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Academic Catalog
   
    Jun 15, 2024  
Academic Catalog - Fall 2015 
    
Academic Catalog - Fall 2015 [ARCHIVED]

Course Descriptions


Courses with codes 1000-4999 are Undergraduate level offerings. Courses with codes 5000-7999 are Graduate level offerings. Courses with codes 8000 and above are Advanced level offerings.

 

Church History

  
  • HIS 6801 - Worship, Baptism, and Communion Among Baptists


    A historical examination of the development of Baptist thought and practice regarding baptism, communion, and of the variety of practices and forms of worship among Baptists. 2 semester hr(s).
  
  • HIS 6810 - The History of the Southern Baptist Convention


    The development of the Southern Baptist Convention from its inception to the present. Special emphasis will be placed on Southern Baptist origins, institutional and denominational development as well as controversies that have shaped the convention. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HIS 6811 - The Southern Baptist Convention


    A study of the history, structure, and work of the Southern Baptist Convention. Students are required to attend the annual Convention as a part of this course. 3 semester hr(s). P/F.
  
  • HIS 6820 - State Baptist Conventions: History and Polity


    A study of the history, structure, operation, and ministries of a state Baptist convention. This course requires classroom study and attendance at an annual meeting of a Baptist state convention, such as the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, the Baptist General Association of Virginia, or the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia as either a messenger or an observer. 2 semester hr(s). P/F.
  
  • HIS 6910 - Christian Classics and Biography


    Studies in selected classic source materials from all periods of church history with special attention given to the careers of the authors of the chosen works. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HIS 6930 - Women in Church History


    A study of the role and contribution of women in the history of the Christian church. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HIS 6931 - History of Feminism


    An examination of the history of feminism from the early modern period through the present day. Special attention will be given to the influence of these ideas on the church in the West as well as the cultural shift that has taken place due to the re-defining of gender roles in Western societies. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): M.Div./W.S. or professor permission.
  
  • HIS 6990 - Church History Study Tour


    A guided tour of European sites prominent in Church History. 3 semester hr(s). P/F.
  
  • HIS 7200 - Topic in Church History


    A study of a selected topic in church history. The topic will be announced with the publication of the course schedule. 3 semester hr(s). Periodic
  
  • HIS 9600 - Seminar in Early Church History


    The specific topics to be studied will vary from year to year. They will include church government, ministry, historiography, early Christian apologetics, and the various collections of early Christian literature. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HIS 9730 - Seminar in American Theological History


    A critical examination of selected themes in the history of American theology. Topics to be announced. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HIS 9731 - Seminar in American Religious Institutions


    A critical examination of selected themes in the history of American religious institutions. Topics to be announced. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HIS 9800 - Seminar in Baptist History


    A critical examination of selected themes in Baptist history. The specific topics to be selected will vary from year to year. 3 semester hr(s).

History

  
  • HIS 1110 - Western Civilization I


    A survey of the development of western civilization to the 1400’s. 3 semester hr(s). Fall semester.
  
  • HIS 1120 - Western Civilization II


    A survey of the development of western civilization from the 1400’s to the present. 3 semester hr(s). Spring semester.
  
  • HIS 2110 - Church History I: Patristic, Medieval, and Pre-Reformation


    A survey of the history of Christianity from apostolic times through the Reformation. 3 semester hr(s). Fall and spring semesters.
  
  • HIS 2120 - Church History II: Reformation and Modern


    A continuation of HIS 2110  from the Reformation to the present. 3 semester hr(s). Fall and Spring semesters.
  
  • HIS 2130 - Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity


    A study of Baptist origins, development, principles, leaders, and thought. Special attention is given to the distinctive contributions of Baptists. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HIS 2610 - State Bapt. Conventions: History & Polity


    A study of the history, structure, operation, and ministries of the state Baptist conventions. This course requires classroom study and attendance at an annual meeting of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, the Baptist General Association of Virginia, or the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia as either a messenger or observer. 2 semester hr(s).
  
  • HIS 2611 - The Southern Baptist Convention


    This course is designed as a series of lectures, discussions, and on-site examination. Students will meet for two days, travel to the Convention, observe what occurs, and upon their return prepare a paper analyzing the yearly meeting from a practical and theological standpoint. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HIS 3100 - Church History Survey


    A survey of the history of Christianity from apostolic times to the present. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): None letter every fall and spring
  
  • HIS 3500 - History of Christian Mission


    A survey of Christianity’s expansion from apostolic times to the present, including interpretive reflections on key developments. Crosslisted as:   3 semester hr(s). Fall, even years.
  
  • HIS 3510 - American History I Pre 1877


    A survey of American political, economic, military, social, and cultural history from its colonial beginnings to the end of Reconstruction. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HIS 3520 - American History II Post 1877


    A survey of American political, economic, military, social, and cultural history from the end of Reconstruction to the present. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HIS 3531 - The Reformation


    An historical and critical study of selected aspects of the Protestant Reformation. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HIS 2110 .
  
  • HIS 3532 - American Religious History


    A study of the development of American religion from the Colonial period to the present, with emphasis on classical problems in the story of American religion, such as pluralism, denominationalism, and the role of experience. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HIS 2110 . Spring semester in even-numbered years.
  
  • HIS 3620 - Greco Roman and Early Medieval History


    A survey of the development of Greek and Roman culture, its shaping of the ancient Mediterranean world, its continuation into the Middle Ages, and its impact on modern Western culture. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HIS 3630 - African History Since 1700


    An examination of the important figures, events, ideas and values in African history since 1700. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HIS 3640 - Far Eastern History


    A study of the history of the Far East with emphasis on China and Japan. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HIS 3650 - American Constitutional Development


    An examination of the evolution and development of American constitutional law and thought, both theoretically and as applied. Special attention will be given to constitutional interpretation, substantive due process, the freedom of religion clauses, and the broader historical milieu in which constitutional decisions were made. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HIS 3710 - Life & Practice of the Early Church


    A study of the life and practice of Christians in the first centuries of the church’s history with regard to standard church ministries, including the ordinances, preaching, evangelism, and church government. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HIS2110
  
  • HIS 3720 - Medieval Christianity


    A historical and critical study of selected aspects of the medieval church. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HIS2110
  
  • HIS 3810 - History of the Southern Baptist Convention


    A study of the development of the Southern Baptist Convention from its inception to the present, with special emphasis on Southern Baptist origins, institutional and denominational development as well as controversies that have shaped the convention. 3 semester hr(s). Every 2-3 years.
  
  • HIS 4599 - Senior Colloquium in History


    An intensive reading, research, and lecture course designed to help the student develop a Christian approach to the craft of history. This course is designed to build upon, and tie together, the previous courses in history taken by the student and to prepare the student for further studies both inside and outside of academia. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HIS 4620 - Ancient Near Eastern History


    A survey of ancient Near Eastern Societies focusing on Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Hittite, Canaanite, and Persian cultures with a special emphasis on their relationship to Israelite history. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HIS 4630 - The Civil War


    An examination of the origins, development and results of the Civil War (1860-1865). 3 semester hr(s). Every 2-3 yrs.
  
  • HIS 4631 - Race Relations in America


    An examination of the history of race relations in America (particularly between blacks and whites) from 1619 to the present, with emphasis on the role that Christianity played. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HIS 4632 - The Sixties: America, 1960 - 1973


    An in-depth examination of the historical events and developments of the 1960s and early 1970s. 3 semester hr(s). Every 2-3 yrs.
  
  • HIS 4633 - The American Revolution


    An examination of the founding of the United States of America. 3 semester hr(s). Every 2 - 3 yrs.
  
  • HIS 4640 - Twentieth-Century Europe


    A survey of the history of the countries of Europe in the twentieth century, with special emphasis placed on World War I, World War II, and the Cold War. 3 semester hr(s). Every 2-3 yrs.
  
  • HIS 4650 - Latin American History


    A survey of Latin American history from the pre-Columbian era to the present. 3 semester hr(s). Every 2-3 yrs.
  
  • HIS 4660 - History of Russia


    A survey of the history of Russia, with special emphasis placed on the rise and fall of the Soviet Union. 3 semester hr(s). Every 2-3 yrs.
  
  • HIS 4731 - American Puritanism


    An examination of the development of Puritanism in British North America during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Special attention is placed on the Puritan foundations of American culture and democracy. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HIS 4930 - Women in Church History


    A study of the role and contribution of women in the history of the Christian church. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HIS 4950 - History of Economic Thought


    A survey of and development of economic thought from ancient times to the present, with a particular focus on the contributions of religious thinkers. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HIS 4990 - Special Topics in History


    A detailed investigation of a topic in history to be determined by the instructor. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HIS/WOR 9530 - Seminar on the History of Christian Worship


    A study of the history of Christian worship from the Patristic era to modern Evangelical traditions. Particular attention will be given to liturgical
    developments and congregational practices, including ordinances and musical worship. Historical perspectives relevant to contemporary issues in
    worship will also be emphasized. 3 semester hr(s).

History of Ideas

  
  • HOI 1110 - The History of Ideas I: Introduction to the History of Ideas


    A broad overview of the major intellectual ideas that have shaped human history. Starting in antiquity and coming to the present, this course traces the development of major ideas in philosophy, theology, politics, art, science, sociology, and more, and explores the relationship between those ideas and Christianity. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HOI 1120 - The History of Ideas II


    Readings in primary texts from the ancient and classical periods, with attention given to the Ancient Near East, Greece, and Rome as foundations for Western Culture. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HOI 1110  and PHI 1100   Fall, Spring and Summer terms.
  
  • HOI 2110 - The History of Ideas III


    Readings in primary texts from the medieval era to the early modern period, with attention given to important works in Christian thought. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HOI 1120 . Fall, Spring and Summer terms.
  
  • HOI 2120 - The History of Ideas IV


    Readings in primary texts from the early modern period through the twentieth century, with attention given to changes in philosophy, science, religion, government, and culture. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HOI 2110 . Fall and Spring semesters.
  
  • HOI 3510 - Seminar in Theology & Culture


    Readings in primary texts that demonstrate the development of Western thought in theology, ethics, and culture. Students do research and writing projects integral to this effort. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HOI 2120 .
  
  • HOI 3520 - Seminar in Philosophy and Science


    An examination of the primary texts that demonstrate the development of Western thought in philosophy and the philosophy of science. Students prepare research and writing projects integral to this effort. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HOI 2120 . Fall semester.
  
  • HOI 3530 - Seminar in History and Politics


    An examination of the primary texts that demonstrate the development of Western thought in history, the philosophy of history, and political theory. Students prepare research and writing projects integral to this effort. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s):   Fall semester.
  
  • HOI 4599 - Senior Colloquium: History of Ideas


    A reading, research, and writing course designed to engage the intellectual history of Western thought from a Christian worldview. Students continue reading primary texts and complete a senior thesis. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HOI 3510 , HOI 3520 , HOI 3530 . Spring semester.

Historical Theology

  
  • HTH 0660 - Historical Theology


    A comprehensive study of the historical development of some of the central doctrines of the Christian faith. 1 semester hr(s).
  
  • HTH 6600 - Historical Theology


    A comprehensive study of the historical development of some of the central doctrines of the Christian faith. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HIS 5120  or THE 6120 .
  
  • HTH 6911 - C. S. Lewis


    A study of the theology of C. S. Lewis with readings in his apologetic works and in his imaginative writings. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HTH 7610 - Ante-Nicene Christian Thought


    A study of the important historical and theological developments in the Christian church prior to the Council of Nicaea. Emphasis will be placed on how Christians interacted with their culture and the various heretical groups they encountered. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HIS 5110 or HTH 6600.
  
  • HTH 7620 - Patristic Christology


    The study of the doctrine of the person of Christ as it developed and was articulated from the council of Nicaea (325) to the Council of Chalcedon (541). Particular attention is given to the significant figures during the Christological debates. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HIS 5110
  
  • HTH 7710 - The History and Theology of the Reformation


    A historical and critical study of selected aspects of the Protestant Reformation. Also included is a study of selected writings of the Reformers and their relationship to the development of Protestant doctrine. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HIS 5120 
  
  • HTH 7711 - Theology of the Reformers


    A study of selected writings of the Reformers and their relationship to the development of Protestant doctrines. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): THE 6110.
  
  • HTH 7712 - Studies in Anabaptist Theology


    A study of the diverse European Reformation and Post-Reformation Free Church movements known collectively as Anabaptist. Special attention is given to the distinctive theological characteristics of the movement, and south German and Swiss Anabaptists are especially highlighted. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HTH 7713 - Calvin and the Reformed Tradition


    A study of the life and work of John Calvin with attention to the continuing influence of his thought. His influence will be covered through its impact on later Reformed thinkers and confessions. Attention will be given to possible Reformed influence in Baptist history and theology. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HIS 5120 .
  
  • HTH 7720 - English and American Puritanism


    A study of English Puritanism with attention to the context in which it arose, major features, representative thinkers, and its role in Baptist origins. The course also examines the development of Puritanism in British North America during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Special attention is placed on the Puritan foundations of American culture and democracy. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HIS 5120 .
  
  • HTH 7730 - 19th Evangelical Theology


    19th Evangelical Theology.
  
  • HTH 7740 - American Evangelical Theology


    A study of modern American evangelical theology, including significant figures, movements, and controversies. Special attention will be given to evangelical theology and theologians since World War II. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HTH 7750 - Christian Theology in the Third World


    A study of theological literature and trends in the churches of the Third World, in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. 2 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): THE 6110  or permission of the instructor.
  
  • HTH 7800 - History of Baptist Theology


    An assessment of selected Baptist theologians and their doctrinal theologies according to historical and contemporary influences. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HTH 7920 - Roman Catholic Theology


    A study of Roman Catholic theology and theologians, including significant historical developments and important contemporary issues. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HTH 9201 - Reading Seminar I


    An introduction to historical/theological method. Special attention will be given to topic selection, source evaluation, and written argumentation. 2 semester hr(s).
  
  • HTH 9202 - Reading Seminar II


    An introduction to the discipline of historical theology. Special consideration will be given to key historical interpreters, major themes, and seminal
    works. This course is a continuation of HTH 9201. 2 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s):  
  
  • HTH 9600 - Seminar on a Topic in Historical Theology


    An intensive study of the theology of a major Christian thinker, classical or contemporary. The theologian to be studied
    will be announced with the publication of the schedule. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HTH 9610 - Seminar in Early Church Life and Practice


    The seminar will focus on the nexus of thought and practice in the Christian church from the Post-Apostolic period to the fifth century. Particular practices include baptism, the Lord’s Supper, preaching, worship, evangelism, and church leadership. Emphasis will be placed on how Christians lived their faith in their areas, and the course will demonstrate the areas of diversity and unity within the church. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HTH 9620 - Seminar in Ante-Nicene Christian Thought


    The seminar will focus on the significant persons and events in Christianity from the Post-Apostolic period to the First Ecumenical Council (Nicaea - AD 325), with special emphasis on the development and definition of Christian thought within the crucible of persecution. Of particular interest will be the doctrines of God, Christ, and salvation. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HTH 9630 - Seminar in Post-Nicene Thought


  
  • HTH 9640 - Seminar in Patristic Theology


    A study of significant persons and events in Christianity from the Post-Apostolic period to the fourth Ecumenical Council, with special emphasis on the development and definition of Christian doctrine. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HTH 9700 - Seminar in Reformation Theology


    This course is designed as an intensive study of both the history and theology of the reformation. This will include both an examination of the
    various manifestations of reformation present throughout Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries, alongside a detailed exploration of the figures
    and various theological traditions that emerged from each of these. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HTH 9710 - Seminar in the Theology of the Radical Reformers


    A critical examination of the unique contributions of the theology of the Anabaptists of the reformation period with particular emphasis upon that which distinguished the Radical Reformers from the Magisterial Reformers. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HTH 9720 - History and Theology of Spiritual Awakenings


    A seminar focusing on the history and theology of revival movements in the modern era. Particular attention is given to the social context of key historical awakenings, as well as theological and methodological concerns related to various revival movements. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HTH 9800 - Seminar in Baptist Theology


    This seminar is a critical examination of the history of Baptist theology. Special attention will be given to key writing theologians, theological
    movements, and doctrinal controversies that have shaped Baptist thought over four centuries. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • HTH 9900 - Seminar on a Selected Theologian


    An intensive study of the theology of a major Christian thinker, classical or contemporary. The theologian to be studied will be announced with the publication of the schedule. 3 semester hr(s).

Individualized Studies

  
  • IND 3601 - Independent Study


    1 semester hr(s).
  
  • IND 3602 - Independent Study


    2 semester hr(s).
  
  • IND 3603 - Independent Study


    3 semester hr(s).
  
  • IND 5000 - Introduction to the Cooperative Program


    An overview of the Southern Baptist Cooperative Program. This interactive course will examine topics ranging from New Testament principles of cooperative missions to the practical ways the Cooperative Program benefits Southern Baptists. (Online quiz format corresponding to free book on the Cooperative Program). 0 semester hr(s).
  
  • IND 6910 - Master’s Workshop


    With permission by the Dean of the Faculty and under the supervision of a professor, with additional assignments as deemed appropriate, credit may be given for active participation in approved conferences and/or workshops that treat subjects relevant to a student’s degree program or concentration. Only one workshop per semester is allowed. Credit may be repeated in another semester, with permission, if the conference element is different. 1 semester hr(s). P/F.
  
  • IND 6912 - Master’s Workshop-2


    With permission by the Dean of the Faculty and under the supervision of a professor, with additional assignments as deemed appropriate, credit may be given for active participation in approved conferences and/or workshops that treat subjects relevant to a student’s degree program or concentration. Only one workshop per semester is allowed. Credit may be repeated in another semester, with permission, if the conference element is different. 2 semester hr(s). P/F.
  
  • IND 6920 - Directed Study


    Directed study in a specialized area subject to the counsel and evaluation of a professor. Open to M.Div. and M.A. students for elective credit. Directed studies do not substitute for required courses. 2 semester hr(s).
  
  • IND 6930 - Independent Reading and Research


    Advanced reading and research in a specialized area subject to the counsel and evaluation of a professor. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • IND 7000 - MA Continuous Enrollment


    For MA (OT) or MA (PoR) students who have previously registered for IND7540 MA Thesis but have not completed their writing. Also for students from the same programs who do not wish to register for an academic course during a given semester but must maintain continuous enrollment to avoid being dropped from their program of studies. MA Continuous Enrollment is billable for three hours each semester. Not for degree credit. Repeatable.
  
  • IND 7500 - Bibliographical Research


    Under the supervision of one’s Major Professor, as the initial research requirement of the M.A. (Philosophy of Religion) and M.A. (Old Testament) program, an original, extensive bibliographical report is prepared surveying the most significant of Southeastern’s library resources (including AV and computer resources) in the field and especially in the degree specialization the student has chosen. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • IND 7510 - MAIS Project in Ministry


    For Registration, contact the office of Dr. Al James. 12 semester hr(s).
  
  • IND 7531 - M.A. Guided Research


    Under the supervision of a Major Professor, a M.A. student completes a 60-100 page research project. Students who fail to complete IND7531 M.A. Guided Research, must enroll in IND7000 Continuous Enrollment every semester until the completion of their research project. 3 semester hr(s). Upon request with approval of supervising professor.
  
  • IND 7540 - M.A. Thesis


    3 semester hr(s).
  
  • IND 7550 - M.A. Field Based Research Project


    3 semester hr(s).
  
  • IND 9400 - Specialized Ph.D. Research


    Subject to the counsel and evaluation of one’s Major Professor, a Ph.D. student may petition for the opportunity to do specialized research under the direction of a recognized scholar outside the Seminary’s faculty. The course of study must be approved by the Graduate Studies Committee. The reading and writing requirements generally should exceed that of a normal graduate seminar. (Open only to approved Ph.D. students.) 3 semester hr(s).

Latin

  
  • LAT 2610 - Latin I


    An introduction to the grammar and literature of the Latin language. The ideas and lifestyle of ancient writers of Latin will be directly encountered as a part of the language learning process. 3 semester hr(s).
  
  • LAT 2620 - Latin II


    A continuation of the study of the grammar and literature of the Latin language. The ideas and lifestyle of ancient writers of Latin will be directly encountered as a part of the language learning process. 3 semester hr(s).

Christian Leadership

  
  • LED 9201 - Reading Seminar 1


    An area reading seminar in Christian Leadership conducted by the faculty exclusively for PhD Students. 2 semester hr(s). Every January.
 

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