An overview of the Bible as a source of historical, spiritual, moral, and intellectual literature. This course traces the development of the Bible as a
document and provides an introduction to the major characters, events, and themes of the Christian scripture. BIBL 3355 Survey of the Old Testament 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIBL 2355
This course
presents the biblical Old Testament as a sequence of events, concepts, and theological principles. It traces the creation of the world, the history of the Hebrew nation, and the poetry and prophecies of the Old
Testament.
BIBL 3356 Survey of the New Testament 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIBL 2355
This course presents the biblical New Testament as it traces the development of the Christian faith from the birth
of Jesus Christ. It includes a review of each New Testament book for its historical, theological, and contemporary significance.
BIBL 4481 Survey of the Book of Acts 3 Credit Hours
As the Book of Acts
documents the birth and development of a faith based in the resurrected Christ, this course traces the spread of the gospel by and through the original Apostles. Key topics include the historical development of
Christianity, challenges and obstacles to the first evangelists, and the ministry of the Holy Spirit in evangelism.
BIBL 4600 Pauline Evangelism 3 Credit Hours
This course investigates the unique career of
the historical character, the Apostle Paul. Key topics include Paul's philosophy, work, missionary journeys, and heart for evangelism. Paul's motivation and the short-term and long-term outcomes of his work are examined.
COMM 3780 Communicating Christian Faith 3 Credit Hours
The practices of expressing individual faith and apologetics are explored. Key topics include the case for faith, applications of practical faith, and
keeping faith in the face of hardship and pain.
HIST 4911 History of Evangelism 3 Credit Hours
This course traces the spread of Christianity in the post-biblical world. Key topics include the growth of the
early church, careers of noted and obscure evangelists, and evangelism in the modern age.
PHIL 3211 Philosophy of Evangelism 3 Credit Hours
The philosophical foundations of evangelism are explored. Key
topics include Christ's Great Commission, persuasion in evangelism, and the Christian's role in evangelism.
EVAN 3500 Preaching the Word 3 Credit Hours
This course provides the practices, processes, and
habits of effective public preaching. Key topics include presentation and communication skills, organizing a sermon, contemporaneous speaking, and connecting with an audience.
EVAN 4690 Church Planting 3 Credit Hours
Creating new local churches has historically been an important component of evangelism. This course explores the process and structure of creating new churches.
EVAN 4900 Case Studies in Radical Evangelism 3 Credit Hours
This course uses the case study method to examine extraordinary evangelical events and people.
