2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

CHRI 6313 Pastoral Care and Spiritual FormationThis course examines the integration of the life of prayer and the caring tasks of ministry.Classic writings in the area of pastoral care will be used with particular reference to thefunctions of ministry and the role of the devotional life in the performance of variousministerial duties. The course may also focus on the relationship between the curaanimarum of classic pastoral care and the therapeutic approaches of contemporarypastoral counseling.CHRI 6314 Missions and EvangelismThis course of study will include the history of missions and the history of greatawakenings. Also included would be studies in the church growth movement. Practicalapplications of evangelistic missions or church growth activities will be part of therequirements for this course.CHRI 6315 Christian Scriptures IIIThis course continues the study of Old Testament background and interpretation.The areas of study are the major and minor prophets. The study will involve specificliterature as well as historical, theological, sociological, canonical, and critical issuesof the biblical text.CHRI 6320 Christian Scriptures IVThis course continues the study of New Testament background and interpretation.The areas of study are Paul’s letters, general letters, and Revelation. The study willinvolve specific literature as well as historical, theological, sociological, canonical,and critical issues of the biblical text.CHRI 6330, 6340, 6350 Christian ReadingsInvolves selected primary and secondary readings within specific areas as designatedby the professor and according to the student’s educational needs in their fields ofstudy. Limited to one enrollment.CHRI 6333 Historical and Moral TheologyThe subject of this course is the historical development of Christian theology and ethicsfrom the second century to the present. Directed study will focus on the theologicaland moral ideas in the writings of significant figures of ancient, medieval, and modernChristianity. The student will be required to study each writer as a person of his or herown age by means of a critical analysis of the influences, context, and content of hisor her own writings. Additionally, consideration will be given to the matter of howthe theology and ethics of the Christian past offer insight into contemporary issuesand problems.CHRI 6392, 6393 ThesisThe thesis component is in lieu of the last six hours in the MATS program. The thesisproposed by the student must be selected under the guidance and approval of thedepartment, and the rendering of the thesis must be in a minimum of 75 pages.COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENTCISM 1321 Introduction to Computer ApplicationsThis course emphasizes current concepts and techniques for utilizing the microcomputeras an information processor. A practical laboratory component affords hands-onexperience with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.Courses / 243