Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
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 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. Credit(s): 3. TTPM 715 - Divine Revelation 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. Credit(s): 3. TTPM 716 - Philosophy of Language and Hermeneutics 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. Credit(s): 3. TTPM 753 - Aquinas and the Metaphysics of Theism 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. Credit(s): 3. TTPM 875 - Seminar in Philosophical Theology 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. Credit(s): 3. TTPM 880 - Directed Research
TTHT 702 - The Church Fathers An introduction to the Ante-Nicene, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers with special emphasis upon the development of doctrine and church. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTHT 704 - Medieval Theology Seminar A study in the development of scholastic theology from Anselm to Biel with emphasis on the contribution of the medieval doctors to the development of dogmatic theology in the West. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTHT 705 - History of Revivals The background, development and results of the great revivals in America. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTHT 706 - Protestant Theology Seminar An examination of significant developments in Reformation/post- Reformation Protestant thought. Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different content. Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTHT 707 - The Radical Reformation An examination of the Anabaptist and Socinian movements. Consideration of the distinctive features of their theology and practice and the Reformed and Lutheran polemic against them. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTHT 709 - Arminius and Arminianism A study of the writings of James Arminius and his followers, including Limborch, Episcopius and Curcellaeus. Comparison of classical Arminianism with Reformed and Lutheran orthodoxy. Special attention given to Arminian views of predestination, sin, grace, and atonement theory. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTHT 710 - Denominational Distinctives The history, distinctives and polity of the student’s denomination or church. Note(s): Required for M.Div. students not taking TTHT 506 in this seminary. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTHT 713 - Readings in Christian Spirituality Selected readings in the classic devotional literature of Christian Spiritual writers. Emphasis will be placed on gleaning insights on knowing and experiencing God from saints throughout church history. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTHT 721 - The Theology of John Calvin Treatment of the main issues in Calvin’s theology, as detailed in his Institutes of the Christian Religion and other major writings. Calvin’s theology is compared with other significant thinkers in the Reformed tradition. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTHT 725 - Church History and Trends of Asian Immigrants Examination of the Asian church in the United States in light of historical antecedents. Emphasis on Japanese, Korean, and Chinese Christianity in America. Explores modifications that have occurred historically when indigenous Asian Christianity has been imported into an American context. Considers also future trends. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTHT 726 - Cults of America The distinctive features of the cults of America with their significance in the development of religious thought and with particular reference to their treatment of the central features of orthodox Christian doctrine. Cross-listed: TTTH 726. Note(s): Elective. Required of M.A.(Th.) students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTHT 761 - Directed Study Supervised reading and research in selected areas of historical theology. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–4. TTHT 771 - Historical Theology Seminar The study of selected areas of historical theology. Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–4. TTHT 806 - Historical Theology Seminar Selected issues in the field of historical theology. Note(s): Elective for Th.M. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–4. TTHT 880 - Directed Research Supervised research in selected areas of theology. Note(s): Elective for Th.M. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3.
Supervised research in selected areas of philosophical and moral theology. Note(s): Elective for Th.M. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3.
Theology: Systematic Faculty Chair:
Henry W. Holloman, Th.D.
Distinguished Professor:
R. Saucy
Professors:
Coe, Gomes, Holloman, Issler, M. Saucy
Associate Professor :
Naidu, Price
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 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. Credit(s): 3.
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