for the teaching and preaching of the Bible; to promote wann 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 clC'arly premillennial. Special attention is given to the problems of liberalism and modern cults in their doctrinal aspects. The inductive method of stud_v is followf'd and reference is marle to the Biblical languages. Outside reading in standard theological works is required. 101. SPIRITUAL LIFE. (2) The Christian life traced £rom its beginning at conversion through the early stages of growth and development to the maturity of a l ife in adjustment to the ministries of the Holy Spirit. Sprcial attPntion to the place of the Word of God and of prayer in the Christian life, with instruction in the art of pointing men to Christ. 301. DOCTRINE OF GOD AND THE BIBLE. (2) The Bible. revelation and inspiration, canonicity and authority; the illuminating work of the Holy Spirit. The doctrine of God, H,s existence, unity, trinitarian distinctions, attributes, decrees, and works. 302. DOCTRINE OF CHRIST AND THE HOLY SPIRIT. (2) The person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ and of the Holy Spirit, with special attention given to doctrinal departures in these areas. 401. DOCTRINE OF MAN AND ANGELS. (2) The nature and destiny of ,mgels, of Satan, and of demons. The creation, nature, and fall of man, including the doctrine of sin. 402. DOCTRINE OF SALVATION. (2) The Person of the Saviour; His finished work in death imd resurrection. Redemp tion, justification, sanctification, security, faith. grace, election and other great themes related to salvation. Glorification, and final triumph. 404. DOCTRINE OF FUTURE THINGS. (2) The major highways of prophecy, especially God's prophetic program for the Church. The second coming of Christ, with carPful attention given to the premil lcnnial and pretribulational viewpoints and alternate positions. The resurrections, ju,lgments. and places of eternal destiny. The Tribulation, the Kingdom, and the Eternal State. MISSIONS Obiectives. The objectives of these courses are threefold: (1) to meet the need for better trained missionaries; (2) to broaden the student's cultural under standing of the peoples of the world; (3) to emphasize the practical problems of missionary work. Drpartmental RequirPments for a Maior in Missions. The student majoring in this Department must take the following courses: Miss ions 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 411, 412, and 306, 308, 310, or 312; Bible 301 and 302; Doctrine four units: Music 171; Foreign Language, twelve units. Students also are encouraged to enroll in the Practical Missionary T raining program conducted durmg the summer in Cuba, Haiti, and Mexico under the direction of Dr. Smith for which three to six units may be earned. 301. INTRODUCTION TO MISSIONS. (2) An overview of the world of missions. A discussion of the Christian's responsi bility in giving the Gospel to the whole world as viewed from Biblical, philosophical, and practical standpoints. 38
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