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Biblical Language Courses
GREK 1301-1302. Elementary Greek - New Testament (Koine) Greek, stressing vocabulary,
conjugation, declension, parsing, and translation.
GREK 2301-2302. Intermediate Greek - Grammatical principles in addition to advanced
study in syntax and translation. Prerequisite: GREK 1302.
GREK 5301. Biblical Greek I – a study of the language of the Greek New Testament with
attention to vocabulary, intermediate grammar, and syntax through the reading of selected New Testament texts. Prerequisites: GREK 1301 and 1302 or equivalent.
GREK 5302. Biblical Greek II – a continuation of the study of the language of the Greek New Testament with attention to vocabulary, intermediate grammar, and syntax through the reading and translation of selected New Testament texts. Prerequisite: GREK 5301.
HEBR 1301-1302. Elementary Hebrew - Hebrew language, vocabulary, conjugation,
declension, parsing, and translation.
HEBR 2301-2302. Intermediate Hebrew - Review of grammar, translation, syntax, and exegesis. Prerequisite: HEBR 1302.
HEBR 5301. Biblical Hebrew I – a study of the language of the Hebrew Old Testament with
attention to vocabulary, grammar, and syntax through the reading of selected Old Testament texts.
HEBR 5302. Biblical Hebrew II – a continuation of the study of the language of the Hebrew
Old Testament with attention to vocabulary, grammar, and syntax through the reading and
translation of selected Old Testament texts. Prerequisite: HEBR 5301.
Philosophy Courses
PHIL 1301. Introduction to Philosophy - The history, methods, and basic problems of philosophy.
PHIL 3304. Western Political Thought (HIST/POLS 3304) - Selected study of major political
philosophers and their ideas that have influenced the West’s understanding of important
political concepts on human nature, the state, and civil society. Prerequisite: POLS 2301.
PHIL 4303. Philosophy of Religion (RLGN 4303) - Philosophical thinking about religion
with emphasis on the Judeo-Christian tradition. Major attention is given to the nature of religious experience, the nature and existence of God, the problem of evil and suffering, religious epistemology, human destiny, and the relation of science and religion. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
PHIL 4310. World Religions (RLGN 4310) - Introduction to the thought of major religions
of the world. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
PHIL 4314. Biblical Interpretation (RLGN 4314) - The science of biblical exegesis and
interpretation. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
PHIL 4319. Ethics - Introduction to the classical and biblical theories of ethics with their
application to moral and social problems. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
PHIL 4322. American Political Thought (HIST/POLS 4322) - American political thought
from colonial times to the present. Prerequisite: POLS 2301.
PHIL 4323. Basic Christian Ethics (RLGN 4323) - Introduction to principles of Christian
ethics with their application to problems of contemporary society. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
Religious Education Courses
RLED 1301. Introduction to Baptist Ministry - introduction to the Christian ministry;
calling to church-related vocations; evaluation of gifts and abilities to perform ministry; and
overview of the history, organization, work and cooperative endeavors of Baptists. Fee applies to Plainview campus only: $28.
RLED 3309. Spiritual Formation (RLGN 3309) - Principles of discipleship, prayer, spiritual
gifts, and ministry involvement. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLED 3315. Preschool and Children's Ministries in the Church - Preschool/child learner
with special emphasis given to age-level needs, church educational programs, curriculum, and ministry. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLED 3319. Youth Ministry in the Church - Procedure in developing an integrated youth
ministry with emphasis given to the work of the youth minister and the developmental needs of young people. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302. Fee applies to the Plainview campus only:: $175.00.
RLED 3320. The Youth Minister - An examination of the roles of the contemporary youth
minister, including administrator, educator, counselor, and family member. Prerequisites:
RLGN 1301 and 1302. Fee applies to the Plainview campus only: $175.00.
RLED 3325. Adult Ministry in the Church - The adult learner, church adult educational program, curriculum, and ministry to and with adults of all ages. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLED 3335. Understanding Christian Marriage (RLGN 3335) - Biblical understanding of
marriage. Study will be made of communication, conflict resolution, sexuality, intentional
growth, and other marital issues. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLED 4301. Survey of Christian Education - Historical background relating to the history
of religious education, emphasizes utilization and organization of human resources within a Southern Baptist church. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLED 4302. Church Administration - Applied principles of church administration as they
relate to the role of the church staff in leadership, public relations, church staff relations, and worship. Prerequisite: junior standing. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLED 4304. Christan Leadership - critical examination of contemporary leadership theory,
principles, and practices in the light of biblically-based models and criteria for Christian leadership.Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302
RLED 4308. Evangelism (RLGN 4308) - Principles, messages, and methods of the New
Testament evangelism and discipleship. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLED 4312. Contemporary Christian Missions (RLGN 4312) - Examination of current
Christian mission efforts through various national and international mission agencies, emphasizing organization, strategies and methodologies for support and involvement. Prerequisite: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLED 4315. The Christian Ministry (RLGN 4315) - Christian Ministry in contemporary
culture. Includes historical and theological foundations, avenues of ministry, preventive education, and pastoral counseling. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLED 4321. Psychology of Religion (RLGN 4321) - Psychological aspects of spiritual development, a comparison between psychology and religion, and a model for integration of the two disciplines. Prerequisite: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLED 4349. History of Christian Missions (RLGN 4349) - The history of Christian missions with an emphasis upon the Modern Missions Movement and the Baptist missions efforts. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLED 4351. Contemporary Missions in Context (RLGN 4351) - overview of culture and
language in context; mission activities from the past including the most recent decade; Christian relief and development and other strategies for ministering to unreached people groups; equipping volunteers to be more effective in missions. Content may vary. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and RLGN 1302
RLED 4360. Practicum (RLGN 4360) - Develop skills in ministry by means of class lectures and internship experience under complete supervision. Persons already in ministry positions will be placed with appropriate supervisors. Prerequisite: junior standing. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLED 4361. Supervised Ministry (RLGN 4361) - Practical skills, healthy attitudes, and varied approaches to ministry under competent supervision and class participation. Persons presently in ministry positions will be required to find an appropriate supervisor. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLED 5101. Colloquium - a study of various topics in religious education. May be repeated for credit when content varies.
RLED 5111-12. Practice of the Inward Spiritual Disciplines (RLGN 5111-12) – ito one or more spiritual disciplines oriented toward the inner life of the Christian, practiced
within a weekly spiritual formation small group of M.Div. students. Prerequisite: RLED/
RLGN 5354.
RLED 5113-14. Practice of the Outward Spiritual Disciplines (RLGN 5113-14)– introduction to one or more spiritual disciplines oriented toward the external practices of the Christian life, practiced within a weekly spiritual formation small group of M.Div. students. Prerequisite: RLED/RLGN 5354.
RLED 5115-16. Practice of the Corporate Spiritual Disciplines (RLGN 5115-16)– introduction to one or more spiritual disciplines oriented toward the growth of Christian community, practiced within a weekly spiritual formation small group of M.Div. students. Prerequisite: RLED/RLGN 5354.
RLED 5161-62. Spiritual Development Mentoring Practicum (RLGN 5161-62) – practicum
to lead a weekly spiritual formation small group experience under the guidance of a faculty
supervisor. Prerequisites: 6 credits in RLGN/RLED 5111-16 and completion of more than half of the hours necessary for the M.Div. degree.
RLED 5301. Survey of Christian Education - research into the historical and philosophical
background of Christian Education with emphasis on Christian Education in the church.
RLED 5302. Church Administration - research into the principles of administrative leadership with a church.
RLED 5303. Seminar on Christian Education - research into the foundations for Christian
Education. May be repeated for credit when content varies.
RLED 5304. Christian Leadership - critical examination of contemporary leadership theory, principles, and practices in the light of biblically-based models and criteria for Christian leadership.
RLED 5308. Evangelism (RLGN 5308) - research into the history and methods of evangelism with special attention to contemporary expression.
RLED 5312. Contemporary Christian Missions (RLGN 5312) - programs of missions
administered through various national and international evangelical missions agencies, emphasizing organization, strategies, and methods of support and involvement.
RLED 5315. The Christian Ministry (RLGN 5315) - the nature of the ministry of the
Christian Church including its theology and its practice.
RLED 5316. Seminar on Topics in Religious Education - research into selected issues in
religious education, including principles of teaching, the teaching ministry, education administration, church growth, and small group dynamics. May be repeated for credit when content varies.
RLED 5317. Seminar on Age-Group Christian Education - research into the educational
ministry to children, youth, and adults, with emphasis given to religious and spiritual formation. May be repeated for credit when content varies.
RLED 5321. Psychology of Religion (RLGN 5321) - research into issues of integration of
psychology and religion as they impact spiritual formation.
RLED 5335. Seminar on Principles of Pastoral Counseling (RLGN) - development of
helping skills, examination of special theories of pastoral counseling emphasizing family and crisis counseling. May be repeated for credit when content varies.
RLED 5349. History of Christian Missions (RLGN 5349) - the history of Christian missions
with an emphasis upon the Modern Missions Movement and the Baptist missions efforts.
RLED 5354. Spiritual Disciplines and Christian Spirituality (RLGN 5354) – orientation to
the M.Div. program, survey of the spiritual traditions of the Western Church, and introduction to specific habits and practices which encourage a vibrant Christian life. To be taken in the first semester of enrollment in the Master of Divinity program.
RLED 5355. Principles of Pastoral Counseling (RLGN 5355) – development of helping
skills and examination of special theories of pastoral counseling, with emphasis on basic principles that apply specifically to ministry-related situations.
RLED 5360. Practicum (RLGN 5360) - a professional project conducted under the guidance of a skilled supervisor. May be repeated once for credit.
Religion Courses
RLGN 0001. Theological Research and Writing Lab - Workshop to guide students through research, writing, and completion of Turabian style research project as required by the School of Religion and Philosophy. Course offered on-line and on the Plainview campus. May be taken as a co-requisite with the first upper level RLED/RLGN course which requires a research paper or if required by the instructor. Fee: $50.00.
RLGN 1301. Old Testament History - An introductory survey of the historical literature with
special attention to the institutions, religion, and national life of the Hebrew people.
RLGN 1302. New Testament History - An introductory survey of the historical literature with
special attention to the background and origins of Christian beliefs and practices, and to the life of Jesus Christ and the early Christian community.
RLGN 3309. Spiritual Formation (RLED 3309) - Principles of discipleship, prayer, spiritual
gifts, and ministry involvement. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 3331. Anthropology for Christian Missions - the study of humankind from a biblical
perspective, including the elements of human cultures, particularly rituals, symbols, and ceremonies; the relationship of cultural anthropology and Christian mission, particularly in crosscultural contexts. Prerequisites: RLGN 0001, 1301, and 1302.
RLGN 3335. Understanding Christian Marriage (RLED 3335) - Biblical understanding of
marriage. Study will be made of communication, conflict, resolution, sexuality, intentional
growth, and other marital issues. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4302. Christian Theology - The central doctrines of the Christian faith from a systematic approach. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4303. Philosophy of Religion (PHIL 4303) - Philosophical thinking about religion
with emphasis on the Judeo-Christian tradition. Major attention is given to the nature of religious experience, the nature and existence of God, the problem of evil and suffering, religious epistemology, human destiny, and the relation of science and religion. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4304. Old Testament Theology - Major theological concepts in the Old Testament.
Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4305. New Testament Theology - Major theological concepts in the New Testament. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4306. The Intertestamental Period - History of the Jewish people during the period
known as Second Temple Judaism, including a survey of the apocryphal, pseudepigraphal, and Dead Sea literature and their implications for New Testament study. Prerequisites: RLGN
1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4307. Church History - History of the Christian Church. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301
and 1302.
RLGN 4308. Evangelism (RLED 4308) - Principles, messages, and methods of the New
Testament evangelism and discipleship. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4310. World Religions (PHIL 4310) - Introduction to the thought of major religions
of the world. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4311. New Religious Movements - Introduction to the history and thought of religious or spiritual groups founded after 1800, which evidence deviant beliefs and/or practices from established denominations and religions. Major attention will be given to Latter-Day Saints, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Christian Science, New Age Movements, and other groups which have a significant presence in the United States. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4312. Contemporary Christian Missions (RLED 4312) - Examination of current
Christian mission efforts through various national and international mission agencies, emphasizing organization, strategies and methodologies for support and involvement. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4313. Issues in Contemporary Theology - Issues in contemporary theology utilizing
the work of major twentieth-century theological writers. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4314. Biblical Interpretation (PHIL 4314) - The science of biblical exegesis and
interpretation. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4315. The Christian Ministry (RLED 4315) - Christian Ministry in contemporary
culture. Includes historical and theological foundations, avenues of ministry, preventive education, and pastoral counseling. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4316. The Pentateuch and Former Prophets - Genesis through Second Kings.
Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4317. Latter Prophets - The lives and literature of the prophets of Israel.
Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4318. The Writings - Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Ruth,
Lamentations, Esther, Daniel, 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4319. Preaching - Fundamental principles of the art of preaching. Prerequisites:
RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4320. Jesus and the Gospels - The person, ministry, and teachings of Jesus Christ. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4321. Psychology of Religion (RLED 4321) - Psychological aspects of spiritual development, a comparison between psychology and religion, and a model for integration of the two disciplines. Prerequisite: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4322. Life and Letters of Paul - Life and times of the apostle Paul with an interpretation of his epistles in their historical setting. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4323. Basic Christian Ethics (PHIL 4323) - Introduction to principles of Christian
ethics with their application to problems of contemporary society. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4324. General Epistles and Revelation - The epistles of Hebrews, James, Peter, John, Jude, and the book of Revelation. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4325. Historical Theology - Survey of theological development in Christianity from
the New Testament period to the contemporary era. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4326. The Ministry of the Holy Spirit - The work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the
Christian and the ministry of the church, relationship of the Holy Spirit to the Bible (inspiration and authority), to the individual (in filling and spiritual gifts), and to the church (Christian growth and evangelism). Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4327. Christian Worship - Nature, purpose, and methods of Christian worship.
Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4330. Baptist History - History of the Baptists to the present. Prerequisites: RLGN
1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4331. Topics in Religion - Selected issues in religion, including biblical exegesis and interpretation, Christian doctrines, ministerial praxis, and contemporary moral issues. May be repeated for credit when subject matter and topic change. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4332. Cross-Cultural Communication of the Gospel- the literature of intercultural
communication, with attention to understanding cultural contexts and barriers, with applications to Christian witness across, and within, cultures. Prerequisites: RLGN 0001, 1301, 1302, and 3331.
RLGN 4333. Cross Cultural Leadership- historical, theoretical, and practical orientation to
leadership studies, particularly in intercultural contexts; examination and creation of leadership models to be developed through cross-cultural discipleship, using indigenous forms and patterns. Prerequisites: RLGN 0001, 1301, 1302, and 3331.
RLGN 4349. History of Christian Missions (RLED 4349) - The history of Christian missions with an emphasis upon the Modern Missions Movement and the Baptist missions efforts. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLED 4351. Contemporary Missions in Context (RLGN 4351) - overview of culture and
language in context; mission activities from the past including the most recent decade; Christian relief and development and other strategies for ministering to unreached people groups; equipping volunteers to be more effective in missions. Content may vary. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and RLGN 1302
RLGN 4360. Practicum (RLED 4360) - Develop skills in ministry by means of class lectures and internship experience under complete supervision. Persons already in ministry positions will be placed with appropriate supervisors. Prerequisite: junior standing. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.
RLGN 4361. Supervised Ministry (RLED 4361) - Practical skills, healthy attitudes, and varied approaches to ministry under competent supervision and class participation. Persons presently in ministry positions will be required to find an appropriate supervisor. Prerequisites: RLGN 1301 and 1302.