TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
tionship of baptism to salvation, the Roman Catholi c concept of justifica tion , and Lhe reasons for believing in tJ1e perseverance of I.he saints. TS 568 The Doctrine of the Trinity Petet· Toon, D. Phil. (0xon)
organ ization, delegation , human rela tions, group dynamics, supervision and I.he training of olher leaders. Though I.he principles are universal , in I.he focus of I.he course is the Christian organiza
TS 509 The Christian and Old Testament Theology (3) Waller C. Kaiser,Jr. , Ph.D. Abiblical and theological study of Lhe foundationa l theology applied by I.he 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 Lhe amount of continuity and discontinuity between the Old and New Testa ments. Included are the topics of sav ing faith, the people of Cod, the role of Lhe law of Cod, the worship of Cod, the doctrine of atonement, relation ship between Lhe law and wisdom the ology, kingdom of Cod, the Messiah , the inclusion of the Cemiles, Lhe the ology of the Hol y Spirit, and the preparation of I.he new covenant TS 515 The Post-Exilic Prophets (3) Hichard 0. Rigsby, Ph.D. Asurvey of tJ1 e historical context and Biblical context of the prophets Hag gai, Zechariah, and Malachi, with and exposition of each of Lhese tJ1ree books. New Testament Studies Courses listed under this heading which have exegetical con lent (and thus language prerequisites) are specifically identified; other anmes are exposilional in natureand content. TS 518 The Gospel of Luke (3) Darrell L. Bock, Ph.D. An examination of the Gospel of Luke with concenLraLion on its message and preparation of narrative material fo r preach ing and teaching. TS 520 The Sermon on the Mount (2) john R. Stoll, M.A. , D.D. The course, or iginally presented al Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, is a consecutive exposition ofJesus' Ser mon on the Mount in Mauhew 5-7. The emphasis is upon Lhe distinctive character thaL is expec ted of the Christian and upon the authority of I.he Lord Jesus Christ. For I.he student desir in g seminary cred it , a pro grammed syllabus requires an exposi tory and ready study wilh emph asis on the practical and spirinial application of the Sermon on the Mount and upon the Lheological issues and histor ical interpretations of I.hat passage. TS 521 New Testament Survey: Gospels/Life of Christ (3) Teny C. Hulberl, Th.D. Achronological syn lhetic study of I.he four Gospel records, emphasizing I.he
time, place , circumstances and per so ns 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. Methods of interpreting Jesus ' para bles are surveyed and tJ1en an eclectic model drawing on I.he best insights of each is app lied 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 I.he Acts of the Apostles with concentration on Lhe bibli cal theology of the Book of Acts, the historical background of events, and the theological emphasis of tJ1e speeches. Special attention is given to tJ1e relationship between the church and Israel in I.he early church era. This course assumes a basic skill in Creek exegesis. The ability to make grammat ica l eva luations and to do Creek word studies is recommended. TS 524 The Epistle to the Romans (3) Harold W Hoehnet; Th.D., Ph.D. An exegetica l-t heo logical study of Paul 's epistle to the Romans in the Creek text. It involves I.he treaunent of selected histori cal, grammatical, struc tural , and lexical data wh ich evaluate the meaning of this important New Testament document. Special empha sis is given to Lhe theological themes and over-all argument of Lhe Epistle. Th is course assumes a basic ski ll in Creek exegesis and I.he abili ty to make grammatical and textual critical evalua Lions and to do Greek word studi es. TS 527 The Pastoral Epistles (3) John R. Stoll, M.A ., D.D. An exposition of I and II Timolhy and Titus. Emphasis on the au thority of Paul and his message and the need to guard that message, as wel l as the responsibilities of the local 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 I.hem a familia1ity with I.he various ele ments of the administrative process, including: goal setti ng and achieving,
tion, particularly tJ1e local church. TS 551 Spiritual Formation (3) John R. Lillis, Ph.D.
The doctrine of the Trinity is pre sented from biblical , historical, dog matic and contemporary perspectives. Special auenLion is paid to the formu lation of Lhe classic and orthodox doc uine of Lhe Trinity in I.he fourth cenI T-33
An investigation into Lhe 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)
LUry at the Counci ls of Nicea (325) and Constantinople (381). The man ner in which Lhe doctrine developed in Lhe EasL and West is also noted. Further , Lhe commitment of the chur ch Lo the onto log ica l Trinity (God-as-God-is-in-Himse lf/ as wel l as Lo Lhe economical Trinity (Cod-as God- is-LOward-us/the world) is explained and commended. Finally, a survey of recent attempts to present a modern dornine of I.he Trinity (e.g., by Barth, Rahner, Moltrnann, Pannen berg and "the feminist " Cather in e Mowry Lucgna) is provided. TS 570 Survey of Church History (3) Garth M. Rosell, Ph.D. The course is designed to provide Lhe sLUdenL with a basic introduction Lo Lhe deve lopment of the Chri stian church from its found ing at Pentecost Lo the present day. TS 571 The Ancient Church (3) Richard C. Camble, Th.D. From Lhe close of Lhe New Testament in 95 A.O. Lo approx imately 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) Garth M. Rosell, Ph. D The course is designed to provide the sLUdent with a basic introduction Lo Lhe developmen Lof the Chri stian church's docu-in e, faith and practice from its founding at Pentecost to the time of the Protestant Reformation. TS 573 Reformation Church History (3) W Robert Godfrey, Ph.D. Astudyof tJ1e development of Lhe the ology, the piety and the churches of the Reformation against the backdrop of Lhe social, political and intellectual character of the 16th century.
Kenneth 0. Gangel, Ph.D. Samuel D. Canine, Ph.D.
An examination of the process of inter personal communication and conflict management in human relationships within Christian organ izations, with attention given to communication modrls, self-<:oncepl, non-verbal mes sages, stress and other strategies that will assist tJ1e Christian leader in devel oping interpersonal communication skills and I.he productive use of conflict. TS 565 Phenomenology of Emotional Disorders (2) BasilJackson, M.D., Ph.D. An introduction to the phenomenol ogy of psychopathology for I.he pastor, and the seminary or graduate student. It is a descriptive overview of var ious emotional disorders and I.heir relation ship Lo one anolher. (The series is also avai lable on six VHS I20 video cas settes wiLh four lectures per cassette.) Theology and Church History TS 566 The Doctrine of Man and Sin (3) Roget· R Nicole, Th.D. , Ph.D. The Reformed Doctrine concerning the origin of human ity and I.he influx of sin into I.he 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 I.he Carden on our current condition. In add ition, detail is given to the promise of the resLoraLion of our original image in I.he likeness of Christ. TS 567 The Doctrine of Salvation (3) Roger R Nicole, Th.D., Ph.D. The plan and order of salvation outl in ing L11e process from regeneration to glorifi cati on are discussed. Special aLten tion is given to differing views and obj ections to the Reformed doctri ne on I.his subject, and evidence for both sides is carefullyweighed. Specific top ics include the question of the attain ment of pe1fection in tJ1i s life, the rela-
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