TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
pora1y context of the continent. After a brief examination of how Lo studyand understand Africa, the course wi ll focus on factors which led to the debate on Chri st ian theologizing in Africa. Descriptions and analyses of Afr ican religions will be provided. African the ology will be studied in depth. Philosophy of Religion and Ethics TS 591 Exploring Approaches to Apologetics (3) Gordon R. Lewis, Ph.D. The course compares biblical, historical and recent approaches to defending faith in God, Christ and Scripture. It emph as izes the cont ras t betwee n Peter's method of reasoning among the Jews in Jerusalem (Acts 2) and Paul 's among the Ge ntil es in Athens (Acts 17). It compares the still intluemial approaches of Augustine and Aquinas. However, the bulk of tJ1e course exam ines six approaches of apologists who led in the resurgence of evangeli ca lism during the last half of the 20th centu1y. Each approach uses differem starting points and forms of argument: empiri cal/inductive, rational/deductive, self authenticating presupposi ti ons, se lf authenticating mystica l experi ences and hypothesis/ veri fica tion. Students are encou raged to integrate th e st rengths of the va ri ed approaches. The last three lectures, exhibiting the lecturer's synthesis, are entitled: Why I Believe in God, Why I Beli eve in Jesus Christ, and Why I Beli eve the Bible. TS 592 Christian Ethics: ABiblical Theology of Morality (3) James M. G1ie1; 17!.D. An examination of the theories of oblig ation and the theori es of value from a ph ilosophical perspecti ve . A Biblical theology of obligation and a Biblical theology of value are presented along witl1 tJ1eir implications for decision-mak ing in personal life and church life.
TS 584 Missionary Encounter with World Religions (3) Haivie M. Conn, Th.M., Litt.D. An introducti on to th e theology of religion s. A bibli cal th eology of reli gions is developed against the back ground of ex tensive study of current models of approach . Usi ng major reli gious systems as examples, five charac teristi cs of all religions are sketched. Some practical suggestions for evange listic approach are proposed. TS 585 Theologies of Liberation (2) Kenneth B. Mulholland, D. Th.P. A survey of liberation theologies with particular attention to their historical deve lopment and thematic elabora tion in the social and religious context of Latin America. TS 586 AHistory of the Church in China Since 1949 (3) Jonathan Chao, Ph.D. This course u·eats the hi sto1y of Protes tan LCh ri stianity in Soc ial ist Ch in a since I 949 and outlin es this period in twelve sections dealing with the chang in g polit ical moveme nts an d their impact on religious policy; the rise of the Three Self Patr ioti c Movement (TSPM); Christian suffering during the cultural revolution; and the emergence and growth of the thriving house churches . Detai led developmelll of the house church evange li stic and lead ership u·aining methods is verified with illustrations from fi eld experience. TS 587 African Theology and Religions (2) Tile Tienou, Ph.D. An inu·oduction to Christian theologiz ing in Africa against the background of African cultu res and religions. Since Africa has witnessed a rapid expansion or the Christian fa ith , it is imperative that people interested in Christian min isuy in the continem should fami liarize themse lves with th e major issues in vo lved in developing an authentic Christian theology within the contem-
TS 574 The History of the Church Since the Reformation (3) Garth M. Rosell, Ph.D. The course is designed to provide the student with a basic introduction to the deve lopment of th e Chr istian church since the time of the Protes tant Reformation to the present day. TS 575 The History of Christianity in America (3) John D. Hannah, Th.D., Ph.D. A study of the Protestant churches in America from colonial beginnings to the present with emphasis on the numerous influences that have forged the current religious scene. TS 576 The Theology of Jonathan Edwards (3) John H. Gerstner, Ph,.D. An examination of the theo logy of Jonathan Edwards in detail. Taking a topical approach, the course covers Edwards' teachings regarding all the major points of Systematic Theology with particular emphasis on Edward's unique theological contributions. TS 577 The Theology of Martin Luther (3) Robe,t Kolb,, Ph.D. TheTheology ofMmtin Luther reviews the presentation of biblical doctrin e according to topics in historical con text. The presuppositions of his theol ogy are set forth in his distinction of the two kinds of righteousness and the theology of the cross . Against this background Luther's treatment of cen tral Christ ian doctrines , particularly justification in the faith and the means of grace , are explored. Significant treatment is given to his understanding of life in human culture and society. TS 578 The Radical Reformation (3) Abraham Friesen, Ph.D. This course examines the hi story of the Radical Reformation. It follows a topical, chronological, and historical progression, covering the genesis of the movement , its relation to th e Renaissance and the Reformation , its va rious man ifestations and the eve n tual development of the movement. TS 579 Contemporary Theology (3) John S. Feinbe,g, Ph.D. In th is course we shall attempt Lo exam ine some of the major trends in con temporary thought. In order to set the background for contemporary th eolog ical and philosophical discourse, we beg in with a brief philosoph ica l overview of the major developments in Weste rn philosophy prior to Hege l. Di scussion then turns direc tly Lo Hegel whose influence extends throughout the modern period. Ki erkegaard rep-
resents not only a reaction to Hegel, but is also the first of the existentialist or iented theologi ans we consider. After Kierkegaard, the course turns to Barth, Bultmann , and Ti llich. Parallel to these developments in theology was the deve lopment of analytic philoso phy. Our emphas is will be philosophy of the earlier and later Wittgenstein. The course culminates in th e God is Dead 1tzeologi,es of Paul Van Buren and Thomas Altizer. Missions Studies TS 581 Introduction to World Christian Missions (2) William D. Taylor, Ph.D. An introductory survey of the theo l ogy, history, culLUre, politi cs, and methods of th e Christian mi ss ion , with special emphasis on recent devel opments, cru cial issues and future trends, ending with a study of mi s sions in the local church. TS 582 The History of Missions (3) j. Herbert Kane, L.H.D. This course traces the hi storic develop men t of the Chri st ian mi ss ion in chronological sequence from Pente cost to William Carey ( 1793). The modern period is developed along geo graphical lines: As ia, the Middle East, Afri ca, Latin America and Europe. The course closes with an attempt to evaluate the achievements of the past and the prospects of the li.iture. TS 583 Urban Mission and Ministry (2) Roger S. Greenway, Th.D. A course that focuses on Chri st ian Missions and ministry in the wor ld 's growing cities. The Biblical basis for urban ministry is presented and case studi es of effec ti ve urban strategies worldwide are examined. Attention is give lo urban issues such as minisuy Lo the poor and homeless, pastoring and raising a family in the city, and plant ing urban churches.
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