"My three year investment at Talbot has proven to be three of the most beneficial years ofmy life. I was challenged intellectually, stimulated to become a more critical thinker and inspired by faculty whose godliness was an example I could follow. Through the systematic theology department, a substantial foundation was laid for ministry. - Ben Baier, Talbot Alumnus Senior Pastor, Granada /fills Community Church Department of Systematic Theology evil, and man , including hi s creation , nature and sinful condition. PrescribedforM.A . (Min.) , M .A. (B.S., B.E. )andM.A . (C.E.) students. TH 606 SOTERIOLOGY , ECCLESIOLOGY AND ESCHATOLOGY (4)
The study of salvation, its provision in the person and work of Christ and its application to man. The church, including its inception, nature as a living organism and organization. The doctrine of future things relating to the destiny of individuals , nations and the universe . Prescribed for M.A. (Min.), M.A. (B.S., B .E.) and M.A. (C.E.) students. TH 705 THE DOCTRINE OF INSPIRATION (2) The history of the doctrine; the scriptural evidence for verbal and plenary inspiration and a refutation of all important denial s of the infallibility of the Scriptures. Prerequisite: TH 502 or the equiva lent in Bibliology. Elective. TH 706 THE DOCTRINE OF THE ATONEMENT (2) The history of the doctrine, beginning with the Fathers, traced through the Reformers and continued into the twentieth century, with a refutation of heterodox views. Elective. TH 707 ROMAN CATHOLIC THEOLOGY (2) A detailed study of the tenet s of Roman Catholicism; reading from representative Roman Catholic literature; particular atten tion given to the di stinctions between Roman Catholic and Pro testant doctrines. Especially helpful for those contemplating mis sionary service in countries dominated by Roman Catholicism . Elective. TH 709 CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY (2) The study of contemporary theological positions , including a survey of the philosophical and theological thought leading up to the present scene. Prescribed for M.A. (T.S.) and M.A. (Mis .) students. TH 710 PNEUMATOLOGY (2) The person and work of the Holy Spirit both in the Old and New Testaments with particular attention to His ministries in this age to the individual believer and the church. Prerequisite: NT 501-502. Elective. TH 712 CURRENT THEOLOGICAL ISSUES (2) An intensive study of the thought of particular contemporary theologians , prominent theological or theologically significant ethical issues in the light of biblical revelation. Elective. TH 717 THEOLOGY OF HUMAN NATURE (2) Exploration of key areas relating to the nature of man from both a . theological and psychological perspective; the biblical nature of man in comparison to teaching theories of human development. The meaning and significance of man created in the image of God ; nature and dynamics of sin which lead to sins or psycholo gical maladjustments ; practical application of the above concepts to the areas of personal growth and disciple , education and child rearing and church ministry. Team taught by faculty with strength in theology and psychology. Prerequisite: TH 605, TH 603, or equivalent. Prescribedfor reduced M.A. (C.E.) students. Elec tive.
Robert L. Saucy, Th. D., Chair
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Professors: Saucy, Holloman Assistant Professor: Mueller (Valley Extension Center)
It is the purpose of the department of systematic theology to give the student a thorough grasp of the great doctrines of the Christian faith. Based upon the Scripture as the ultimate source of authority the doctrines are developed through the systematic examination and integration of relevant Scriptures with consid eration given to doctrinal interpretations throughout church his tory. Along with the acquisition of a knowledge of the theological doctrines of the Scriptures, it is the goal of the department to develop in the students a facility which will allow them to con tinue their own theological development. TH 502 THEOLOGY I (4) The nature , method and rationale of Christian theology. Revela tion, both general and special , inspiration , canonicity, authority and illumination of the Word of God. The doctrine of God, including His existence, attributes and Trinitarian nature ; and angels, both good and evil. Prescribed for M.Div. students. TH 603 THEOLOGY II (4) Man, his creation in the image of God , hi s nature , fall and the effect of sin upon the race. The salvation of God, including the person and work of Christ. The application of salvation to men including election, regeneration , justification, sanctification and perseverance. Prescribed for M.Div. students. TH 604 THEOLOGY III (4) The church, its inception , its nature as a living organism and an organization, its ordinances and mi ss ion. The study of future things relating to the destiny of individuals and history, including the second coming of Christ in its phases, the millennial reign of Christ, the resurrections, the judgments and eternal state. Em phasis is placed upon the broad kingdom purpose of God. Pre scribed for M.Div. students. TH 605 BIBLIOLOGY, THEOLOGY PROPER AND ANTHROPOLOGY (4) Prolegomena to systematic theology including its nature and method. The study of bibliology including revelation, inspira tion, canonic ity , authority and illumination of the Scriptures . The doctrine of God , His existence and nature. Angels, both good and
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