500

This course introduces the student to the core topics of Christian theology, including God, Christ, the Spirit, creation, humanity, sin, atonement, salvation, the church, ethics, and last things. Emphasis is placed on thinking theologically and on the implications of belief for Christian life and practice. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in REL-500, or PHL-180 and THE-101.

This course analyzes the nature of systematic theology and examines the terminology and divisions of theology and the importance of Scripture including the doctrines of revelation and inspiration. The course also presents the doctrine of God, including his Trinitarian and other attributes, and the doctrines of creation, salvation, sanctification, and providence. The student will also reflect on the practical importance of key aspects of the doctrine of God.

This course examines and analyzes the doctrine of humanity and the doctrine of Christ and His work. Students reflect on the theological and practical importance of these doctrines.

Students examine and analyze the biblical and orthodox theology of God including its relationship to philosophy of religion and the theology and practice of worship. Students assess the theological and practical implications of each and develop an integrated concept of personal belief and critical thought.

Students examine the history of Christian theology and its surrounding philosophical contexts in four major periods: Patristic, Medieval, Reformation, and Modern. Special attention is given to major doctrinal developments and correlated philosophical issues. Students evaluate successive developments and apply insights to contemporary theological issues.

This course provides an advanced survey of biblical theology including methodological issues of debate over the past two centuries. Scriptural themes will be explored from multiple perspectives including narrative theologies of the history of redemption, domatic themes emerging from the text, and biblical theology's relationship to exegesis and systematic theology. The course engages ministers in the use of biblical theology for teaching and preaching.

Students examine and analyze the biblical and orthodox theology of God including its relationship to philosophy of religion and the theology and practice of worship. Students assess the theological and practical implications of each and develop an integrated concept of personal belief and critical thought.

Students examine the theology of the human being (Christian anthropology). This will include assessing key issues of image of God, identity, community, sin, redemption, and the rationale for evangelism. Unique Wesleyan-Arminian perspectives will be addressed.

This advanced course examines Christian theological approaches to the doctrine of Christology as well as the implications of Christology for personal faith and pastoral ministry. Prerequisite: THE-500.

The course examines some of the most pressing issues impacting the spiritual health and witness of American Evangelicalism and in contemporary and historical context. Connections between historical development, theology, politics, and culture will be considered, along with strategies for communicating with compassionate civility. Prerequisite: THE-500.

This course covers a specialized and advanced topic in historical theology/Christian history. The course focuses on advanced historical perspective for the sake of a better-informed and more faithful ministry. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of "C" or highere in REL-510 and THE-500.

This course covers a specialized and advanced topic in systematic theology. The course focuses on a particular section of systematic theology (such as Christology, Ecclesiology, or Pneumatology) with a view toward informing current ministerial practices and beliefs. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in THE-500.