Southeastern Bible College - Gateway Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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Pastoral Theology The purpose of the Department of Pastoral Theology is to prepare young men for the pastorate and to train them to be expositors of the Word of God. A firm foundation is laid for those who desire further theological train- ing, and this foundation is adequate for those who go directly into the ministry. Included are such courses as homiletics, pastoral theology and church administration, as well as the basic Bible and theology courses. College Departments Lftaqenaa. ..,. .4 . . Christian Education The purpose of the Department of Christian Education is to provide each alumnus of Southeastern with the knowledge and skills basic to an effective educational ministry. Specific subjects equip pastors, missionaries and church musicians to fulfill the educational aspects of their ministries. Complete sequences of subjects prepare stu- dents for specific Christian Education ministries such as directing Christian Education in local churches, teaching in Christian elementary schools, teaching in mission-sponsored schools overseas, or working in interdenominational children's or youth organizations. 2I

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-r-3 f runnin-mill! ,fins uiivll ii in Bible The divine Blueprint, which has proved to be infallible throughout the ages is the basic text of the Department of Bible. The study of the Word of God serves to strengthen the individual student spiritually, enlarge his own understanding of life, equip him with the Sword of the Spirit , and prepare him to train others in the use of the discerning Plumbline of God. This is accomplished through the study of such Bible courses as Old and New Testament Synthesis, Hermeneu- tics, and the many analytical studies of specific books of the Bible. College Departments Theology The Department of Theology cooperates closely with the Department of Bible in order to adequately prepare young men who plan to enter the Christian ministry as well as to provide a necessary foundation for graduate seminary training. Courses offered under this department are designed to give each student a thorough working knowledge of the funda- mental doctrines of the Bible. Emphasis is placed upon producing teachers and expositors of the Word. 20

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Music The Department of Music purposes to pre- pare students for a ministry in the local church as music directors and youth and Christian Education directors. This course offers music theory, music history, choral procedures, and applied music. Trained Christian musicians and music directors are increasingly needed in the programs of our local churches today. College Departments Languages and Linguistics In addition to courses in English grammar and composition, instruction is also offered in con- temporary Spanish, French, and German. Koine Greek is required of all prospective pastors in order that they may study the New Testament in the original language, and is offered for those students who wish to build a foundation for proper interpretation of the Scriptures. Phonetics and phonemics are provided to enable the prospective missionary to gain a thorough working knowledge of the various languages he will encounter on the mission field. 22 'f1. W . x l X X N x