G-40 TALBOT
SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
Institute o/Theological Studies
Thesis
950 B.C. to the Babylonian Captivity (II Kings 25) in 586 B.C. Special emphasis given to the miracle ministries of Elijah and Elisha. Parallel passages from the Chronicles and the prophetic books scruti nized, as well as evidence from contempo rary secular history.
This cooperative program of evangelical seminaries, offering lectures on cassette tapes by outstanding biblical scholars, is de- scribed in the Talbot general information section of this catalog. The following ITS courses may be taken at Talbot for graduate level credit toward elective units only, ac cording to degree program as follow: Master of Divinity ........................ .. ...6 units Master of Arts ....................... .. ..........4 units M.A reduced .. .. .. .. .................... .. ......2 units A maximum of 12 ITS units may be taken toward prerequisites. Credit for these courses will be given only to students who need prerequisites or who experience unre solvable scheduling problems. Students may purchase the cassette albums through the Talbot Associate Dean's office. Those desiring to enroll for credit need to contact the Office of Admissions and Records. COURSES ITS 501 The Pentateuch (2) R. Laird Harris, Ph.D. A critical introduction to the first five books of the Bible. Examination of such subjects as the problems of Genesis 1-11, the Higher Criticism of the Pentateuch, the chronological issues, and the archeological and cultural background of the Pentateuch. ITS 502 Conquest and Settlement (2) John J. Davis, Th.D. A study of the conquest and settlement pe riod in Israel's history from the perspective of archaeology, theological truths and history Books including Joshua, Judges and Ruth. Special consideration of Late Bronze Age ma terials from Palestine which provide insight into the cultural background for this era. ITS 503 The United Monarchy (2) John]. Davis, Th.D. An historical, archeological and theologi cal analysis of the period of the United Monarchy in Israel. Archeological discover ies from the Iron Age I period cited to illus trate important cultural trends of this era. Particular attention given to the books of I and II Samuel, the first ten chapters of I Kings, and the parallel passages in Chronicles and Psalms. ITS 504 The Divided Monarchy (2) John C. Whitcomb, Jr., Th.D. The history of Israel from the beginning of Solomon's apostasy (I Kings 11) about
There are two consecutive thesis semi nars for those electing to write a thesis (Thesis First Draft and Thesis Final Draft) . These seminars are taken during the student's last year. During the third semester before graduation, the student must, with the approval of his major advisor, select a thesis subject, do research, and de velop an outline and bibliography so during the final year the thesis can be written in conjunction with these two courses. See the Talbot student handbook and li brary handbook for dates, deadlines and re quirements. TS 793 Thesis First Draft/M.A. (0) Required for M.A (B.E., N.T., O.T. , T.H., and BITS) students. Fee: $100. TS 794 Thesis Final Draft/M.A. (0) Required for M.A (B.E., N.T., O.T. , T.H., and BITS) students. Fee: $100. TS 795 Thesis First Draft/M.A. C.E. (2) Required for M.AC.E. students. This course will be taken at the completion of 32 units. Neither this course nor TS 796 is ap plicable toward graduation unless both have been completed. TS 796 Thesis Final Draft/M.A. C.E. (2) Required for M.AC.E. students. This course will be taken at the completion of 48 units. Neither this course nor TS 795 is ap plicable toward graduation unless both have been completed. TS 797 Thesis First Draft/M.DIV. (2) Required for the M.Div. students. This course will be taken at the completion of 64 units. Neither this course nor TS 795 is ap plicable toward graduation unless both have been completed. TS 798 Thesis Final Draft/M.DIV. (2) Required for the M.Div. students. This course will be taken at the completion of 80 units. Neither this course nor TS 797 is ap plicable toward graduation unless both have been completed.
ITS 505 The Book ofPsalms (2) Bruce K Waltke, Th.D., Ph.D.
An introduction to the book of Psalms with emphasis on the principles involved in the ex egesis of hymnic literature as well as applica tion of these principles to selected portions. ITS 506 Understanding the Old Testament (3) Bruce K Waltke, Th.D., Ph.D. A survey of the history of salvation in the Old Testament especially as it relates to the universal of Old Testament theology. i.e. the rule of God or the establishment of God's kingdom upon the earth. A working knowledge of Hebrew considered to be helpful but not required for this course. ITS 507 The Book ofProverbs (4) Bruce K Waltke, Th.D., Ph.D. An exegetical study of the Sook of Proverbs in both its cultural and historical setting and its literary setting with attention to its critical and hermeneutical problems. To get the full benefit out of the course, a knowledge of Hebrew is required for semi nary credit.
ITS 509 The Christian and Old Testament Theology (3) Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., Ph.D.
A biblical and theological study of the foundational theology applied by the Old Testament for the New Testament and the Christian Church. This study identifies and inductively derives the center or focal point for the theology of both the Old and New Testaments. It also deals with the amount of continuity and discontinuity between the Old and New Testaments. Included are the topics of saving faith, the people of God, the role of the law of God, the worship of God, the doctrine of atonement, relationship be- tween the law and wisdom theology, king dom of God, the Messiah, the inclusion of the Gentiles, the theology of the Holy Spirit, and the preparation of the new covenant ITS 515 The Post-Exilic Prophets (3) Richard 0. Rigsby, Ph.D. A survey of the historical context and Biblical context of the prophets Haggai,
TS 891 Thesis First Draft/TH.M. (0) Required forTh.M. students. Fee:$100.
TS 892 Thesis Final Draft/TH.M. (0) Required for all Th.M. students. Fee: $412.
*See the Talbot student handbook and the library handbook for requirements.
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