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CST 3003 Directed Study in Christian Studies This course offers the student the opportunity to explore topics of interest under the direc- tion of a faculty member. Prerequisite: JR Standing. (On Demand) CST 3011, 3012, 3013 Academic Internship Students selected for this internship will assist the Christian Studies Faculty by conducting study sessions for Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, Introduction to Philoso- phy; showing videos and proctoring tests when the instructor has to be absent; and teach at least one class session in at least one of these courses. This class will provide selected students the opportunity to get hands-on experience in higher education. Credit varies from one to three hours. Prerequisites: JR Status and permission of the College or School Dean. CST 3113 Studies in the Prophets A study of the prophets, their messages, and their methods in the context of their time and A study of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes placing them in the context of Old Testament theology and other Ancient Near Eastern literature. Prerequisite: CST 1103 and 2113. (Every third Fall) CST 3133 Formation & History of the Hebrew Kingdoms An examination of the history of Israel found in Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles from the settlement of Canaan to the destruction of Judah. Prerequisite: CST 1113. (Every third Fall) CST 3173 Johannine Literature A study of the gospel of John, the three letters of John, and the Book of Revelation focus- ing on major literary similarities and differences between those books, important themes in each, and the social setting of each. Prerequisite: CST 1103 and 2113. (Every third Spring) CST 3213 Ministry Internship Students gain academic credit for supervised ministry in a church or other ministry oppor- tunity. Prerequisite: CST 2213. (On Demand) CST 3223 Pastoral Care A practical and theoretical introduction to the guidelines and methods of pastoral care with attention to particular ministry issues and contexts. CST 3313 History of the Christian Church I A survey of the history of the Christian Church from the first century A. D. to the Reforma- tion. (Alternating Fall) CST 3323 History of the Christian Church II A survey of the history of the Christian Church from the Reformation to the contemporary period. (Alternating Spring) CST 3413 Philosophy of Religion A philosophical examination of the nature of Religious beliefs in the context of the total human experience. (On Demand) CST 3613 World Religions A survey of the history, beliefs, practices, and major divisions of the major religions of the world. Prerequisite: CST 1103. (Alternating Fall) place. Prerequisite: CST 1103 and 2113. (Every third Fall) CST 3123 Studies in the Psalms and Wisdom Literature

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