Victory University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

the student will confront his own standing before God, his practice of prayer, life-style
evangelism, and spiritual growth by the devotional use of the Scriptures.
BT-1110 INVITATION TO THE OLD TESTAMENT (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
A historical and synthetic study of the Old Testament. Each book will be surveyed in terms of its
author, date, purpose, and general content. The course will introduce basic information about
the various kinds of literature in the Old Testament and significant theological ideas needed to
understand God’s revelation in the Law and the Prophets. Included will be a consideration of
the Biblical covenants and their impact on Biblical history and the life of God’s two peoples.
BT-1130 INTRODUCTION TO URBAN YOUTH MINISTRY (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
This course is designed to introduce students to the theology and practice of urban youth
ministry. Topics discussed will include incarnational evangelism, urban youth culture, and
contextualizing holistic ministry to reach and disciple urban young people with the Gospel of
Jesus Christ. Additionally, students will be exposed to the practice of urban youth ministry in
the Memphis community. Prerequisite: EN-1202.
BT-2000 CHRISTIAN WORLD AND LIFE VIEW (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
An introductory study of the Christian calling to engage God’s world and, therefore, become
effective “servant-leaders” for the church and society. Included in the course are an
introductory examination of faith formation, a study of Christian theism and other competing
worldviews, and an exploration of how various public matters and ethical issues are addressed
and engaged from a distinctly Christian perspective.
BT-2100 INVITATION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
A historical, literary, and theological analysis of the New Testament documents. A primary
component of the course is the identification of key features, especially those that bear directly
upon interpretation, within each of the New Testament books. Additionally, the relationship of
the writings to the contextual environments of Second Temple Judaism, Jesus’ life and ministry,
and canonization are explored.
BT-2130 BIBLE INTERPRETATION (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
A study of sound principles for the interpretation of Scripture and of the methods of applying
these principles in the study of Scripture. Frequent exercises are utilized to illustrate how these
principles are employed in the study of a given passage of Scripture and to enhance the
student’s growing skill in applying them. The course will review and build upon concepts from
the study of Bibliology. Prerequisites: BT-1110, BT-2100, EN-1202.
BT-2133 MISSIONS (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
A study of the Biblical basis of missions, history of mission, and present-day issues combined
with a study of the lives of some of history’s great missionaries. Prerequisite: EN-1202.
BT-2240 PASTORAL MINISTRY (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
A practical course designed to help students prepare for ministry as pastor of a local church or
provide effective support for a pastor. This course surveys pastoral qualifications, preparations
necessary for effective pastoral ministry, and the five primary duties of a pastor. Prerequisite:
EN-1202.
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