THEO - Theology

This course reviews the historic beliefs of orthodox Christianity, including the nature of revelation, God, Christ, the Spirit, creation, humanity, sin, salvation, the church, and the end of the age.

An integrated theological study of Christmas, attending both to the original event of Christ's incarnation and its ongoing celebration in the life of the Christian church. Students will examine relevant biblical texts, the historical development of Christmas worship, classic theological texts on the incarnation, and contemporary Christmas practices both sacred and secular. Students will develop skills of rigorous theological reflection contextualized within local church practice in order to be better prepared for the Christmas season and its pastoral responsibilities.

This course is an integrated study of the theology of prayer. Students will reflect theologically on the conditions, expressions, and implications of the practice of Christian prayer. Students will exegete relevant scriptural texts, explore the historical development of both communal and individual prayer, engage classic and contemporary theological texts concerning prayer, examine the relationship between Christian doctrine and Christian prayer, survey various types of prayer, and, most importantly, practice praying in a rigorous and reflective way. Special reference will be made to the doctrine of God-the triune identity, nature, and attributes of God-in connection with the central Christian claim that God hears our prayers. Students will develop skills of rigorous theological reflection contextualized within local church practice. Prerequisite: THEO-500

An integrated theological study of Easter, attending both to the original event of Christ's resurrection and its ongoing celebration in the life of the Christian church. Students will exegete the relevant biblical texts, explore the historical development of Easter worship within the context of the liturgical year, engage classical and contemporary theological texts on the resurrection, and evaluate contemporary ecclesial practices. Special reference will be made to Christ's resurrection as the basis of the church's hope and mission. Students will develop skills of rigorous theological reflection contextualized within local church practice.

This course reviews the historic beliefs of orthodox Christianity, including the nature of revelation, God, Christ, the Spirit, creation, humanity, sin, salvation, the church, and the end of the age.

Our journey will entail a systematic study of sanctification, including the doctrines of humanity, sin, prevenient grace, justification, sanctification, and glorification from a biblical, historical, and practical perspective. The Wesleyan-Arminian tradition will provide the theological framework for this course. Special attention will be given to John Wesley's doctrine of holiness.

Through first hand experiences and interactions, this course will address Jerusalem's prominent role in the faiths of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. In addition, the religious and political policies of both Israel and Palestine will be examined. Special consideration will be given to the challenges that face the local Christian church. Travel expenses and all applicable fees required.

This course explores the theology of John Wesley. Emphasizing the study of John Wesley in his own words. Close examination of his sermons, treatises, and letters will be utilized towards a reconstruction of his theological commitments as a whole. Consideration will also be given to John Wesley's relation to other Christian traditions and the 'burning questions' of our time.

This course explores the theology of John Wesley. Emphasizing the study of John Wesley in his own words. Close examination of his sermons, treatises, and letters will be utilized towards a reconstruction of his theological commitments as a whole. Consideration will also be given to John Wesley's relation to other Christian traditions and the 'burning questions' of our time.

This course reviews the historic beliefs of orthodox Christianity, including the nature of revelation, God, Christ, the Spirit, creation, humanity, sin, salvation, the church, and the end of the age.

This course explores the theology of early British Methodism through their Hymns and Poetry with a focus on the lyrics of Charles Wesley. Students will critique the theological function of lyrics by a close reading of the theological content of hymns and theological poetry. Students will use these skills to evaluate how poetry can be used to describe specific doctrines.

This course explores the theology of early British Methodism through their Hymns and Poetry with a focus on the lyrics of Charles Wesley. Students will critique the theological function of lyrics by a close reading of the theological content of hymns and theological poetry. Students will use these skills to evaluate how poetry can be used to describe specific doctrines.

From Epworth through the 21st century, the Methodist movement has never been without women serving in various leadership capacities. Examining the lives of women who helped spearhead Methodism in Britain, Ireland, America, Argentina, and beyond, this course will investigate the conditions, both resistant and permissive, in which women have co-labored as laity, deaconess, and ordained ministers.