Senior-level seminar designed to explore theological trends and movements within the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries in the church including Liberal Theology, Neo-Orthodoxy, Fundamentalism, Evangelicalism, The Quest for the Historical Jesus, and the fate of the unevangelized.

Continuation of Systematic Theology 1. Topics include the person of Christ, the work of Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation, baptism, Lord’s Supper, the church, and the last things.

Continuation of LAN331; Intermediate Greek Readings and Syntax

The application of historical and linguistic research to a specific book from the Old Testament and to a specific book from the New Testament. The course serves as an introduction to the Greek and Hebrew languages, including the respective alphabets, basic historical and grammatical features and terminology, and the application of linguistics insights to biblical research. The course will also introduce significant research tools, resources, and methodologies. Students will do primary research in biblical texts and other ancient texts relevant to the historical, cultural, and social world of the Bible. Students will also learn methods of utilizing and evaluating significant scholarly literature. 

Prerequisite: BIB 226, Biblical Interpretation

This course provides practical guidelines for planning and leading Christ-centered, dynamic worship experiences. To be taken in conjunction with WOR 425.

An analysis of the historic development and impact of Christianity as an international social and cultural movement, with special emphasis on its role in development and social change among non-Western cultures.

Expository Preaching is the study and practice of developing and delivering expository sermons that are based on sound biblical exegesis.

A study of advanced concepts, theories, skills, and procedures of effective counseling, several types of counseling situations, and the assessment of appropriate counseling styles and techniques.  Case studies will be reviewed, evaluated, and presented as a major portion of the course work.  Issues and concerns unique to the students' counseling experience and anticipated ministry/career will be discussed.  This course is designed to be taken concurrently with Lab Experiences in Counseling.

This course presents a study of human growth and development from the prenatal period through late adulthood. Areas of development addressed will include physical, intellectual, social, spiritual and personality. Observations, interviews, scripture study,critical thinking, reflection and discussion will guide the student in becoming knowledgeable about each phase of human growth and development.

This course provides a supervised, controlled environment in which the student can develop and practice specific counseling skills.  It is designed to be taken concurrently with Advanced Counseling Techniques.  The majority of the time in this class is spent in practicing techniques, role plays, and relevant discussion.

This course focuses on reading, discussion and development of papers pertaining to relevant case studies involving personal organizational ethical issues and problems.

Senior-level seminar focused on enabling students to give a credible witness to their faith in the context of the modern pluralistic world concerning issues relating to philosophical, religious, and scientific challenges to the Christian faith. Special attention is given to understanding and sharing faith in the context of the contemporary university.