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cational intentions of the church. Reailing in special ai·eas of work: vocational guidance, sex education, etc. 412. MUSIC IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION. Designed for the C.E. majors. Techniques of song leading, teaching new musi­ cal materials, and the place of music in the educational work of the church. Survey and evaluation of various music curricula used in Christian education. 411. PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE. (2) An evaluation of psychological factors preceiling, during, and subsequent to Chris­ tian conversion. 413. CORRELATION AND SUPERVISION. (2) Consideration of educational r esponsibilities of the professional Christian worker with attention to leadership educa tion. Discussion of Christian ethics in positions of An evaluation of worship ma terials to develop appreciation and skill in their use with various age levels. Special consideration is given to the use of fine art, music, and poetry. CHURCH POLITY Objective. The objective of the following courses is to provide each student with a basic understanding of the history and polity of his denomination. 401. BAPTIST DISTINCTIVES, POLITY, AND HISTORY. (2} Careful consideration of the ilistinctives, general introduction to the polity, and study of the outstanding events and trends in Baptist history. 403. DISTINCTIVES, POLITY, AND HISTORY OF THE INDEPENDENT CHURCHES OF AMERICA. (2) Description parall el to 401. 405. BRETHREN DISTINCTIVES, POLITY, AND HISTORY. (2) Description parallel to 401. 4-07. QUAKER DISTINCTlVES, POLITY, AND HISTORY. (2) Description parallel to 401. 409. DISTINCTIVES, POLITY, AND HISTORY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. (2) Description parallel to 401. 411. DISTINCTIVES, POLITY, AND HISTORY OF THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES. (2) Description parallel to 401. 413. DISTINCTIVES, POLITY, AND HISTORY OF THE METHODIST CHURCH. (2) Description parallel to 401. DOCTRINE Objectives. The primary objec ti ves of the doctrine courses are as follows: to give the student a thorough grasp of all the major doctrines of the Word of God; to corr elate the whole into one defensible system which will form a solid foundation for the teaching and preaching of the Bible; to promote warm Christian experience and spiritual maturity. The approach to all areas of doctrinal study is Biblical rather than philosophical. The method of study is sensibly dispensational and the viewpoint is clearly premillennial. Special attention is given to the problems of liberalism and modern cults in their doctrinal aspects. The inductive method of study is followed and reference is made to the Biblical languages. Outside reading in standard theological works is required. 36 leadership and supervision. Prerequisite: CE 301. 415. WORSHIP IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION. (2)

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