2005–06 Graduate Catalog
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BULLETIN BULLETIN ® GRADUATE BOB JONES UNIVERSITY 2005—2006 is in the business of helping young people college of arts & science determine their place in this world…and school of religion the next. school of education Our seven academic schools offer you school of fine arts a multiple-choice menu of liberal arts B O B J OGRADUATE N E S school of business majors and vocational and Christian administration service career-training programs. BJU school of applied studies is a special place, prepared and kept by UNIVERSITY God—a place where you'll find a warm, seminary & graduate school of religion spiritual atmosphere. Write us, call us, or come visit us. You'll find our people friendly, our campus beautiful, and our testimony vibrant. 2005-2006 1-800-BJ-AND-ME • 864-242-5100 • www.bju.edu • [email protected] Nonprofit Org. 7 BJu U.S. Postage 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd. PAID Greenville, South Carolina 29614 Greenville, SC Permit No. 823 7 BJu 3 dr ds 5 fk bn er bq es cn bp dm 7 1 el dl 2 bt em ct do dt bo et 9 cm eo bm cp cl ek co cr en cq dn 6 eqepbl fl 4 cs dk bs br dp ck fm 8 bk Catalog & Announcements Vol. 79 | April 2005 For Admission information call 1-800-BJ-AND-ME 864.242.5100 www.BJU.edu BJu 71700 Wade Hampton Boulevard Greenville, South Carolina 29614 Cover and front matter design concept: Tim Smith, graphic design major ©2004 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A PERSONAL WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT F OR NEARLY EIGHTY YEARS, Bob Jones and Christian culture to which carefully University has existed as a vital chosen young people will come from all community of Christian students and parts of the world and receive their those who serve them. Throughout training and from which these trained those years, over 84,000 young people Christian leaders will go forth to render have benefited from the teaching and service to our Lord in all corners of the example of what we believe to be the globe.” It is our belief that today’s most wonderful faculty and staff Christian young person has no better anywhere. opportunity to learn how to make a Bob Jones University is well known for living, and—more importantly— its strong spiritual training and robust to learn how to live, than in this special academic programs. Our graduates place which God has prepared and serve the Lord across all vocations. maintained. They are Christian workers, tradesmen, The University gives special emphasis lawyers, doctors, teachers, and business to the Bible, church administration, executives. They are recognized as hav- missions, evangelism, pastoral training, ing what it takes to excel in a turbulent theology, history, education, languages world. They are in demand for their (both ancient and modern), fine arts, vocational skills, their spiritual steadfast- music, speech, drama, and literature. ness, and their personal character. They Every undergraduate student in the are prepared for whatever circumstances University is required to take a course they may meet in life—whether those in the Division of Bible each semester. circumstances are prosperity or adversi- Bob Jones University offers speech, ty, peace or war. music, and art without additional cost The purpose of BJU’s founder, Dr. Bob above academic tuition. We place great Jones Sr., was “to make this university a emphasis on public speaking, for we center of the highest academic standards believe that a man or woman is not properly educated until he or she can and play, in personal life and social rela- stand on any platform and clearly and tions, we seek to be loyal to the Lord cogently address an audience. Jesus Christ. Bob Jones University has a spirit all Displayed upon the Bob Jones its own, combining an atmosphere of University crest are the words petimus culture without cold formality, of youth- credimus, “we seek, we trust.” We seek to ful enthusiasm without rowdiness, and inculcate into our students a thirst for of scholarship without mustiness. Every knowledge of the arts and sciences, and teacher in the University signs our we seek to satisfy that thirst. Above all, orthodox creed each year. We have we trust the Bible as the inspired Word proved in this institution that it is possi- of God, the Lord Jesus Christ as the only ble in the present day to be thorough in hope of the world, and His gospel as the scholastic work and still hold to the faith solution to the problems of our day. of our fathers. We invite you to visit us and find out for Religiously, our testimony is: “Whatever yourself why we believe Bob Jones the Bible says is true.” Standing firmly University is “The Opportunity Place— for and aggressively contending for the God’s Special Place for You.” great foundations of the Christian faith, Bob Jones University is proud to be known as Fundamental in its position. We oppose all atheistic, agnostic, and humanistic attacks upon the Scripture. Every class opens with prayer, and our social gatherings blend easily and natu- rally into times of prayer and challenges from the Bible. We believe in a social life that is above reproach. In all our work Mission Statement Within the cultural and academic soil of liberal arts higher education, Bob Jones University exists to grow Christlike character that is Scripturally disciplined; others-serving; God-loving; Christ-proclaiming; and focused Above. THE OPPORTUNITY PLACE GOD’S SPECIAL PLACE FOR YOU THE CREST The scales represent the proper balance of life and the fact that man weighed in God’s balances is always found wanting; the cross speaks of Christ and our redemption; the Book is the Word of God; and the lamp is the light of Truth. The BJU motto, Petimus Credimus (“We seek, we trust”), underscores the University’s foundation and purpose. We seek to inculcate into our students a desire for knowledge of the arts and sciences, and we seek to satisfy that desire. We trust the Bible as the inspired Word of God, the Lord Jesus Christ as the only Hope of the world, and His Gospel as the solution to the problems of our day. OUR PLEDGE Bob Jones University is determined that no school shall excel it in the thoroughness of its scholastic work; and God helping it, in the thoroughness of its Christian training. AN IMPORTANT EXCERPT FROM THE UNIVERSITY CHARTER The general nature and object of the corporation shall be to conduct an institution of learning for the general education of youth in the essentials of culture and the arts and sciences, giving special emphasis to the Christian religion and the ethics revealed in the Holy Scriptures; combating all atheistic, agnostic, pagan, and so- called scientific adulterations of the Gospel; unqualifiedly affirming and teaching the inspiration of the Bible (both the Old and the New Testaments); the creation of man by the direct act of God; the incarnation and virgin birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; His identification as the Son of God; His vicarious atonement for the sins of mankind by the shedding of His blood on the cross; the resurrection of His body from the tomb; His power to save men from sin; the new birth through the regeneration by the Holy Spirit; and the gift of eternal life by the grace of God. table of contents 2 A PERSONAL WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT 5 MISSION STATEMENT 6 OUR PLEDGE 8 OUR CREED 11 CORRESPONDENCE DIRECTORY 12 UNIVERSITY CALENDAR 14 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION 19 FINANCIAL INFORMATION 26 ACADEMIC INFORMATION 35 COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE 9 39 Division of Graduate Studies 41 SEMINARY & GRADUATE SCHOOL OF RELIGION 48 Certificate Programs 50 Division of Professional Ministry Studies 59 Division of Graduate Studies 71 SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS 75 Division of Graduate Studies 89 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 97 Division of Graduate Studies 117 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 120 Division of Graduate Studies 122 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION 122 College of Arts and Science 122 English 124 Linguistics 124 Philosophy 124 Mathematics 125 History 127 Sociology 127 Seminary & Graduate School of Religion 127 Bible 127 New Testament 130 Old Testament 132 Church Ministries 135 Professional Ministry 138 Seminar Series 138 Church History 140 Homiletics 140 Theology 142 School of Fine Arts 142 Art 143 Music History and Literature 145 Music Theory 146 Church Music table of contents 147 Voice 147 Piano 147 Piano Pedagogy 148 Organ 148 String Instruments 148 Woodwind Instruments 149 Brass and Percussion Instruments 149 Speech Communication 150 Communication Studies 150 Interpretative Speech 151 Rhetoric and Public Address 10 152 Dramatic Production 154 Cinema and Video Production 156 Radio and Television Broadcasting 158 School of Education 158 Education, Professional 160 Elementary Education 161 Special Education 164 Secondary Education 165 Music Education 166 Educational Counseling/Personnel Services 166 Educational Leadership 167 Psychology 169 School of Business Administration 169 Business Administration 169 Accounting 170 Finance 170 Marketing 171 Professional Business 174 CAMPUS INFORMATION 174 The Buildings and Equipment 178 The University 184 The Auxiliary Ministries 194 The Personnel 2004–05 196 The Faculty 201 INDEX information For Information On: Write To: General Information, Admissions, and Catalogs . .Director of Admissions Transcripts and Records of Incoming Students . .Director of Admissions Fees, Expenses, Methods of Payment . Chief Financial Officer Academic Reports, Course Offerings, and Other Scholastic Matters . .Registrar Graduate Programs . Dean of Arts & Science, Education, Fine Arts, Business Administration or Seminary and Graduate School of Religion (Secure Seminary and Graduate Studies Bulletin for more information.) Alumni Information . Dir. of the Alumni Association Aviation . Provost BJU Correspondence & Satellite Division .