TTTS 548 - Evangelism in the Local Church 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. Unit(s): 3. TTTS 549 - Christian Life: An Evangelical Spiritual Theology 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. Unit(s): 3. TTTS 550 - Church Leadership & Administration 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. Unit(s): 2. TTTS 551 - Spiritual Formation John R. Lillis, Ph.D. An investigation into the meaning of biblical Christianity and its relationship to faith and practice. Unit(s): 3. TTTS 552 - Advanced Leadership & Administration 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. Unit(s): 2. TTTS 554 - Adult Ministries in the Church 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 ʼ andragogical model of adult education, emphasizing how adults learn, classroom structure and facilitating learning. Unit(s): 2. TTTS 555 - Interpersonal Communication & Conflict Management in Churches & Christian Organizations 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. Unit(s): 2. TTTS 563 - Augustine & Medieval Theology Scott T. Carroll, Ph.D. A comprehensive introduction to Augustine ʼ s life, works and legacy in the medieval church. Details his youth, conversion, literary works and his battles against the emerging heresies of the time. Students evaluate his contribution to the development of medieval theology and are encouraged to apply those contributions to their current lives and ministries. Unit(s): 3.
TTTS 564 - History of the Charismatic Movement John D. Hannah, Th.D., Ph.D. An historical and theological study of the origins and developments of Classical Pentecostalism, Charismatic Renewalism, and Restoration Movements. Emphasis given to theological backgrounds and trends. Analyzation of related movements including the “Jesus Only” Movement, the Vineyard Movement, and the Toronto Revival Movement. Pros and cons of charismatic movements are presented as the student attempts to define the “victorious Christian life.” Unit(s): 3. TTTS 566 - The Doctrine of Man & Sin Roger R. Nicole, Th.D., Ph.D. The Reformed Doctrine concerning the origin of humanity and the influx of sin into the world is explained. The course addresses the issues raised by the theory of evolution as it relates to the creation of humanity. It explains the effects of the Fall in the Garden on our current condition. In addition, detail is given to the promise of the restoration of our original image in the likeness of Christ. Unit(s): 3. TTTS 567 - The Doctrine of Salvation Roger R. Nicole, Th.D., Ph.D. The plan and order of salvation outlining the process from regeneration to glorification are discussed. Special attention is given to differing views and objections to the Reformed doctrine on this subject, and evidence for both sides is carefully weighed. Specific topics include the question of the attainment of perfection in this life, the relationship of baptism to salvation, the Roman Catholic concept of justification, and the reasons for believing in the perseverance of the saints. Unit(s): 3. TTTS 568 - The Doctrine of the Trinity Peter Toon, D. Phil. (Oxon) The doctrine of the Trinity is presented from biblical, historical, dogmatic and contemporary perspectives. Special attention is paid to the formulation of the classic and orthodox doctrine of the Trinity in the fourth century at the Councils of Nicea (325) and Constantinople (381). The manner in which the doctrine developed in the East and West is also noted. Further, the commitment of the Church to the ontological Trinity (God-as-God-is- in-Himself) as well as to the economical Trinity (God-as-God-is- toward-us / the world) is explained and commended. Finally, a survey of recent attempts to present a modern doctrine of the Trinity (e.g., by Barth, Rahner, Moltmann, Pannenberg and “the feminist” Catherine Mowry Lucgna) is provided. Unit(s): 3. TTTS 569 - Foundations of Systematic Theology 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. Unit(s): 3. TTTS 570 - Survey of Church History 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. Unit(s): 3. TTTS 571 - The Ancient Church Richard C. Gamble, Th.D. From the close of the New Testament in 95 A.D. to approximately 600 A.D.; the church and the Roman Empire; ecclesiastical organization; development of theology and dogma; Christian life and worship. Unit(s): 3. TTTS 572 - Church History to the Reformation Garth M. Rosell, Ph.D The course is designed to provide the student with a basic introduction to the development of the Christian Church ʼ s doctrine, faith and practice from its founding at Pentecost to the time of the Protestant Reformation. Unit(s): 3.
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