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BC 500 - Methodology of Biblical Communication
Description: This is the first of a three-course sequence designed to develop speech/rhetorical skills essential to effective oral communication, with a view to their application to Bible teaching and expository preaching. Uses New Testament passages to develop structures for oral communication and proper handling of biblical texts. Some familiarity with Greek or Hebrew is helpful, but not required.
Instructor: Charles ‘Chip’ Moody, D.Min.
Hours: 2
Frequency: Every Spring
Prerequisite(s): None
Required For: M.Div. B.C.
Syllabus: BC 500 - Methodology of Biblical Communication Syllabus
Notes: Enrollment is limited. Preference is given to M.Div. B.C. students.
BC 501 - Expository Communication I
Description: Refines the student’s ability to preach expository sermons with clarity and relevance. Focuses on OT prophetic and wisdom texts, the ethics of preaching, and the role of preaching in the larger context of pastoral ministry.
Instructor: Charles ‘Chip’ Moody, D.Min.
Hours: 2
Frequency: Every Fall
Prerequisite(s): BC 500
Required For: M.Div. B.C.
Syllabus: BC 501 - Expository Communication I Syllabus
Notes: Enrollment is limited. Preference is given to M.Div. B.C. students.
BC 502 - Expository Communication II
Description: Emphasis moves from oral skills to the art of preaching. Creativity is encouraged as students find their own style. Lectures cover topics such as preaching on controversial issues, impromptu, evangelistic and crisis preaching, the use of media, training lay expositors, preaching for video, creating oral text in oral format, and sermon mapping.
Instructor: Charles ‘Chip’ Moody, D.Min.
Hours: 2
Frequency: Every Fall
Prerequisite(s): BC 500, BC 501
Required For: M.Div. B.C
Syllabus: BC 502 - Expository Communication II Syllabus
Notes: Enrollment is limited. Preference is given to M.Div. B.C. students.
BC 511 - Effectively Communicating God’s Word in a Culturally Diverse World
Description: We live in an increasingly complex, secular, and often confusing world in which diverse cultures merge and create special challenges for preachers and teachers of God’s Word. In this course, students will learn how to communicate more powerfully and effectively in modern, culturally diverse ministry settings. Special attention will be given to effective communication of the gospel in urban communities.
Instructor: Warren H. Stewart, Sr., D.Min.
Hours: 2
Frequency: Rare
Prerequisite(s): None
Required For: N/A - General Elective
Syllabus: BC 511 - Effectively Communicating God’s Word in a Culturally Diverse World Syllabus
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BC 540 - Biblical Communication Internship I
Description: Designed for the M.Div. B.C. student to develop and refine biblical communication and other skills in preparation for vocational ministry. You will grow in competency through substantial ministry responsibility and accountability to a competent ministry supervisor. Six hours per week for one semester (or a total of 90 hours).
Instructor: Charles ‘Chip’ Moody, D.Min.
Hours: 2
Frequency: Every Semester
Prerequisite(s): None
Required For: M.Div. B.C.
Syllabus: BC 540 - Biblical Communication Internship I Syllabus
Notes: The Internship Information and Registration Packet should be submitted to the Director of Field Education well before the start of the semester in which the student plans to complete an Internship and no later than the 2nd Friday of the semester.
BC 580/581 - Biblical Communication Individualized Study
Description: A unique course designed by a faculty advisor and student to develop competence in the area of biblical communication.
Instructor: (Varies)
Hours: 1-4
Frequency: Any Semester
Prerequisite(s): 3.4 GPA
Required For: N/A - General Elective
Syllabus: BC 580/581 - Biblical Communication Individualized Study Syllabus
Notes: Academic Petition required.
BC 595 - Selected Topics in Biblical Communication
Description: An occasional Biblical Communication elective offered as the need and opportunity arise. Course content is dependent on the expertise of available faculty (resident, adjunct, and visiting), current issues of academic and practical importance, and overall balance in regard to recent course offerings.
Instructor: (Varies)
Hours: 1-4
Frequency: Occasional
Prerequisite(s): None
Required For: N/A - General Elective
Syllabus: BC 595 - Selected Topics in Biblical Communication Syllabus
Notes: May be repeated for credit when section content differs.
BI 500 - Introduction to Biblical Interpretation
Description: A study of the principles involved in accurately interpreting the word of God. This course is designed to help you understand what the Bible says as well as what it means by what it says, with particular application to the counseling setting. Provides the foundation for further study in theology courses.
Instructor: Fred W. Chay, D.Min., Ph.D.
Hours: 2
Frequency: Every Spring
Prerequisite(s): None
Required For: Dipl. C.C. and M.A.P.C.
Syllabus: BI 500 - Introduction to Biblical Interpretation Syllabus
Notes: Required within first 16 hours.
BI 501 - Principles for Biblical Interpretation
Description: A study of the principles involved in accurately interpreting the word of God. This course is designed to help you understand what the Bible says as well as what it means by what it says. Provides the foundation for further study in theology and biblical literature courses.
Instructor: Fred W. Chay, D.Min., Ph.D.
Hours: 4
Frequency: Every Fall & Spring
Prerequisite(s): None
Required For: All programs except Dipl. C.C. and M.A.P.C.
Syllabus: BI 501 - Principles for Biblical Interpretation Syllabus
Notes: Required within first 30 hours.
BI 502 - OT Survey I: Pentateuch
Description: A survey of Genesis to Deuteronomy in historical and cultural context. Covers the outstanding features and basic teachings of each book within the broader context of God’s total, progressive revelation while discerning practical principles for contemporary Christian living.
Instructor: Paul D. Wegner, Ph.D.
Hours: 2
Frequency: Every Fall
Prerequisite(s): None
Required For: All programs except Dipl. C.C. and M.A.P.C.
Syllabus: BI 502 - OT Survey I: Pentateuch Syllabus
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