TUITION AND FEES
1. A $30
registration fee will be charged for each student. This is a one-time non
refundable fee for student registration.
2. A $30.00 per
CREDIT HOUR fee will be charged for each course. The normal load is 15 credit
hours which should be $450.00 for each semester. At least one-fourth of this
should be paid upon entrance and the remainder can be paid over a period of
three (3) months.
Tuition fees are
not refundable within the semester. Semesters paid in advance beyond the
current semester are refundable.
FEES
1. Graduation Fee:
Undergraduate $30.00, Graduate $50.00
2. Classes taken
for audit are $30.00 per course, (a one time enrollment fee of $25.00 must be
paid).
SEMINARY AND STUDENT
RELATIONSHIP
The Seminary makes
no effort to direct the entire personal life of the student, and exerts only a
minimum amount of direction in the personal life. Attendance at the Seminary is
not a right, but an invitation of the Administration and Faculty which may be
withdrawn at any time.
PROGRAMS OF STUDY FOR
THE CAMPUS DIVISION:
Undergraduate Programs
The Undergraduate
Program is taught using the "Cycle Teaching Method". What this means
is that the program is based on a continuous four year rotating plan of study. Any
student desiring to enroll as a freshman may enroll at any time during the
cycle and remain in the program until he completes the cycle. One's status
depends on the number of semester credit hours he has accumulated.
30 hours -
Certificate of Biblical Studies
60 hours -
Associate of Biblical Studies (A.B.S.)
90 hours -
Graduate of Theology (Th.G.) (for preachers only)
120 hours - Bachelor Programs:
Bachelor of
Theology (Th.B) (for preachers only)
Bachelor of
Biblical Studies (B.B.S.)
Bachelor of
Religious Education ( B.R.E.)
Check
with the Office of the Dean for additional Bachelor level programs.
Graduate Programs:
Graduate
programs require 30 credit hours of study, which may be any combination of classroom study, assigned study,
practicum, and/or research work as determined by the Dean. In addition each
candidate will be required to write an acceptable thesis or dissertation,
prepared in accordance with school guidelines.
Masters programs
are designed as professional studies for the full-time minister. Master level
diplomas are not terminal, but rather preparation for Doctoral study.
Master of Theology
(Th.M)
Master of
Religious Education (M.R.E.)
Check with the
Office of the Dean for additional Master level programs
Master Programs require an additional 30 credit hours above the
Bachelor's level
Doctor of Ministry
(D.Min.)
Doctor of
Religious Education (D.R.E.)
Check with the
Office of the Dean for additional Doctoral level programs
Doctorate Programs require an additional 30 credit hours above
Master's level
Doctor of Theology
(Th.D.) *
A
Th.D. requires an additional 6 credit hours above the D.Min and D.R.E. level
Doctor of
Philosophy (Ph.D.) *
A
Ph.D. requires an additional 12 credit hours above the D.Min and D.R.E. level
* Only one Thesis
is required in the Doctoral level.
L.B.T.S.
operates on a semester system. One credit hour is equal to five weeks of
classroom study. A semester consists of fifteen weeks.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Display
Christian character recommended by L.B.T.S.
2. The completion
of the prescribed courses with passing grades and an accumulative GPA of at
least 2.0 (unless otherwise dictated by a vote of the L.B.T.S. administration).
3. Payment of all
financial obligations.
CAMPUS DIVISION - CORE
CURRICULUM
The core curriculum for your studies will be
determined by your academic record as evaluated by the Dean. The following list
includes some of the courses of study offered by this institution. This list is
by no means all inclusive and your particular curriculum may differ. All
diplomas programs are built on the following core curriculum:
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Bible
Survey Life
of Christ Bible
Doctrine Hermeneutics Ecclesiology Homiletics Pentateuch |
Apologetics Systematic
Theology Eschatology American
Religious History Cults
& Isms Science
and the Bible Christian Ethics |
English
Grammar Pastoral
Counseling Church
History Prophecy NT/OT
Exposition (7) Gospel
of John Electives (10) |
The courses listed above represent the
minimum requirements. Students may be required to enroll in remedial courses
which do not earn credit toward their selected program. This work will add the
total number of hours required.
The following 4 Year Rotational Schedule
is based on the above core curriculum.
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YEAR 1: Fall Semester: |
Spring Semester: |
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Bible Survey I |
Bible Survey II |
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Bible Doctrine I |
Bible Doctrine II |
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English Composition |
NT or OT Exposition |
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The Gospel of John |
Electives |
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YEAR 2: Fall Semester |
Spring Semester: |
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Bible Doctrine III |
Bible Doctrine IV |
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Ecclesiology |
Church History |
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Homiletics |
The Life of Christ |
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NT or OT Exposition |
NT or OT Exposition |
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Elective |
Elective |
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YEAR 3: Fall Semester: |
Spring Semester: |
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Systematic Theology I |
Systematic Theology II |
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Christian Ethics |
Bible and Science |
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American Religious History |
Prophecy |
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NT or OT Exposition |
NT or OT Exposition |
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Elective |
Elective |
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YEAR 4: Fall Semester |
Spring Semester: |
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Apologetics |
Eschatology |
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Cults and Isms |
Counseling |
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NT or OT Exposition |
NT or OT Exposition |
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Elective |
Elective |
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Elective |
Elective |
* Electives can be accomplished by either
taking the elective courses offered by this seminary for that semester (i.e.
computer; parliamentary procedure; etc.) or by video or audio courses offered
through the External Studies Division of this Seminary.
Course
Descriptions -
CAMPUS
DIVISION:
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Course |
Description |
Course Number |
Credit Hours |
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BIBLE |
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Survey of the Old Testament I |
A graduate survey of the Old Testament |
BI 103 |
3 Hours |
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Survey of Old Testament II |
A graduate survey of the Old Testament. |
BI 113 |
3 Hours |
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Old Testament Synthesis |
A study of the Pentateuch & O.T. Historical books |
BI 133 |
3 Hours |
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Old Testament Synthesis |
A study of the O.T. Prophetical, & Poetical books |
BI143 |
3 Hours |
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Old Testament Exposition |
The Book of Daniel - stressing prophetical & historical value. |
BI153 |
3 Hours |
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The Book of Psalms |
The Book of Psalms, with emphasis on the Messianic Psalms |
BI 163 |
3 Hours |
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. Prophecy |
A careful study of the prophetical portions of the Old and New Testaments with special reference to present and future events in the light of God's revealed Word, stressing the premillenial view. |
BI173 |
3 Hours |
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Studies in Isaiah |
The Book of Isaiah, stressing prophetical message concerning the coming of the Messiah. |
BI 193 |
3 Hours |
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Survey of the New Testament I |
A graduate study of the New Testament. |
BI 203 |
3 Hours |
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Survey of the New Testament II |
A graduate study of the New Testament. |
BI 213 |
3 Hours |
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Synoptic of the Gospels I |
A study of the works, teachings and life of Christ as paralleled in the four Gospels. |
BI 223 |
3 Hours |
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Synoptic of the Gospels II |
A study of the works, teachings and life of Christ as paralleled in the four Gospels. |
BI 233 |
3 Hours |
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Life of Christ |
The life of Christ as presented in the Gospels. |
BI 243 |
3 Hours |
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The Gospel of John |
A study of the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. |
BI 263 |
3 Hours |
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New Testament Synthesis |
A study of the Gospels, and the Book of Acts. |
BI 273 |
3 Hours |
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New Testament Synthesis |
A study of the New Testament books, Romans through the Revelation. |
BI 283 |
3 Hours |
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New Testament Exposition |
A study of the Book of Acts |
BI 293 |
3 Hours |
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New Testament Exposition |
The Book of Romans -- stressing Christian doctrines, and Christian living. |
BI 303 |
3 Hours |
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New Testament Exposition |
A study of the Books of I & II Corinthians |
BI 323 |
3 Hours |
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New Testament Exposition |
A study of the books of Galatians and Ephesians |
BI 343 |
3 Hours |
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New Testament Exposition |
A study of the books of Philippians and Colossians. |
BI 353 |
3 Hours |
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New Testament Exposition |
A study of the Life of Paul |
BI 363 |
3 Hours |
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New Testament Exposition |
A study of First, Second Timothy, and Titus |
BI 373 |
3 Hours |
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New Testament Exposition |
The Book of Hebrews, showing the Old Testament types in Hebrew worship being fulfilled in the life and death of Christ. |
BI 383 |
3 Hours |
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New Testament Exposition |
A study of First and Second Peter and the book of James. |
BI 393 |
3 Hours |
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New Testament Exposition |
The Book of Revelation, taught from the futurist position. |
BI 403 |
3 Hours |
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Bible Customs and Manners |
A study of the customs & manners of the people of Bible times. |
BI 413 |
3 Hours |
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Bible Hermeneutics |
A study in methods of interpretation of the Scriptures. |
BI 433 |
3 Hours |
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Bible Typology |
A consideration of Bible types and anti-types. |
BI 443 |
3 Hours |
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Cults |
The teachings of present-day cults reviewed and tested by the Word of God. |
BI 453 |
3 Hours |
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Comparative Church - Doctrines I |
A study of Catholicism, development and doctrine. |
CD 463 |
3 Hours |
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Comparative Church - Religions |
A study of Protestantism - a survey of origin, doctrines, development, and influence of various denominations. |
CD 473 |
3 Hours |
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THEOLOGY |
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Bible Doctrine I |
This is a study of the Biblical doctrine of God introduced through a consideration of Biblical revelation. |
TH 103 |
3 Hours |
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Bible Doctrine II |
This is a study of the Biblical Doctrine of God introduced through a consideration of Biblical revelation. |
TH 113 |
3 Hours |
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Bible Doctrine III |
This is a study of the doctrine of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit in relation to the doctrine of salvation. |
TH 123 |
3 Hours |
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Bible Doctrine IV |
This is a study of the Biblical doctrine of the Church as expressed in Baptist history; and of the Biblical doctrine of last things. |
TH 133 |
3 Hours |
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Systematic Theology I |
This is a study of the system of practical Theology in the light of Biblical and Philosophical considerations. Includes Bibiology, Doctrine of God, Anthropology, Doctrine of Christ, Doctrine of the Church, and Hamartiology. |
TH 143 |
3 Hours |
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Systematic Theology II |
This is a study of the system of practical Theology in the light of Biblical and Philosophical considerations. Includes Bibiology, Doctrine of God, Anthropology, Doctrine of Christ, Doctrine of the Church, and Hamartiology. |
TH 153 |
3 Hours |
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Pastoral Theology I |
The pastor's life and work. |
TH 243 |
3 Hours |
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Pastoral Theology II |
The pastor's life and work. |
TH 253 |
3 Hours |
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HOMILETICS |
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Sermon Preparation |
Fundamentals - Reason for Text - Stressing of interpretation - Classification of subjects. |
HM 103 |
3 Hours |
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Study of Special Types of Sermons |
Delivery and correct speaking stressed. Theory and practice. |
HM 113 |
3 Hours |
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ANCIENT & MODERN LANGUAGES |
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GREEK |
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N.T. GREEK I |
Elementary Greek including the fundamentals necessary for the advanced studies in Greek. Reading of simple passages in the Greek New Testament will be required |
LGR 103 |
3 Hours |
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N.T. GREEK II |
Elementary Greek including the fundamentals necessary for the advanced studies in Greek. Reading of simple passages in the Greek New Testament will be required |
LGR 113 |
3 Hours |
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N.T. GREEK III |
A study of Koine Greek form and syntax. In addition to advanced studies in grammar, the student will be expected to do reading in the Gospels, and some of the Epistles of Paul. |
LGR 123 |
3 Hours |
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N.T. GREEK IV |
A study of Koine Greek form and syntax. In addition to advanced studies in grammar, the student will be expected to do reading in the Gospels, and some of the Epistles of Paul. |
LGR 133 |
3 Hours |
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APOLOGETICS |
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General Biblical Introduction |
A general course of study in Biblical Introduction covering the history of the formation of the canon, including the authorship, inspiration, and languages. A study of how we got our Bible. |
AP 103 |
3 Hours |
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Introduction to Apologetics |
An introduction to a defense of the Evangelical-Christian position in the light of contemporary thought injurious to a thorough going super-naturalism. |
AP 113 |
3 Hours |
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Christian Apologetics |
A thorough study of methodology, theistic apologetics, and Christian Apologetics. |
AP 123 |
3 Hours |
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COUNSELING |
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Pastoral Counseling |
A study of basic counseling principles for the pastor. |
CC 103 |
3 Hours |
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PSYCHOLOGY |
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General Psychology |
Study of the tripartite man, his place in creation, body, mind, spirit |
PS 103 |
3 Hours |
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PHILOSOPHY |
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Introduction to Philosophy |
An introductory study to the problems of philosophy. |
PS 103 |
3 Hours |
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Introduction to Ethics |
A survey of the systems of ethics in relation to Christian ethics. |
PH 113 |
3 Hours |
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Christian Ethics |
A study of the Christian morality, and its contracts with a defense against current non-Christian and anti-theistic ethics. The Christian life view is demonstrated to be incapable of divorce from the Christian world view. |
PH 123 |
3 Hours |
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Comparative Religions |
The living religions of the world; their teachings and their relation to the Christian faith. |
PH 133 |
3 Hours |
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ENGLISH |
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Fundamentals of English Grammar |
A refresher course in English fundamentals. That the man of God be able to express himself clearly and properly, both verbally and by the written Word, is a necessity. |
ENG 103 |
3 Hours |
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The English Bible as Inspired Literature |
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ENG 113 |
3 Hours |
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SCIENCE |
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Science and the Bible |
Systematized knowledge of the natural world studied in the light of the inspiration of the Bible, showing the complete harmony of science and the Scripture. |
SC 103 |
3 Hours |
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Bible and Science |
The relationship between the Bible and Science. Special consideration will be given to the Genesis account of creation. |
SC 113 |
3 Hours |
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COMPUTER SCIENCE |
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Basic Computer |
Stressing the basic operation of the computer, and the DOS environment. |
CS 103 |
3 Hours |
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Advanced Computer |
Advanced program operation of the major word processors and spreadsheets |
CS 113 |
3 Hours |
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MUSIC |
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Congregational and Choir Directing |
This course will include a study of the fundamentals of the conductor's art. Special attention will be given to the church choir, emphasizing methods and specific materials to be used in developing a church choir. |
MUS 103 |
3 Hours |
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SPEECH |
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Fundamentals of Speech |
A course designed to cultivate proper habits in research and organization in speech preparation and to cultivate proper vocal habits and adequate physical behavior in speech presentation. |
HM 103 |
3 Hours |
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Parliamentary Procedure |
A study of the basic principles involved in the efficient conducting of public meetings with the objective of helping students to become more effective chairmen of and participants in these meetings. |
HM 113 |
3 Hours |
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Public Speaking |
Training in fundamentals of oral expression; preparation and delivery. |
HM 123 |
3 Hours |
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HISTORY |
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American Religious History |
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HI103 |
3 Hours |
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Old Testament History |
A study of God's dealings with the nations of antiquity |
HI 113 |
3 Hours |
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Baptist History and Beliefs |
The history and beliefs of Baptists through the centuries from the time of Christ will be considered in the light of available facts. |
HI 123 |
3 Hours |
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Church History I |
A general survey of the history of Christianity from the time of Christ to the present |
CH 103 |
3 Hours |
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. Church History II |
A course in church history, including the study of Christian beginnings, the church during the Middle Ages, a study of the causes, development, and results of the Reformation and consideration of historical developments of Christianity to the present time. |
CH 113 |
3 Hours |
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Church Reform in the Late Middle Ages |
A Study of the movements leading up to the Reformation; the Bohemian Brethren, the Lollards, the Brethren of the Common Life, the Waldensians and others. |
CH 123 |
3 Hours |
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