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TH 802 MILLENNIAL VIEWS (2) A careful and intensive study of the three main eschatological views relative to the millennium; the historical and biblical strength of the premillennial system; consideration of the leading amillennial writings . A detailed analysis of the four positions relative to the time of the rapture; a biblical and theological defense of the pretribulational view, with exegesis of crucial passages of Scripture. Prerequisite: TH 604. Elective for Th .M.

TH 718 THEOLOGY OF CHRISTIAN NURTURE (2) Designed for the student with background in the biblical and theological knowledge of soteriology. Consideration of, the na­ ture of personal transformation in regeneration , the means and dynamics of nurture including the relation of cognitive and re­ lational aspects. Examination of the nature of spiritual maturity and its relation to psychological maturity and hindrances to growth. Team taught by faculty with strength in theology and psychology . Prerequisite: TH 606, TH 603 or equivalent . Pre­ scribed for reduced M.A. (C.E.) students. Elective. TH 721 THE THEOLOGY OF JOHN CALVIN (2) Treatment of the text of the Institutes of the Christian Religion, with consideration of his special contribution to theology and the

students; others by department permission. TH 806 THEOLOGY SEMINAR (1-4)

Selected problems in the field of theology; emphasis upon inde­ pendent research; extensive reading and written thesis required. Elective for Th.M . students; others by department permission. 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 department permission. TH 813 JOHANNINE THEOLOGY (2) The theology of the Johannine writings, with emphasis upon the concepts that the writer himself emphasizes. Prerequisite: NT 501-502. Elective for Th.M. students; others by department per­ mission. TH 813 ADVANCED ECCLESIOLOGY (2) An intensive study of significant aspects of the church related to its nature, purpose and organization. Particular attention directed to current problem areas. Prerequisite: TH 604 or the equivalent in ecclesiology. Elective for Th.M. students; others by depart­ ment permission. TH 818 THEOLOGY OF THE REFORMERS (2) The religious and philosophical background of the period of the Reformation . A careful examination of the theology of the Reformers to ascertain their underlying principles and their con­ ceptual differences. An evaluation of their contribution to theo­ logical thinking in the light of the Scriptures and the current Roman Catholic theology of their time . Elective for Th.M. students; others by department permission. TH 827 THE DOCTRINE OF THE KINGDOM (2) An investigation into the meaning and purpose of the Kingdom of God and its progressive development within history. The course includes discussion of historical and contemporary theological positions with emphasis upon the biblical teaching in its historical framework. Elective for Th.M. students; others by department permission . *TH 797 and 798 are prescribed for 1he M. Div. s1udents majoring in 1his depar1men1 who will wril e a 1hesis. TH 797 will be laken al 1he comple1ion of64 unils and TH 798 al the comple1ion of 80 uni ls. Ne i1her of the two is applicable 1mvard gradualion unless bo1h have been comple1ed.

relevance of his thinking for our day. Elective. TH 724 ESCHATOLOGICAL PROBLEMS (2)

Typical exegetical and doctrinal problems in the area of Bible prophecy. Lectures , assigned problems with written and class­ room reports, discussion and library research. Elective. TH 725 THE DISPENSATIONAL SYSTEM (2) An intensive study of that system of biblical interpretation known as dispensationalism; its historical background , modern form and objections. Emphasizing primary theological and exegetical issues or disagreement between dispensational and non­ dispensational positions. Elective. TH 728 THEOLOGICAL SYSTEMS (2) Several major theological systems of thought emphasizing those within the Protestant perspective, but also including significant Roman Catholic and Jewish systems. Prescribed for M.A. (T.S.) students. TH 729 THE THEOLOGY OF THE GOSPELS (2) An examination of the theological teaching of Jesus as recorded in the four Gospel narratives. Special attention is paid to the chronological development of themes taught by Christ in the light of His presentation and rejection. Elective. TH 730 PAULINE THEOLOGY (2) The main themes of Paul's doctrine from the biblical theological perspective. Prerequisite: NT 501-502. Elective. TH 761 DIRECTED STUDY (1-4) Supervised reading and research in selected areas of systematic theology . Elective. TH 796 THESIS (0) Prescribed for M.A. (T.S.) and Th. M. (Theology) students. TH 797 THESIS FIRST DRAFT First draft of thesis. * (2) TH 798 THESIS FINAL DRAFT Final draft of thesis .* (2)

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