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Biola University
Courses TTTS 519 - New Testament Survey: Epistles/Revelation Credits 3 Craig L. Blomberg, Ph.D. This course surveys the New Testament epistles and the Apocalypse, dealing with both introductory issues as well as basic content of each book. The student will do an inductive study of a selected passage, according to the accompanying Inductive Bible Study syllabus. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTTS 521 - New Testament Survey: Gospels/Life of Christ Credits 3 Terry C. Hurlbert, Th.D. A chronological synthetic study of the four gospel records, emphasizing the time, place, circumstances and persons involved in the events of our Lord's ministry, with a view to a fuller understanding of the significance of His words and works. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTTS 545 - The Role of Women in Ministry Credits 3 Lucy Mabery-Foster, Ph.D. Study of ministry to and by women. Includes biblical foundations for women and principles for evangelizing, discipling and counseling women. Focus on the history of women's ministries in the church, the role of women's ministries in the New Testament, and the contemporary cultural context for women's ministries. Students learn how to minister to specific women's groups, such as singles, homemakers, those in the workplace and those who are hurting. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTTS 548 - Evangelism in the Local Church Credits 3 Michael P. Green, Ph.D. Examines how to evangelize within a local church setting. Use of the biblical mandate for evangelism to discuss personal and group methods for evangelism in a variety of settings, how to equip laity to witness, the use of apologetics, follow-up methods and current issues in evangelism. Focus on practical application and workable solutions for evangelism in local and parachurch ministries. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTTS 549 - Christian Life: An Evangelical Spiritual Theology Credits 3 Gordon T. Smith, Ph.D. Presentation of a comprehensive theology of spirituality that informs the life and witness of Christian believers. A biblical, practical and contemporary theology that accounts for and enables spiritual formation and nurture in a post-modern, pluralistic, materialistic society is presented. Provides a theological foundation for a life of prayer that empowers and sustains the believer in life and ministry. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.
TTTS 550 - Church Leadership and Administration Credits 2 Kenneth O. Gangel, Ph.D. A course designed to develop leadership potential in students and to give them a familiarity with the various elements of the administrative process, including: goal setting and achieving, organization, delegation, human relations, group dynamics, supervision and the training of other leaders. Though the principles are universal, the focus of the course is the Christian organization, particularly the local church. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTTS 551 - Discipleship in Community: Spiritual Formation and the Church Credits 3 John R. Lillis, Ph.D. An investigation into the meaning of biblical Christianity and its relationship to faith and practice. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTTS 552 - Advanced Leadership and Administration Credits 2 Kenneth O. Gangel, Ph.D. Explores maximizing productivity in the various functions of church leadership. Examines the biblical foundation and practical functions of administrative leadership in churches and Christian organizations. Focus on developing successful, biblical attitudes and skills among team leaders. Students analyze basic leadership principles from secular and evangelical sources through a biblical/theological grid. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTTS 554 - Adult Ministries in the Church Credits 2 Kenneth O. Gangel, Ph.D. Examines principles of adult education and their application to various adult age levels within the church. Explores theories in young, middle and older adult education and examines successful ministries to singles, single parents and families. Promotes Knowles' andragogical model of adult education, emphasizing how adults learn, classroom structure and facilitating learning. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTTS 555 - Interpersonal Communication and Conflict Management in Churches and Christian Organizations Credits 2 Kenneth O. Gangel, Ph.D. Samuel D. Canine, Ph.D. An examination of the process of interpersonal communication and conflict management in human relationships within Christian organizations, with attention given to communication models, self-concept, non-verbal messages, stress and other strategies that will assist the Christian leader in developing interpersonal communication skills and the productive use of conflict. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTTS 569 - Foundations of Systematic Theology Credits 3 John Frame, Ph.D. Covers the essentials of all major areas of systematic theology with the goal of orienting listeners to the basic material necessary to understand and study God's Word. Focus on the overarching theme of God's Lordship, and how the three "Lordship Attributes" (control, authority and presence) can be used to organize the doctrines and to help students remember and apply these attributes to life. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.
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