Courses of Study from A to Z
AB 101 Pastoral Training I - Preparation for service
Two credits-One semester
Devotional, prayer and spiritual life of the minister, his conduct, call, education, Bible study, devotion, service, motives and responsibilities to the Lord.
AB 102 Pastoral Training II - Pastoral Leadership
Two credits-One semester
Principles for effective leadership, social problems facing the ministry, religious movements, and the basics of fundamentalism.
AB201 Pastoral Training III - Principles of Christian Growth
Two credits-One semester
Methods of discipleship used by Christ, cost and conflicts of discipleship, discipling of new converts one by one.
AB 202 Pastoral Training IV - Principles of Stewardship
Two credits-One semester
Principles of giving, personal stewardship, cultivation of a giving spirit and budgeting. Includes a class project in which the student prepares a personal budget and has some supervised instruction in how to handle it
AB 203 Child Evangelism
Two credits-One semester
Basic issues confronting the winning of children in today's fast-paced life. How the basic needs of children can be met in the Gospel along with some do's and don'ts for effective ministry with the child.
AB 204 Christian Ethics
Two credits-One semester
Right and wrong relationships with God and others in church and society in the light of Scriptural teachings. Deals with certain problems that are faced in the modem human community today.
AB 205 Personal Evangelism
Two credits-One semester
Evangelism in its general and personal aspects beginning with definitions, theological themes, and the urgency of evangelism. Deals with tools, methods, principles, problems confronting, dealing with different people, effective follow-up, and the teaching of effective witnesses.
AB 207 Christian Service Lab. I
One credit-One summer ( ten weeks)
Practical service activities done for ten weeks in the summer. Required for all ministerial students and young ladies enrolled in the Bible training programs. Includes such things as Bible and selected readings, children's clubs, personal witnessing, and sermon outlining-reports due.
AB 301 Pastoral Training V Principles of the Shepherd
Two credits-One semester
Concept of the shepherd in the word of God, work of the pastor, his opportunities, temptations, and rewards. Forgotten principles of the pastorate in this modem age.
AB 302 Pastoral Training VI Methods of Church Planting
Two credits-One semester
The pioneering of new works with studies on choosing a location, building a congregation, and a visitation ministry, the pastor-people relationships, legal matters, how to build a Sunday school, etc.
AB 303 Homiletics
Two credits-One semester
A study of the importance of preaching and sermons. Sermon structure,
AB 304 Baptist Distinctives
Two credits-One semester
Basic elements of what makes a Baptist a Baptist, including the origin of the name "Baptist". Also covers the commission, stewardship, worship, and fellowship of the Baptist.
AB 305 False Cults
Two credits-One semester
Deals with the major false religious systems active in the world today in the light of the truths of God's Word. Gives practical advice on how to effectively win a person entrapped in false religion.
AB 307 Christian Womanhood
Two credits-One semester
The woman as a woman believer, wife believer, mother believer, believer in the community. Discussion of her qualities, etc. in each one of these areas.
AB 308 Christian Manhood
Two credits-One semester
What makes a man-his role, responsibilities, relationships, qualities of character. How the home has broken down as men laid aside their God-given responsibilities and roles, authority he has been given by God.
AB 309 Christian Service Lab. II
One credit -One summer (ten weeks)
Practical service activities done for ten weeks in the summer. Required for all ministerial students and young ladies enrolled in the Bible training programs. Includes such things as Bible and selected readings, children's clubs, personal witnessing, and sermon outlining-reports due.
AB 401 Pastoral Training VII Church Administration
Two credits-One semester
Pastor as executive, church staff, church officers, ordination of pastors and deacons, church organization and constitutions, church business and business meetings, building programs, church publicity and promotion, and the church office, correspondence, and filing.
AB 402 Pastoral Training VIII - Methods of Youth Work
Two credits-One semester
Their promotion and direction, church organization for youth ministry, rallies and summer ministries, philosophy in winning today's youth, program activities and the youth pastor.
AB 403 Christian Relationships
Two credits-One semester
Beginning with the definition of true biblical love, this study examines the Christian relationship in casual dating, courtship, engagement, the marriage ceremony, honeymoon, and concludes with adjustments in the marriage.
AB 404 Christian Camping
Two Credits-One semester
Administration, organization, program, purpose, and aims of the different types of church related camping ministries. Problems particular to this type of minis try.
AB 406 Christian Character
Two credits-One semester
Steps in the development of character in the lives of believers which are so lacking during these times. Includes instruction in the teaching of these traits to young people.
AB 407
Sunday School administration
Two credits-One semester
Ways of teaching people through the Sunday School. Its methods, organization, personnel, growth, problems, objectives, supervision, the very importance of its instruction to the local church.
AB 408 Christian Service Lab
One credit-One summer (ten weeks)
Practical service activities done for ten weeks in the summer. Required for all ministerial students and young ladies enrolled in the Bible training programs. Includes such things as Bible and selected readings, children's clubs, personal witnessing, and sermon outlining-reports due.
AB 409 Special Interest Project
One credit-One semester
Open for young ladies. Consists of a special directed project of interest to the student which will be beneficial to their future ministry. Selected on an individual basis with a faculty advisor.
AR 101 Appreciation of Art
2 credits-One semester
Basic study of all the forms of art through the ages to help the non-professional art student appreciate human creativity in painting, sculpture, architecture, drawing, etc.
BH201 Hebrew History I
Two credits-One semester
Survey of the history of the nation of Israel from its beginning through the conquest of the promised land as presented in the Old Testament geographical and historical context.
BH 202 Hebrew History II
Two credits-One semester
The history of the nation of Israel from the period of the judges through the return of God's people to the land.
BH 401 Panorama of Church History
Three credits-One semester
Panoramic study of the development of Christianity and the church from its New Testament beginning through modem times.
BI 101 Panorama of the New Testament
Two credits-One semester
Consideration of materials essential to the study of the New Testament, including its historical context, writings, authors, life and culture of the times as well as the basic content, and themes of each book.
BI 102 Panorama of the Old Testament
Two credits-One semester
Consideration of materials essential to the study of the New Testament including its historical context, writings, authors, life and culture of the times as well as the basic contents and themes of each book.
BI 201 Bible Doctrines I
Three credits-One semester
Treatment of the Biblical fundamentals of the faith. This semester includes the study of the doctrines of Bibliology, Theology Proper, Christology, and Pneumatology.
BI 202 Bible Doctrines II
Three credits-One semester
Treatment of the Biblical fundamentals of the faith. This semester includes the study of the doctrines of Anthropology, Ecclesiology, Soteriology, Angelology, and Eschatology.
BI 206 Life of Christ
Two credits-One semester
Studies in the life, events, and periods of ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ in connection with a harmony of the four Gospels.
BI 210 Methods of Bible Study
Two credits-One semester
A study of the methods of independent and devotional Bible study. Emphasis is given to the correct usage of materials and tools in the productive study of God's Word.
BI 301 Hermeneutics
Two credits-One semester
A foundational course in Biblical introduction as well as the basic principles and rules which lead one to a correct and proper interpretation of the Scriptures.
BI 302 Bible Geography
Two credits-One semester
Within the historical context of the Middle East, the geography of Bible lands is examined including the geographical and political divisions, rivers, seas, mountains, cities. Map study is included.
BI 311 Major Prophets
Two credits-One semester
Analytical study of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel; considering their unity, major message, doctrinal content, as well as their prophetical and practical value.
BI 3l2 Minor Prophets
Two credits-One semester
Basic themes in the twelve prophetic books of the Old Testament commonly known as the Minor Prophets.
BI 314 Poetical Books of the Old Testament
Two credits-One semester
Instruction in and application of the principles for Christian living as contained in the Old Testament poetical books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon.
BI 322 Acts of the Apostles
Two credits-One semester
Paul's missionary endeavors in the spreading of the Gospel and the founding of local churches. problems encountered, and the historical considerations that the book of Acts presents.
BI 323 Romans
Two credits-One semester
Study in Paul's epistle to the Romans stressing the themes of law and grace, salvation, God's plan for the church, the Christian's relation to liberty, government, human sexuality, etc.
BI 324 General Epistles
Two credits-One semester
Study of the general epistles of James, Peter, John, and Jude considering the major themes of each book, proper fundamentals of the Christian life, and personal growth in Christ.
BI 325 Prison Epistles
Two credits-One semester
Paul's presentation of proper church and personal conduct in Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon, the books he wrote while imprisoned.
BI 326 - Pastoral Epistles
2 credits-One semester
Qualifications, responsibilities, call, challenge, message, and privilege of the Christian servant and ministry as presented in I, II Timothy and Titus in particular, as well as in Paul's epistles generally.
BI 327 Hebrews
Two credits-One semester
Expositional study of the book of Hebrews focusing on the priestly ministry of our Savior and resting faith in the Christian life.
BI 328 Daniel and Revelation
Two credits-One semester
Expositional study of the Biblical message in the prophetical books of Daniel and Revelation, and their prophetical significance. Teaches the practical aspect as much as possible.
BI 330 Corinthian Epistles
Three credits-One semester
Instructing in how the local church deals with divisions within the church, moral problems, marriage problems, Christian liberty, church worship, spiritual gifts, love, and the unknown tongues. A must for today 's sin-laden church.
BI 331 Biblical Prophecy
Two credits-One semester
Study of the various millennial systems, kingdom concepts, and the pre-millennial eschatological themes in the Scriptures such as the Second Coming, rapture, tribulation, millennium, etc.
BL 201 Elementary Greek I
Three credits-One semester
Instruction in Greek forms, syntax, correct pronunciation, structure of the language, accentuation. Including exercises in simple translations, declensions, as well as in regular contract, and "mi" verbs.
BL 202 Elementary Greek II
Three credits-One semester
Same as Elementary Greek I and exercises continue.
BL 301 Intermediate Greek I
Three credits-One semester
Review of Greek grammar and instruction in irregular verbs, participles, and infinitives. Translations from the book of Mark.
BL302 Intermediate Greek II
Three credits-One semester
Review and translations continue from Intermediate Greek I.
CS 201 Computer Applications in the Ministry I
Three credits-One semester
Learn the practical use of word processing software in the creation, formation, editing, storing, printing, and retrieval of documents.
CS 202 Computer Applications in the Ministry IT
Three credits-One semester
Continuance in use of practical software in areas such as filing, Bible study programs and materials, record keeping, desktop publishing options, and writing skills.
Ed 101 Methods and Materials of Teaching
Three credits-One semester
Aims, techniques, methods of effective teaching, organization of study units, lesson plans, classrooms procedures.
Ed 102 Fundamentals of Teaching
Two credits-One semester
Principles that are demonstrated in good teaching at all levels. Fundamentals that are indispensable.
Ed 20l Introduction to Christian Education
Two credits-One semester
General organization, objectives, administration, personnel, opportunities, as well as basic philosophy which proper Christian education should manifest.
Ed 202 Administration of Christian Schools
Three credits-One semester
Philosophy and objectives of education, organization of school and personnel, curricula, financing, control discipline, evolution, and formation of administrative policy. What makes a Christian school different.
Ed 204 Teaching Reading and Language
Three credits-One semester
Practical material in teaching reading skills including comprehension, word recognition, reading development, and language ability in general.
Ed 205 Teaching Social Studies
Two credits-One semester
Methods, procedures, materials used in teaching social studies. Evaluation, selection, and use of materials available today.
Ed 303 Teaching Math
Three credits-One semester
Basic operations of arithmetic, fractions, decimals, basic mathematical functions in general. Consideration of materials used.
Ed 304 Teaching Art and Music
Three credits-One semester
Music and art in the development of the child, development of rhythm, cultural awareness, music appreciation, creative expression, usage of various resources the child's development.
Ed 305 Teaching Bible Principles
Two credits-One semester
Importance and aims of the Bible as the principle textbook of the Christian school. teaching aids available, methodology, software available today to enhance Bible teaching.
Ed 306 Teaching Science
Three credits-One semester
Selection, organization, methods, and use of materials used in the teaching of science. Concepts which the Christian student must grasp before he faces the humanistic secular world.
Ed 307 Teaching Health and Physical Education
Three credits-One semester
Fundamentals for living a healthy and safe life. Methodology, materials, application, and creative play in the application of this often forgotten area in the child's life.
Ed 400E Elementary Practicum
Nine credits-One semester
Directed teaching in which the student is observed and evaluated on his actual teaching-experience in the classroom under the supervision of an experienced teacher. He prepares his own teaching plans and materials and presents them for evaluation. Regular conferences involved.
Ed 400S Secondary Practicum
Six credits-One semester
Directed teaching in which the student does the actual classroom teaching of certain subjects while being observed and evaluated on a regular basis. He prepares his own lesson plans and materials and presents them for evaluation. Has regular conferences with an assigned faculty advisor.
Ed 401 Testing and Evaluation
Two credits-One semester
Aims and objectives of evaluation and testing, measuring results, preparation of effective testing materials, grading, objectively and subjectively types of test.
Ed 402 Reading Problems
Three credits-One semester
Causes of reading deficiencies and how to recognize them. Methods and procedures the teacher applies in dealing with them.
Ed 403 Directed Educational Project
Two credits-One semester
Self-study project under the direction of a faculty member in which the student completes a project of his own interest and which will be valuable to him in the future. Must be approved and includes frequent check-up conferences.
EN 100 Basic English language
Zero credits-One semester
Review of sentence structure, paragraph formation and organization, punctuation, spelling, and the basic areas of composition Required of this who fail the Basic English Entrance Exam showing weakness in basic language skills, no credit given.
EN 101 English Language I
Three credits-One semester
Thorough review of traditional grammar and the mechanics of the English language. Writing of brief paragraphs, essays are required so as to prepare the student for the writing process.
EN 102 English Language II
Three credits-One semester
Continuation of EN 101 with more emphasis on how to write clearly and do library research. Stresses the writing process and a research paper is required.
EN 201 Survey of English Literature
Three credits-One semester
A survey of mayor English authors and literature from "Beowulf' to the present time within the context of the times and culture.
EN 203 Survey of American Literature
Three credits-One semester
A study of great American authors from the colonial period up to the present day. The author’s message to his generation is highlighted.
EN 205 Survey of Modem World Literature
Three credits-One semester
Overview of the modem literature of the world including European and non-Western authors.
EN 401 Literature for Youth
Three credits-One semester
Consideration of literature suitable for children and young people. Subject matter, style, art work, philosophy, and interpretation. (Only available to elementary and secondary education majors.)
Hi 101 History of Civilization I
Three credits-One semester
A survey of mankind' s history from the earliest written records up to the time of the Reformation.
Hi 102 History of Civilization II
Three credits-One semester
Continuation of human history from the Reformation up to the present day.
Hi 201 Caribbean History and Culture
Three credits-One semester
Geographical and historical study of the Caribbean region with special focus on the Puerto Rican people.
Hi 202 Survey of United States History
Three credits-One semester
Survey of the U. S. history from its formation and origin through the difficulties of its development, reconstruction, etc. to become a world power. Reveals the real source of its greatness.
Hi 301 History of Latin America
Three credits-One semester
Deals with the Spanish and Portuguese colonization in America, the struggles for liberation and independence, as well as highlight some of the prominent republics of the Spanish speaking world.
Ma 301 Math for Elementary Teachers
Three credits-One semester
A basic study of the properties, processes, and symbols of math to prepare the elementary teacher n such areas as numerations, sets, relationships, problems solving, measurement, etc.
Mi 201 Bible Basis of Missions
Two credits-One semester
Relationship of missions to the Bible itself, the church, the individual Christian, the pastor, prayer, money, and the urgent need of man. Supreme task of and reason for the church's existence.
Mi 202 Survey of Christian Missions
Two credits-One semester
General survey of modem mission fields, missions agencies, and local church missions. Highlights general modem movements within the context of missions.
Mi 204 History of Missions
Three credits-One semester
Traces the history of missions of the church from the N. T. through the beginnings of the modern missionary period of missionary endeavor up to the present. Features studies and readings on the lives of great missionaries of the past.
Mi 301 Principles and Methods of Missions I
Three credits-One semester
Missionary call, administration, organization, qualifications, means of supporting missions, adjustments, missionary relationships, problems, and all facets of the missionary life.
Mi 302 Principles and Methods of Missions II
Three credits-One semester
Continuation of first semester, and includes a project on the local church's responsibility for sending out and financing missions and the local church as the sending agency.
Mi 303 Problems in Missions
Two credits-One semester
Problems facing modern missionaries, including theological perversions, incorrect methodology, lack of laborers, unconcern in the local church, insufficient support, and discouragement facing on the fields.
Mi 401 Missions in the church
Three credits-One semester
The promoting and supporting of missions in the local church and the caring for the missionary both at home and on the field. Special emphasis given to the preparation of a productive missions conference and the supporting of missionaries through the faith promise plan of missionary giving.
Mi 402 Ministering Cross-culturally
Three credits-One semester
Difficulties encountered in taking the gospel to peoples of another culture, extremes of contextualization, just how far does the missionary go in adapting the gospel to a particular culture. Response of missionaries to cultural differences.
Mi 403 Cultural anthropology
Three credits-One semester
Make up of the different cultures, what makes different men act the way they do, effective relationship and contact with a different culture and problems encountered.
Mi 404 Culture shock
Two credits-One semester
The phenomena which happens to a missionary when confronted with another culture and people. Symptoms, results, how it affects, practical advice on how to get through it. A must for a missionary candidate who will be ministering to people with a distinctly different culture and language.
Mi 405 Missionary field work
Three credits-One semester
A practicum in which a missions major will be expected to work with an experienced missionary with both the student and missionary submitting regular reports and evaluations. Must be done in either the junior or senior year or in the summer in between. Students bear their own expenses.
MLS 101 Elementary Spanish I
Three credits-One semester
Fundamentals of the Spanish language grammar in aural, oral, and written form.
MLS 102 Elementary Spanish II
Three credits-One semester
Continuance of MLS 101 through the basics of the Spanish language in
MLS 201 Intermediate Spanish I
Three credits-One semester
Continuance with grammatical studies in the fundamentals with emphasis on idioms, reading, ear training, and conversation in exercises of moderate difficulty.
MLS 202 Intermediate Spanish II
Three credits-One semester
Continuation of MLS 201 with greater focus on the spoken language.
MLS 301 Advanced Spanish
Three credits-One semester
Conversation and composition in the Spanish language. Designed to increase the student's ability to be more fluent in spoken and written usage of Spanish.
MLS 402 Language Learning
Three credits-One semester
Approach to learning a foreign language for missionary service. Basic principles, learning procedures, and putting into practice within the cultural context.
MU 101 Piano
One credit-One semester
Private lessons in piano at the rate and ability of the student. Five hours practice weekly.
MU 201 Music Appreciation
2 credits-One semester
The students receives the basic background necessary to develop a genuine appreciation of good music. The course includes the elements and principles of good music, studies of the historical periods of music and the great composers of each period and extended required listening to examples of great music.
OR 101 Right Beginnings
2 credits-One semester
Beginning with basic information on the ministry and program of the Puerto Rico Baptist College, the student receives practical material on adjustment to college, correct attitudes, personal relationships, spiritual and social life, time management, improving listening, reading, concentration, memorization, and study skills, use of library, note-taking, research, reports and term paper.
Ps 101 General Psychology
Three credits-One semester
Conscious behaviors of humankind including the emotions, personality, feelings, sensations, habits, learning, memory, and perception. Shows failings and incapacity of human psychology compared to Biblical precepts.
Ps 201 Educational Psychology
Three credits-One semester
Principles of psychology related to learning, laws of learning, differences of people in learning, mental capacity and incapacity, rate, limits, and conditions of learning, etc.
Ps 300 Child Psychology
Three credits-One semester
Traces the physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and cultural development of a child from the period of infancy through adolescence. Deals with his psychological relationships with the family, school, and community.
Ps 301 Adolescent Psychology
Three credits-One semester
Development of a child physically, mentally, emotionally, etc. from the preadolescent ages through maturity. Relationships with, home, school, and community.
Ps 401 Introduction to Christian Counseling
Two credits-One semester
Basic principles of counseling and their application to spiritual needs, applications of Biblical principles to life's problems such as marriage and re-marriage, family problems, hospital and bereavement situations, addiction, illegitimacy, as well as problems of character and temperament.
Ps 402 Youth With Special Needs
Three credits-One semester
Introductions to the current trends, learning disabilities, physical impairments, mental retardation, emotional disorders, gifted students, and some instructions in ascent of problem areas as time permits, instruction and techniques will be considered.
Sc 101 Biological Science Survey
Three credits-One semester
Concepts of biology, evolution and biblical truth, essential teaching on cells, botany, zoology, and physiology.
Sc 201 Physical Science Survey
Three credits-One semester
Introductory study of the basic principles of physics for non-major students.
Sc 301 Introduction to Chemistry
Three credits-One semester
Basic study of inorganic chemistry for students who are not majoring in science but need a basic understanding of chemistry.
Sp 101 Fundamentals of Speech
Three credits-One semester
Basic principles of public speaking, formation and organization of different types of speeches, and the platform techniques involved in effective presentation.
Sp 102 Oral Communication
Three credits-One semester
Development of speech skills in effective communication and platform delivery in different types of speeches.
Sp 201 Pulpit speech
Three credits-One semester
A practical course for the ministerial student, which gives instruction in the presentation of sermonic material, conducting the different types of pastoral services, and the proper oral reading of the Scriptures publicly.
SS 201 World Geography
Three credits-One semester
Topography, climates, regions, populations, land usage, problems confronting the countries of the world today.
SS 202 Principles of Economics
Three credits-One semester
Principles basic to money function, supply, demand, incomes, inflation, markets.
SS 206 Family Fundamentals
Three credits-One semester
Biblical standards and principles, role of family members, discipline, obedience, character building, authority of father, and relation to the local church, general home building.
SS 301 Introduction to Sociology
Three credits-One semester
Terms, concepts, principles of group activities and conditions. Important social institutions.
SS 302 Early Childhood Development
Two credits-One semester
Beginning with pregnancy, this course follows the physical, social, emotional, and mental development of the growing child. Considers some problems along the way as well as some special problems that often must be dealt with in child rearing and teaching.
SS 401 Government
Three credits-One semester
Principles and function in national and local life. Introduction to types of government.
SS 402 Social Problems
Three credits-One semester
Distinct problems facing the Christian in modern life including studies in crime, violence, wars, urbanization and the problems it brings.