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RLGN 5312 - Contemporary Christian Missions
3 hrs
RLED 5312 Research in programs of missions administered through various national and international evangelical missions agencies, emphasizing organization, strategies, and methods of support and involvement.
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RLGN 5313 - Issues in Contemporary Theology
3 hrs
Research in issues in contemporary theology based upon the writings of major twentieth-century theologians.
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RLGN 5314 - Biblical Interpretation
3 hrs
PHIL 5314 Research in the principles and methods of biblical exegesis and interpretation with an emphasis on the problem of communicating the biblical message in the modern world.
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RLGN 5315 - The Christian Ministry
3 hrs
RLED 5315 Research in the nature of the ministry of the Christian Church including its theology and its practice.
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RLGN 5316 - Pentateuch and Former Prophets
3 hrs
Intensive examination of the history of scholarship; the impact of the scholarship on biblical interpretation; and exegetical analysis of Genesis through Second Kings.
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RLGN 5317 - Latter Prophets
3 hrs
Iintensive examination of the lives and literature of the major and minor prophets of the Hebrew Scripture in relationship to their historical and cultural setting and application of their message to the church of today.
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RLGN 5318 - The Writings
3 hrs
Intensive examination of the history of the Jewish people during the period of the Writings division of the Hebrew Scripture and of the literature of this division.
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RLGN 5319 - Preaching
3 hrs
Research in the nature and importance of preaching along with the fundamentals of sermon preparation. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 4314 or RLGN 5314 or equivalent.
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RLGN 5320 - Jesus and the Gospels
3 hrs
Research in the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in the canonical Gospels with an emphasis on the use of biblical criticisms in the study of Jesus and the Gospels.
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RLGN 5321 - Psychology of Religion
3 hrs
RLED 5321 Research into issues of integration of psychology and religion as they impact spiritual formation.
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RLGN 5322 - Life and Letters of Paul
3 hrs
Research in the life of Paul and an interpretation of the letters with particular attention to their historical settings, and with an emphasis on the problem of the relationship of Acts to the canonical letters.
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RLGN 5323 - Basic Christian Ethics
3 hrs
PHIL 5323 A Research in the principles of Christian ethics and their application to the problems of contemporary society.
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RLGN 5324 - General Epistles and Revelation
3 hrs
Research in the epistles of Hebrews, James, Peter, John, Jude, and the book of Revelation with particular attention to their historical settings, with an emphasis on questions concerning the literary genre of each writing.
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RLGN 5325 - Historical Theology
3 hrs
Research in the theological developments of the church from the New Testament period to the contemporary era.
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RLGN 5326 - The Ministry of the Holy Spirit
3 hrs
Research in the theology and work of the Holy Spirit.
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RLGN 5327 - Christian Worship
3 hrs
Research in the theology and practice of Christian worship.
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RLGN 5330 - Baptist History
3 hrs
HIST 5330 Research in the history of the Baptists to the present.
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RLGN 5331 - Seminar on Issues in New Testament Interpretation
3 hrs
Key New Testament subjects: the Kingdom of God, Miracle Stories, Jesus’ Parables, the Jew-Gentile Issue, the Gnostic Problem and Apocalyptic. Note: May be repeated for credit when content varies. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 4314 or RLGN 5314 or equivalent.
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RLGN 5332 - Seminar on Issues in Old Testament Interpretation
3 hrs
Key Old Testament subjects: Covenant and Law, Exodus themes, Promise and Fulfillment (Patriarchal and Prophetic), Wisdom themes (theodicy, suffering, sacred, secular), History as Revelation, Messianism. Note: May be repeated for credit when content varies. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 4314 or RLGN 5314 or equivalent.
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RLGN 5334 - Seminar on Systematic Theology
3 hrs
A constructive examination of the classic and contemporary formulation of Christian doctrines. Note: May be repeated when content varies.
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RLGN 5335 - Seminar on Principles of Pastoral Counseling
3 hrs
RLED 5335 Development of helping skills, examination of special theories of pastoral counseling emphasizing family and crisis counseling. Note: May be repeated for credit when content varies.
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RLGN 5337 - Seminar on Ancient Near Eastern Backgrounds to the Old Testament
3 hrs
HIST 5337 A critical examination of the political events, persons, as well as the cultural and religious factors, from the fourth to the first millennia B.C.E. in Egypt, Syria, Mesopotamia, Canaan, and Anatolia.
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RLGN 5338 - Seminar on Exegesis and Interpretation of Selected Old Testament Writings
3 hrs
A detailed examination and exposition of individual Old Testament books. Note: May be repeated when content varies. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 4314 or RLGN 5314 or equivalent.
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RLGN 5340 - Seminar on Exegesis and Interpretation of Selected New Testament Writings
3 hrs
A detailed examination and exposition of individual New Testament books. Note: May be repeated when content varies. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 4314 or RLGN 5314 or equivalent.
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RLGN 5341 - Seminar on Studies in the Synoptics
3 hrs
An intensive analysis and interpretation of the Synoptic Gospels. Note: May be repeated when content varies. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 4314 or RLGN 5314 or equivalent.
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RLGN 5342 - Seminar on Selected Theologians
3 hrs
A study of selected individual theologians. Note: May be repeated for credit when content varies.
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RLGN 5343 - Seminar on Topics in Christian Theology
3 hrs
A study of various topics which are directly related to significant theological inquiry. Note: May be repeated when content varies.
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RLGN 5346 - Christian Theology
3 hrs
Research in the nature, source, and scope of the doctrines of Christianity. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 4314 or RLGN 5314 or equivalent.
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RLGN 5348 - Seminar on Topics in Pastoral Counseling
3 hrs
Examination of various issues: Religion and Personality, Psychology of Religious Experience, Family Ministry in the Church. Note: May be repeated for credit when the content varies.
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RLGN 5349 - History of Christian Missions
3 hrs
RLED 5349 Research in the history of Christian missions with an emphasis upon the Modern Missions Movement and Baptist mission efforts.
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RLGN 5350 - Old Testament Foundations I
3 hrs
Introduction to the ancient Near Eastern background and canon of the Old Testament, including the contents of Genesis 1 through 1 Kings 11 (and 1 Chronicles) with emphasis on pertinent historical issues, theological interpretation, and contemporary application.
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RLGN 5351 - Old Testament Foundations II
3 hrs
Survey of the Divided Kingdom through the Restoration of Israel including the contents of 1 Kings 12 (less 1 Chronicles) through Malachi with emphasis on pertinent historical issues, theological interpretation, and contemporary application.
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RLGN 5352 - New Testament Foundations I
3 hrs
Introduction to the historical and cultural background from the Intertestamental Period through the first century; the nature and canon of the New Testament, New Testament criticism, and the contents and significance of the canonical Gospels with emphasis on pertinent critical and historical issues, theological interpretation, and contemporary application.
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RLGN 5353 - New Testament Foundations II
3 hrs
Survey of the critical issues, content, and significance of Acts through Revelation with emphasis on pertinent historical issues, theological interpretation, and contemporary application.
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RLGN 5354 - Spiritual Disciplines and Christian Spirituality
3 hrs
RLED 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.
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RLGN 5355 - Principles of Pastoral Counseling
3 hrs
RLED 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.
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RLGN 5356 - Application of Tools and Techniques in Biblical Exegesis -
3 hrs
An introduction to and application of paper and electronic tools and techniques for exegesis of Biblical passages.
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RLGN 5360 - Practicum
3 hrs
RLED 5360 A professional project conducted under the guidance of a skilled supervisor. Note: May be repeated once for credit.
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RLGN 5660 - Thesis
6 hrs
Required for all students seeking the Master of Arts in Religion degree. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all required course work, passing comprehensive examinations, and approval of school.
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Religious Education |
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RLED 1301 - Introduction to Baptist Ministry
3 hrs
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. Course Fee: $35
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RLED 3309 - Spiritual Formation
3 hrs
RLGN 3309 Principles of discipleship, prayer, spiritual gifts, and ministry involvement. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301 and RLGN 1302 .
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RLED 3315 - Preschool and Children’s Ministries in the Church
3 hrs
Developing an integrated preschool and children’s ministry through the local church. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301 and RLGN 1302 .
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RLED 3319 - Youth Ministry in the Church
3 hrs
Developing an integrated youth ministry through the local church. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301 and RLGN 1302 . Course Fee: Fee applies to the Plainview campus only: $175.00.
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RLED 3320 - The Youth Minister
3 hrs
Examination of the roles of the contemporary youth Minister. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301 and RLGN 1302 . Course Fee: Fee applies to the Plainview campus only: $175.00.
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RLED 3325 - Adult Ministry in the Church
3 hrs
Developing an integrated adult ministry through the local church. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301 and RLGN 1302 .
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RLED 3335 - Understanding Christian Marriage
3 hrs
RLGN 3335 Biblical understanding of Marriage and related areas of marital growth. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301 and RLGN 1302 .
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RLED 4301 - Survey of Christian Education
3 hrs
Historical background relating to the history of religious education and the principles of teaching in the church. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301 and RLGN 1302 .
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RLED 4302 - Church Administration
3 hrs
Principles of church administration and leadership. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; RLGN 1301 and RLGN 1302 .
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RLED 4304 - Christian Leadership
3 hrs
Critical examination of contemporary leadership theory, principles, and practices in the light of biblically-based models and criteria for Christian leadership. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301 and RLGN 1302 .
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RLED 4308 - Evangelism
3 hrs
RLGN 4308 Principles, messages, and methods of the New Testament evangelism and discipleship. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301 and RLGN 1302 .
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RLED 4312 - Contemporary Christian Missions
3 hrs
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(s): RLGN 1301 and RLGN 1302 .
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RLED 4315 - The Christian Ministry
3 hrs
RLGN 4315 Christian Ministry in contemporary culture. Includes historical and theological foundations, avenues of ministry, preventive education, and pastoral counseling. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301 and RLGN 1302 .
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RLED 4321 - Psychology of Religion
3 hrs
RLGN 4321 Psychological aspects of spiritual development, including a comparison and integration between psychology and religion. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301 and RLGN 1302 .
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RLED 4349 - History of Christian Missions
3 hrs
RLGN 4349 The history of Christian missions with an emphasis upon the Modern Missions Movement and Baptist mission efforts. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301 and RLGN 1302 .
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RLED 4351 - Contemporary Missions in Context
3 hrs
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. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301 and RLGN 1302 .
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RLED 4360 - Practicum
3 hrs
RLGN 4360 Development of ministry skills and internship experience under competent supervision. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, RLGN 1301 and RLGN 1302 .
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RLED 4361 - Supervised Ministry
3 hrs
RLGN 4361 Practical skills, healthy attitudes, and varied approaches to ministry under competent supervision and class participation. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301 and RLGN 1302 .
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RLED 5101 - Colloquium
1 hrs
A study of various topics in religious education. Note: May be repeated for credit when content varies.
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RLED 5111 - Practice of the Inward Spiritual Disciplines
1 hrs
RLGN 5111 Introduction to 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(s): RLED 5354 /RLGN 5354 .
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RLED 5112 - Practice of the Inward Spiritual Disciplines
1 hrs
RLGN 5112 Introduction to 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(s): RLED 5354 /RLGN 5354 .
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RLED 5113 - Practice of the Outward Spiritual Disciplines
1 hrs
RLGN 5113 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(s): RLED 5354 /RLGN 5354 .
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RLED 5114 - Practice of the Outward Spiritual Disciplines
1 hrs
RLGN 5114 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(s): RLED 5354 /RLGN 5354 .
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RLED 5115 - Practice of the Corporate Spiritual Disciplines
1 hrs
RLGN 5115 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(s): RLED 5354 /RLGN 5354 .
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RLED 5116 - Practice of the Corporate Spiritual Disciplines
1 hrs
RLGN 5116 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(s): RLED 5354 /RLGN 5354 .
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RLED 5161 - Spiritual Development Mentoring Practicum
1 hrs
RLGN 5161 Practicum to lead a weekly spiritual formation small group experience under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite(s): 6 credits in RLGN 5111 - RLGN 5116 /RLED 5111 -RLED 5116 and completion of more than half of the hours necessary for the M.Div. degree.
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RLED 5162 - Spiritual Development Mentoring Practicum
1 hrs
RLGN 5162 Practicum to lead a weekly spiritual formation small group experience under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite(s): 6 credits in RLGN 5111 - RLGN 5116 /RLED 5111 -RLED 5116 and completion of more than half of the hours necessary for the M.Div. degree.
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RLED 5301 - Survey of Christian Education
3 hrs
Research into the historical and philosophical background of Christian Education with emphasis on Christian Education in the church.
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RLED 5302 - Church Administration
3 hrs
Research into the principles of administrative leadership with a church.
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RLED 5303 - Seminar on Christian Education
3 hrs
Research into the foundations for Christian Education. Note: May be repeated for credit when content varies.
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RLED 5304 - Christian Leadership
3 hrs
Critical examination of contemporary leadership theory, principles, and practices in the light of biblically-based models and criteria for Christian leadership.
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RLED 5308 - Evangelism
3 hrs
RLGN 5308 Research into the history and methods of evangelism with special attention to contemporary expression.
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RLED 5312 - Contemporary Christian Missions
3 hrs
RLGN 5312 Programs of missions administered through various national and international evangelical missions agencies, emphasizing organization, strategies, and methods of support and involvement.
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RLED 5315 - The Christian Ministry
3 hrs
RLGN 5315 The nature of the ministry of the Christian Church including its theology and its practice.
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RLED 5316 - Seminar on Topics in Religious Education
3 hrs
Research into selected issues in religious education, including principles of teaching, the teaching ministry, education administration, church growth, and small group dynamics. Note: May be repeated for credit when content varies.
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RLED 5317 - Seminar on Age-Group Christian Education
3 hrs
Research into the educational ministry to children, youth, and adults, with emphasis given to religious and spiritual formation. Note: May be repeated for credit when content varies.
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RLED 5321 - Psychology of Religion
3 hrs
RLGN 5321 Research into issues of integration of psychology and religion as they impact spiritual formation.
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RLED 5335 - Seminar on Principles of Pastoral Counseling
3 hrs
RLGN 5335 Development of helping skills, examination of special theories of pastoral counseling emphasizing family and crisis counseling. Note: May be repeated for credit when content varies.
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RLED 5349 - History of Christian Missions
3 hrs
RLGN 5349 The history of Christian missions with an emphasis upon the Modern Missions Movement and the Baptist missions efforts.
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RLED 5354 - Spiritual Disciplines and Christian Spirituality
3 hrs
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.
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RLED 5355 - Principles of Pastoral Counseling
3 hrs
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.
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RLED 5360 - Practicum
3 hrs
RLGN 5360 A professional project conducted under the guidance of a skilled supervisor. Note: May be repeated once for credit.
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Research Writing |
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RSWR 3345 - Research Writing Methods
3 hrs
Instruction in formulating research topics, conducting research, and writing papers that marshal support from secondary sources. Students read, analyze and interpret research sources, developing in-depth, research-based papers on topics in their academic disciplines. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1301
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Senior Seminar |
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GRAD 0001 - Senior Seminar
0 hrs
Mandatory for all Plainview students during the final semester before graduation; a 15-clock-hour seminar which allows students to complete graduation requirements and testing; graduation fee is included in the course fee; students who are student teaching must take this course the semester prior to student teaching. Plainview students are required to pay a $115 fee, which includes graduation fee, Dinner with the President and testing administrations. On external campuses, students are required to pay the regular application for graduation fee of $75.
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Sociology |
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SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology
3 hrs
Nature and scope of sociology, its terminology and concepts.
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SOCI 3303 - Urban Sociology
3 hrs
JUAD 3303 The city as a social phenomenon in the modern world; analysis of urban-rural trends, characteristics, functions, ecology, and social organization.
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SOCI 3304 - Social Problems
3 hrs
JUAD 3304 Social problems including causes, interrelationships, and programs of amelioration. Prerequisite(s): None; however, SOCI 1301 is recommended.
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SOCI 3309 - Human Behavior and Social Environment
3 hrs
Individual development and the impact of the larger environment on the individual.
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SOCI 3310 - Criminology
3 hrs
JUAD 3310 Theories, causes, characteristics, types of crime, and social functions of crime in our society.
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SOCI 3312 - Law and Society
3 hrs
JUAD 3312 Survey of the history and development of law from primitive times until the present; and ways in which society shapes laws and how law shapes society.
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SOCI 3314 - Rural Sociology
3 hrs
The social organization and social change in rural communities from sociological and social work perspectives.
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SOCI 3317 - Rape: Perspectives on Sexual Assault
3 hrs
JUAD 3317 and PSYC 3317 Description, understanding, and investigation of sexual assaults; preventative techniques to avoid and deter would-be rapists and sexual assaulters.
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SOCI 3318 - Ethics for Behavioral and Social Sciences
3 hrs
JUAD 3318 and PSYC 3318 A study of the various codes of ethics for the helping professions and law enforcement.
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SOCI 3319 - Environmental Sociology
3 hrs
Sociological analysis of environmental problems, solutions, and their impacts on people and populations. Prerequisite(s): None; however, SOCI 1301 is recommended.
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SOCI 3320 - Cultural Diversity
3 hrs
JUAD 3320 A comparative analysis of the diverse cultural groups in the United States and their changing sociological, economical and political status.
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SOCI 3321 - Marriage and the Family
3 hrs
JUAD 3321 and PSYC 3321 Examination of the family as a social institution; comparative analysis of kinship systems; and recent changes in American family structure.
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SOCI 3322 - Introduction to Social Work
3 hrs
JUAD 3322 Perspectives, working concepts, goals of social work practice, examination of casework, group-work, and community work.
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SOCI 3411 - Research Methods and Data Analysis
4 hrs
POLS 3411 and PSYC 3411 Laboratory course designed to introduce the ethics, types, and designs of research projects and to apply and extend knowledge of the methods of collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting research data.
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SOCI 4307 - Deviance
3 hrs
JUAD 4307 Analysis of cultural norms and values; causes and results of departure from those norms.
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SOCI 4309 - Juvenile Delinquency
3 hrs
JUAD 4309 Nature and extent of delinquency, competing explanatory methods and theories, evaluation and prevention, control and treatment programs.
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SOCI 4310 - Social Psychology
3 hrs
PSYC 4310 Individual experience and behavior in social situations with an emphasis on experimental procedures for determining the nature of interpersonal relationships. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1301 or consent of instructor.
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