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Yellowstone Baptist College Course Descriptions
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GENERAL STUDIES
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The General Education portion of the Yellowstone Baptist College curriculum is designed to unify the student’s early college experience by forming a comprehensive, practical, and correlated foundation for future academic pursuits.
The General Education curriculum seeks to provide learning experiences which will enable all students to choose wisely and build carefully the specialized program of studies most appropriate for them in the field they feel God’s leadership for their lives.
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DEVELOPMENTAL |
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ED 100
ANALYTICAL
READING
0
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This
course
offers
practical
help in
reading
books to
gain
understanding.
The
primary
focus is
upon
analytical
reading.
Techniques
are
taught
for
reading
imaginative
literature,
history,
and
philosophy.
This
is a
remedial
course
taken as
needed
based on
testing. |
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PHYSICAL
EDUCATION |
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PE 101
FITNESS
2
HOURS |
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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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SCIENCE |
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SCI 301
INTRODUCTION
TO
NATURAL
SCIENCE
I
3
HOURS |
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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. |
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SCI 302
INTRODUCTION
TO
NATURAL
SCIENCE
II
3
HOURS |
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A
continuation
of
SCI
301.
Emphasis
primarily
on
biological
sciences. |
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COMMUNICATION |
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COM 103
PUBLIC
SPEAKING
3
HOURS |
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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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COM 301
CROSS
CULTURAL
COMMUNICATION
3
HOURS |
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A study
of the
Biblical,
theological,
historical,
and
methodological
factors
to
cross-cultural
ministry. |
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COMPUTERS |
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PC 100
INTRODUCTION
TO
COMPUTERS
0
HOURS |
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An
introductory
course
for
students
who have
never
used a
computer
or who
cannot
use one
as
needed
for
college
level
work.
This
is a
remedial
course
taken as
needed
based on
testing. |
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ENGLISH |
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ENG 100
WRITING
LAB
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HOURS |
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This
course
offers
practical
help in
bringing
writing
skills
up to
college
level.
Techniques
are
taught
for
developing
and
using
basic
pre-college
level
composition
guideline.
This
is a
remedial
course
taken as
needed
based on
testing. |
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ENG 101
COLLEGE
COMPOSITION
3
HOURS |
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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. |
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ENG 102
RESEARCH
PAPER
AND
ADVANCED
COMPOSITION
3
HOURS |
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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
3
HOURS |
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This
course
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 |
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FL
101
INTRODUCTION
TO
SPANISH
I
3
HOURS |
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FL
102
INTRODUCTION
TO
SPANISH
II
3
HOURS |
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A
beginning
course
for
those
with
little
or no
experience
with
Spanish.
The
course
will
cover
basic
conversation
skills
and will
include
familiarity
with the
culture
of the
Spanish
communities.
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FL
105
INTRODUCTION
TO
AMERICAN
SIGN
LANGUAGE
I
3
HOURS |
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FL
106
INTRODUCTION
TO
AMERICAN
SIGN
LANGUAGE
II
3
HOURS |
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A
beginning
course
for
those
with
little
or no
experience
with
sign
language.
The
course
will
cover
basic
conversation
skills
and will
include
familiarity
with the
culture
of the
deaf
community.
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PSYCHOLOGY
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PSY 101
INTRODUCTION
TO
PSYCHOLOGY
3
HOURS |
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A basic
survey
of
psychology.
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PSY 302
DEVELOPMENTAL
PSYCHOLOGY
3
HOURS |
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A study
of the
physiological
and
developmental
processes
of
humans
from
puberty
through
the
latter
years.
Physical,
emotional,
spiritual,
and
psychological
stresses
are
considered.
Prerequisite:
PSY 101
or
consent
of the
teacher. |
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HISTORY |
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HIS 201
HISTORY
OF
WESTERN
CIVILIZATION
3
HOURS |
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A survey
of the
great
ideas of
Western
Civilization
that
have
battled
relativism,
atheism,
materialism,
and
state-worship
throughout
the
centuries. |
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HIS 202
FOUNDATIONS
OF THE
AMERICAN
GOVERNMENT
3
HOURS |
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A study
of the
U.S.
Constitution
including
its
creation
and
ratification
by the
Founding
Fathers
and
Interpretation
to the
present. |
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HIS 301
INTRODUCTION
TO
CHURCH
HISTORY
3
HOURS |
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A survey
of the
development
of the
Christian
church
from
apostolic
time to
the
present.
Special
consideration
is given
to
important
events,
notable
persons,
the
development
of the
Roman
Catholic
church,
the
Reformation,
and
missionary
expansion. |
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HIS 401
BAPTIST
HISTORY
&
THEOLOGY
3
HOURS |
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A study
of the
history
and
theology
of
Baptists
from
their
seventeenth-century
origins
to the
present
with
primary
emphasis
on
developments
in England and North America. |
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SOCIAL
STUDIES |
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ECO 201
INTRODUCTION
TO
ECONOMICS
3
HOURS |
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A study
of the
foundational
concepts
which
form the
basis of
today’s
economy,
including
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. |
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SOC 201
MARRIAGE
AND
FAMILY
3
HOURS |
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A study
of the
factors
involved
in
dating,
courtship,
marriage,
and
family
life.
The life
cycle is
closely
reviewed
within
the
context
of
biblical
principles
in each
of the
life-cycle
areas. |
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SOC
311
CONTEMPORARY
AMERICAN
CULTURE
3
HOURS |
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Analysis
of the
social
bases
of, and
changes
in, such
American
cultural
values
as
individualism,
consumption,
work,
leisure,
success
and
marriage
and
family.
These
are
considered
in the
context
of how
values
are
shaped
and
changes
by such
variables
as
social
class,
education,
generation
and
religious
beliefs. |
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PHILOSOPHY |
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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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BIBLICAL STUDIES
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| The Biblical Studies curriculum constitutes a major part of every student’s training at Yellowstone Baptist College. The Bible core is designed to acquaint students with Scripture and the foundational issues of evangelical faith. |
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OLD
TESTAMENT |
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OT 101
OLD
TESTAMENT
SURVEY
I:
PENTATEUCH
3
HOURS |
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A study
of the
first
five
books of
the Old
Testament.
Consideration
is given
to the
historical
background
and to
the
authorship
of these
books,
but the
primary
emphasis
is on
the
interpretation
of the
biblical
text. |
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OT 201
OLD
TESTAMENT
SURVEY
II:
HISTORICAL
BOOKS
3
HOURS |
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A study
of the
historical
books
(Joshua
through
Esther).
Continuing
the
emphasis
of OT
101,
this
course
includes
the
study of
the
conquest
of the
promised
land and
the
establishment
and
development
of the
monarchy. |
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OT 202
OLD
TESTAMENT
SURVEY
III:
WISDOM
LITERATURE
3
HOURS |
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A study
of the
books of
Job,
Psalms,
Proverbs,
Ecclesiastes,
and Song
of
Songs.
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OT 301
OLD
TESTAMENT
SURVEY
IV:
PROPHETIC
LITERATURE
3
HOURS |
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A study
of the
books of
Isaiah
through
Malachi.
The
historical
background,
theological
truths,
and the
development
of
messianic
hope in
these
books
are
emphasized.
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OT 370
OLD
TESTAMENT
ELECTIVE
3
HOURS |
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An
interpretation
of a
specific
book or
section
of the
Old
Testament.
A study
of the
historical
background
and a
detailed
analysis
of the
material
involved
are
included
in this
course.
Course
may be
repeated
because
content
varies.
Prerequisite:
Students
must
have
completed
the
appropriate
survey
course.
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NEW
TESTAMENT |
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NT 101
NEW
TESTAMENT
SURVEY
I: LIFE
OF
CHRIST
(GOSPELS)
3
HOURS |
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A study
of the
life and
ministry
of Jesus
in the
Gospels
of
Matthew,
Mark,
Luke,
and
John. |
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NT 202
NEW
TESTAMENT
II:
PAULINE
EPISTLES
3
HOURS |
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A survey
of
Paul’s
epistles.
These
are
considered
from the
standpoint
of the
author,
purpose,
date,
occasion,
destination,
and
content.
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NT 301
NEW
TESTAMENT
SURVEY
III:
GENERAL
EPISTLES
3
HOURS |
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A survey
of
Hebrews,
James,
I, II
Peter,
I, II,
III
John,
and
Jude.
These
are
considered
from the
standpoint
of the
author,
purpose,
date,
occasion,
destination,
and
content.
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NT 370
NEW
TESTAMENT
ELECTIVE
3
HOURS |
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An
interpretation
of a
specific
book or
section
of the
New
Testament.
A study
of the
historical
background
and a
detailed
analysis
of the
material
involved
are
included
in this
course.
Course
may be
repeated
because
content
varies.
Prerequisite:
Students
must
have
completed
the
appropriate
survey
course.
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THEOLOGY |
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TH 303
CHRISTIAN
APOLOGETICS
3
HOURS |
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An
investigation
of the
essence
of
Christianity
and the
nature
of its
defense.
Analyzes
various
approaches
with
emphasis
on
developing
a
personal
apologetic
that is
biblically
sound
and
internally
consistent. |
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TH 304
BIBLICAL
ETHICS 3
HOURS |
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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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TH 309
CULTS &
COMPARATIVE
RELIGIONS
3
HOURS |
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A survey
of the
major
cults
impacting
contemporary
American
culture
and a
comparative
study of
the
major
religions
of the
world.
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TH 301
SYSTEMATIC
THEOLOGY
I
3
HOURS |
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TH 302
SYSTEMATIC
THEOLOGY
II
3
HOURS |
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TH 401
SYSTEMATIC
THEOLOGY
III
3
HOURS |
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TH 301
covers
the
Doctrines
of God
and the
Bible; |
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TH 302
covers
Man,
Sin,
Angels,
and
Person
and Work
of
Christ
and
Salvation; |
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TH 401
covers
the Holy
Spirit,
the
Church
and Last
Things. |
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TH 370
THEOLOGY
ELECTIVE
3
HOURS |
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A
detailed
study of
a
specific
theological
doctrine.
The
topic to
be
studied
will
depend
on the
students’
interest,
current
issues,
or
controversial
questions
affecting
evangelical
culture.
Course
may be
repeated
because
content
varies.
Prerequisite:
Consent
of
Instructor. |
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BIBLICAL
LANGUAGES |
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BL 200
GREEK I:
BEGINNING
GRAMMAR
3
HOURS |
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BL 201
GREEK
II:
BEGINNING
GRAMMAR
3
HOURS |
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A
two-semester
series
covering
the
basic
grammar
of New
Testament
Greek.
Emphasis
will be
on
vocabulary
and
memory
work
necessary
for
basic
translation
skills. |
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BL 300
GREEK
III:
INTERMEDIATE
GRAMMAR
AND
EXEGESIS
3
HOURS |
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BL 301
GREEK
IV:
INTERMEDIATE
GRAMMAR
AND
EXEGESIS
3
HOURS |
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A
second-year
intermediate
level of
Greek
grammar,
designed
to help
the
student
solidify
his/her
grasp of
grammar.
A
standardized
intermediate
grammar
book
will be
studied
to
develop
translation
and
exegetical
skills.
Several
chapters
from the
New
Testament
will be
translated
each
semester.
The
student
will
also
begin
working
with
Greek
word
studies
and
basic
exegetical
tools (Kittel,
Moulton-Milligan,
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BL 302
HEBREW
I:
BEGINNING
GRAMMAR
3
HOURS |
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BL 303
HEBREW
II:
BEGINNING
GRAMMAR
3
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A
two-semester
series
covering
the
fundamentals
of
Biblical
Hebrew.
Emphasis
will be
on
vocabulary
and
memory
work
necessary
for
basic
translation
skills.
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CHURCH DEVELOPMENT
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| The Church Development curriculum constitutes a specialized part of a student’s training at Yellowstone Baptist College. The Church Development core is designed to acquaint students with church issues, both locally and as intercultural servant-leaders. |
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CD 301
INTRODUCTION
TO
CHURCH
GROWTH /
PLANTING
3
HOURS
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An
introduction
to
church
growth,
with
emphasis
on its
terminology,
principles,
and
methods.
Also, an
introduction
to
church
planting,
giving
emphasis
to the
biblical
and
strategic
foundations
of
planting
a New
Testament
church. |
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CD 305
CULTURAL
SETTING
FOR
MINISTRY
2
HOURS |
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A study
of and
exposure
to the
sociological,
psychological,
and
community
factors
that
affect
the
church’s
ministry
in a
given
area of
North
America. |
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CD 406
SPECIAL
TOPICS
IN
INTERCULTURAL
STUDIES
3
HOURS |
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A
general
survey
of
current
affairs
and
historical
issues
that
affect,
both
positively
and
negatively,
the work
of
missions
in the
intercultural
setting.
The
course
is
designed
to help
the
student
be aware
of the
larger
picture
of
political,
sociological,
and
religious
issues
prior to
attempting
a
missions
practicum. |
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CD 408
MISSIONS
PRACTICUM
3
HOURS
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Experience
in a
selected
church
field
with
assigned
reading
material
and
supervision
by a
delegated
pastor
or an
associational
or state
leader.
This
pastor/leader
must
have
training
and
experience
in
missions.
Students
will
have
supervision
and
oversight
by the
person
assigned
by the
Academic
Affairs
Committee.
Prerequisites:
All 200
and 300
level
courses
for this
major.
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
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The Christian Education curriculum introduces the student to the discipline of Bible study, both on a personal level as well as within the context of an organization. Areas cover both personal study and corporate leadership of study.
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CE 101
INTRODUCTION
TO
DISCIPLESHIP
I
3
HOURS |
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This
course
introduces
students
to the
way of
life
embodied
in YBC’s
motto,
mission,
objectives,
and
covenant
and how
that way
of life
is an
integral
part of
being a
servant
leader.
This
lifestyle
is
subsequently
encouraged
through
weekly
accountability
groups.
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CE 102
INTRODUCTION
TO
DISCIPLESHIP
II
3
HOURS |
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This
course
builds
on the
principles
taught
in
Introduction
to
Discipleship
I.
The
student
will
learn
and
apply
basic
spiritual
disciplines
that
contribute
to
healthy
Christ-centered
missional
living. |
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CE 103
BIBLICAL
INTERPRETATION
3
HOURS |
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A study
in the
principles
of
biblical
interpretation.
The laws
which
govern
the
interpretation
of the
Bible
are
analyzed
and
demonstrated
with
emphasis
on
contextual
interpretation
within
the
grammatical-historical
method. |
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CE 202
EVANGELISM
AND
MISSIONS
3
HOURS |
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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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CE 204
PRINCIPLES
OF
TEACHING
3
HOURS |
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A study
of Jesus
the
master
teacher,
teacher
qualifications,
principles
of
teaching
and
learning,
and
lesson
preparation
and
presentation.
An
overview
of the
biblical
basis of
education
in the
context
of
various
educational
philosophies.
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CE 300
HOMILETICS
3
HOURS |
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A basic
course
in the
principles
of
expository
preaching,
emphasizing
content,
style,
and
delivery
of
sermons.
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CE 302
ADVANCED
HOMILETICS
3
HOURS |
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This
course
is a
continuation
of CE
300
Homiletics.
The
course
seeks to
sharpen
the
student’s
skills
in
sermon
preparation
and
delivery
in a
preaching
laboratory
setting.
Prerequisite:
CE 300.
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CE 303
DISCIPLESHIP
MINISTRY
OF THE
CHURCH
3
HOURS |
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An
intensive
study of
the
basic
principles
and
methods
for
developing
and the
discipling
ministry
of a
local
church. |
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CE 308
LOCAL
CHURCH
INTERNSHIP
3
HOURS |
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Supervised
field
work in
one or
more
local
church
ministries:
pastoral,
missions,
or
youth. |
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CE 309
THE
MISSIONS
MINISTRY
OF THE
CHURCH
3
HOURS |
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A study
of the
missional
responsibilities
of
individual
Christians
and the
church
as a
whole.
This
course
will
explore
the
Biblical
foundations
for
missions
as found
in
Matthew
28:18-20.
Students
will
also
explore
possible
resources
and
training
methods
for
leading
church
members
in
missions
involvement. |
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CE 401
PASTORAL
MINISTRY 3
HOURS |
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CE 402
PASTORAL
MINISTRY 3
HOURS |
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A study
of the
pastoral
duties
and
problems
of the
modern
pastor,
with
emphasis
placed
on small
or rural
churches.
This
course
will
develop
a
biblical
perspective
on the
minister’s
personal
life,
his
library,
work
schedule,
as well
as
conducting
weddings
and
funerals,
and
administering
the
ordinances
of
Baptism
and the
Lord’s
Supper.
Emphasis
will be
given to
problems
arising
from his
regular
duties
as well
as those
his
environment
creates. |
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CE 403
PRINCIPLES
OF
CHRISTIAN
COUNSELING
3
HOURS |
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Studies
the
principles
and
techniques
of
counseling
that
arise in
the
typical
church,
including
but not
limited
to
pre-marital,
marital,
crisis,
and
grief
counseling.
Explores
the
theology
out of
which
counseling
in the
church
grows. |
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CE 404
CHURCH
ADMINISTRATION
3
HOURS |
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Concepts
of
leadership
applied
to the
organization
of local
churches,
with
special
emphasis
given to
the work
and
relationship
of the
pastor
to the
administrative
structure,
function,
and
mission
of the
church.
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CE 405
CONFLICT
RESOLUTION
3
HOURS |
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This
course
will
explore
the use
of
biblical
principles
for
seeking
prevention
and
change
in
various
settings
related
to
interpersonal
conflict
within
the
local
church.
Students
will
explore
various
management
theories;
learn to
classify
various
types of
interpersonal
conflict;
learn to
articulate
the
theological
and
philosophical
basis
for
conflict
management.
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CE 408
MISSIONS
PRACTICUM
3
HOURS |
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An
internship
directed
by the
College
providing
on-site
foreign
missions
experience.
The
methodology
will
include
supervised
research
on the
culture
and
history
of
missions
of the
proposed
mission
field.
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CE 409
ISSUES
IN YOUTH
MINISTRY
3
HOURS |
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Disciple-making
principles
are
applied
to the
spiritual,
physical,
emotional,
intellectual,
and
social
needs of
youth as
a basis
for
developing
a
discipling
ministry
in a
local
church. |
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CE 410
YOUTH
MINISTRY
PRACTICUM
3
HOURS |
An
internship
directed
by the
College
providing
on-site
youth
ministry
experience.
The
methodology
will
include
supervised
research
on the
culture
and
history
of youth
ministry
in the
United
States..
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