2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

CHRI 3301 Old Testament TheologyA course designed to investigate the theology of the Old Testament and to surveyselected secondary literature on Old Testament themes.CHRI 3302 New Testament TheologyA course designed to investigate the theology of the New Testament and to surveyselected secondary literature on New Testament themes.CHRI 3310 Introduction to JudaismPrerequisites: CHRI 1313, 1323.An introduction to the faith and practice of Judaism in the United States.CHRI 3314 History of ChristianityPrerequisites: CHRI 1313, 1323.A course designed to introduce Christianity in its historical development.CHRI 3333 Jesus and His TeachingsPrerequisites: CHRI 1313, 1323.An intensive study of the life and teachings of Jesus.CHRI 3344 Paul and His LettersPrerequisites: CHRI 1313, 1323.A study of the apostle Paul and his contribution to the progress of early Christianitybased upon the book of Acts and the epistles attributed to Paul.CHRI 3353 HomileticsPrerequisites: CHRI 1313, 1323.A basic course to introduce the student to the principles of preaching and otherministerial speaking. Attention is given to various types of sermons and their preparationand delivery.CHRI 3363 EvangelismPrerequisites: CHRI 1313, 1323.A general study of the theology and methods of evangelism, including practicalpreparation and application for a life-style evangelism.CHRI 3370 Palestinian ArchaeologyPrerequisites: CHRI 1313, 1323.A field-based experience in the archaeology of Palestine through readings, lectures,travel to excavated sites, and participation in the excavation of a selected site.CHRI 3371 Christian Worship and MusicPrerequisites: CHRI 1313, 1323.A survey of the biblical roots, historical development, and theological meaning ofworship, and the music used to facilitate and enhance worship from its Christianbeginnings to the present. On-site class participation in several worship services isrequired. (Also offered as MUHL 3371.)CHRI 4181, 4281, 4381 Special TopicsPrerequisites: CHRI 1313, 1323.Guided research involving special projects relating to Christianity and its mission tothe world.240 / Courses