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Curriculum
Vitae
for Curtis K. McClain, Jr.
Courses
taught at Missouri Baptist University
Biblical Studies 113: Old Testament History
A survey of the Old Testament in historical
sequence, with attention given to the most significant events in the
experiences of the people of God, from the beginning to the close of
the Old Testament. The non-narrative literature, including poetry,
wisdom, prophets, and apocalypse, is also studied in historical
perspective. Attention is given to the distinctive characteristics of
each type of literature.
Biblical Studies 123: New Testament History
A survey of the New Testament in historical
sequence, beginning with the inter-biblical period and continuing to
the close of the New Testament. At the appropriate point, the
epistles and Revelation are considered in historical perspective.
Attention is given to the distinctive characteristics of the Gospels,
parables, epistles, and apocalyptic literature.
Biblical Studies 303: The Gospels
A study of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, with
particular attention given to the peculiar characteristics of each, as
well as the relationship between them. The person, teachings, and
activities of Jesus constitute the focal point.
Biblical Studies 353: The Biblical World
A study of Hebrew and Oriental semantics, the
geography of Bible lands, and the civilization in which the drama of
redemption was inaugurated and in which the Bible was written.
Biblical Studies 403: The Pentateuch
The Torah (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers,
and Deuteronomy), with particular attention given to the unique
characteristics of each book, as well as the relationship between
them. Introductory aspects as well as subsequent quotations of the
Pentateuch are also given attention.
Biblical Studies 433: Letters of Paul
A study of the letters of the apostle Paul, in
relation to the circumstances which gave rise to each. The
significance of the writings in forming Christian theology is
observed.
Biblical Studies: 453 General Epistles And
Revelation
A study of the historical background, authorship,
and exegetical analysis of Hebrews, Revelation, and the canonical
epistles attributed to Peter, James, John, and Jude.
Biblical Studies 463A: Old Testament Theology
A theologically organized study of the Old
Testament which concentrates on the historical movement and
development of key concepts and unifying themes from pre-Abrahamic
times through the prophets. Emphasis is upon the presentation of
these ideas as the Old Testament writers recorded them.
Biblical Studies 463B: New Testament Theology
A theologically organized study of the New
Testament which concentrates on the historical movement and
development of key concepts and unifying themes from Old Testament
times through the first century A.D. Emphasis is upon the
presentation of these ideas as the New Testament writers recorded
them.
Biblical Studies 473: Hebrew Poetry & Wisdom
Literature
A study of Psalms, Song of Solomon, Lamentations,
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job with reference to literary style,
occasion of writing, authorship, content, and interpretation.
Biblical Languages 214: Elementary Koine I
A beginning study of the grammar of the Greek New
Testament, emphasizing nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, and simple
sentence structure.
Biblical Languages 224: Elementary Koine I
A continuing study of the grammar of the Greek
New Testament, emphasizing nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, and
simple sentence structure.
Biblical Languages 313: Intermediate Koine I
A study of the particulars of New Testament Greek
syntax with an emphasis on microstructure in the context of selected
New Testament readings.
Biblical Languages 323: Intermediate Koine II
A study of the particulars of New Testament Greek
syntax with an emphasis on macrostructure in the context of selected
New Testament readings.
Biblical Languages 413: Advanced Koine I
An in-depth study of the syntactical
relationships and grammatical formations of selected Greek New
Testament readings as they relate to the exegetical understanding of
those texts.
Biblical Languages 423: Advanced Koine II
Readings in selected portions of the Greek New
Testament and/or the Hebrew Old Testament. Emphasis will be placed on
syntax as a key to skilled interpretation of the texts.
Biblical Languages 234: Elementary Classical
Hebrew I
A beginning study of Classical Hebrew, focusing
on the strong verb formations. Attention to translation is given.
Biblical Languages 244: Elementary Classical
Hebrew II
A beginning study of Classical Hebrew, focusing
on the weak verb formations. Attention to translation is given.
Philosophy 203: Introduction to Logic
This course presents the modes of critically
assessing common arguments and the elementary principles of deductive
logic. The course includes topics such as language use, informal
fallacies, the categorical syllogism, Venn diagrams, truth tables, and
the logic of scientific inquiry. The aim of the course is to attain a
proficiency in disciplined and reasonable thinking and communication.
Philosophy 213: Introduction to Philosophy
A survey of basic philosophical questions
concerning the nature of reality, of man, and of human knowledge.
Major approaches to the solution of these problems will be considered.
Philosophy 333A: Contemporary Worldviews
An examination of several contemporary rivals of
Christianity including atheism, naturalism, Marxism, nihilism,
existentialism, eastern religions, and the New Age movement.
Philosophy 363: Philosophy of Science a
Worldview Approach
This course develops a Christian Philosophy of
Science within the scope of modern natural science and modern biblical
studies (particularly Genesis 1-11, the creation, fall, and flood
events).
Philosophy 393C: Studies in Christian
Worldview
An epistemological analysis of the foundational,
centering truths that provide a Biblical, Christian perspective. The
course will use the seminar style to discuss the integration of
Christian thinking in modern academic studies.
Religion 101: Orientation Seminar in Religion
A weekly seminar designed to introduce the
incoming major to academic study in religion. Correlation will be
made between the academic and the spiritual disciplines, emphasizing
the place of both in preparation for a ministry career.
Religion 343A: Foundations of Christian
Theology
In order to lay a procedural foundation for the
theologizing process, this course is an introduction to sources and
methods involved in the study of Christian theology (prolegomena)
followed by a study of the doctrines of Revelation, Theology proper,
Creation, and Providence.
Religion 343B: Religious Authority and
Biblical Interpretation
A systematic survey of the science of
interpretation (hermeneutics). Includes the study of various areas
concerning inspiration, revelation, and authority; general, special,
and applicational rules of interpretation; and critical analysis of
modern interpretations. The emphasis is on the development of the
student's interpretive powers.
Religion 363: Preaching
A study of the historical perspective of
preaching and practice in more effective principles of presentation of
the Gospel.
Religion 393: Apologetics
Christians must be ready to given a reasonable
answer to those who have questions about their faith.
Religion 423: Psychology of Religion
Designed to help the student understand and
relate to the mental processes involved in individual religious
experience and in group dynamics, with particular reference to
religious motivation, guilt feelings, conversion, integration of
personality, prayer, worship, and principles of leadership.
Religion 443: Trends in Christian Thought
A study of the developments in theology from the
Humanistic Liberalism of the last half of the Nineteenth Century to
Neo-Orthodoxy, Neo-Protestantism, and the radical theologies of more
recent date.
Religion 443A: Studies in Theology: Theology
This class holds an intensified study of
individual doctrines (A: Theology - the doctrine of God) from a
Biblical, historical and systematic perspective.
Religion 443 B: Studies in Theology:
Christology
This class holds an intensified study of
individual doctrines (B: Christology - the doctrine of Christ) from a
Biblical, historical and systematic perspective.
Religion 443 D: Studies in Theology:
Soteriology
This class holds an intensified study of
individual doctrines (D: Soteriology - the doctrine of salvation) from
a Biblical, historical and systematic perspective.
Religious Education 303: Missions and Mercy
This course is a biblical study of the role and
responsibilities of New Testament churches on a worldwide scale in the
task of global ministry and conducting an analysis of the current
model of evangelical missions, as it relates to the Biblical pattern
presented in Scripture. Special emphasis is given to the development
of a theology of the global ministry of each local church based on the
body model presented in the New Testament epistles. The student will
be able to design and implement a biblical model of a local church
partnering-ministry on a global scale.
Relgious Education 373: Evangelism &
Discipleship for Youth
A study of current programs of ministry designed
to reach unchurched youth for Christ, special emphasis will be given
to the study of plans, events, and programs related to evangelism and
faith development (discipleship).
Religious Education 413: Church Administration
A study of the effective use of activities and
relationships within the church, such as staff, outreach, buildings,
finance, evangelism, worship, leisure time, teaching aids, publicity,
communities, and lay personnel.
Courses taught at Midwestern
Baptist Theological Seminary
Church History 172A: Baptist History
Church History 172A is a one-quarter course
intended to offer a general survey of Baptist history from its
sixteenth-century English backgrounds to the contemporary period.
Emphasis is given to North America and Southern Baptist developments,
but effort is also made to familiarize the student with the global
family of Baptist as well. Special attention is given to major
ideological and political challenges, significant institutional
developments, paramount deliberative bodies, consequential through
evolvement, as well as key church figures. Lectures, readings, class
discussions, and audiovisuals are used to present the most significant
persons, events, problems, and theological developments. Through
these means an effort will be made to determine why things happened as
they did and their effect on the subsequent development of the church.
Biblical Studies 2210: Old Testament Survey I
An expositional survey of the Pentateuch and the
historical books (through Esther
Biblical Studies 2211: Old Testament Survey II
An expositional survey of the wisdom literature
(Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon) and of the
Prophets (Isaiah through Malachi).
Biblical Studies 2400: Hermeneutics
A study of the history and principles of
interpretation focusing on the application of principles and methods. |