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Humanities
HUMT 153 TRAVEL STUDIES
In order to broaden cultural experience, this course uses planned
and academically supervised travel (either national or international)
to enrich the student’s studies. This course consists of two educational
components as they relate to travel: (1) broad-based cultural
enrichment and (2) Christian integration (which may include a
service component). This class may be used to meet one the general
education humanities requirements. Prerequisite(s): Before the travel occurs the Travel Study Committee must approve the travel and the
Humanities Division Chair must approve the course of study.
Three Hours, On Demand
LANGUAGES
Biblical Languages
The following courses in Biblical Languages (RBLA) are offered as a part of the Bachelor of Arts degree language requirement and/or a part of the Religion major or elective credit.
Course Descriptions
RBLA 214 ELEMENTARY KOINE I
A beginning study of the grammar of the Greek New
Testament, emphasizing nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs,
and simple sentence structure.
Four Hours, Fall
RBLA 224 ELEMENTARY KOINE II
A continuing study of the grammar of the Greek New Testament,
emphasizing nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, and sentence
structure. Prerequisite(s): RBLA 214.
Four Hours, Spring
RBLA 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. Prerequisite(s): RBLA 224.
Three Hours, Fall
RBLA 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. Prerequisite(s): RBLA 313.
Three Hours, Spring
RBLA 413/513 NEW TESTAMENT GREEK EXEGESIS I
This course provides an in-depth study of the resources used in
exegetical study including lexical and syntactical resources as well
as exegetical commentaries. Prerequisite(s): RBLA 323. Students
taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate
course requirements.
Three Hours, Fall
RBLA 423/523 NEW TESTAMENT GREEK EXEGESIS II
This course provides 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. Prerequisite(s): RBLA 413/513.
Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all
graduate course requirements.
Three Hours, Spring
RBLA 433/533 ELEMENTARY CLASSICAL HEBREW I
This is a beginning study of Classical Hebrew, focusing on the
alphabet, the noun system, and the strong verb formations. Students
taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate
course requirements.
Three Hours, Fall, Odd Years
RBLA 443 ELEMENTARY CLASSICAL HEBREW II
This is a beginning study of Classical Hebrew, focusing on the weak
verb formations with attention to translation. Prerequisite(s): RBLA
433/533. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete
all graduate course requirements.
Three Hours, Spring, Even Years
MODERN LANGUAGES
The following courses in Spanish (SPAN) are offered as a part of the Bachelor of Arts degree language requirement. A minor is available in Spanish.
Spanish
Missouri Baptist University offers a minor in Spanish that provides students skills in conversation, composition, and reading of Spanish, as well as an understanding of Hispanic peoples, their cultures and literature.
Minor
The student must complete at least 20 hours in Spanish
(SPAN) as follows:
SPAN 114 Elementary Spanish I
SPAN 124 Elementary Spanish II
SPAN 213 Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN 223 Intermediate Spanish II
SPAN 313 Advanced Spanish I
SPAN 323 Advanced Spanish II
Course Descriptions
SPAN 114 ELEMENTARY SPANISH I
A beginning course emphasizing pronunciation, grammar,
simple reading, and conversation with the goal of knowledge
of basic linguistic structures and vocabulary.
Four Hours, Fall
SPAN 124 ELEMENTARY SPANISH II
A continuing course emphasizing pronunciation, grammar,
simple reading and conversation with the goal of knowledge
of basic linguistic structures and vocabulary. Prerequisite(s):
SPAN 114 or test.
Four Hours, Spring
SPAN 213 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I
A course strengthening and reinforcing grammar with the purpose
of increasing vocabulary and fluency through composition,
conversation, and literature. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 124 or test.
Three Hours, Fall, Even Years
SPAN 223 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II
A continuing course strengthening and reinforcing grammar with
the purpose of increasing vocabulary and fluency through composition,
conversation, and literature. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 213 or test.
Three Hours, Spring, Odd Years
SPAN 313 ADVANCED SPANISH I
A study of the history, civilizations, cultures, and customs of the
Hispanic world with regard to their impact on the present. The class
follows the lecture format with opportunities for discussion, writing,
and practice. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 223.
Three Hours, Fall, Odd Years
SPAN 323 ADVANCED SPANISH II
A study of the spoken and written practices and customs of Spanish
in business situations and community outreach. Prerequisite(s):
SPAN 223 and SPAN 313.
Three Hours, Spring, Even Years
SPAN 211, 221, 311, 321, 411, 421 CONTINUING PRACTICE
IN SPANISH CONVERSATION
This course works toward improving student fluency and vocabulary
through conversation, while reviewing grammatical concepts. These
classes must be taken in sequence and do not count toward the
Spanish Minor. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 124 or instructors consent.
One Hour, Fall, Spring
