"In the current climate ofpragmatic thinking, the test for truth in a ministry is often 'what works best' to the detriment ofa sound biblical base. My studies at Talbot have given me confidence that I can be both doctrinally faithful and methodologically current in ministry." Diana L. Parkhurst Talbot Student
Department of Systematic Theology Robert L. Saucy, Th.D., Chair FACULTY Professor: Saucy Associate Professor: 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, his 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 mission. 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, canonicity, authority and illumination of the Scriptures. The doctrine of God, His existence and nature. Angels, both good and
evil, and man, including his creation, nature and sinful condition. Prescribed for M.A. (Min.), M.A. (B.S., B.E.) and M.A. (C.E.) students. TH 606 SOTERIOLOGY, ECCLESIOLOGY AND ESCHATOLOGY (4) The study of salvation, its proyision 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 denials 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.
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