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Theological Studies Digital Courses
TTTS 570 - Survey of Church History Credits 3 Garth M. Rosell, Ph.D. The course is designed to provide the student with a basic introduction to the development of the Christian Church from its founding at Pentecost to the present day. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTTS 572 - Church History to the Reformation Credits 3 Garth M. Rosell, Ph.D. The course is designed to provide the student with a basic introduction to the development of the Christian Church's doctrine, faith and practice from its founding at Pentecost to the time of the Protestant Reformation. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTTS 574 - The History of the Church Since the Reformation Credits 3 Garth M. Rosell, Ph.D. The course is designed to provide the student with a basic introduction to the development of the Christian Church since the time of the Protestant Reformation to the present day. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; and Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTTS 581 - Introduction to World Christian Missions Credits 2 William D. Taylor, Ph.D. God has one unified, global purpose for all He does. Introduction to the exciting, biblical, historical, cultural, and strategic dimensions of His plan. Key issues addressed include the basis of and necessity for world missions, and the status of and plan for world missions. Introduction to the basics needed to pursue missionary training or to help lead the local church in its global ministry. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTTS 583 - Urban Mission and Ministry Credits 2 Roger S. Greenway, Th.D. A course that focuses on Christian missions and ministry in the world's growing cities. The biblical basis for urban ministry is presented and case studies of effective urban strategies worldwide are examined. Attention is give to urban issues such as ministry to the poor and homeless, pastoring and raising a family in the city, and planting urban churches. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTTS 584 - Missionary Encounter with World Religions Credits 3 Harvie M. Conn, Th.M., Litt.D. An introduction to the theology of religions. A biblical theology of religions is developed against the background of extensive study of current models of approach. Using major religious systems as examples, five characteristics of all religions are sketched. Some practical suggestions for evangelistic approach are proposed. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.
TTTS 589 - Encountering Islam: Understanding and Sharing with Muslims Credits 3 Patrick O. Cate, Ph.D. Examination of Islam from Christian and Muslim perspectives. Covers the history and validity of the Koran, Muslim theology, the role of women, and the places of Christ, the Bible, and the Trinity within Islam. Students gain perspective into the Muslim mindset and learn how to share Christ from within that mindset. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTTS 591 - Exploring Approaches to Apologetics Credits 3 Gordon R. Lewis, Ph.D. The course compares biblical, historical and recent approaches to defending faith in God, Christ and Scripture. It emphasizes the contrast between Peter's method of reasoning among the Jews in Jerusalem (Acts 2) and Paul's among the Gentiles in Athens (Acts 17). It compares the still influential approaches of Augustine and Aquinas. However, the bulk of the course examines six approaches of apologists who led in the resurgence of evangelicalism during the last half of the 20th century. Each approach uses different starting points and forms of argument: empirical/inductive, rational/deductive, self- authenticating presuppositions, self-authenticating mystical experiences and hypothesis/verification. Students are encouraged to integrate the strengths of the varied approaches. The last three lectures, exhibiting the lecturer's synthesis, are entitled: "Why I Believe in God," "Why I Believe in Jesus Christ" and "Why I Believe the Bible." Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTTS 592 - Christian Ethics: A Biblical Theology of Morality Credits 3 James M. Grier, Th.D. An examination of the theories of obligation and the theories of value from a philosophical perspective. A biblical theology of obligation and a biblical theology of value are presented along with their implications for decision-making in personal life and church life. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Credits 3 James M. Grier, Th.D. An examination of the nature and function of belief structures and the value of developing and living a distinctly Christian life. Students develop a Christian worldview from a redemptive history model of Biblical theology, which is then clarified using the philosophical categories of metaphysics, epistemology, and axiology. Students gain an understanding of modern and postmodern thought, how to critique them biblically and are encouraged to develop and apply a Christian worldview to life and ministry. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTTS 608 - Old Testament Theology I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets Credits 3 Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTTS 593 - Christian Worldview Richard E. Averbeck, Ph.D. Introduces the content and theology of the books, identifying the foundational themes that emerge and tracing them through the rest of the Bible. Students demonstrate how the theology of the Old Testament is basic and essential for understanding Jesus Christ, the Church and Christian life. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.
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