GRADUATE THEOLOGY STUDIES

TH 5310 - Bible Doctrines I
-A survey study of five of the major doctrines of Christianity, including the Scriptures, God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and angels (including Satan).
                                                               (3 credits)

TH 5320 - Bible Doctrines II
-A continuation of survey study of the major doctrines of Christianity, covering the last five: man, sin, salvation, the Church, and last things.
                                                               (3 credits)

TH 5325 - Contemporary Theology
-This course traces the trends and directions in today's theological landscape. The student will study the basic contemporary theologies as well as modern world trends. Some of the theologies of today as the theology hope, process theology, theologies of success and liberation theology are just a few of the contemporary theological trends and movements to be studied.
                                                               (3 credits)

TH 5330 - History of Christianity I
-A chronological study of the development of Christianity from the first century to the reformation, with emphasis on important persons and events affecting the direction and character of Christianity.
                                                               (3 credits)

TH 5340 - History of Christianity II
-A continuation of history of Christianity I, covering the period from the reformation to the 20th Century. (Prerequisite: TH 5330)
                                                               (3 credits)

TH 5341 - Hermeneutics
-A study of general principles of Bible interpretation with consideration of various systems. Includes consideration and explanation of difficult passages and problem areas (prerequisites: BS 5100, 5101, 5110 and 5111, or their equivalent). Also listed as BS 5141.
                                                                (3 credits)

TH 5351 - Bibliology and Pneumatology
-A study of the Bible and its Author, the Holy Spirit.
                                                               (3 credits)

TH 5352 - Theology Proper and Christology
-A study of the first and second Persons of the Godhead. (Prerequisite: TH 5351)
                                                               (3 credits)

TH 5353 - Angelology and Anthropology
-A study of created intelligences. (Prerequisite: TH 5352)
                                                               (3 credits)

TH 5354 - Hamartiology and Soteriology
-A study of sin and its remedy.
(Prerequisite: TH 5353)
                                                               (3 credits)

TH 5355 - Ecclesiology and Eschatology
-A study of the Church, which necessarily leads to the doctrine of last things. (Prerequisite: TH 5354)
                                                               (3 credits)

TH 5356 - Eschatology - "Things to Come"
-An in-depth study of the future of the world from a Biblical perspective - focus will be on the rapture, the tribulation, the resurrection and Christ's return.
                                                               (3 credits)

TH 5357 - The Role of Women in Ministry
-The analysis of the Biblical texts relates to pastors, teachers and deacons in the New Testament Church with special focus on women serving Jesus.
                                                               (3 credits)

TH 5358 - Old Testament Theology
-A survey of the development of theology through the Old Testament, including unique features of theology as revealed through individual writers. (Prerequisites: TH 5310 & 20)
                                                               (3 credits)

TH 5359 - New Testament Theology
-A survey of the development of theology through the latter testament, including unique features of theology as revealed through individual writers. (Prerequisites: TH 5310, 5320 and 5358)
                                                               (3 credits)

TH 5360 - The New Testament Church
-A study of the New Testament Church including the office, the calling of pastors and deacons. The study will examine the purpose and pattern of the church.
                                                               (3 credits)

TH 5361 - Comparative Philosophies
-A study of philosophy with emphasis on the errors of secular humanism and other approaches to the nature of man and the world.
                                                               (3 credits)