G-43 TALBOT
SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
Independent Studies (ITS) This independent study offers lectures on cassette tapes by outstanding biblical scholars, is described in the Talbot general information section of this catalog. ITS courses may be taken at Talbot only for graduate level credit toward electives, pre requisite credit or unresolvable scheduling problems as follows:
TS 515 The Post-Exilic Prophets (3) Richard 0. Rigsby, Ph.D. A survey of the historical context and Biblical context of the prophets Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, with and exposi tion of each of these three books. TS 520 The Sermon on the Mount (2) John R. Stott, M.A., D.D. The course, originally presented at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, is a con secutive exposition of]esus' Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. The emphasis is upon the distinctive character that is expect ed of the Christian and upon the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ. For the student desiring seminary credit, a programmed syllabus requires an expository and ready study with emphasis on the practical and spiritual application of the Sermon on the Mount and upon the theological issues and historical interpretations of that passage. TS 524 The Epistle to the Romans (3) Harold W. Hoehner, Th.D., Ph.D. An exegetical-theological study of Paul's epistle to the Romans in the Greek text. It involves the treatment of selected historical, grammatical, structural , and lexical data which evaluate the meaning of this impor tant New Testament document. Special em phasis is given to the theological themes and over-all argument of the Epistle. This course assumes a basis skill in Greek exe gesis and the ability to make grammatical and textual critical evaluations and to do Greek word studies.
TS 504 The Divided Monarchy (2) John C. Whitcomb, Jr., Th .D. The history of Israel from the beginning of Solomon's apostasy (I Kings 11) about 950 B.C. to the Babylonian Captivity (II Kings 25) in 586 B.C. Special emphasis given to the miracle ministries of Elijah and Elisha. Parallel passages from the Chronicles and the prophetic books scruti nized, as well as evidence from contempo rary secular history.
MAsTrn OF DIVI NITY
6 elective units or 12 prerequisite or unresolvable scheduling problem units MASTER OFARTS 4 elective units or 12 prerequisite or unresolvable scheduling problem units MASTER OF ARTS REDUCED (Any Master of Arts reduced program) 2 elective units or 12 prerequisite or unresolvable scheduling problem units Students may purchase the cassette al bums and other course materials through the Talbot Associate Dean's Office. Those desir ing to enroll contact the Registrar's Office. COURSES TS 501 The Pentateuch (2) R. Laird Harris, Ph.D. A critical introduction to the first five books of the Bible. Examination of such subjects as the problems of Genesis 1-11, the Higher Criticism of the Pentateuch, the chronological issues, and the archaeological and cultural background of the Pentateuch. TS 502 Conquest and Settlement (2) John J. Davis, Th.D. A study of the conquest and settlement pe riod in Israel's history from the perspective of archaeology, theological truths and history. The books included are: Joshua, Judges and Ruth. Special consideration of Late Bronze Age materials from Palestine which provide in sight into the cultural background for this era. TS 503 The United Monarchy (2) John J. Davis, Th.D. An historical, archeological and theologi cal analysis of the period of the United Monarchy in Israel. Archeological discover ies from the Iron Age I period cited to illus trate important cultural trends of this era. Particular attention given to the books of I and II Samuel, the first ten chapters of I Kings, and the parallel passages in Chronicles and Psalms.
TS 505 The Book ofPsalms (2) Bruce K Waltke, Th.D., Ph.D.
An introduction to the book of Psalms with emphasis on the principles involved in the ex egesis of hymnic literature as well as applica tion of these principles to selected portions. TS 506 Understanding the Old Testament (3) Bruce K Waltke, Th.D., Ph.D. A survey of the history of salvation in the Old Testament especially as it relates to the universal of Old Testament theology, i.e. the rule of God or the establishment of God's kingdom upon the earth. A working knowledge of Hebrew considered to be helpful but not required for this course.
TS 507 The Book ofProverbs (4) Bruce K Waltke, Th.D., Ph.D.
An exegetical study of the Book ofProverbs in both its cultural and historical setting and its literary setting with attention to its critical and hermeneutical problems. To get the full benefit out of the course, a knowledge of Hebrew is required for seminary credit.
TS 527 The Pastoral Epistles (3) John R. Stott, M.A., D.D.
TS 509 The Christian and Old Testament Theology (3) Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., Ph.D.
An exposition of I and II Timothy and Titus. Emphasis on the authority of Paul and his message and the need to guard that message, as well as the responsibilities of the local church and its leaders.
A biblical and theological study of the foundational theology applied by the Old Testament for the New Testament and the Christian Church. This study identifies and inductively derives the center or focal point for the theology of both the Old and New Testaments. It also deals with the amount of continuity and discontinuity between the Old and New Testaments. Included are the topics of saving faith, the people of God, the role of the law of God, the worship of God, the doctrine of atonement, relationship be tween the law and wisdom theology, king dom of God, the Messiah, the inclusion of the Gentiles, the theology of the Holy Spirit, and the preparation of the new covenant
TS 550 Church Leadership and Administration (2) Kenneth 0. Gangel, Ph.D.
A course designed to develop leadership potential in students and to give them a fa miliarity with the various elements of the administrative process, including: goal set ting and achieving, organization, delegation, human relations, group dynamics, supervi sion and the training of other leaders. Though the principles are universal, in the focus of the course is the Christian organi zation, particularly the local church.
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