2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

CHEM 4414 Introductory Physical Chemistry
Prerequisites: CHEM 2423, PHYS 2413, 2423
A survey of the fundamental principles which govern chemical phenomena. Emphasis is placed on gases, basic
thermodynamics, solutions, chemical equilibria, phase equilibria, chemical kinetics and electrochemical phenomena. A
working knowledge of basic calculus is necessary. This course includes one semester hour credit for laboratory
sessions.
CHRISTIANITY
CHRI 1313 Old Testament
Prerequisite for all Christianity courses except 1323.
A course designed to introduce the student to the Old Testament and to provide an understanding of the history,
institutions, and theological insights of the Hebrew people. Required for graduation.
CHRI 1323 New Testament
Prerequisite for all Christianity courses except 1313.
A course designed to introduce the student to the New Testament and to an appreciative understanding of the life and
teachings of Jesus, the early Christian movement, and the doctrinal concepts and ethical ideals of Christianity. Required
for graduation.
CHRI 2333 Christian Doctrine
Prerequisites: CHRI 1313, 1323.
A course designed to acquaint the student with the great doctrines of the Christian religion. Attention is given to such
doctrines as Revelation, Man, God, Sin, Salvation, the Church, and the Christian Life.
CHRI 2343 Christianity and Ethics
Prerequisites: CHRI 1313, 1323.
A course which introduces the moral teachings of the Christian faith and the application of those moral teachings to
selected ethical issues.
CHRI 2353 Christianity and the World Religions
Prerequisites: CHRI 1313 and 1323.
This course presents a comparative study of the teachings of the Christian faith and the major world religions.
CHRI 2363 Christianity and the Western Philosophical Tradition
Prerequisites: CHRI 1313, 1323.
A course which introduces students to the major philosophical schools and their relationship to and influence upon
Christianity.
CHRI 3301 Old Testament Theology
Prerequisites: CHRI 1313, 1323.
A course designed to investigate the theology of the Old Testament and to survey selected secondary literature on Old
Testament themes.
CHRI 3302 New Testament Theology
Prerequisites: CHRI 1313, 1323.
A course designed to investigate the theology of the New Testament and to survey selected secondary literature on New
Testament themes.
CHRI 3303 Spiritual Formation
Prerequisites: CHRI 1313, 1323.
A study of the perspectives and practices by which Christians become formed in the image of Christ through
participation in faith communities. The course will review historic approaches to spiritual formation and encourage
personal and congregational disciplines that strengthen faithful living.
CHRI 3310 Introduction to Judaism
Prerequisites: CHRI 1313, 1323.
An introduction to the faith and practice of Judaism in the United States.
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