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to the problems of liberalism and modern cults in their doctrinal aspects. The lecture method of study is fo llowed and reference is made to the Biblical languages. Outside reading in standard theological works is required. 301 DOCTRINE OF GOD AND THE BIBLE (3) The doctrine of God, His existence, unity, trinitarian distinctions, a.ttributes, decrees, and works; the doctrine of the Bible, revelation and inspiration, canonicity and au­ thority; the illuminating work of the Holy Spirit; origin and history of the Bible, canonicity, and versions. 302 DOCTRINE OF CHRIST, THE HOLY SPIRIT, AND SALVATION (3) The per son and work of the Lord J esus Christ and of the Holy Spirit. Special attention given to doctrinal departures in these areas and other themes related to salvation. 401 DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH (3) The doctrine of the Church, its origin, ordinances, and organization, with careful consideration given to denominational distinctives and the theological issues which underlie its mission. (Those preparing for missionary activity should register for the course taught by the Missions Department.) 402 DOCTRINE OF DISPENSATIONS AND FUTURE THINGS (2) God's prophetic program from the standpoint of the Dispensational and Covenant schools with particular emphasis upon the dispensational approach. 403 DOCTRINE OF MAN AND ANGELS (2) The nature and destiny of angels, of Satan, and of demons. The creation, nature, and fall of man, including the doctrin e of si n. 405, 406 DOCTRINAL AND BIBLICAL RESEARCH (2, 2) Reserved for senior Bible majors with emphasis on research methods and study of traditional and contemporary prob lems in Biblical and doctrinal areas. Limited en­ rollment with consent · of the department. MISSIONS Obj ('c tivc : The objectives of the Missions Department are threefold: ( 1) to prepare students for mi ssionary service; ( 2) to make each student fully aware of the Church's wor ld-wide commission and personal responsibility in its ful­ fillment; (3) to clear ly set forth the needs and problems of mission fields and mission churches. The Missions Department recommends three distinct programs preparatory to missionary activity. These programs are the following:

BIBLE-MISSIONS PROGRAM OR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION-MISSIONS PROGRAM

These programs combine a major in Bib le or Christian Education with the elec­ tives taken under the direction of the Department of Missions. These electives include Sociology 401, 404; Philosophy 314; Anthropology 301; Linguistics 331; and six additional units in appropriate areas.

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