Examines one or more major theological figures from church history and their contribution to the articulation and development of theological doctrines. The course may cover figures such as Ambrose, Anselm, Luther, Wesley, Barth, etc. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 270.

Explores the Christian understanding of God’s revelation. Although attention may be given to the doctrines of general and special revelation, as well as to the nature of revelation, the major emphasis will be on the doctrine of the inspiration and authority of the Bible. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 270.

Examines the existence and attributes of God and the relationship of God to the world. It gives particular attention to the biblical and historical foundations for the doctrine of the Trinity. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 270.

Focuses on the doctrine of creation and the related doctrine of providence. Attention will also be given to the doctrine of the human creature, including the Fall into sin. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 270.

Endeavors to acquaint students with the theology of the human person. Focuses on biblical and doctrinal issues that bear upon such questions as “What does it mean to be a human being?”, “What is meant by the ‘image of God’?”, “How is the Person of God related to the personhood of human beings?” Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 270.

Examines the doctrine of the person and work of Jesus Christ. Attention will be given to controversies in the early church leading to the affirmation of the deity of Christ and to the Chalcedonian definition, as well as to various approaches to the doctrine of the atonement in church history. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 270.

Examines the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Attention is given to fundamental theological questions concerning the person, work and ministry of the Holy Spirit in Scripture throughout church history and in the contemporary church. Emphasis will be given to several controversial issues relating to this area of doctrine. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 270.

Explores key areas of salvation, such as election, conversion, justification and sanctification, paying close attention to Scripture and also to historical debates throughout church history. Various views on issues such as the fate of the unevangelized and eternal security will also be explored. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 270.

Examines the origin, nature, purpose, polity, mission, and ministry of the church. Some contemporary issues in ecclesiology will be emphasized, such as ecumenism, the use of liturgy, church discipline, and the relationship of the church to culture. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 270.

Addresses the doctrine of the return of Jesus Christ in glory and a number of surrounding events, including the millennium, the resurrection of the dead, the final judgment and the new heavens and the new earth. Attention will also be given to the doctrine of the intermediate state. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 270.

Examines the religious beliefs and practices of Judaism, including Rabbinic Judaism, Medieval Judaism, and Contemporary Judaism. Topics will include concepts such as, revelation, free will, Torah, and prophecy, as interpreted in the Hebrew Bible, Mishnah, and Talmud. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102.

Offers a comprehensive study of Islam, examining its history, fundamental beliefs and concepts, schools of thought, rituals and practices, and sects and mystical tradition. It surveys the rise and formation of Islam in Late Antiquity, including the Qur’an and the Hadith, the development of theology and legal schools in medieval era, and the modern reforms. It examines its relations with other faiths and cultures, especially Christianity and the West, and deals with contemporary political, social and cultural themes, such as terrorism, secularism, pluralism, liberalism, and feminism. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102.

Explores Pentecostalism from a theological perspective. Examines the major doctrines of Christian theology from a distinctly Pentecostal perspective: God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, Salvation, Church, and Eschatology. Special attention will be given to those doctrines for which Pentecostalism is most widely known, such as Spirit baptism (Subsequence and Initial Evidence), healing, worship and the gifts of the Spirit. Prerequisite: BSTH 270.

Focuses on new religious movements (traditionally referred to as “cults”) that are connected to existing religious traditions yet are no longer part of the mainstream of those religious traditions. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102.

A basic exploration of the relationships between science and the Christian faith that includes both philosophic issues and concrete examples of apparent tensions. An overview of both traditional and contemporary understandings of the scientific method and epistemology provides the framework for examining specific problem areas. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 270. Offered to students in Modular programs only.

Examines the history of the Christian theological tradition on human nature and marriage and examines recent work in theological anthropology that attempts to give an adequate account of human sexual differentiation and male-female relations. Some attention will be given to the implications of a theology of marriage for issues such as family planning, contraception, abortion, fertility enhancement technology, genetic engineering, homosexuality, divorce and remarriage. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102.

Introduction to Christian theological ethics, including the exegetical bases, the historical development and the application of Christian ethics to personal and social ethical issues. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 270. Open to students in Modular programs only.

Considers the realities of human disabilities in contemporary society and their theological implications. Discusses disability in relation to personhood, the Imago Dei, and the Trinity. Moreover, this course will explore the practical theological implications for living and working with disability, as well as caring for those with disabilities. Prerequisite: BSTH 270. Recommended: PSYC 101 or 102. Must be a 3rd or 4th year student. Same as PSYC 397.

Study of select themes of Old Testament theology, such as: the knowledge of God, God’s name, God’s will and law, God’s agents (Moses, judges, kings, prophets), election, humanity, religious practice (the cult, priests and Levites), the life of obedience (ethics), etc. The history of the discipline and its relation to the New Testament may also be included. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201, 270.

Study of the theology of the New Testament with special emphasis on its unity and diversity. Questions of concern will include “What is the New Testament?” and “Is there one or many theologies of the New Testament?” Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201, 270.

This seminar-style course involves the advanced study of a particular topic or figure in biblical theology that will change from year to year. It can be taken more than once for credit, provided that the topics are different. Students will be expected to contribute to the seminar by doing research and presenting the results to the seminar. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201 and 270.

This independent study option is open to fourth year Biblical Studies and Theology majors who wish to explore a topic not covered in the regular curriculum and in which the professor has an interest and expertise and is willing to direct studies. Prerequisite: 18 credit hours in Biblical Studies and Theology. Permission required.

This seminar-style course involves the advanced study of a particular topic or figure in historical theology, which will change from year to year. It can be taken more than once for credit, provided that the topics are different. Students will be expected to contribute to the seminar by doing research and presenting the results to the seminar. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201, 270.

This seminar-style course involves the advanced study of a particular topic in systematic theology, which will change from year to year. It can be taken more than once for credit, provided that the topics are different. Students will be expected to contribute to the seminar by doing research and presenting the results to the seminar. Prerequisites: BSTH 101, 102, 201, 270.