2011-2012 Academic Catalog - Victory University

BT-3603 INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN SCHOOLING (3 SEMESTER HOURS)A survey of the issues involved with Christian Schooling, including such topics as the philosophyof Christian School education, starting a Christian School, the Board, administration, financing,curriculum, personnel, and development. Prerequisite: EN-1202.BT-3703 JESUS AND THE GOSPELS (3 SEMESTER HOURS)An examination of the earthly life of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the canonical Gospels.The course will focus on a detailed study of Jesus’ earthly life and ministry, some challengesthat have arisen in recent biblical scholarship regarding the historical veracity of Jesus’ life,words, and/or actions, and unique features of each gospel’s narration. The course willcomplement the study of Christology in BT-1010. Prerequisite: BT-2130, EN-1202.BT-3713 ORIGINS (3 SEMESTER HOURS)A survey of the testimonies of Scripture and of key historical and modern persons concerningbelief about the origin of the universe, life, and mankind. Issues of creationism, design, andevolutionism are contrasted. Complements the study of Anthropology, Hamartiology, andTheology Proper as discussed in BT-1010. Prerequisite: BT-1010, EN-1202.BT/PS-3800 PASTORAL COUNSELING(3 SEMESTER HOURS)An overview of basic counseling skills and procedures specifically designed to addresscounseling issues that relate to Pastoral Counseling (i.e., pre-marital, marital and familycounseling; trauma/crisis intervention; abnormal psychology issues such as depression, anger,addictions, grief counseling; sexuality and sexual identity; the integration of counseling theoryand spirituality; and life/career/financial goals). Because this broad overview spans a lifetime ofgrowth and change, the prerequisite PS-2044 Lifespan Development will provide applicabletheoretical underpinnings. Prerequisite: PS-1100, PS-2044 and PS-2223.BT-4111 SEMINAR IN CHRISTIAN ETHICS (3 SEMESTER HOURS)A capstone course on the subject of Christian ethics that focuses on the integration of biblical,theological, and ministry knowledge, skills, and dispositions gained from the curriculum andexperiences within the departmental program of study. The seminar culminates in an ethicsproject and fosters preparedness for Christian ministry. Prerequisite: Senior Status, ChristianMinistry major.BT-4203 THEOLOGY STUDIES (3 SEMESTER HOURS)A study of various themes and/or topics within Christian theology. Prerequisite: BT-1010, EN-1202.BT-4313 OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES (3 SEMESTER HOURS)A study of various books and/or topics related to the Old Testament and Ancient Israel.Prerequisite: BT-2130, EN-1202.BT-4323 EVANGELISM AND CHURCH GROWTH (3 SEMESTER HOURS)A study in biblical, historical, and practical concepts of evangelism, with special emphasis uponthe motives and methods of personal evangelism, combined with an analytical study of the196