISCAL MANAGEMENT 2 Academic Units DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ED 2412B HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 4 Academic Units A careful examination of the mental and behavioral characteristics that mold the growing mind, from birth to the golden years, leading to an understanding of personality development and how to best reach that individual with the Gospel will be made. Also a study of our personalities and how to allow the Spirit to change or channel each trait. ED 2214B PEDAGOGY 2 Academic Units A comparative study of teaching techniques, voice and articulation, special communicational aids, problems relevant to student-teacher interrelation, and testing procedures. The principles and techniques underlying successful teaching in view of a Biblical philosophy of education are considered as they relate to developing an understanding of the essential educational work of the church. ED 1213B EDUCATIONAL MEDIA / GOSPEL BROADCASTING 2 Academic Units A “hands on” course designed to acquaint the student with state of the art recording equipment to enable the production of high quality digital media for the furtherance of the Gospel. The process of creating, engineering and producing digital media will be demonstrated. Multi-track recording, podcasting, radio broadcasting, power-point productions and web site design will be addressed. The best procedures to be used in broadcasting and limited technical and managerial knowledge of the field will be provided. ED 246A LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION 4 Academic Units An introduction to advanced leadership and administrative skills will begin with the study of the character qualities essential for effective leadership (discipline, vision, wisdom, decision, courage, humility, integrity/sincerity). The development of personal leadership skills will be explored. Identifying and empowering other potential leaders within the organization will also be addressed. The student will learn how to conduct worker’s conferences and meeting the specific need of the local church. Standards for success will be included. It is a study aimed to expand the students vision of Christian educational opportunities and to increase his potential. This study will train the student how to reach his constituency, how to train teachers and leaders, and will include staff development, evaluation and record keeping. It is designed to acquaint the teacher, supervisor, and administrative leader with the prerequisites for a high caliber system of Christian education, and to prepare qualified leadership to meet the spiritual as well as educational demands of our present society. Division of Bible BI 346A HERMENEUTICS 4 Academic Units Recognizing that effective preaching is dependent upon accurate Biblical interpretation, this study will investigate reliable methods of determining the intent of the inspired writers. The value of punctuation and chapter and verse divisions will be considered. Erroneous interpretations and the consequences thereof will be studied. Attention will be given to the evolution of languages, problems of translations and evaluation of versions and paraphrases. The effect of Biblical geography, manners, and customs upon Scriptural interpretation will be explored. A step-by-step method of analysis of the texts will be presented. Exegetical factors will be fully explored. Special stress will be placed upon relating an individual text to the entire canon of Scripture. Assignments will include individual analysis and interpretation of less popular Scriptural passages to demonstrate personal progress. Consideration of the best method of presentation will complete this study and preface sermon preparation. BI 341A ACTS 4 Academic Units A detailed analysis is made of this important historical book that bridges the gap between the Gospels and the Epistles, with special attention given to the outpouring of the Holy Ghost, the formation of the church, Peter's ministry to the Jews, and the conversion of the Apostle Paul and his ministry to the Gentile world. BI 246B APOCALYPTIC STUDIES IN REVELATION 4 Academic Units An in-depth study of the Book of Revelation with interpretation given to sacred symbolism, the four major schools of interpretation, and full discussion of pre-tribulation, mid-tribulation, and post-tribulation ideas. There will also be a discussion of the future signified by this book. BI 249B BIBLIOLOGY 4 Academic Units This class traces the source and accuracy of our present Bible from the most ancient manuscripts to the most modern translations, proving it to be the verbal-plenary inspired Word of God. This is a study of the Bible, including how we got it, why we believe it, who wrote it, and its preservation down through the centuries. Higher criticism and the date and authorship of Bible books, will be included in the course. A brief investigation of archaeology as it relates to the Old Testament as well as additional helps and methods for Bible research will be offered. BI 2211B GENERAL EPISTLES 2 Academic Units A careful analysis embracing the letters of James, First Peter, Second Peter, Jude, and the Johannine epistles, with special attention given to doctrinal and practical teaching. Historical background, introduction, authorship, readers or destination, occasion, place and date of composition, and purposes are provided for intelligent interpretation. Structure, literary style and the underlying purposes are given special consideration. BI 345A HEBREWS 4 Academic Units An exegetical study of Hebrews based upon the historical background with a progressive unfolding of the transcendent glory of Christ and the superior qualities of His priesthood over the Old Testament typical provision for sin and fulfillment of tabernacle types. The blessings of the new dispensation are explored and compared with those of the Old Testament. This study concludes with practical teachings and exhortations, a roll call of the heroes and heroines of faith.
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