Systematic Theo Io gy
Theo Io gy
ve y of the philosophical and the olog ical rhoug;ht leading up to the present scene. Required of M.A. (Th .) and Th.M . (Systematic Theology) srndents. TH 710 Pneumatology (2) The person and work of the Hol y Spirit both in the Old and New Testaments with particular atten tion to His ministries in this age m t he individual believer and the church. Elective. TH 712 Current Theological Issues (2) An intensive study of the choug;hr of particular contempo rary theologians, prominent theo logical or theologicall y sig;nificant ethical issues in the li ght of bibli ca l revelation. Elective. TH 717 Theology of Human Nature (2) Exploration of key areas relating to the nature of man from both a the o logical and psyc hologi cal perspec tive: the biblical nat11re of man in comparison to teaching theories of human development. The mean ing and significance of man created in the image of God: narnre and dvnamics of sin which lead to sins or psyc holog ica l maladjuscme nts: practi cal appl ication of the above concepts to the areas of personal growth and disciple. ed ucation and child rearing and church ministry. Team caught b y faculty with strength in theolog;y and psychol ogy. Prerequisite: TH 51 2, or equivalent. Required of retlucc::d M.A.C.E. srndent~. Elc::ccive. TH 718 Theology of Christian Nurture (2) Designed for the stuJc::nt with background in the bibl ical and rhe ological knowledge of soteri ology. Consideration of the nacure of per sonal transformation in regene ra ti o n. the means and dynam ics of nurrnre including the relation of cognitive and relacional aspects. Examination of the narnre of spiri tual marnricy and its relation co psy chological macurity and hindrancc::s m growth . Team taught by facu lty with strc::n1-,'1 h in theoloey and psy chology. Prerequisite: TH 512. 613 or equivalent. Required of reduced
in various phases of C hristian min istry. O ne hundred hours of field experience each semester are eval uated in classroom interaction. Required of M.Div. (Pastoral and General Ministries , Evangelism and Discipleship, Marriage and Famil y) students. (Christ ian Edu cation swdents see CE 791-792; Urban Ethnic Ministries student~ see CL 791 -792.) Prerequisites: PT 602. 708; completion of 64 hours of the M.Div. program. PT 802 Spiritual Conflicts and Counseling (2) A swd y of the confl ict between the kingdom of darkness and the kingJom of light with an empha s is on the aut hority. power. pro tection as well as the vulnerabil ity of the be lie ver. The tech niques of counse ling the spiritu ally afflicted are also considered. E lect ive for Th.M . st11Jents; oth ers by departmental permission. PT 807 Integration of Psychology and Theology (3) A survey of the different approaches, models and attirudes for the integra tion of psvchology and cheolog;y. E lective for Th.M. srndents; ochers by departmental permission. (Cross-listed with RSTP 721.) PT 880 Directed Research (1-3) In-depth investiga tion of a topic unde r the gu idance of the C hrist ian Ministry and Leadership department using standard research procedures. Top ic selec tion and course e nrollment is by department approval. Elective. PT 891-892 Research Seminar (3,2) Discussion anJ appli ca tion of th e central areas of C hristian Min istr y and Leadership research and related fie ld s of srnd y . Insrru cr ion in research methodol ogy, inc lu Jing the identifica tion of a problem , the steps taken co resolve it, and writing the results.
Cha ir: Alan Gomes, Ph.D.
TH 613 Theology Ill - Christ, Salvation and the Spirit (3) The person and saving work of C hri st. The narnre anJ applica tion of salvation includin g the person and work of the S pirit. Special emphasis on the practi ce of sanctification in personal C hristian livin g. Required of
FACULTY Dist inguished Professor: Saucy Professor: Holloman Associate Professor: Gomes Assistant Professor: Lewis Special Appointment: Issler
M.Div. and M.A. srndents. TH 614 Theology IV- The Church and Last Things (3)
OBJECTIVES
ft is the purpose ofrhe empha sis of rheology to give the swdent a thorough grasp of the great doc trines of the Ch ristian faith. Based upon the Scripcure as the ultimate source of auchority the doctrines are developed through the system atic examination and inteb'Tation of relevant Scripcures with considera tion given to doctrinal incerpreca tions chroughouc churc h history. Along with che acquisition of a knowledge of the theologica l doc trines of che Scripcures. it is the goal of the department to develop in the swdents a faci li ry which will all ow them to continue their own th eological development COURSES TH 511 Theology I - Introduction: Revelation and Nature of God (3) The nawre, method and rationale of Christ ian theoloey. Revelation, both general and special. inspira tion , canonicit y a nd illumination of Script11re. The doc trine of God, including His existence, amibuces and Trinitarian nature. Required of M.Div. and M.A. smdent~. TH 512 Theology 11- Works of God, Angels, Man and Sin (3) God's eternal pl an inc luding His kingdom purpose and redemptive focus: His work of creat ion and con tinued activi ty within creation. The angels. both gmd and evil: includ ing their origin. present state, work and destiny. C reation of mankind in God's image, human nacure. che fa ll and the e ffe c t of sin upon humaniry. Human life in relation to the divine insticurions of the fami ly and civil government. Required of M.Div. and M.A. scudents. TH 610 Advanced Theology (3) An in-depth scudv of th e major the ological issues in the areas of bibli ology, theology proper, anthropol ogy. hama rtiology. soterio logy. This course is specificall y designed for those scudents who recei ve reduction in cheolob"' due m prior st11dies . Required of M.Div. and M.A. scudents who are not required to take TH .'ilZ and TH 613.
A srndy of the broad kingdom pur pose of God and the furn re evencs related to the destiny of history anJ individuals including Christ 's sec ond corning in its phases. the mil lennial reign of Christ, the resurrec tions. the judgments and eterna l state. The inception and nacure of the church, both as a li ving organ ism and an organization. its func tion. ordinances and place and mis sion in God's purpose. Required of M.Div. and M.A. srndents. TH 700 The Doctrine of God (2) Advan ced st ud y of the reality. attributes and Triune nature of God. lnduJes discussion of the human knowledge and the na t ure of encounter with God. Prerequisite: TH 51 I. Elective.
TH 701 Introduction to Christian Spirituality (2)
Thi s course explores the means m developing a deep relationship with God . Based on scripcural teaching abour knowing God, it is geared pani c u lar ly for those pr e parin g for or eng;aged in C hristian ministr y . Considers barri e rs chat hinder us and what spirirnal disciplines anJ practices may be used co nurture a deeper friendship wit h God. TH 702 Advanced Bibliology (2) Inten s ive stud y of re ve lat ion , inspiration, inerrancv and authority in the lig;ht of contemporary issues. Prerequisite: TH .'ii I. Electi ve . TH 707 Roman Catholic Theology (2) A dernileJ study of the tene ts of Roman Catholicism: reading from representative Roman Catho li c li terarnre ; parti c ular attention g;iven m the distinctions between Roman Cat holic and Protestant doc trine s. Especial ly helpful for chose contemplatin g missionar y serv ice in countries dominated by Roman Cat holicism . Elective. TH 709 Contemporary Theology (2) T he srndy of contemporary theo logical positions, inclu ding a sur-
tvl.A.C.E. srndent,. Ekctive. TH 720 The Theology and Practice of Prayer (2)
A st11d y of t he biblical theology of praye r including ics meaning, purpose and practice. Elect ive.
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