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UNIFIED
STUDIES |
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| REL 1013
OLD
TESTAMENT
HISTORY
AND
LITERATURE
3
HOURS |
|
Survey
of Old
Testament
writings
within
the
context
of the
history
of Israel.
Attention
to Israel's identity as the covenant
people
of God,
the
development
of Israel's national and political
consciousness,
and her
relationships
with
other
nations.
Special
emphasis
on the
principles
of
biblical
interpretation
and the
major
theological
themes
of the
Old
Testament.
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| REL 1023
NEW TESTAMENT HISTORY AND LITERATURE
3
HOURS |
|
Exploration
of New
Testament
writings
within
the
context
of the
historical
development
of the
church
in the
first
century.
Attention
to the
types of
literature
appearing
in the
New
Testament,
the
order
and
manner
of
composition
of these
writings,
and the
questions
of
authorship
and
purpose.
Discussion
of
central
figures,
major
issues,
and
dominant
theological
themes
and
study of
the
development
of these
writings
into a
body of
canonical
literature. |
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| REL 3073
BIBLICAL
ETHICS
3
HOURS |
|
A study
of the
major
ethical
teachings
of the
Bible
with
attention
to their
practical
and
contemporary
application.
Addresses
the
theme of
Christian
responsibility
in
today’s
world,
based on
the
premise
that
biblical
interpretation
is not
complete
until
the
teachings
of the
Bible
inform
the life
situation
of the
student.
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PHILOSOPHY |
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PHIL 2363
PHILOSOPHY
OF
RELIGION
3
HOURS |
|
An
examination
of the
philosophical
issues
regarding
theism,
religious
experience,
religious
language,
religious
knowledge,
and the
problem
of evil. |
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BIBLE |
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| REL 2013
THE
LIFE
OF
CHRIST
3
HOURS |
| Study of
the life
and
teaching
of
Christ
with
emphasis
on the
historical
and
religious
background
of His
life and
the
major
themes
of His
teachings.
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| REL 2043
LIFE
AND LITERATURE OF PAUL
3
HOURS
|
| Study of
the
ministry
of Paul
in the
spread
of
Christianity
including
his
relationship
to the
ministry
of
Christ
and to
Jewish
and
Greco-Roman
thought.
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| REL 2703
BIBLICAL
HERMENEUTICS
3
HOURS |
| This
course
is
designed
to help
the
student
discover
principles
of
biblical
interpretation
and
develop
exegetical
skills.
It will
cover
the
history
of
biblical
interpretation,
an
introduction
to the
various
genres
of the
Bible, a
survey
of
contemporary
interpretive
methodologies,
and case
studies
in the
methodologies,
using
biblical
texts.
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REL 2903
ELEMENTARY
GREEK I
3
HOURS |
| A study
of the
fundamentals
of the
common
and
cultural
language
of the
Greco-Roman
world
with
emphasis
on the
Greek
New
Testament.
Course
includes
laboratory
experience
as well
as
research
into
cultural
and
historical
background.
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REL 2913
ELEMENTARY
GREEK II
3
HOURS |
|
A
continuation
of
Elementary
Greek I.
Prerequisite:
REL
2903.
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REL 3053
THE
GENERAL
EPISTLES
3
HOURS |
| Study of
the
letters
of
Hebrews,
James,
Peter,
John,
and Jude
with
particular
reference
to their
historical
setting
and
major
themes.
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REL 3063
APOCALYPTIC
LITERATURE
3
HOURS |
| A study
of
biblical
and
intertestamental
apocalyptic
literature
with
major
attention
given to
Daniel,
Ezekiel,
and
Revelation.
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REL 3113
LATTER
PROPHETS
3
HOURS |
| Study of
the work
of the
Hebrew
prophets.
Attention
to the
national
and
international
settings
and to
the
texts of
their
messages
with
emphasis
up on
their
timeless
themes.
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REL 3903 INTERMEDIATE
GREEK I
3
HOURS |
| Exegetical
study
from
selected
passages
from the
Gospels
and
Epistles
of the
Greek
New
Testament.
Includes
advanced
syntactical,
grammatical,
and
historical
research.
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REL 3913
INTERMEDIATE
GREEK II
3
HOURS |
|
A
continuation
of the
advanced
level of
390,
Intermediate
Greek I.
Prerequisite:
REL
3903. |
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REL 4153
PENTATEUCH
3
HOURS |
| An
evaluation
of the
historical
and
theological
roots of
Israel’s faith.
This
examination
will
give
attention
to the
primeval
history,
patriarchal
narratives,
theological
themes,
and the
cult of
ancient
Israel.
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CHURCH
HISTORY |
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REL 2533 HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY
I: EARLY
AND MEDIEVAL
3
HOURS |
|
Survey
of the
historical
development
of
Christianity
from
inception
to the
16th
century
with
attention
to the
origins,
missionary
advance,
institutional
and
theological
development,
significant
literature,
notable
personalities,
and
daily
life of
the
church.
Attention
to the
reciprocal
influence
of
Christianity
and
culture. |
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REL 2543 HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY
II:
REFORMATION
AND MODERN
3 HOURS |
|
Examination
of the
historical
development
of
Christianity
from the
16th
century
to the
present.
Special
attention
to the
causes,
character,
and
consequences
of the
Protestant
Reformation;
the
nature
and
varieties
of
Protestantism;
the
impact
of
modern
secular
culture
on the
church;
and
contemporary
trends
in
Christianity. |
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REL 3423
WORLD
RELIGIONS
3
HOURS |
|
Historical
and
comparative
study of
the
religious
beliefs
of man
from
ancient
to
contemporary
times.
Examination
of
common
characteristics
of
primitive
religions
and
progression
through
tribal,
national,
and
universal
states.
Emphasis
on the
major
religious
and
philosophical
expressions
of
Hinduism,
Buddhism,
Judaism,
and
Islam.
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REL 3563
BAPTIST
HISTORY
AND
THEOLOGY
3
HOURS |
|
A study
of the
history
and
theology
of
Baptists
from
their 17th
century
origins
to the
present
with
primary
emphasis
on
developments
in
England and
North America.
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THEOLOGY |
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| MTI 2121
DOCTRINE
OF
PRAYER
1
HOUR |
|
This
course
examines
the
doctrinal
and
practical
teachings
concerning
prayer.
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| REL 3413
CHRISTIAN
DOCTRINES
3
HOURS |
|
Analysis
of the
basic
concepts
of
Christian
thought
from the
biblical
to
contemporary
eras.
Major
emphasis
on the
consideration
of the
essential
doctrines
of the
Christian
faith
under
such
categories
as God,
Man,
Sin,
Redemption,
Christian
Life,
and
Eschatology.
Prerequisite:
Junior
standing.
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| REL 3433
CONTEMPORARY
THEOLOGY
3
HOURS |
|
A survey
of the
major
movements
of 20th
century
Christian
theology,
beginning
with the
neo-orthodox
reaction
to 19th
century
Protestant
liberalism.
Major
attention
given to
Protestant
theologians
in
Europe
and
America
such as
Barth,
Tillich,
Bultmann,
the
radical
theologians,
and the
theologians
of hope,
as well
as to
process
theology. |
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APPLIED
MINISTRY |
|
|
| MTI 1142
FOUNDATIONS
OF
MINISTRY
2
HOURS |
|
This
course
is
required
in the
Bachelor
of Arts
in
Christian
Studies
degree
core and
is an
introduction
to
Christian
ministry
with
emphasis
on
ministries
through
the
local
church.
|
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| MTI 1152
MASTERLIFE
I
2
HOURS |
|
A study
in
personal
discipleship
and
evangelism. |
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|
| MTI 1162
MASTERLIFE
II
2
HOURS |
|
A
continuation
of
MasterLife
I.
|
|
|
| MTI 1173
FUNDAMENTALS
OF
CHURCH
MUSIC
3
HOURS |
|
Basic
fundamentals
of
music,
introductory
directing
techniques,
and
formation
of
Christian
music. |
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| MTI 1181 TOPICS:
EXPERIENCING
GOD
1
HOUR |
|
This
course
explores
a
biblical
approach
to
knowing
and
experiencing
the will
of God.
|
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AMIN
2113
PASTORAL
MINISTRY
3
HOURS |
|
A study
of the
nature
of the
pastoral
calling,
the
multiple
roles of
the
pastor
in light
of
biblical
teaching,
and the
distinctive
challenges
confronting
the
contemporary
church.
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AMIN
2183
INTRODUCTION
TO
EVANGELISM
3
HOURS |
|
A study
in
Biblical,
historical,
and
practical
concepts
of
evangelism
with
special
emphasis
upon the
motives
and
methods
of
personal
evangelism
and
programs
in the
local
church.
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AMIN
2223
THE
EDUCATIONAL
MINISTRY
OF THE
CHURCH
3
HOURS |
|
General
survey
of the
educational
ministry
of the
local
church.
Attention
to the
development
and
implementation
of
educational
programs
for
pre-school,
childhood,
youth,
and
adult
groups.
Consideration
of the
duties
and
relationships
of
Christian
education
workers
within
the
total
church
program. |
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| AMIN
2303
YOUTH
MINISTRY
IN THE
CHURCH
3
HOURS |
|
Provides
informational
background
for
youth
ministry
in the
local
church,
studying
methods
and
principles
for
establishing
and
conducting
a youth
ministry.
Attention
is given
to the
role of
the
youth
leader
or
minister
as a
church
staff
member.
|
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| MTI 2753
SURVEY
OF
CROSS-CULTURAL
MINISTRY
3
HOURS |
|
A study
of the
biblical,
theological,
historical,
and
methodological
factors
to
cross-cultural
ministry. |
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AMIN
3103
PREACHING:
PREPARATION
&
DELIVERY
OF
SERMONS
3
HOURS |
|
Background
of
Christian
preaching
in the
development
of
Christianity;
sermon
preparation
and
delivery. |
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AMIN
3153
SUPERVISED
FIELD
EDUCATION:
LOCAL
CHURCH
3
HOURS |
|
Supervised
field
work in
one or
more
local
church
ministries;
pastoral,
educational,
music,
youth,
recreation.
Provides
75-125
hours of
practical
experience
under
competent
professional
supervision.
Prerequisite:
Permission. |
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AMIN
3503
CHURCH
LEADERSHIP*
3
HOURS |
|
A survey
of the
field of
Church
Leadership
including
its
biblical
and
theological
basis,
principles,
and
styles
of
leadership
and
their
application
within
the
local
church.
Special
emphasis
will be
given to
the
development
and
strengthening
of the
leadership
skills
of the
pastor,
staff
members,
and the
laity. |
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| MTI 2213
PASTORAL
CARE
3
HOURS |
|
A survey
of
clinical
methods
of
pastoral
care and
counseling
is
presented
to equip
persons
for
effective
personal
and
crisis
ministry.
|
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| MTI 2223
TOPICS:
ADVANCED
PREACHING
3
HOURS |
|
This
course
is a
continuation
of AMIN
3103.
The
course
seeks to
sharpen
the
student’s
skills
in
sermon
preparation
and
delivery
in a
preaching
laboratory
setting.
Prerequisite:
AMIN
3103.
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*The
Church
Leadership
and
Church
Business
Administration
classes
have
been
combined
into one
class in
the OBU
Ministry
Training
Institute.
The
curriculum
for
either
one will
satisfy
the
requirements
for the
OBU B.A.
in
Christian
Studies. |
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YBC GENERAL EDUCATION
COURSES
REQUIRED
FOR OBU
DEGREES |
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COMMUNICATION |
|
|
| COM 103
PUBLIC
SPEAKING
3
HOURS |
|
This
course
offers
practical
experience
in
creating
and
communicating
effectively
in
public
situations.
The
classroom
will
provide
an arena
for
developing
ease and
confidence
in the
speaking
environment,
practicing
speech
composition,
developing
skill in
the use
of
language,
working
on
speech
delivery
skills,
and
performing
audience
analysis.
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ENGLISH |
|
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| ENG 101
COLLEGE
COMPOSITION
3
HOURS |
Designed
to
develop
skills
in basic
expository
writing
through
the
study
and
practice
of the
fundamentals
of
composition.
Emphasis
on
clarity,
expression,
and
writing
as a
process
with a
focus on
development
of ideas
and
editing.
|
| ENG 102
RESEARCH
PAPER AND ADVANCED COMPOSITION
3
HOURS |
|
Emphasizes
further
development
of
writing
skills
through
the
analysis
and
writing
of
expository
essays.
Principles
of using
and
writing
correct
English
will be
applied
to the
documented
research
paper
with a
focus on
editing,
clarity
and
research
skills.
Prerequisite:
ENG 101
(with a
grade of
C or
above). |
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ENG 201
INTRODUCTION
TO
LITERATURE
I
3
HOURS |
| ENG 202
INTRODUCTION
TO
LITERATURE
II
3
HOURS |
|
English
201/202
applies
the
principles
found in
Mortimer
Adler’s
How
to Read
a Book
(revised
by Carl
Van
Doren)
to
specific
selections
of
literature.
In the
first
course,
Homer’s
Odyssey
and
Virgil’s
Aeneid
are
read; in
the
second,
three of
Shakespeare’s
plays
are
read:
a
tragedy,
a comedy
and a
history.
The
Shared
Inquiry
method
of
learning
is used
in both
courses.
Prerequisites:
ENG 101
and ENG
102.
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FOREIGN
LANGUAGES |
|
|
|
FL 101
INTRODUCTION
TO
SPANISH
GRAMMAR
&
CULTURE
I
3
HOURS |
|
FL 102
INTRODUCTION
TO
SPANISH
GRAMMAR
&
CULTURE
II
3
HOURS |
|
A
beginning
course
for
those
with
little
or no
experience
with
Spanish.
The
course
will
cover
basic
grammar
and
conversation
skills
with
attention
to
correct
pronunciation.
Also
included
will be
familiarity
with
Spanish-speaking
countries,
their
culture,
religion
and
mission
work. |
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HISTORY |
|
|
| HIS 201
HISTORY
OF
WESTERN
CIVILIZATION
I
3
HOURS |
|
A survey
of the
development
of
western
civilization
from the
early
Mediterranean
and
Oriental
civilizations
to the
Atlantic
civilization
of the
seventeenth
century. |
|
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|
HIS 202
HISTORY
OF
WESTERN
CIVILIZATION
II
3
HOURS |
|
Continuation
of
Western
Civilization
I from
the
seventeenth
century
to the
present.
Prerequisite:
HIS 201
or
consent
of the
teacher. |
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MATHEMATICS |
|
|
| MATH 201
INTRODUCTION
TO
CONTEMPORARY
MATHEMATICS
3
HOURS |
|
Logic,
mathematical
systems,
geometry,
probability
and
statistics
numeration
and
number
theory. |
|
|
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PHILOSOPHY |
|
|
| PHI 101
INTRODUCTION
TO
PHILOSOPHY
3
HOURS |
|
This
course
will
introduce
the
student
to the
major
areas of
philosophical
study,
as well
as
exposing
the
student
to the
major
contributors
to the
area of
philosophy.
This
course
will
emphasize
study on
some of
the
great
philosophical
men and
women
who have
been
instrumental
(whether
good or
bad) in
establishing
philosophical
thought,
study,
and
ideas in
this
age. |
|
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PHYSICAL
EDUCATION |
|
|
|
PE 101
FITNESS
2
HOURS |
|
The
primary
purpose
of this
course
is to
acquaint
students
with
knowledge
and
understanding
of the
value of
physical
activity
as it
relates
to
optimal
healthful
living. |
|
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PSYCHOLOGY
|
|
|
|
PSY 101
INTRODUCTION
TO
PSYCHOLOGY
3
HOURS |
|
A basic
survey
of
psychology.
|
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SCIENCE |
|
|
| SCI 301
INTRODUCTION
TO
NATURAL
SCIENCE
I
3
HOURS |
|
Historical
development
of
selected
scientific
concepts
such as
planetary
motion,
mechanics,
heat,
light,
atomic
and
quantum
theory,
relativity,
ecosystems,
evolution,
and
molecular
biology.
Emphasis
primarily
on the
physical
sciences.
Laboratory
is
required. |
| |
| SCI 302
INTRODUCTION
TO NATURAL
SCIENCE II
3
HOURS |
|
A
continuation
of
SCI
301.
Emphasis
primarily on
biological
sciences. |
|
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SOCIAL
STUDIES |
|
|
| ECO 201
INTRODUCTION
TO ECONOMICS
3
HOURS |
|
A study of
the
foundational
concepts
which form
the basis of
today’s
economy,
including
the origins
of various
economic
societies,
the Roman
economy and
its impact
on the
economy of
New
Testament
times and
moving into
the biblical
teachings
for personal
and business
economic
practices. |
