Ph-102 Beginning
Hermeneutics - 3 SH Credit
Allows the student to explore the methods of Biblical interpretation,
the interpretation of parables, the use of archaeology in
interpretation, as well as the various interpretations used
during the church age. This is a needful course for the
student who intends to rightly understand the Bible.
Ph-102 Directed
Reading - 1 – 3 SH
Credit
Pursues an area of philosophy through reading books, periodicals
and writings. He then presents his work to Bethany. These
readings are under the direction of an assigned professor.
Ph-301 The Cults
- 3 SH Credit
A survey of what the cults believe and a brief survey of
their history.
Ph-302 Apologetics
- 3 SH Credit
A study of the defense of the Holy Scriptures with the approach
to help the student to defend the faith, which was once
delivered to the saints against the attacks and ridicule
of those who oppose Christianity.
Ph-401 Logic -
3 SH Credit
An introduction to logical thinking.
Ph-501 Introduction
to Philosophy - 3 SH Credit
Takes the Christian perspective of philosophy. The various
issues long debated by thinking men, as well as current
discussion among philosophers are examined.
Ph-502 Comparative
Religions - 3 SH Credit
A survey of religious philosophies and practices of the
major religions.
Ph-503 Advanced
Hermeneutics - 3 SH Credit
A study of the underlying principles of Biblical interpretation.
This course deals with the methods of interpreting the Scriptures.
It is the pursuit of wisdom and knowledge of rightly dividing
the Word of Truth.
Ph-601 Advanced
Apologetics I - 3 SH Credit
Takes into consideration the study of Christian Apologetics,
as well as researching the history of the various manuscripts
and translations of the Bible.
Ph-602 Advanced
Apologetics II - 3 SH Credit
A continuation of Ph-631. Takes into consideration the study
of Christian Apologetics, as well as researching the history
of the various manuscripts and translations of the Bible.
Ph-603 Advanced
Apologetics III - 3 SH Credit
A continuation of Ph-632.
Ph-604 Seminar
- 1 – 3 SH Credit
On-site seminar.
Ph-605 Directed
Reading in Philosophy
1 – 3 SH Credit
Pursues an area of Philosophy through reading books, periodicals,
and writings.
Ph-701 Thesis
- 6 SH Credit
Required to research the area of religion or cults, hermeneutics,
or apologetics and present a thesis of no less than 20,000
words in the form of two hardbound copies to the Seminary.
The Seminary will keep one copy and the other copy will
be returned to the student. The title of the thesis and
subject matter to be covered must be presented to the Dean
for approval prior to beginning the research project.