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Th 601: Systematic Theology
3 cr.
A study of the nature, necessity, methods, and materials of theology; and the application of the principles of systematic theology to the scriptural revelation about God, man, and sin, following a biblical dispensational hermeneutic. Preparation of an ordination doctrinal statement for ministerial students; theological reading summaries for others. Students from a Baptist heritage will be expected to clearly articulate Baptist theological distinctives and church polity. Each student's doctrinal statement/theological summaries will be prepared so as to reflect a biblical dispensational hermeneutic.
This course is also offered through BJUOnline.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | 7:00–9:40 | SM113 |
Th 602: Systematic Theology
3 cr.
The application of the principles of systematic theology to the doctrines of Christ, salvation, the Church and the end times, following a biblical dispensational hermeneutic. Preparation of an ordination doctrinal statement for ministerial students; theological summaries for others. Students from a Baptist heritage will be expected to clearly articulate Baptist theological distinctives and church polity. Each student's doctrinal/theological summary will be prepared so as to reflect a biblical dispensational hermeneutic.
This course is also offered through BJUOnline.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Th 613: Christian Apologetics
2 cr.
The development of a biblical philosophy concerning the rational and evidential defense of the Christian Faith. Proofs relating to the existence of God, the historicity of Jesus Christ, and the truthfulness of biblical miracles will be presented. Includes discussion of manuscript, archaeological, and scientific evidence supporting the Bible. Offers a critical examination and refutation of worldviews based on evolution, relativism, and anti-biblical theism.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Th 640: Old Testament Theology
3 cr.
Principles and methods of biblical theology as applied to the Old Testament.
This course is also offered through BJUOnline.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Th 650: New Testament Theology
3 cr.
Application of the principles and methods of biblical theology to the study of the New Testament, with particular focus on the Kingdom of God.
This course is also offered through BJUOnline.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 8:00–8:50 | SM214 |
Th 671: Historical Theology
3 cr.
An historical study of the development in the understanding and expression of Christian doctrines in ancient and medieval times. Special attention is given to leaders of theological thought, philosophical backgrounds in the history of dogma, and the creeds of Christendom.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 9:00–9:50 | SM113 |
Th 672: Historical Theology
3 cr.
An historical study of the development in the understanding and expression of Christian doctrines from the Reformation to modern times. Special attention is given to leaders of theological thought, philosophical backgrounds of the history of dogma, and the creeds of Christendom.
This course is also offered through BJUOnline.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Th 755: The Holy Spirit
2 cr.
A study of the biblical doctrine of the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Includes a survey of the history of the doctrine, examination of the Old Testament evidence, exegesis of key New Testament passages, a refutation of the charismatic movement, and readings in the relevant theological literature.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MW | 1:00–1:50 | SM213 |
Th 758: The Church
2 cr.
A study of the biblical doctrine of the church. Includes a survey of the biblical terminology and imagery, examination of the origin of the church and its relationship to other aspects of God's program, exegesis of key New Testament passages, study of the purposes of the church, and readings in the theological literature.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Th 760: Eschatology
2 cr.
A study of the biblical doctrine of the end times. Includes an examination of the principles of interpretation of prophecy, exegesis of key passages of Scriptures, evaluation of the various positions on the Millennium and the Rapture, and readings in the theological literature.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Th 763: History & Theology of Religions
2 cr.
A study of the origin and historical development of religion, and a comparative survey of major religions including Judaism, Islam, Eastern religions, Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, and major cults.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Th 776: Theology & Practice of Prayer
3 cr.
Investigation and systematization of the teaching of Scripture from biblical models, commands, and instructions concerning prayer. Readings from the major devotional and expositional classics on the subject.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 2:00–2:50 | SM213 |
Th 841: Advanced Old Testament Theology I
3 cr.
Study of the history of Old Testament biblical theology. Application of the principles of biblical theology to selected Old Testament books, passages, and words.
Prerequisite: Th 640.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 12:35–1:50 | SM211 |
Th 842: Advanced Old Testament Theology II
3 cr.
Reinforcement and development in the application of the principles of biblical theology to selected Old Testament books, passages, words, and subjects.
Prerequisite: Th 841.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Th 850: Advanced New Testament Theology
3 cr.
Study of the history of New Testament biblical theology and application of the methods of biblical theology to words, books, and subjects not covered in the other theology courses.
Prerequisite: Th 650.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Th 851: Christology
3 cr.
A systematic study of the biblical doctrine of the person of Christ, including exegesis of the key Christological passages of the New Testament, refutation of modern theological errors, and a thorough survey of the classic scholarly literature.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Th 855: Soteriology
3 cr.
A systematic study of the biblical doctrine of salvation, including exegesis of the key New Testament passages on the salvific work of Christ and its application to the believer. Examination of the various schools of thought concerning the doctrine, and a thorough survey of the salient theological literature.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Th 865: Contemporary Theology
2 cr.
An examination of the most important contemporary theologians and the relationship of their theology to biblical teaching.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 10:00–10:50 | SM212 |
Th 879: Seminar in Theological Classics
3 cr.
Studies in the theological works of great Christian writers.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Th 885: Readings in Theology
3 cr.
Readings in the areas of individual theological interest (e.g. Thomas Aquinas, Luther and Lutheranism, Calvin and Calvinism) or of special doctrinal problems.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Th 891: Teaching Internship
2 cr.
In the final year of his doctoral coursework, each doctoral candidate will be assigned a faculty professor-mentor for one semester. During this semester the candidate will be assigned test construction, lecture preparation and presentation, student consultation, project grading, and course management duties by his professor. The professor will also evaluate the preparation and presentation of a multi-hour teaching unit by the candidate in a course of the professor's choosing. Subject matter and pedagogical reading will be assigned according to the need of the student, at the professor's discretion.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Th 892: Theological Research Methods
2 cr.
Instruction in both electronic and hard copy resources for theological research, methods for the collection, analysis, and organization of research data, and an introduction to graduate paper and dissertation writing. Research and an initial dissertation proposal will be written for the course.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Th 893: Dissertation Research
2 cr.
Guidance in the selection of a dissertation topic and in the research and writing of the dissertation. Required each semester and/or summer upon the fulfillment of all coursework until dissertation is completed. A maximum of six credits may count toward degree requirements.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Th 894: Dissertation Research
4 cr.
Guidance in the selection of a dissertation topic and in the research and writing of the dissertation. Required each semester and/or summer upon the fulfillment of all coursework until dissertation is completed. A maximum of six credits may count toward degree requirements.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
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| 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Th 895: Dissertation Research
6 cr.
Guidance in the selection of a dissertation topic and in the research and writing of the dissertation. Required each semester and/or summer upon the fulfillment of all coursework until dissertation is completed. A maximum of six credits may count toward degree requirements.
This course is not offered this academic year.