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42 Bible and Ministry
BIBL 464 The Book of Hebrews (3-0-3), spring. Exegetical and
practical study.
BIBL 466 Book of Revelation (3-0-3), fall. Includes a study of the
fortunes of the church as set forth in the Revelation, with emphasis given
to the continual struggle between righteousness and evil, with the final
victory of the Christ and His church.
Doctrine
BIBD 332 Religious Writings of C. S. Lewis (3-0-3), spring, even
years. A study of the religious writings of C. S. Lewis, emphasizing
bibliographical information and concentrating on selected works of Lewis.
BIBD 368 Bible Geography and Archaeology (3-0-3), spring,
summer. Evaluation of archaeological findings and the value of their
testimony to the integrity of the Bible.
BIBD 379 The New Testament Church (3-0-3), spring. Biblical
doctrine of the church.
BIBD 380 Beginning Philosophy (3-0-3), spring. Basic concerns of
philosophy, relation of philosophy to other fields, and a discussion of the
major types of philosophy.
#BIBD 400 Guided Study (6-0-6),* on demand.
BIBD 478 Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion (3-0-3), on
demand. An examination of theism in the light of reason, competing
world views, and philosophies.
BIBD 486 Christian Ethics (3-0-3), fall. Biblical foundations.
Applications to contemporary problems.
BIBD 487 History of Philosophy (3-0-3), on demand. Development
of philosophical thought during the ancient and medieval periods.
Church History
BIBH 357 Religion in America (3-0-3), on demand. Explores the
role of religion in shaping American identity and the impact of the
American experience on American religions, e.g., Puritanism, the frontier
religions, and fundamentalism.
BIBH 381 Survey of Church History I (3-0-3), fall, summer (odd
years). This course covers ancient and medieval Christianity from the first
century to the fifteenth century. Same as HIST 491.
BIBH 382 A Survey of Church History I (3-0-3), spring. From
fifteenth century A.D. to the present. Same as HIST 492.
BIBH 383 Restoration History (3-0-3), spring, summer (even years).
History of the churches of Christ in America from 1800 to present.
#BIBH 400 Guided Study (6-0-6),* on demand.
Christian Ministry
BIBM 312 Counseling Adolescents in the Church (3-0-3), fall,
spring, summer. This course presents an overview of the fundamental
issues involved in ministering to the disturbed adolescent within the local
church context.
#BIBM 329 Field Work (0-6-6), fall, spring, summer. Problems and
methods of a practical nature studied in a "laboratory" situation.
Permission of Bible department chair required.
BIBM 339 Educating Adolescents in Church (3-0-3), spring.
Provides a specialized view of the critical issues involved in education of
adolescents in the church setting. This course will provide foundational
theory and practice for the development of a holistic educational program
for adolescents in the church.
BIBM 340 Foundation of Youth Ministry I (3-0-3), fall. Emphasis
on the salient issues involved in program development (i.e., assumptions,
philosophy, and theology of youth and family ministry).
BIBM 341 Foundations of Youth Ministry II (3-0-3), spring.
Focuses on the issues of organization and administration: leadership skills,
negotiation and conflict resolution skills, and biblical models forministering within the non-formal context.
BIBM 389 Marriage Enrichment Seminar (3-0-3), on demand. A
seminar designed to enrich, strengthen, and vitalize the marriage
relationship.
BIBM 390 Family Relations (3-0-3), fall, spring. Principles involved
in establishing an harmonious Christian family relationships.
#BIBM 391 Ministry I (3-0-3), spring. A practical approach to the
duties, problems, and relationships of the minister. Should be taken
spring of junior year, followed by an internship in the summer. Course
fee: $50.
#BIBM 392 Ministry II (3-0-3), fall. A practical examination of
Christian ministry, relating Biblical theory in historical perspective to
contemporary church needs. Internship should be done prior to the
course.
#BIBM 396 Field Education (0-3-3), fall, spring, summer. A
full-time (10 weeks) or half-time (20 weeks) placement in a local
congregation under the direction of a supervisor and an ACU field
consultant. Prerequisite: BIBM 391.
#BIBM 400 Guided Study (3-0-3),* on demand.
BIBM 401 Church Leadership (3-0-3), fall, odd years. Principles of
effective organization, administration, and leadership as they apply to the
life of the church.
BIBM 403 Christian Worship (3-0-3), fall, even years. Public and
private devotions of Christians; biblical, historical, and problems of today.
BIBM 405 Women in Christian Service (3-0-3), fall. This course is
designed to train Christian women theologically, academically, and
practically for expanded service in the home, the church and the world.
BIBM 409 Introduction to Ministerial Counseling (3-0-3), fall,
spring. Theory and techniques of counseling as applied to the work of
persons who primarily deal with people. Designed especially for
ministers, teachers, supervisors, church, and social workers.
BIBM 410 Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy (3-0-3),
fall, January. Provides the opportunity for ministry students to identify
and resolve family of origin issues which have proven injurious to effective
biblical marriage and family counseling.
BIBM 413 Seminar in Adolescent Moral/Sexual Issues (3-0-3), on
demand. Provides a biblical framework for understanding the adolescent's
sexual attitudes, values, and behaviors.
BIBM 430 Educational Program of the Church (3-0-3), fall,
summers (even years). General survey of the total educational program of
the church.
BIBM 434 Developing Faith in Children. (3-0-3), spring. Designed
to equip Christians to participate in building Biblical faith in children in
context of home, church, and school.
BIBM 435 Religious Development of Youth (3-0-3), fall, spring.
Provides an overview of the key developmental issues involved in the
spiritual formation of adolescents.
BIBM 436 Ministry to Adults (3-0-3), spring. Spiritual development
of adults and appropriate methods and materials to enhance spiritual
formation.
BIBM 437 Ministry to Older Adults (3-0-3), on demand. Covers
demographics of the aging community, analyzes programs for serving the
older members, and how to utilize the talents of mature church members.
Same as GERO 437.
BIBM 438 Teaching Ministry (3-0-3), spring, summer (odd years).
Principles of learning and teaching as related to ministry of education.
BIBM 442 Youth and Family Ministry (3-0-3), spring. Provides the
fundamental principles of family systems and offers practical strategies for
developing a ministry to both the adolescent and his/her family.
BIBM 493 Biblical Preaching (3-0-3), fall. Philosophy of preaching,
preparation, and presentation practice. Identifies basic sermon types and
use of supporting material. Same as COMS 493.
BIBM 494 Ministry of Preaching (3-0-3), spring. Attention toaudience analysis, persuasion, and special problems such as funerals,
weddings, and mass communication techniques. Same as COMS 494.
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