TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
TS 509 The Christian and Old Testament Theology (3) Walter C. Kaise1; Jr., Ph.D. Abiblical and Lheological study of Lhe fou ndational Lh eology appli ed by Lhe Old Testament for the New Testa• mem and Lhe Christian Church. This study identifies and inducLively derives the center or focal point fo r the theol- ogy of both the Old and New Testa• ments. It also deals with the amoum of continuity and discont inuity between the Old and New Tesla· men ts. Included are the topics of sav- ing faith, the peop le of God, the role of the law of God, the worship of God, the doctrine of atonemem, relation- ship between the law and wisdom the- ology, kingdom of God, the Messiah , Lhe inclusion of the Gentiles, the the- ology of the Holy Spirit , and the preparation of the new covenam TS 515 The Posl-Exilic Prophets (3) Richard 0. Rigsby, Ph.D. A survey of the historical comext 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 langzwge prerequisites) are specifically identified; other c01mes are expositional in nature and con/en/. TS 518 The Gospel of Luke (3) Darrell L. Bock, Ph.D. An examination of the Gospel of Luke with concemration on its message and preparation of narrative material fo r preaching and teaching. TS 520 The Sermon on the Mount (2) j ohn R. Stoll, M.A., D.D. The course, ori ginall y presented at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, is a consecutive exposition ofJesus' Ser- mon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. The emphasis is upon Lhe distinctive charac ter th at is expecLed of the Christian and upon the authority of the Lord.Jesus ChrisL For Lhe student des irin g se minary credit , a pro· grammed syllabus requires an exposi- 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: Gospels/Life of Christ (3) Teny C. Hulbert, Th.D. Achronological synthetic study of the four Gospel records, emphasizing the
time, pl ace, circumstances and per- sons involved in the eve nts of our Lord's minisuy, witJ1 a view to a fuller understanding of the significance of Hi swords and works. TS 522 The Parables of Jesus (2) Craig L. Blomberg, Ph.D. Methods of interpreting Jesus ' para- bles are surveyed and th en 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 th eology and signifi cance of this portion ofJesus' teaching. TS 523 The Acts of the Apostles (3) Dani/IL. 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. Specia l attemion is given to Lhe relaLionship 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-theologica l study of Paul 's ep istle to the Romans in th e Greek texl. It involves the treaunem of selected historical, grammatical, struc- tural , and lexical data which evaluate the meaning of this important New Testament documenl. 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) j ohn R. Stoll, 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 we ll as the respo nsibiliti es of the loca l church and its leaders. Pastoral Theology TS 550 Church Leadership and Administration (2) Kenneth 0. Gangel, Ph.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 se lling and achieving,
organization , delegation, human rela- tions, group dynamics, supervision and tJ1e u·aining of other leaders. Though the principles are universal , in the focus of the course is the Ch1istian organiza-
1 tury at the Counc il s of Nicea (325) and Constantinople (381). The man- ner in which the doctrine developed in the East and West is also noted. Furt her, the comm itm ent of the church to the ontologica l Trinity (God-as-God-is-in-Himself) as we ll as to the econom ical Trinity (God-as- God-is-towa rd-us/ the world) is explained and commended. Finally, a survey of recent attempts to present a modern dowine of Lhe Trinity (e.g., by Barth, Rabner, Moltmann, Pannen- berg and "the feminist" Catherine Mow •Lucgna) is provided. TS 570 Survey of Church History (3) Gmth M. Rosell, Ph.D. The course is designed to pr01~de the student with a bas ic introduction to the development of the Chri stian church from its founding at Pentecost to the present day. TS 571 The Ancient Church (3) Richard C. Gambk, Th.D. tionship of baptism to salvati on, the Roman Catholic concept of justifica- Lion, and the reasons for believing in the perseverance of the sai nts. TS 568 The Doctrine of the Trinity Peter Toon, D. Phil. (0xon) The doctrine of the Trinity is pre- sented from biblical, historical, dog- ma.Lie and contempora1y perspectives. Special attention is paid to the fonnu- lation of the classic and orthodox doc- trine of the Trinity in the fourth cen- From the close of the New Testament in 95 A.D. to approximately 600 A.D.; the church and the Roman Empire; ecclesiastica l organi za ti on; deve lop· ment of theology and dogma; Christ· ian life and worship. TS 572 The History of the Church to the Reformation (3) Garth M. Rosell, Ph.D The course is designed to provide the student with a basic introducti on to the deve lopment of the Chri stian church's doctrine, fai th and practice from its fo unding at Pentecost to tJ1e time of the Protestant Reformation. TS 573 Reformation Church History (3) W Robe1t Godfrey, Ph.D. Astudyof tJ1 e development of the th e- ology, the piety and the churches of the Reformation against the backdrop of the social, political and intellectual character of the 16th centlll)'·
tion, particularly the local church. TS 551 Spiritual Formation (3) John R. Lillis, Ph.D.
An investigation in to the meaning of Biblical Christiani ty and its relation- ship to faith and practice. TS 555 Interpersonal Communication and Conflict Management in Churches and Christian Organizations (2)
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Kenneth 0. Gangel, Ph.D. Samuel D. Canine, Ph.D.
An examination of tJ1e process of inter- personal communication and conflict management in human relationships within Christian organizations, with attent ion given to communicat ion models, self.concept, non-verbal mes- sages, stress and other strategies that wi ll ass ist the Christian leader in devel- opi ng interpersonal communication ski lls and Lhe productive use of conflict. TS 565 Phenomenology of Emotional Disorders (2) BasilJackson, M.D. , Ph.D. An imroduction to the phenomenol- ogy of psychopathology for the pastor, and tJ1e semina1y or graduate studenl. It is a descriptive overview of various emotional disorders and their relation- sh ip to one another. (The series is also avai !able on six VHS 120 video cas- settes with four lectures per cassette.) Theology and Church History TS 566 The Doctrine of Man and Sin (3) Roger R. Nicol£, Th.D. , Ph.D. The Reformed Doctrine concerning tJ1e origin of humanity and the influx of sin into the world is explained. The course addresses the issues raised by tJ1e the01y of evolution as it relates to the creation of humanity. It explains the effects of the Fall in tJ1e Garden on ou r current condition. In addition, detail is given to the promise of the restoration of our original image in tJ1e likeness of Chri st. TS 567 The Doctrine of Salvation (3) Roger R. Nicole, Th.D. , Ph.D. The plan and order of salva tion outlin- ing the process from regeneration to glorifi ca tion 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-
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