Enriching the Mind, Inspiring the Heart

Earl K. Oldham Library

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ART 3309

The student will be introduced to the various tools of Bible study, the methodical and inductive approaches to the study of Scripture, and the principles of interpretation. Opportunity is given for students to use methods and tools effectively by studying several portions of Scripture.  

A study of the book of Genesis chapter by chapter emphasizes the foundations of civilization, religion, and the nation of Israel. The beginnings of God's plan of redemption receive attention.

This course focuses on the life of Christ from eternity past to His final week. Special attention is given to the deity of Christ, the incarnation, and  virgin birth, and Who Jesus is. Time spent examining Christ's miracles, parables and main events of the life of Christ. The theme for this course is, "That I may know Him..."

This intense study covers the life of Christ during His last week, the crucifixion, the resurrection and following events including His promise to return again. This course has as its objective, "...Jesus Christ and Him crucified."

The course consists of an analytical investigation of the nature of individual and organizational conflict from a Biblical perspective. Interdisciplinary analysis of Scriptural case studies will provide the student with exposure to different methodologies used to resolve conflict and will examine their effectiveness and validity in relation to Biblical principles.

This course involves an in-depth analysis and exposition of the books of Romans and Galatians. Parallels between the two books are highlighted. Paul’s use of the Old Testament is explored, and the doctrine of salvation by grace through faith is fully developed.

An expository study of the books of Hebrews, James and I Peter is made.  Matters of historical background, authorship, date, purpose, and themes will be carefully considered in each book.  Eternal principles will be discovered and practical applications will be applied from each book.  (Prerequisite:  BIB 1302, 1305)

Outlines and expositions of the books which make up the section of the Bible referred to as the Minor Prophets include the books of Hosea through Malachi.  Passages relating to the Messianic mission and the restoration of Israel are especially highlighted.  Attention is given to the influence these books had on the New Testament and Christianity.

This is a concentrated study of the factors essential to trans-culture approaches to evangelism and servant-hood. This would include basic principles appropriate for crossing cultural barriers. An emphasis on integrity and pursuing excellence will be stressed.

HIS 3302

Students will be presented with a thorough understanding of the distinctives of Biblical counseling. Topics discussed will include the history of Biblical counseling, the role of the counselor, the place of counseling in the ministry of the church, and how Biblical counseling, theory, and practice relate to and differ from some of the more common secular models and theories. Part of the course will involve a personal improvement project in which the student will evaluate his/her own counseling qualifications, design a plan for improving some area of his/her life, put that plan into action and then evaluate his/her progress as the course draws to a close.

This course will help the student understand the dynamics of Biblical sanctification. It is a foundational study in how to help people turn from their sin to Godly living. Special emphasis will be placed on the issues of temptation, behavior, and man’s heart. It will provide an overview of the counseling process, presenting a comprehensive model for promoting Biblical change. The goal is to help the student learn to think Biblically, and guide his/her clients in that same endeavor.

This course will help the student understand the Christ-like character and qualities of the counselor. The course will also provide the environment for the counselor’s self-examination of present and future growth, both in his/her personal walk with Jesus Christ and as a skilled Biblical counselor.

This course will present a theological view of man, showing how human personality relates to effective Biblical counseling.

PSY 3310

Theological Basis of Counseling

PSY 3312

PSY 4301

This course will give an overview of general family counseling issues.  It will then proceed to specifically deal with some of the major difficulties that troubled families experience from a biblical perspective.  Included in the course are discussions of the biblical basis and purposes of family, family stages, oneness, blended families, roles and responsibilities, parent/child relationships, communication, and discipline issues.

Many physiological factors influence a person’s life. Attention is given to some of the those factors which may need to be addressed with the client for the counseling process to be most productive. Emphasis will be placed on developing a counseling model that does not overlook those physiological challenges presented to the Biblical counselor by the client. In addition, the Biblical counselor will learn not to be overwhelmed by the physiological challenges. With a focus on differentiating between disease and sin, special consideration will be given to medical issues involving the brain.

Based on the definitions studied in Bible Doctrine, the relationship of doctrines to each other is treated here. The course begins by considering how man comes to know God and continues to explore the revelation of God to man through Scripture, the works of God, man and his sin, salvation, and the end things. The doctrines are studied to show how one doctrine gives rise to another.