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BBST 458 - Theology of Mission Credits 3 Study of God's redemptive acts in Scripture on behalf of mankind, with application to the mission of the church today. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 209, BBST 251, BBST 306, BBST 354. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 465 - Integration Seminar Credits 3 Senior level capstone seminar in which the student will search the Bible and the literature dealing with the topic(s) under discussion in the course leading to the discovery of means whereby the subject area may be 'integrated' with Biblical truth. The results of the research will be incorporated in a paper or project which will be critiqued by the seminar members and by the professor. Notes: May be taken for a total of 6 credits counted toward graduation with different content. Grade Mode: A.
Associate Professors: Billock, Cruzen, Havoonjian, Tresser, Varamini Assistant Professors: Kim, J., Lee Instructors : Anthony, Miller Courses Biological Sciences (BIOS) BIOS 100 - Biological Principles: Lecture Credits 3 A survey of biological principles including: the cell, zoology, ecology, human anatomy, genetics, and origin of life theories. Notes: No lab is required, but BIOS 110 is the lab course designed to accompany this course. BIOS 100 without the lab (110) will not receive transfer credit at most other universities. Approved for Core Curriculum Science credit. Cannot be taken to fulfill elective requirements for these majors: Bio Sci: Secondary Instruction (BISI), Human Biology (BIHB), Biological Science (BIOS), Biochemistry (BCHM) or Environmental Science (BIES). Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must not be a Major in Bio Sci:Secondary Instruction (BISI), a Major in Human Biology (BIHB), a Major in Biological Science (BIOS), a Major in Biochemistry (BCHM) or a Major in Environmental Science (BIES); and must be Undergraduate Level. BIOS 103 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credits 3 An interdisciplinary approach to the study of the environment using concepts from ecology, biology, chemistry, geology, the social sciences and Scripture to understand the interplay of natural resources, how humans are affecting the environment, and how to deal with environmental problems. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum Science credit. Grade Mode: A. Credits 2 Observational and investigative approach to surveying a range of biological organisms and examining selected human systems. Notes: Three hours lab, one hour lecture/discussion designed to be taken with BIOS 100. Approved for Core Curriculum Science Credit. Cannot be taken to fulfill elective requirements for these majors: Bio Sci: Secondary Instruction (BISI), Human Biology (BIHB), Biological Science (BIOS), Biochemistry (BCHM) or Environmental Science (BIES). Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must not be a Major in Bio Sci:Secondary Instruction (BISI), a Major in Human Biology (BIHB), a Major in Biological Science (BIOS), a Major in Biochemistry (BCHM) or a Major in Environmental Science (BIES); and must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: Lab $95. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BIOS 110 - Observational Biology Laboratory BIOS 111 - Fundamentals of Cellular and Molecular Biology Credits 3 Introductory course for majors emphasizing the principles of cellular and molecular biology, genetics, and development. Grade Mode: A. Corequisites: BIOS 113. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BIOS 112 - Fundamentals of Organismal Biology Credits 3 Introductory course for biological science majors emphasizing the principles of systematics and biodiversity, population genetics and origins theories, ecology, and anatomy and physiology. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum Science credit. Grade Mode: A. Corequisites: BIOS 114. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
Prerequisites: BBST 209, BBST 210, BBST 251, BBST 354. Restrictions: Must be Senior Class; and Undergraduate Level. BBST 471 - The Apostolic Fathers
Credits 3
Students will read and discuss the earliest Christian documents composed after the apostolic age, spanning the years A.D. 95–160 (e.g., Aristides, Clement of Rome, Ignatius, Justin Martyr, Papias, Polycarp), with a focus upon compositional purpose, historical setting, theology, and connections with New Testament documents. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 210, BBST 251, BBST 301, BBST 312, BBST 354. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 475 - Puritan Theology Credits 3 Traces the history of Protestant spiritual formation from Martin Luther and John Calvin to the English Puritans and acquaints students with the history, theology, and theological influences of relevant theologians. Emphasizes the doctrinal distinctives of the Puritan movement and includes reading primary sources from that era. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 103, BBST 165, BBST 251, BBST 354. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 480 - Directed Research Credits 1-3 Guided independent reading, research, problem-solving and preparation of a formal paper or project done in consultation with a selected professor. Notes: May be taken for a total of 6 credits. Students may receive no more than a total of 6 credits counted towards graduation for 480 and 490 combined. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 481 - New Testament Use of the Old Testament Credits 3 A consideration of the issues raised by the use of the OT in the NT. Special attention is given to the hermeneutical presuppositions and exegetical methods employed by the NT writers as they appropriate the OT scriptures, and to the theological implications that arise from their use. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 251, BBST 301, BBST 312, BBST 354; BLGR 102 or BLHE 102. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Biblical & Theological Studies (BBLE); and Undergraduate Level. BBST 490 - Practicum Credits 1-3 Supervised experience in teaching biblical studies. Includes course preparation, observation and evaluation. Notes: May be taken for a total of 6 credits. Students may receive no more than a total of 6 credits counted towards graduation for 480 and 490 combined. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Biological Sciences Faculty Chair: Wendy Billock, Ph.D.
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