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TH 811 THEOLOGICAL PROBLEMS (2) The in-depth study of certain theological areas, such as the divine decree, the problem of evil , the person of Christ, the atonement and ministries of the Spirit. Specialized research is emphasized. Elective for Th.M. students; others by departmen tal permission. TH 813 JOHANNINE THEOLOGY (2) The theology of the Johannine writings, with emphasis upon the concepts that the writer him self emphasizes. Prerequisite: NT 501-502. Elec tive for Th.M. students; others by departmental permission. TH 815 ADVANCED ECCLESIOLOGY (2) An intensive study of significant aspects of the church related to its nature, purpose and organi zation. Particular attention directed to current problem areas. Prerequisite: TH 604 or the equiv alent in ecclesiology. Elective for Th.M. students; others by departmental permission. TH 818 THEOLOGY OF THE REFORMERS (2) The religious and philosophical background of the period of the Reformation. Acareful examina tion of the theology of the Reformers to ascertain their underlying principles and their conceptual differences. An evaiuation of their contribution to theological thinking in the light of the Scriptures and the current Roman Catholic theology of their time. Elective for Th.M. students; others by de partmental permission. TH 827 THE DOCTRINE OF THE KINGDOM (2) An investigation into the meaning and purpose of the Kingdom of God and its progressive devel opment within history. The course includes dis cussion of historical and contemporary theologi cal positions with emphasis upon the biblical teaching in its historical framework . Elective for Th.M. students; others by departmental perinis sion. CHURCH HISTORY The aims of this emphasis are to acquaint the student with the enviromnent of early Christianity; the spiritual culture and heri tage which have constituted the mission, purpose and objectives of the Christian church; and subsequent developments in the church's outworking of its commission. CH 505 EARLY AND MEDIEVAL CHURCH HISTORY (3) Church history from Pentecost to the Reforma tion. Emphasis upon the development of doctrine, organization and the Roman Catholic Church. Place and importance of monasticism, scholasti cism, mysticism and the Renaissance. Influence of leading personalities. Prescribed for M.Div. stu dents. CH 506 PROTESTANT REFORMATION AND MODERN CHURCH HISTORY (3) Church history from I5I7 to the present. Em phasis on the causes and development of the Reformation, Protestant denominations, English and American Christianity. Opportunity provided for each student to familiarize himself with the history and polity of his or her church. Prescribed for M.Div. students.
CH 508 THE CHURCH IN THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE (3) Areligious history of the United States from the colonial to the contemporary period, emphasizing the Church 's effect on and its response to Puritan ism, the westward movement, social and intellec tual ferment , industrialization, immigration, ur banization and war. Offered alternate years. CH 522 RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION (3) Europe from the late fourteenth to early seven teenth century. Stress on changes inaugurated by the Renaissance and Reformation; rise of nation states and foundation of modern European soci Asurvey of the Puritan movement with em phasis on its establishment and practice in New England. Theological , social, political, economic and cultural aspects considered, including analy sis of the Puritan influence on American Evan gelicalism. CH 560 THE EVANGELICAL TRADITION (3) Ahistorical and theological comparative study of the origins and development of Lutheranism, Calvinism, Anglicanism and the Anabaptist and Free Church traditions. Emphasis on the beliefs and practices of these groups today and their relationship to the evangelical Christian. CH 701 HISTORY OF DOCTRINE (2) ety. Offered alternate years. CH 558 PURITANISM (3) Ahistorical survey of the development of select ed Christian doctrines from the first century to the present. Emphasis upon the factors underlying their formulation in the light of church histoiy Prerequisites: TH 502, TH 603 , TH 604, CH 505 and CH 506. Prescribed for M.Div. and M.A (T.S.) students, others by departmental permission. CH 702 THE CHURCH FATHERS (2) An introduction to the Ante-Nicene, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers with special emphasis upon the development of doctrine and church. Elective. CH 705 HISTORY OF REVIVALS (2) The background, development and results of the great revivals in America. Elective. CH 708 CLASSICS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH (2) Astudy of some of the outstanding literary productions of Christian leaders and writers. Elec tive. CH 710 DENOMINATIONAL DISTINCTIVES (2) The history, distinctives and polity of the stu dent's denomination or church. Prescribed for M.Div. students not taking CH 506 in this semi nary. CH 718 RESEARCH SEMINAR (2-4) Supervised research , with periodic reports to seminar members, in an approved area of special interest to the student. Elective. CH 722 CULTS OF AMERICA (Same as PHR 722) (2) The distinctive features of the cults of America with their significance in the development of reli gious thought and with particular reference to their treatment of the central features of orthodox Christian doctrine. Elective.
PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
The Christian leader often deals with problems which are related to contemporary trends in philosophical and scientific thought. For this reason, a knowledge of the intellectual heritage of the western world and the apologetic techniques and postures which are of most value is needed. Four hours of credit from the offerings may be applied as elective credit toward the major in systematic theology. PHR 602 APOLOGETICS (2) The acceptability of the Christian faith in the light of the biblical , historical and archaeological records, Christian experience, science and philos ophy. Prescribed for M.Div and M.A (T.S.) stu dents. PHR 702 BIBLE AND SCIENCE (2) Crucial aspects of the relationship between the biblical record and the methods and findings of science. Elective. PHR 708 HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY FROM ATHEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE (2-3) Development of philosophy with special em phasis upon the junctures where philosophy has influenced Christianity. Elective. PHR 710 MODERN APOLOGETIC OPTIONS (2) Reading and evaluation of crucial modern apologists, as , Butler, Paley, Edwards, Machen , Van Ti! , Carnell and Montogomery. Elective. PHR 711 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION (2) Philosophy of religion in terms of such topics as the origin and growth of religion , the tradition al proofs for God and the problem of evil. Elective. PHR 714 RELIGIOUS EXISTENTIALISM (2) Leading existential writers and concepts with their implications for Christian faith in thought. Elective. PHR 716 PROBLEMS OF KNOWLEDGE IN RELIGIOUS THOUGHT (2) Major approaches to religious epistemology, including contemporary contributions to the meaning of inspiration and authority. Elective. · PHR 720 THEOLOGICAL LANGUAGE AND SYMBOLISM (2) The significance and criticism of theological language with an analysis of biblical usage. His torical and contemporary Christian sysmbols. Elective. PHR 722 CULTS OF AMERICA (Same as CH 722) (2) The distinctive features of the cults of America with their significance in the development of reli gious thought and with particular reference to their treatment of the central features of orthodox Christian doctrine. Elective. PHR 724 CURRENT PHILOSOPHICAL ISSUES (2) An intensive study of the thought of particular philosophers of religion or important philosophi cal issues as theyrelate to theology. May be repeat ed with different course content. Elective.
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