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| CED101 |
Introduction to Christian Ministry |
2 credits |
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An introduction to the nature and purpose of Christian ministry in the
local church. The course introduces the student to critical aspects of
ministry such as the educational ministry of the church, discipleship and
evangelism, and ministry to different age groups. The purpose of the
course is to prepare the students for the Christian education and
ministry major and the youth ministry and adolescent studies minor.
Students interested in the Christian education and ministry major should
enroll in this course their first semester. (2 credits)
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| CED210 |
Foundational Issues in Christian Education |
4 credits |
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The student is introduced to the philosophical, theological, biblical and
historical foundations for ministry across the age span in the local
church. Current theories concerning the practice of Christian education
and ministry are also explored. The course is designed to prepare the
student to formulate his/her own philosophy of ministry. Prerequisites:
CED101 and REL110. (4 credits)
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| CED214 |
Introduction to Adolescent Culture and Ministry |
2 credits |
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This course will introduce students to the concepts and issues pertinent
to the study of the world of adolescence and ministry to adolescents. The
course will seek to deepen and broaden current understandings of "youth
ministry" by beginning to develop a student's philosophical, biblical
and theological basis for work with the next generation of the church. (2
credits)
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| CED310 |
Leadership Development |
2 credits |
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The course focuses on developing a leadership style that facilitates
personal and community spiritual formation and also preparing others for
ministry. An emphasis will be given to servant leadership and small
group ministry. Prerequisites: CED101 and REL110. (2 credits; alternate
years, consult department)
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| CED315 |
Philosophy of Adolescent Ministry |
4 credits |
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An investigation and formulation of a philosophy of ministry to and with
adolescents. Various theoretical issues will be examined which will
inform and assist students in the development of a philosophy which is
biblically grounded, developmentally sensitive, culturally relevant and
theologically contextualized to the world of contemporary adolescence.
Prerequisites: CED214, and junior or senior class standing. (4 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
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| CED320 |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
4 credits |
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The purpose of this course is to train students to teach Bible
effectively in small group settings. The student is exposed to both the
theory and practice of teaching and learning theories. Half the class is
devoted to practicum in teaching. Prerequisite: CED210. (4 credits; alternate
years, consult department)
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| CED380 |
Narrative and Spiritual Formation |
2 credits |
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A study of narrative, both personal and biblical, with the intent of
understanding the power and potential of narrative for both learning and
spiritual formation across the age span. The course will include both
theory of narrative and practical elements of story telling.
Prerequisite: CED210. (2 credits; alternate years,consult department)
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| CED401 |
Integrated Field Experience I |
2 credits |
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Practical involvement in Christian education/youth ministry in a local
church or para-church organization, for two consecutive semesters for
Christian education majors and one semester for youth ministry and
adolescent studies minors, is the primary focus of these two courses. The
experience must be under supervision of an on-site supervisor and the
professor of Christian education. The student is exposed to various
aspects of ministry at the discretion of the on-site supervisor. Students
also meet on campus for weekly seminars related to the student's ministry
involvement. Prerequisites: senior class standing and permission of
instructor. (2 credits)
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| CED402 |
Integrated Field Experience II |
2 credits |
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Practical involvement in Christian education/youth ministry in a local
church or para-church organization, for two consecutive semesters for
Christian education majors and one semester for youth ministry and
adolescent studies minors, is the primary focus of these two courses. The
experience must be under supervision of an on-site supervisor and the
professor of Christian education. The student is exposed to various
aspects of ministry at the discretion of the on-site supervisor. Students
also meet on campus for weekly seminars related to the student's ministry
involvement. Prerequisites: senior class standing and permission of
instructor. (2 credits)
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| CED450 |
Special Topics |
2 credits |
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An opportunity to focus on different issues of ministry not covered in
other courses. The course will provide opportunity for in-depth study of
particular topics related to the Christian ministry. (2 credits)
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| GRE101 |
Elementary Biblical Greek and Culture |
4 credits |
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This course will focus on learning the basics of koine Greek grammar and
vocabulary as well as the cultural backgrounds of the New Testament
writings. Readings and translation will focus on the Gospel and Letters
of John. The New Testament writings will be examined in light of their
social-historical and literary settings within Hellenistic Judaism and
the broader Greco-Roman world. (4 credits; alternate years, consult
department)
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| GRE102 |
Elementary Biblical Greek and Culture |
4 credits |
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(general education option under language) This course (a continuation of
Greek 101) will focus on learning the basics of koine Greek grammar and
vocabulary as well as the cultural backgrounds of the New Testament
writings. Readings and translation will focus on the Gospel and Letters
of John. The New Testament writings will be examined in light of their
social-historical and literary settings within Hellenistic Judaism and
the broader Greco-Roman world. Prerequisite: Greek 101. (4 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
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| HEB101 |
Elementary Biblical Hebrew and Culture |
4 credits |
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This course will focus on learning the basics of Biblical Hebrew
(vocabulary and grammar) and the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of
the Old Testament. Readings from the different types of literature in the
Hebrew Bible will be incorporated into the course work. The Old
Testament writings will be studied against the historical and social
backgrounds of the ancient Near East. (4 credits; alternate years,
consult department)
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| HEB102 |
Elementary Biblical Hebrew and Culture |
4 credits |
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(general education option under language) This course (a continuation of
Hebrew 101) will focus on learning the basics of Biblical Hebrew
(vocabulary and grammar), the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the
Old Testament, and the fundamentals of Hebrew exegesis. Readings from the
different types of literature in the Hebrew Bible will be incorporated
into the course work. The Old Testament writings will be studied against
the historical and social backgrounds of the ancient Near East.
Prerequisite: Hebrew 101. (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| REL110 |
Introduction to Biblical Studies |
4 credits |
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(general education requirement under biblical and theological studies)
This course is an introduction to the historical, literary and
theological aspects of the Bible. The course surveys the central
characters and events of biblical history, examines the variety of
literary genres found in the Bible, and discusses key theological themes
emphasized within the Bible. Students are introduced to methods of
biblical criticism and interpretation that integrate skills developed in
other disciplines. The entire Bible (both Old and New Testaments) is
covered. Does not count toward a religion major or minor. (4 credits)
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| REL210 |
Christian Spirituality |
2 credits |
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A study of the meaning, purpose and practices of Christian spirituality
as this has been understood in the Christian tradition. The course
emphasizes the practice of spiritual disciplines and the relevance of
spirituality in our contemporary world. Prerequisite: Religion 110. (2
credits)
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| REL260 |
Christian Ethics |
2 credits |
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A biblically based, theologically and historically informed study of both
personal and social moral issues from a Christian perspective. (2
credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| REL262 |
Introduction to Christian Theology |
4 credits |
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(general education requirement under biblical and theological studies) A
survey of the major concepts of Christian theology, including the
doctrines of revelation, God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, humanity,
salvation, the church and last things. While taught from a Reformed and
evangelical perspective, students will be introduced to a variety of
other theological viewpoints and Christian traditions. Does not count
toward religion major or minor. Prerequisite: Religion 110. (4 credits)
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| REL280 |
History of Christianity |
4 credits |
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A survey of the development of Christianity from the apostolic period to
the contemporary world. Themes examined will include the separation of
Church and Synagogue, Christianity in the Roman Empire, ecumenical
councils, missionary expansion of the church in Europe and Asia,
monasticism, the church in the High Middle Ages, the Protestant and
Catholic Reformations, Confessionalism and the Wars of Religion,
Puritanism, Pietism, The Enlightenment, Christianity and European
Colonialism, Revivalism, Modernism and Evangelicalism, modern missionary
expansion, the ecumenical movement, and Christianity as a global
religion. (4 credits)
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| REL290 |
Christian Witness |
2 credits |
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An examination of Christian witness as verbal proclamation (evangelism),
as reasoned response (apologetics), and as a distinctive lifestyle. (2
credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| REL294 |
Introduction to Christian Missions |
2 credits |
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A general overview of the biblical foundations and historical evolution
of Christian mission, with special emphasis upon the modern development
of mission theory and practice. (2 credits)
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| REL310 |
Christian Spirituality |
2 credits |
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| REL317 |
Topics in Old Testament Studies |
2 credits |
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A study of a single book or larger section of the Old Testament or a
current area of critical inquiry concerning the Old Testament. Possible
topics include, but are not limited to, the Pentateuch, the historical
writings, the prophets, and the poetic and wisdom books. May be taken
more than once provided a different topic is studied. Prerequisites:
Religion 110 and sophomore class standing. (2 credits)
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| REL322 |
Topics in New Testament Studies |
2 credits |
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A study of a single book or larger section of the New Testament or a
current area of critical inquiry concerning the New Testament. Possible
topics include the synoptic gospels, the book of Acts, the Johannine
literature, the Epistolary literature, the Apocalypse. May be taken more
than once provided a different topic is studied. Prerequisites: Religion
110 and sophomore class standing. (2 credits)
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| REL328 |
Biblical Interpretation and Theology |
4 credits |
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An examination of the past and present methods and proposals for biblical
interpretation and biblical theology. The course will analyze and
critique various models for hermeneutics and theological interpretation
and also assist students in constructing exegetical methods that are
biblically based, theologically informed and culturally relevant.
Prerequisite: Religion 110. (4 credits)
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| REL370 |
Calvin and Calvinism |
4 credits |
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A study of John Calvin's INSTITUTES OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION, as well as
a survey of other varieties of Reformed theology, including later
Calvinism. Prerequisite: Religion 110. (4 credits; alternate years,
consult department)
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| REL375 |
Topics in Theology |
4 credits |
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A study of one or more standard areas of theology, (such as the doctrines
of revelation, God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, humanity, salvation, the
church and last things) from a classical as well as a contemporary
perspective. The course may be repeated for credit provided a different
topic is studied. Prerequisites: Religion 110 and 262. (4 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
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| REL382 |
Religion in America |
4 credits |
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Focusing on the Christian tradition, this course will examine the
individual, institutions, movements and faith traditions which have
shaped and contributed to the American religious experience. To
understand both the variety of and unity within the pluralist religious
landscape, the course will seek to evaluate the interrelationship between
religion and the broader social, cultural and political aspects of the
American experience. (4 credits)
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| REL384 |
Topics in the History of Christianity |
2 credits |
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A historical study of a religious group, theological movement, or
important leader in the history of the Christian Church. This course may
be repeated for credit provided a different topic is studied. (2 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
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| REL385 |
Topics in Religion |
2-4 credits |
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A study of an interdisciplinary area of religion, not sufficiently
covered by other courses, in response to student or faculty interests.
This course may be repeated for credit provided a different topic is
studied. Prerequisite: REL262 or permission of instructor. (2-4 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
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| REL390 |
World Religions |
4 credits |
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(general education option under cross-cultural studies) The major
religions of India, East Asia and the Middle East are examined in the
light of the Christian faith. This course emphasizes the interaction of
religion and culture with a view to cross-cultural understanding.
In-depth research into a specific culture and religion is required. (4
credits)
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| REL392 |
Topics in Missiology |
4 credits |
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A topical and selective study of major missiological themes, permitting
students to read and reflect intensively upon the nature and challenge of
Christian mission. Topics will vary from year to year. Sample topics
might include religious conversion,the finality of Christ in a
pluralistic world, interfaith dialogue, contextualization, women in
mission yesterday and today. This course may be repeated for credit
provided a different topic is studied. Prerequisite: Religion 294 or
permission of instructor. (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| REL398 |
Directed Study |
2-4 credits |
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| REL417 |
Internship |
6-8 credits |
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(2 credits may apply toward the major)
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| REL472 |
Theology in Context Seminar |
4 credits |
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A research seminar in which students will explore contemporary questions
and issues in light of the Christian religious and theological tradition.
Features the writing and presentation of a major paper, discussions,
analysis and critique of research. Prerequisites: Religion 110 and 262,
and senior class standing. (4 credits)
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| REL499 |
Honors Research |
2-4 credits |
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