COURSE DESCRIPTIONS - SAGU

1 249 undergraduate catalog 2016- 2017 COURSEDESCRIPTIONS250 SOUTHWESTERN ASSEMBLIES OF GOD UNIVERSITYCOURSE NUMBERS The first figure of each number indicates the level of the COURSE . The fourth figure indicates the number of semester hours of University reserves the right to offer courses on alternate years or as needed. Any elective COURSE scheduled may be withdrawn if demand is not students may not take any COURSE numbered 3000 or COURSES Independent Research courses are designed to fulfill curriculum requirements of 1, 2, or 3 hours. Students are asked to complete a research project that is the equivalent of required COURSE work.

2 Independent Research courses are taken for residence credit and are numbered 1101, 1102, and 1103, or 2201, 2202, and 2203 or 3301, 3302, and 3303, or 4401, 4402, and 4403 (depending on the level of difficulty and credit awarded). Students must have advisor approval to take an Independent Research COURSE . There is an extra Studies courses are offered in the schedule of classes during the summer or regular semesters. These courses are designed by the faculty to enrich the curriculum and fulfill degree requirements. Special Studies seminars and Special Studies courses are offered for residence credit and are designated by the codes SSS and SSC respectively.

3 Because the student is meeting one-to-one with the instructor, there will be an extra Courses are those residence courses listed in the COURSE DESCRIPTIONS section of the catalog in which requirements are met through individual, rather than classroom, instruction. The student must receive the approval of both the Instructor and College Dean to enroll. Because the student is meeting one-to-one with the instructor, there will be an extra catalog 2016- 2017 APPLIED STUDIESAPS 3313 Portfolio Development 3 Hours This COURSE focuses upon the preparation, development, and submission of an experiential learning portfolio for those students pursuing their Bachelor s degree through the School of Distance Education, who desire credit for experiential learning.

4 Credit granted may range from 3 to 31 hours contingent upon approval of the portfolio. BIBLEBIB 1133 Biblical Prayer as Ministry 3 Hours A survey of references and examples of prayer throughout the Scriptures. Biblical Prayer is viewed as Christian ministry. Practical interpretations of the concept are applied to the revealed purposes of God and to the unreached peoples of the 1223 The Church in Ministry and Mission 3 HoursA biblical study of the mandate and extraordinary potential of the local church in its efforts to worship God, edify believers, and evanglize the entire world.

5 The priority of both personal and corporate participation in God s great redemptive plan as expressed in the Old and New Testament is stressed. Additionally, students will explore leadership and ministry gifts within the Church and the central role of the Holy Spirit in advancing the kingdom of 2133 Book of Acts 3 Hours A study of the Book of Acts with special emphasis on distinctive themes in Lucan theology as it relates to Luke-Acts. Attention is given to the expansion of the early Church, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the many challenges faced by the rapidly growing New Testament Church.

6 (Prerequisite: REL 1153)BIB 2213 Bible Study 3 Hours Representative passages of Scripture from a variety of genre in both Old and New Testament will be analyzed and studied in order to learn basic Bible study skills. Special emphasis will be placed on the meaning of Scripture in its historical and literary context. The student will be introduced to the proper use of basic Bible study tools. BIB 2233 Pentateuch 3 Hours A study of Genesis through Deuteronomy with an emphasis on the prominent themes, historical events and legal codes. Attention is given to the concept of covenant and its significance throughout the Bible.

7 (Prerequisite: REL 1163)BIB 2243 Prison Epistles 3 Hours An exegetical study of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon emphasizing the message of each letter and its contribution to Pauline theology. (Prerequisite: REL 1153) BIB 2263 Historical Books 3 Hours A study of the history of Israel comprising the conquest, monarchy, captivity, and the restoration of Israel as portrayed in the Books of Joshua through Esther. (Prerequisite: REL 1163) BIB 2273 Geography and Archaeology of the Ancient Near East 3 HoursAn introduction to the history and geography of the Ancient Near East accented by archaeological discoveries that give insight to the biblical world.

8 (Prerequisite: REL 1153 and 1163)BIB 2313 Biblical Languages and Tools 3 HoursThis COURSE is a basic introduction to biblical Hebrew and Greek that introduces students to the alphabet, grammatical terminology, and basic features of each biblical language with an emphasis on equipping the student to use commentaries, lexica, Bible software, and other language resources. (Prerequisite: BIB 2213)BIB 2323 General Epistles 3 HoursAn exegetical study of Hebrews, James, 1 and 2 Peter, and Jude giving attention to the genre, theology, and application of each book. (Prerequisite: REL 1153)BIB 2333 Pastoral and Thessalonian Epistles 3 HoursAn exegetical study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus that examines Paul s instruction and encouragement to his two associates in Ephesus and Crete and the church in Thessalonica.

9 (Prerequisite: REL 1153)BIB 3313 Corinthian Correspondence 3 HoursAn exegetical study of Paul s letters to the church at Corinth including an introduction to the historical contexts and archaeology of this influential city. The pneumatological sections receive special attention highlighting their contribution to Pauline pneumatology. (Prerequisite: BIB 2213 and REL 1153)BIB 3343 Romans and Galatians 3 Hours An exegetical study of Romans and Galatians emphasizing Paul s distinctive teaching of justification by grace through faith and sanctification by the Holy Spirit. (Prerequisites: BIB 2213 and REL 1153)BIB 3373 Bible as Literature 3 Hours A COURSE designed to develop an appreciation for the artistry and beauty of the literature of the Bible.

10 Emphasis will be placed upon literary genres, such as heroic narrative, epic, tragedy, lyric, poetry, and pastoral romance. This approach complements historical and theological approaches to the study of the Scriptures. (Same as ENG 3373)BIB 3413 Prophetic Literature 3 HoursA study of the history and messages of the Old Testament prophets. The COURSE includes the exegesis of selected passages from the Major and Minor prophets. (Prerequisites: BIB 2213, REL 1163)BIB 3423 Poetical and Wisdom Literature 3 HoursA study of the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, and Lamentations highlighting the poetic and literary characteristics unique to each genre.