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Biola University
Courses TTHT 505 - Patristic and Medieval Theology
TTTS 777 - The Theology of Martin Luther
Credits 3
Robert Kolb, Ph.D. The Theology of Martin Luther reviews the presentation of biblical doctrine according to topics in historical context. The presuppositions of his theology are set forth in his distinction of the two kinds of righteousness and the theology of the cross. Against this background Luther's treatment of central Christian doctrines, particularly justification in the faith and the means of grace, are explored. Significant treatment is given to his understanding of life in human culture and society. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Credits 3 John S. Feinberg, Ph.D. In this course we shall attempt to examine some of the major trends in contemporary thought. In order to set the background for contemporary theological and philosophical discourse, we begin with a brief philosophical overview of the major developments in Western philosophy prior to Hegel. Discussion then turns directly Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTTS 779 - Contemporary Theology to Hegel whose influence extends throughout the modern period. Kierkegaard represents not only a reaction to Hegel, but is also the first of the existentialist-oriented theologians we consider. After Kierkegaard, the course turns to Barth, Bultmann and Tillich. Parallel to these developments in theology was the development of analytic philosophy. Our emphasis will be philosophy of the earlier and later Wittgenstein. The course culminates in the God is Dead Theologies of Paul Van Buren and Thomas Altizer. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTTS 788 - African Theology and Religions Credits 2 Tite Tienou, Ph.D. Study and analysis of African religions. Examines Christian theological formation in Africa against the background of African cultures and religions and in light of its contemporary context. Explores how to study and understand Africa and the factors that led to the debate on Christian theologizing in Africa. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. Theology: Historical Faculty Chair: Mark Saucy, Ph.D. Professor: Gomes Associate Professor : Naidu, Price Objectives The aims of this concentration are: to acquaint the student with the doctrinal views of significant movements, schools and individuals in church history; to show the trajectory of thought in the development of doctrines as they are worked out historically; and to give an appreciation for the struggles and labors of the great saints of God who have gone before us in establishing and defending orthodoxy.
Credits 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. Note(s): Required of M.Div. students. May not be substituted for TTHT 514. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTHT 506 - Reformation and Modern Theology Credits 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. Note(s): Required of M.Div. students. May not be substituted for TTHT 514. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTHT 505. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTHT 514 - Historical Theology Survey Credits 3 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. Note(s): Required of M.A. (Bible Exposition, Old Testament, New Testament, Theology, Biblical and Theological Studies/Diversified, Philosophy, M.A.C.M.L.) students. May not be substituted for either TTHT 505 or TTHT 506. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level 2 Class, Senior Class, Graduate Level 4 Class, Junior Class, Graduate Level 1 Class, or Graduate Level 3 Class; Undergraduate Level, Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTHT 558 - Puritanism Credits 2 A survey of the Puritan movement with emphasis on its establishment and practice in New England. Theological, social, political, economic and cultural aspects considered, including analysis of the Puritan influence on American Evangelicalism. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTHT 604 - Jewish History Credits 3 History of the Jewish people from the return from the Babylonian Captivity to the Modern State of Israel. Emphasis will be placed on the events and significant personalities in the history of the Chosen People during important periods of development such as the destruction of the Second Temple, the Golden Age of Islam, the Middle Ages, the Haskalah Enlightenment of the 18th Century, the Holocaust, and the Zionist Movement. Attention will be given to the relationship of the Jewish community to Christianity throughout the course. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.
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