Biola_Catalog_19980101NA

TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY

Pastoral Theology TS 550 Church Leadership and Administration (2) Kenneth 0. Gange~ Ph.D.

TS 509 The Christian and Old Testament Theology (3) WalttrC. Kaiser,Jr., Ph.D. Abiblical and theological study of the foundational theology applied by the Old Testament for the New Testa­ ment and the Christian Church. This study identifies and inductively derives the center or focal point for the theol­ ogy of both the Old and New Testa­ ments. It also deals with the amount of continuity and discontinuity between the Old and New Testa­ ments. Included are the topics of sav­ ing faith, the people of God, the role of the law of God, the worship of God, the doctrine of atonement, relation­ ship between the law and wisdom the­ ology, kingdom of God, the Messiah, the inclusion of the Gentiles, the the­ ology of the Holy Spirit, and the preparation of the new covenant TS 515 The Post-Exlllc Prophets (3) Richard 0. Rigslry, Ph.D. A survey of the historical context and Biblical context of the prophets Hag­ gai, Zechariah, and Malachi, with and exposition of each of these three books. New Testament Studies Courses listed under this heading which have exegetical content (and thus language prerequisites) are specifically identifwl; other CGUJUS are expositional in nature and content. TS 518 The Gospel of Luke (3) Darrell l. Bock, Ph.D. An examination of the Gospel of Luke with concentration on its message and preparation of narrative material for preaching and teaching. TS 519 New Testament Survey: This course surveys the New Testament epistles and the Apocalypse, dealing with both introductory issues as well as basic content of each book. The student will do an inductive study of a selected pas­ sage, according to the accompanying Inductive Bible Study syllabus. 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 consecutive exposition ofJesus' Ser­ mon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. The emphasis is upon the distinctive character that is expected of the Christian and upon the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ. For the student desiring seminary credit, a pro­ grammed syllabus requires an exposi- Epistles/Revelation (3) Craig L. Bloomberg, Ph.D.

TS 567 The Doctrine of Salvation (3) Rnger R Niwil, Th.D. , PhD.

tory and ready study with emphasis on the practical and spiritual application of the Sermon on the Mount and upon the theological issues and histor­ ical interpretations of that passage. TS 521 New Testament Survey: Achronological synthetic study of the four gospel records, emphasizing the time , place, circumstances and per­ sons involved in the events of our Lord's ministry, with a view to a fuller understanding of the significance of His words and works. TS 522 The Parables of Jesus (2) Craig L. Blomberg, Ph.D. Gospels/Life of Christ (3) Tmy C. Hurlbert, Th .D. Methods of interpreting Jesus ' para­ bles are surveyed and then an eclectic model drawing on the best insights of each is applied to each of the major narrative parables in the gospels. Conclusions are drawn concerning the theology and significance of this portion ofJesus ' teaching. TS 523 The Acts of the Apostles (3) Darrell L. Bock, Ph.D. An exegetical examination of the Acts of the Apostles with concentration on the biblical theology of the Book of Acts , the historical background of events, and the theological emphasis of the speeches. Special attention is given to the relationship between the church and Israel in the early church era. This course assumes a basic skill in Greek exegesis. The ability to make grammatical evaluations and to do Greek word studies is recommended. 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, struc­ tural, and lexical data which evaluate the meaning of this important New Testament document Special empha­ sis is given to the theological themes and over-all argument of the Epistle. This course assumes a basic skill in Greek exegesis and the ability to make grammatical and textual critical evalua­ tions and to do Greek word studies. TS 527 The Pastoral Epistles (3) John R Stott, M.A. , D.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.

The plan and order of salvation outlin­ ing 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 carefullyweighed. Specific top­ ics include the question of the attain­ ment of perfection in this life, the rela­ tionship of baptism to salvation , the Roman Catholic concept of justifica- I T-33 lion , and the reasons for believing in the perseverance of the saints. TS 568 The Doctrine of the Trinity Peter Toon, D. Phil. (0xon) The doctrine of the Trinity is pre­ sented from biblical, historical, dog­ matic and contemporary perspectives. Special attention is paid to the formu­ lation of the classic and orthodox doc­ trine of the Trinity in the fourth cen­ tury at the Councils of Nicea (325) and Constantinople (381 ). The man­ ner 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, Pannen­ berg and "the feminist " Catherine Mowry Lucgna) is provided. TS 570 Survey of Church History (3) Garlh M. Rnse~ 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. TS 571 The Ancient Church (3) Richard C. Gambit, Th.D.

A course designed to develop leader­ ship potential in students and to give them a familiarity with the various ele­ ments of the administrative process, including: goal setting and achieving, organization, delegation, human rela­ tions, group dynamics, supervision and the training of other leaders. Though the principles are universal , in the focus of the course is the Christian organiza.

lion, particularly the local church. TS 551 Spiritual Formation (3) John R Lillis, Ph.D.

An investigation into the meaning of Biblical Christianity and its relation­ ship to faith and practice. TS 555 Interpersonal Communication and Conflict Management in Churches and Christian Organizations (2)

Kenneth 0. Gangel, Ph.D. Samuel D. uinine, Ph.D.

An examination of the process of interpersonal communication and conflict management in human rela­ tionships within Christian organiza­ tions, with attention given to commu­ nication models, self-concept, non-ver­ bal messages, stress and other strate­ gies that will assist the Christian leader in developing interpersonal commu­ nication skills and the productive use of conflict. TS 565 Phenomenology of Emotional Disorders (2) BasilJaduon, M.D., Ph.D. An introduction to the phenomenol­ ogy of psychopathology for the pastor, and the seminary or graduate student It is a descriptive overview of various emotional disorders and their relation­ ship to one another. (The series is also available on six VHS I20 video cas­ settes with four lectures per cassette.) Theology and Church History TS 566 The Doctrine of Man and Sin (3) Rnger R Nicoll, 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

From the close of the New Testament in 95 A.O. to approximately 600 A.O. ; the church and the Roman Empire; ecclesiastical organization ; develop­ ment of theology and dogma; Christ­ ian life and worship. TS 572 The History of the Church to the Reformation (3) Garlh M. Rnsel~ Ph.D The course is designed to provide the student with a basic introduction to the development of the Christian church's doctrine , faith and practice from its founding at Pentecost to the time of the Protestant Reformation.

Made with FlippingBook flipbook maker