Essential Christian Doctrine II 1-2 A presentation and biblical defense of the essential Christian doctrines with special reference to contemporary criticism of the value and truth of doctrinal assertions. Notes: Required of M.A. students.
Distance Learning Course Fees
CSAP 542
Some courses taken via distance learning have special materials fees. CSAP 521M, 522M and 550M have materials fees of $180. CSAP 601M, 602M, and 603M have material fees of $125.
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Historical Theology
3
CSAP 550
History of the Church 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.C.A. students. Advisor’s approval required. CSAP 550MD (distance learning) has a materials fee of $180. 3 History of the church from the Apostolic Fathers to the eve of the Reformation with an emphasis on the development of doctrine. Discussion of key thinkers, such as Origen, Tertullian, Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas and Scotus. Notes: Advisor’s approval required. Patristic & Medieval Theology Reformation & Modern Theology 3 History of the church from the Reformation to the present with an emphasis on the key Continental and English Reformers, including Zwingli, Luther and Calvin. Discussion of the counter- Reformation, Protestant scholasticism, the Enlightenment and important theological developments in the Modern era. Opportunity is given for students to study the polity and history of their own denomination. Notes: Advisor’s approval required.
Independent Study Courses
Independent study courses offer lectures from audio recordings and additional study materials by outstanding theologians, apologists and biblical scholars. These courses from the Institute of Theological Studies may be taken for graduate level credit. Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics students are limited to six units in their degree program. Distance learning students are limited to 12 units.
CSAP 551
CSAP 552
Courses (CSAP)
Apologetics Research & Writing
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CSAP 510
Research skills for the use of library, internet and key apologetics 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. students. 3 A broad survey of the Old Testament books, including selected introductory and critical issues, relevant background, major themes and divisions and crucial problems. Notes: Required of M.A.C.A. students. Advisor’s approval required. CSAP 521MD (distance learning) has a materials fee of $180. Survey of Genesis–Malachi Survey of Matthew–Revelation 3 A general overview of the New Testament books, including selected introductory and critical issues, relevant background, major themes and divisions and crucial problems. Notes: Required of M.A.C.A. students. Advisor’s approval required. CSAP 522MD (distance learning) has a materials fee of $180. Hermeneutics & Bible Study Methods 3 A study of sound interpretation and application of the Bible, including analysis of presuppositions, general rules and specialized principles for various biblical genre and phenomena. A presentation of various approaches to studying the Bible. Notes: Required of M.A.C.A. students. 1-2 A course addressing the essential issues in defending the Scriptures against perennial attacks. Topics include historical reliability, inerrancy, canonization and divine inspiration of Scripture including an examination and critique of modern biblical criticism. Notes: Required of M.A. students. Scripture: Authority, Canon & Criticism Essential Christian Doctrine I 1-2 A presentation and biblical defense of the essential Christian doctrines with special reference to contemporary criticism of the value and truth of doctrinal assertions. Notes: Required of M.A. students.
Defending the Faith I
2
CSAP 601
Defending the Faith courses are a series of coordinated lectures by experts in various areas of apologetics addressing some of the most serious intellectual challenges to the Gospel and the Christian worldview. Notes: Advisor’s approval required. 601, 602 and 603 do not need to be taken in sequence. CSAP 601 M (distance learning) has a materials fee of $125.
CSAP 521
Defending the Faith II
2
CSAP 602
Defending the Faith courses are a series of coordinated lectures by experts in various areas of apologetics addressing some of the most serious intellectual challenges to the Gospel and the Christian worldview. Notes: Advisor’s approval required. 601, 602 and 603 do not need to be taken in sequence. CSAP 602 M (distance learning) has a materials fee of $125.
CSAP 522
Defending the Faith III
2
CSAP 603
CSAP 527
Defending the Faith courses are a series of coordinated lectures by experts in various areas of apologetics addressing some of the most serious intellectual challenges to the Gospel and the Christian worldview. Notes: Advisor’s approval required. 601, 602 and 603 do not need to be taken in sequence. CSAP 603 M (distance learning) has a materials fee of $125. Defending the Faith: Continuing Study 1-6 A special course designed for students with apologetics background through credit and / or noncredit courses in the basic content of 601, 602, 603 or approved courses, who need to make up units upon being admitted to the degree program. Notes: Advisor’s approval required.
CSAP 529
CSAP 604
CSAP 541
Elementary Principles of Biblical Languages Basic principles of language that are foundational to interpreting the biblical text. Overview of the structure of the biblical languages, evaluation of theories of Bible translation and instruction in the use of various tools based on the original languages. The course will aid the student in understanding issues that arise in interpretation because of the original languages.
3
CSAP 610
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