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A synthesis of Christian doctrine that will help students become familiar with the key teachings of the Word of God that form the foundation of evangelical faith. Students with credit in this course cannot receive credit for REL-232. Prerequisites: BIL-101 or BIL-111, BIL-102 or BIL-112,

Students will explain the nature of systematic theology and examine the terminology and divisions of theology. They will explain the importance of theology's relationship of Scripture including the doctrines of revelation and inspiration. Students will also examine the doctrine of God, including his Trinitarian and other attributes, and the doctrines of creation, salvation, sanctification, and providence. The student will also describe practical applications related to the doctrine of God. Prerequisites: THE-201 or REL-232

Students will explain the doctrine of Christ and His work. Students will reflect on the theological and practical importance of this doctrine. Prerequisite: THE-201 or REL-232, and THE-205

This course is a theological examination of historic Christian teaching on human sexuality. Issues of biological sex, gender, sexual orientation, marriage, celibacy, and sexual activity are examined in the larger context of orthodox perspectives of anthropology, Christology and eschatology. Contemporary biblical and theological challenges to historic Christian teaching are explored as well. Prerequisite: THE-101.

This course examines the doctrine of revelation and inspiration of scripture, the doctrines of predestination, creation, and providence, and the doctrine of God with special attention given to His attributes and decrees.

This course examines the basic beliefs of historic Christianity as summarized in the Apostles' Creed and connects them to Christian practices. Specifically, the doctrines of revelation, God, creation, fall, and sin, the person and work of Christ, the person and work of the Holy Spirit, the church, salvation, and human destiny will be covered. Focus will be placed on the common understanding of Christian theology in the major Christian theological traditions, while also taking note of their distinctive beliefs.

This intermediate theology course further develops the foundational doctrines of the Christian faith introduced in THE-101. Special attention is given to the doctrine of God, Christology, Biblical Authority and Eschatology. Wesleyan/Arminian perspectives are compared with other traditions of Christian faith. Prerequisite: THE-101, or HNR-170 and HNR-180.

This course presents an analysis of the doctrine of man and examines Christology. Students reflect on the practical importance of both of these doctrines. Discussion of egalitarian and complementarian views of human relationships will be explored.

A study of soteriology, including the doctrines of sin, prevenient grace, justification, sanctification, and glorification from a biblical, historical, and practical perspective. The Wesleyan Arminian tradition provides the theological framework for this course and other theological views will be examined from this perspective. Not open to students with credit in REL-424.

Students examine the history of Christian theology and its surrounding philosophical contexts in two major periods: Patristic and Medieval. Special attention will be given to major doctrinal developments and correlated historical and philosophical issues. Students evaluate successive developments and apply insights to contemporary theological issues. Prerequisite: THE-205, THE-210

Students examine the history of Christian theology and its surrounding philosophical contexts in two major periods: Reformation, and Modern. Special attention will be given to major doctrinal developments and correlated historical and philosophical issues. Students evaluate successive developments and apply insights to contemporary theological issues. Prerequisite: THE-205, THE-210