THEOLOGY THEO 1142 Evangelism & Belief Systems B, Ct, 3 credit hours 94
THEO 3111 Theology of Urban Ministry URBN 3111 Theology of Urban Ministry B, Ct, 3 credit hours
This course is designed to expose the student to biblical theology as it relates to the urban culture. The student will have the opportunity to examine scriptural context and to determine from those contexts biblical principles to help resolve the needs of the urban community today. Some of the issues that will be discussed will be racial reconciliation, inter-racial family systems, the multi-cultural congregation, and the contextualization and relocation of ministry and ministry personnel.
Using the Bible as the basis for instruction, this course is a study in the theology of evangelism, emphasizing its message and means. It includes the presentation of key evangelistic biblical texts. Strategies employed by evangelists will be surveyed with a view toward training students to present the plan of salvation in a diversity of contexts. Also, students will investigate the beliefs of various cults with a view toward biblically refuting their errant teachings.
THEO 3121 A Christian View of Diversity SOCI 3121 A Christian View of Diversity Ct, 3 credit hours
THEO 3011 Systematic Theology I B, 3 credit hours
This course is designed to help adult learners be aware of their own perspective, gain insights into minority group positions and feelings, be able to consider events from more than one viewpoint, and be able to apply diversity skills to increase their effectiveness at work, church, or home. Participants consider the influence of culture in shaping a person’s attitudes and viewpoints and the negative effects of prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination. The concerns of diverse groups in American society are examined in depth. Using case studies, adult learners apply cultural and minority group awareness to real life situations. THEO 3311 How to Manage Conflict Biblically B, Ct, 3 credit hours One constant of life is conflict, on multiple levels. The primary goal of this course is for students to understand, and communicate well, how the power of the gospel transforms relationships when people are in conflict. This goal will be accomplished by students learning biblical concepts regarding the nature of conflict and the impact of the gospel in working through conflicts. Also, the students will learn how to recognize potential conflicts and how to manage them biblically through practically applying these concepts to their own lives, families, and a wide range of life situations.
This course provides a wide-ranging survey of Bible- based theological topics, including but not limited to Bibliology, Theology Proper, Christology, Pneumatology, and Angelology. The course is the first of two in a series – Systematic Theology II continues with Anthropology, Hamartiology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology, and Eschatology. The course is designed to help students to understand, articulate, and defend basic biblical doctrines as a basis for Christian living and in preparation for further theological study and reflection.
THEO 3022 Systematic Theology II B, 3 credit hours
This course provides a wide-ranging survey of Bible- based theological topics, including but not limited to Anthropology, Hamartiology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology, and Eschatology. The course is the second of two in a series, Systematic Theology I serving as prequel and covering Bibliology, Theology Proper, Christology, Pneumatology, and Angelology. The course is designed to help students to understand, articulate, and defend basic biblical doctrines as a basis for Christian living and in preparation for further theological study and reflection.
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