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Courses TTSS 510 - Theological Research Methodologies Credit 1 Research skills for use of library and theological reference works. Methods of theological writing with emphasis on critical thinking, persuasion and evaluation. Notes: Required of students in the Talbot M.A. program with a specialization in Biblical and Theological Studies in the Eurasian Context (Kyiv Extension). Must be taken within the first 15 credits of study. Required of all M.Div. and M.A. students, except MACE (see program director) enrolled in a degree program prior to Fall 2017. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level 1 Class, Graduate Level 2 Class, Graduate Level 3 Class, Graduate Level 4 Class, Junior Class, or Senior Class; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level, Undergraduate Level or Graduate Level. Science and Religion Faculty Director: Craig J. Hazen, Ph.D.
TTPH 735 - Seminar Credits 1-3 Selected topics in the fields of philosophy, apologetics and ethics. Notes: May be taken multiple times with different content. Elective. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTPH 835 - Advanced Seminar Credits 1-3 Supervised research of selected topics within the fields of philosophy, apologetics, and ethics. Notes: May be taken multiple times with different content. Elective for Th.M. students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTPH 880 - Directed Research Credits 1-3 Supervised research in selected areas of philosophy of religion. Notes: Elective for Th.M. students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. Research Languages Courses TTRL 711 - Elements of Ecclesiastical Latin Credits 3 Basic grammar, syntax and vocabulary of the Latin language with a view toward reading ecclesiastical texts. Notes: Elective. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTRL 712 - Selected Readings in Ecclesiastical Latin Credits 2-3 Representative selections from Latin ecclesiastical texts, including liturgical, didactic and confessional writings. Samples will be drawn from patristic, medieval and Renaissance/Reformation Latin writers. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTRL 711. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTRL 731 - Theological German Credits 2-3 Basic grammar, syntax, and vocabulary with a view toward reading academic German texts. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. Research and Writing: Special Studies Objectives Research and writing special studies courses assist students in becoming proficient in writing skills essential for an effective seminary education. Specific enrollment requirements are indicated in each course description.
Professors: J. Bloom, C. Hazen, S. Smith Associate Professors: C. Jones, K. Lewis Assistant Professors: S. McDowell CSSR 510 - Research Methodologies
Credit 1 Research skills for use of library, Internet and key reference works. Methods of scholarly and journalistic writing with emphasis on critical thinking, persuasion and evaluation of data and testimony. Notes: Required of M.A.S.R. students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Science and Religion (CSSR) or a Major in Christian Apologetics (CSCP); and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. CSSR 514 - History of Christian Thought Credits 3 History of Christian thought from the apostolic Fathers to the modern era with an emphasis on the development of doctrine. Highlights key thinkers in the Patristic, Medieval, Reformation and Modern eras. Notes: Required of M.A.S.R. students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Science and Religion (CSSR) or a Major in Christian Apologetics (CSCP); and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. Fee: CSSR 514MD (distance learning) has a materials fee of $45. CSSR 516 - Authority of Scriptural Traditions Credits 1-2 A course addressing the historicity, canonization and authority of the Scriptural traditions in light of modern biblical criticism. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: Modular Spring (MS) credit must be taken before Modular Fall (MF) credit(s). Special approval required for Modular Fall credit(s). Restrictions: Must be a Major in Science and Religion (CSSR) or a Major in Christian Apologetics (CSCP); and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. CSSR 517 - Interpretative Issues and Methods Credits 3 A study of principles for sound interpretation and application of the Bible, including analysis of presuppositions, general rules and specialized principles for the various biblical genre and phenomena. A presentation of various approaches to studying the Bible. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Science and Religion (CSSR) or a Major in Christian Apologetics (CSCP); and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level.
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