BCAcademicCatalog2016

COURSES OF INSTRUCTION

CST 1103 Biblical Perspectives An overview of the history, literature, and social settings of the Old and New Testaments. CST 1113 Old Testament Survey A general survey of the history, literature, and basic ideas of the Old Testament. CST 1123 New Testament Survey An overview of the New Testament and the history, literary forms, and social settings which are relevant to an informed understanding of the New Testament documents. CST 1413 Introduction to Philosophy A general introduction to the origins, branches, issues, and personalities in Western phi- losophy. (Fall) CST 1423 Critical Reasoning A study of the basic terms and rules of deductive and inductive logic. Students develop skill in identifying, understanding, and evaluating arguments. Students also develop skill in recognizing logical fallacies and criticizing empirical generalizations and empirical theo- ries. (On Demand) CST 2013 Travel and Excavation in the Middle East Participants will travel to archaeological sites-particularly in Israel and/or take part in an excavation. No prerequisites but CST 1103 and 2113 suggested. (On Demand) CST 2113 Engaging the Bible A study in methods of studying and interpreting biblical texts with special attention to context, literary forms, and language. (Fall) CST 2213 Introduction to Ministry A general overview of the Christian ministry including spiritual formation for ministry and the nature of ministry in the church and church-related settings. Students also examine the call to ministry, leadership in ministry and the functions of ministry. (Fall) CST 2223 Introduction to Missions An introductory study of the biblical, theological, and historical bases of Christian mis- sions. (On Demand) CST 2233 Introduction to Preaching An introduction to the gathering, organization, and delivery of sermonic materials. Prereq- uisites: JR Standing and CST 1103, 2113. (On Demand) CST 2241, 2243 Spiritual Formation An introductory course that examines spiritual formation and introduces the student to the practice and guidance of various spiritual disciplines. Both personal spiritual growth and nurturing spiritual growth in others will be discussed. CST 2313 Introduction to Christian Theology A general introduction to the major beliefs and major theologians of the Christian faith. The study gives special attention to Christian beliefs about God, humanity, Jesus Christ, salvation, the church, and the kingdom of God. Prerequisites: CST 1103. (Spring) CST 2403 Ethics (the online programs only) An intensive introduction to ethical theory and decision making.

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