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Biola University
TTPM 875 - Seminar in Philosophical Theology Credits 3 A study of selected topics in philosophical theology. Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. Elective for Th.M. students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level, Post Masters Level or Doctoral Level. TTPM 880 - Directed Research Credits 1-3 Supervised research in selected areas of philosophical and moral theology. Note(s): Elective for Th.M. students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level, Post Masters Level or Doctoral Level. Theology: Systematic Faculty Chair: Mark Saucy, Ph.D. Professors: Coe, Gomes, Issler, M. Saucy
TTHT 806 - Historical Theology Seminar Credits 1-4 Selected issues in the field of historical theology. Note(s): Elective for Th.M. students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level, Post Masters Level or Doctoral Level. TTHT 880 - Directed Research Credits 1-3 Supervised research in selected areas of theology. Note(s): Elective for Th.M. students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level, Post Masters Level or Doctoral Level. Theology: Philosophical and Moral Objectives Philosophical and Moral Theology courses are offered for students wanting to do advanced coursework at the interface of philosophy and theology. The courses will help prepare students to engage in integrated philosophical, theological and biblical reflection on the doctrinal and ethical components of the Christian worldview, in order to equip them to deal with the sophisticated theological and philosophical challenges facing the church. Courses TTPM 713 - The Nature of God Credits 3 A detailed application of philosophical analysis to the explication and defense of God's existence and attributes, with special attention to contemporary attempts to reformulate our understanding of the nature of God, such as open theism and process theology. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTPM 715 - Divine Revelation Credits 3 A critical study of divine revelation under the concepts of act, person and word. Special attention to contemporary theories of revelation and of human capacity to know God. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTPM 716 - Philosophy of Language and Hermeneutics Credits 3 An examination of theories in philosophy of language and linguistics and their bearing on problems posed by post-modern hermeneutical theories, with special reference to biblical hermeneutics. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTPM 753 - Aquinas and the Metaphysics of Theism Credits 3 A study of selected portions of Summa Theologiae and Summa Contra Gentiles with emphasis on the metaphysical implications of Christian theism as developed by the greatest thinker of the Medieval period. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.
Associate Professors : Naidu, Price Assistant Professors : Peterson Objectives
It is the purpose of the concentration of theology to give the student a thorough grasp of the great doctrines of the Christian faith. Based upon the Scripture as the ultimate source of authority, the doctrines are developed through the systematic examination and integration of relevant Scriptures with consideration given to doctrinal interpretations throughout Church history. Along with the acquisition of a knowledge of the theological doctrines of the Scriptures, it is the goal of the department to develop in the students a facility which will allow them to continue their own theological development. Courses TTTH 511 - Theology I - Introduction: Revelation and Nature of God Credits 3 The nature, method and rationale of Christian theology. Revelation, both general and special, inspiration, canonicity and illumination of Scripture. The doctrine of God, including His existence, attributes and Trinitarian nature. Note(s): Required of M.Div. and M.A. students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTTH 512 - Theology II - Works of God, Angels, Man and Sin Credits 3 God's eternal plan including His kingdom purpose and redemptive focus; His work of creation and continued activity within creation. The angels, both good and evil; including their origin, present state, work and destiny. Creation of mankind in God's image, human nature, the fall and the effect of sin upon humanity. Human life in relation to the divine institutions of the family and civil government. Note(s): Required of M.Div. and M.A. students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.
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