Department: Christian Studies

CodeNameDescription
CHST1190Independent Study in ChstNo Description Set
CHST2190Independent Study in ChstNo Description Set
CHST2290Readings in Christian Educ.No Description Set
CHST2390Independent Study in CHSTIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
CHST3191Independent Study in Christian StudiesNo Description Set
CHST3191Independent Study in CHSTIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
CHST3290Independent Study in ChstIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
CHST3301Survey of Christian EducationThis course is an overview of Christian education including foundations, history, components, and leadership. Emphasis is placed upon the development of Christian education as a vocation.
CHST3304Religion and Older PersonsChanged to CHST 4308 ADULT MINISTRY IN CHURCH A study of the relationships between religion and the lives and needs of older persons. This study will include an examination of the attitudes toward and the treatment of older person in the Judeo-Chris...
CHST3305Counseling Youth in the ChurchAn introduction to the major issues encountered in working with youth in the church. These issues include development, anger, fear, sexuality, gulit, grief, and others. The course is very intropective and should help the student with self understandi...
CHST3309Spiritual Formation for Christian MinistryThe course is designed to overview the student's resources for spiritual growth and examine various methods of discipleship, including Bible study, prayer, and scripture memorization. The student will learn to nurture interdependent spirituality with...
CHST3310Computers in MinistryThe course is designed to overview software programs commonly used in church administration and programming, and familiarize the student with multi-media sofrware programs and tools for Biblical research. The student will also receive instruction in...
CHST3320Principles of Camp-Sports MinistryWill be replaced by CPSL 3320 Fall 2014 The students will explore various recreational elements including but not limited to camps and retreat centers, local and international sports ministries, camping, athletic team chaplaincy, adventure recreation...
CHST3372Church AdministrationA study of the principles, structure, and function of church administration. Students will be exposed to methods for administering personnel, financial, and physical resources of the church, as well as various aspects of church governance and plannin...
CHST3390Independent Study in CHSTIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
CHST3391Special Topics in Christian EducationNo Description Set
CHST3392Principles of Biblical StewardshipRESERVED FOR WINTER 2013
CHST3393Proclamation of Biblical TruthThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
CHST3490Independent study in CHSTNo Description Set
CHST3590Independent Study in ReligionIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
CHST4191Independent Study in CHSTIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
CHST4291Independent Study in Christian StudiesIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
CHST4301Teaching Ministry of the ChurchThis course is a study of the biblical basis, curriculum development, educational principles, and instructional methods of the teaching ministry of the local church. Emphasis is on preschool, children, youth, and adult groups.
CHST4302Practicum in Christian StudiesInternship training program to be supervised by a professor and an official in the local church or church-related institution. This course contains a field-based service-learning component.
CHST4302Practicum in Religious Education IInternship training program to be supervised by a professor and an official in the local church or church-related institution. Fall, Spring. Biblical Studies or Christian Studies major, junior or senior status and faculty approval. Cross listed: REL...
CHST4303Practicum in Religious Education IIA continuation of CHST 4302. Fall, Spring. Prerequiste: Instructor appoval
CHST4304Disabililty & SufferingThis course will provide an overview of disability in American society and how these needs are addressed in ministry, education, and daily life. Students will explore concepts related to disability accommodation, disability services, and the biblical...
CHST4306Children's Ministry in the ChurchA study of children, ages 6-12, from a Biblical and present-day perspective and the church's opportunity to build foundations for faith through effective Bible teaching, ministry to needs, and outreach to the home. Considerations will be given to th...
CHST4306Children's Ministry in the ChurchThis is a survey class to help students learn how to develop a quality ministry to children in grades 1-6 and their families. The course will include a review of the characteristics of children from this age group. Students will study practical skill...
CHST4307Student Ministry in the ChurchA study of the social and spiritual development of students ages 12 - 17. The course will seek to equip the student minister with cognitive skills, resources, and techniques for ministry with students through the church. Emphasis will be placed on th...
CHST4308Adult Ministry in the ChurchThe purpose of this course is to familiarize students with biblical foundations for adult ministries, adult development theories, programs, resources, and organizational structures for adult ministries in the church. Students will be introduced to th...
CHST4308Practicum Incamp-Sports MinistryWill be replaced by CPSL 4308 FALL 2014 Internship training program to be supervised by a professor and an official in a local Camp or Sports related ministry. This course contains a field-based service-learning component. Fall, Spring. Prerequisite:...
CHST4309Strategies and Practices of Camp-Sports MinistryWill be replaced by CPSL 4309 Fall 2014 A comprehensive study of Camp-Sport Ministry that pulls from the entire course work to challenge the students? knowledge and ability to manage a Camp-Sport Ministry. Students will create a business plan for a C...
CHST4310Small Group Ministry Design and PracticeThis course is designed to provide a thorough introduction to small group ministry design and practice. The design and practice of a small group ministry includes the biblical, historical, sociological, and organizational foundations of small group m...
CHST4312Biblical Servant LeadershipThis course will explore the practice of leadership from a Biblical servant leader point of view and the various styles of leadership. Students will be encouraged to develop a personal set of leadership principles reflecting those of a servant. Consi...
CHST4330Intro to MissiologyThe course is an inter-cultural exercise in learning how to personally engage a new population with the good news of the gospel,the course focuses on the role of the individual who serves others in a cross-cultural environment and analyzes issues of...
CHST4331Cross Cultural Living and MinistryMissionariesThis course provides orientation to people who will work in international or ethnically diverse settings where personal adaptation to a different language and culture is required. The course focuses on acquiring insights and skills for cultural adap...
CHST4332Strategies/Missionary WorkRESERVED SPRING 2012, CROSS MAGL 5332 An in depth study of strategies and tactics for modern missionary work will be the goal for the classroom. Interaction within the classroom will bring discussion of strategic approaches in missions, culminating...
CHST4333Local Church on MissionThe class will provide practical steps in developing a missional church devoted to sharing the gospel in positive terms within its own community, in its region, nation, and world. Leadership tools will be provided for church workers to lead their chu...
CHST4334Chronological Bible StoryingThe course helps students learn to communicate more effectively to non-literate oral learners by using stories and narratives to communicate an essential Christian message. Students will under- stand that most of the world's population does not lear...
CHST4335Bios of Outstanding MissionariesThe course consists of reading biographies of inspiring examples of Christian living and mini- stry from the history of missions. Biographies from the early church, from medieval missions, from the modern missionary movements, and from recent missio...
CHST4340Integrating Faith and CulturesThe purpose of the course is to analyze how Christian faith intersects with cultures--whether one's own or other cultures. Biblical, missiological, and cross-cultural principles are applied to provide perspectives, guidelines, and methods for minist...
CHST4341Perspective on the World ChristianMovementThe course reviews recent and best thinking on the advance of world evangelization by reviewing the biblical basis for missions, the history of worldwide expansion of Christianity, cultural adaptation and competencies required for work among remote p...
CHST4342Ethnography, Cultures, andWorldviewsThis course introduces students to applied ethnography, where they will learn the essentials of how to conduct interviews with persons from a different cultural identity to ascertain customs, values, and worldview understandings. Students learn to '...
CHST4343Understanding IslamThis course is an introductory examination of Islamic faith and practice, designed for those with little previous understanding of Islamic culture and its doctrinal beliefs. Students will learn to describe the principle features of Islamic religious...
CHST4360Special Topics in Christian StudiesThis course examines and critically evaluates specified areas of interest related to Christian studies. Students will engage current issues through the exploration of designated topics that might be time-sensitive to the life and ministry of the stud...
CHST4360Special Topics in Theology and ReligionThis course examines and critically evaluates specified areas of interest related to biblical studies. Students will engage current issues through the exploration of designated topics that might be time-sensitive to the life and ministry of the stude...
CHST4380Introduction to MissiologyReplaces RELI 4380, Crossed with MAGL 5330
CHST4390Independent Study in CHSTIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
CHST4391Independent Study in Christian StudiesIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
CHST4392Women's Ministry LeadershipThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
CHST4393Disability and SufferingAn experimental course may be created when there is not an approved course offered which covers a particular subject matter. If the course is popular, it may lead to a regular departmental offering. Cross-listed: GSOM 5393
CHST4395Persecution/GlobalNo Description Set