Baptist Bible Graduate School

M.S. in Biblical Ministries

 

Course Schedule

Terms begin each year in August, October, January, March, and May.

Fall 2008 (Each course is 3 credits)

First term – August 25 to October 17

BI503 – Genesis – Dr. Ashraf Basilious (Fulfills a Bible Requirement)
An expository study of the book of Genesis designed to give an overview of Genesis as well as matters relating to the origins of the human race, sin and fall, and Israel. Special attention will be given to the historical, theological, and prophetical themes of Genesis. Students will be challenged to make thoughtful spiritual formation applications, and to develop for the use of this book for the edification of the Body.

BI510 – Principles of Bible Study – Diane Lytle (Fulfills an Interpretation Requirement)
An introduction to the inductive Bible study method and its use with different genres of Scripture such as narrative, history, wisdom literature, epistles, and prophecy. The student will complete practical assignments using the three steps of observation, interpretation, and application, and will interact with the professor and other students in accurately evaluating their findings.

EC511 – Academic and Professional Writing – Carol King (Fulfills a Communication Requirement)
An advanced study of the writing of papers for academic and professional discourse. The student will have the opportunity to practice and master a systematic procedure for effectively organizing and writing graduate-level papers of all kinds: research, essays, critiques, and other written documents required of students in a variety of disciplines.

PH511 - The Greeks: Poetic Polytheism to Philosophic Monotheism – Dr. Steve Shumaker
A studied exploration of the tension between ANE, Greek and biblical worldviews as recorded in Homer’s Iliad, Plato’s Republic and divine revelation. Through sustained reading and discussion of seminal texts students will exercise hermeneutic, critical thinking, and communication skills, while laboring to uncover the power of these extraordinary texts to express and form a worldview. Ultimately, students will confront their own worldviews in light of these competing visions of reality. This course in the sequence will probe the transition in the Western world between Homer’s poetic vision of polytheism and Plato’s argument for monotheism.

TH511 – How to Develop a Biblical Worldview – Dr. Mike Stallard (Fulfills a Theology Requirement)
A presentation of the basic steps for building a Christian worldview that is true to the Bible. The student will be guided through the process of building a biblical worldview using case studies at various levels of doing theology: exegesis and biblical theology, linking from one passage to another in the Scriptures, categorizing all of the biblical data on various themes, validating extra-biblical truth claims, and applying biblical teaching to all of life.

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Second term – October 27 to December 19

BI504 – Interpretation of the Gospels:Luke – Dr. Bill Higley (Fulfills a Bible Requirement)
This course will be a thorough analysis of the Gospel of Luke within its historical and cultural context. Careful consideration will be given to how the structure, theology, and literary features of the book influence one’s interpretation of it. The course will focus on thoughtful exposition of the book to build a depth of understanding the content of Luke’s Gospel. And, building from that exposition, the student will be have the opportunity to consider applications of Luke’s Gospel to their personal lives as well as in a ministry context.  

ED506 – Philosophy of Learning – Dr. James King
An overview of the what, why, and how of learning. Various views of learning will be examined as well as how your view of learning impacts your style of teaching. The changing style of learning from older to younger generations will be evaluated. Students will analyze their personal learning style and develop the skills to analyze the learning styles of their audience.

EM505 – Foundations of Small Groups – Dr. Dann Austin
An examination of the biblical and sociological reasons why small groups are vital to the 21st century churches mission. The student will personally examine pertinent documents and begin to experience the potential of biblical community as supported by small groups. The student will come to distinguish the difference between authentic community and benign groups.

PH512 - The Romans: Paganism to Christianity – Dr. Steve Shumaker
A studied exploration of the tension between Stoicism, Epicureanism and Augustine’s vision of Christianity as embedded in Virgil’s Aeneid, Lucretius’ On the Nature of Things and Augustine’s Confessions. Through sustained reading and discussion of seminal texts students will exercise hermeneutic, critical thinking, and communication skills, while laboring to uncover the power of these extraordinary texts to express and form a worldview. Ultimately, students will confront their own worldviews in light of these competing visions of reality. This course in the sequence will probe the transition in the Western world between Lucretius’ scientific atheism, Virgil’s Stoic pantheism and Augustine’s biblical monotheism.

SC505 – Bible, Evolution, and Intelligent Design – Dr. Barry Smith
An introduction to Biblical creationism, Darwinian evolution, and Intelligent Design. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the differences between three views of origins. They will be able to explain the fundamental philosophical differences between these views. They will be able to defend and explain to others a biblical position on origins using the Bible and information from science.

For MSBM admission information, call 800.451.7664 or email gradadmissions@bbc.edu.

To register, contact swilson@bbc.edu.

 

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