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Graduate Studies ~ Dept. of Theology
Master in Theology (Th.M.) - Doctorate in Theology (Th.D.)
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- NT509 - Fundamentals of NT Greek (3 unit credits) $90 + tapes & text
Textbook - Basics of Biblical Greek - by W. Mounce
24 lectures @ 29 minutes each ($125 from Institute)
This course presents an introduction to the basic features of grammar and vocabulary of New Testament Greek. The student will derive an understanding of this language.
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- OT501 - The Pentateuch (1 unit credit) $70 + tapes
24 lectures @ 30 minutes each ($75 from Institute)
A study of the contents of the Pentateuch against its archaeological background together with consideration of the particular Pentateuchal problems of evolution and higher criticism. The laws which form the basis of Israel's theocracy will be examined with regard to their content, meaning, and applicability today.
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- OT508 - The Post-Exilic Prophets (1 unit credit) $70 + tapes
24 lectures @ 44 minutes each ($95 from Institute)
A survey of the historical context and Biblical context of the prophets Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, with an exposition of each of these three books.
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- OT510 - Book of Isaiah: (Exegesis) (1 unit credit) $70 + tapes
24 lectures @ 44 minutes each ($125 from Institute)
An exegetical study of the Book of Isaiah. This course will not only survey the contents of the book, but also seek to develop the understanding and the skill of exegetical exposition.
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- NT501 - Sermon on the Mount (1 unit credit) $70 + tapes
10 lectures @ 29 minutes each ($75 from Institute)
An expository and reading study emphasizing the practical and spiritual application of the Sermon on the Mount and the theological issues and historical interpretations of the Sermon on the Mount.
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- NT505 - The Parables of Jesus (1 unit credit) $70 + tapes
24 lectures @ 29 minutes each ($95 from Institute)
Methods of interpreting Jesus' parables are surveyed and then an eclectic model drawing on the best insights of each is applied to each of the major narrative parables in the Gospels. Conclusions are drawn concerning the theology and significance of this portion of Jesus' teaching.
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- CH506 - Church History to the Reformation (1 unit credit) $70 + tapes
24 lectures @ 44 minutes each ($125 from Institute)
This course is designed to provide the student with a basic introduction to the development of the Christian church's doctrine, faith and practice from its founding at Pentecost to the time of the Protestant Reformation.
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- ST503 - Contemporary Theology I (1 unit credit) $70 + tapes
24 lectures @ 44 minutes each ($125 from Institute)
In this course we shall attempt to examine some of the major trends in contemporary thought. In order to set the background for contemporary theological and philosophical discourse, we begin with a brief philosophical overview of the major developments in Western philosophy prior to Hegel. Discussion then turns directly to Hegel whose influence extends throughout the modern period. Kierkegaard represents not only a reaction to Hegel, but is also the first of the existentialist oriented theologians we consider. After Kierkegaard, the course turns to Barth, Bultmann, and Tillich. Parallel to these developments in theology was the development of analytic philosophy. Our emphasis will be the philosophy of the earlier and later Wittgenstein. The course then culminates in the God is Dead Theologies of Paul Van Buren and Thomas Altizer.
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- PT504 - Christian Worldview (1 unit credit) $70 + tapes
24 lectures @ 44 minutes each ($125 from Institute)
An introduction to the nature and function of a Worldview and noetic structure, with an argument for the value of developing and living an explicitly Christian Worldview. A Christian Worldview is developed out of a redemptive history model of biblical theology, which is then explicated using the philosophical categories of metaphysics, epistemology, and axiology, Throughout the course, the student will gain understanding of modern and postmodern thought, and how to critique them biblically. The enactment of a Worldview approach to Christian ministry is emphasized.
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- Field Ministry Requirement (2 unit credits)
The student will be required to be active in a church or ministry setting and to complete a total of 60 hours of work. The work can be combined from various activities such as conducting a Bible study or Sunday School teaching as well as working within church services (Deacon, usher, greeter, worship team, etc.)
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- Master Thesis Requirement (1 unit credit) $35 Assessment Fee
The student will complete a research paper that will be not less than 10,000
words (about 20 full pages of text)
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- ST507 - Contemporary Theology II (1 unit credit) $70 + tapes
24 lectures @ 44 minutes each ($125 from Institute)
In this course we continue to examine some of the major trends in contemporary theology. Discussion focuses on theologies prevalent since the 1960's. Theologies covered are Theology of Hope, Liberation Theology, the Feminist Theology of Elizabeth Johnson, Process Theology, New Age Theology, and four forms of Postmodern Theology.
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- OT505 - The Book of Psalms (1 unit credit) $70 + tapes
24 lectures @ 29 minutes each ($75 from Institute)
A study of the Book of Psalms with special attention given to the various forms of the Psalms, their setting within the historical experience of Israel and their application today within the Church. A knowledge of Hebrew is preferred but not required.
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- OT507 - The Book of Proverbs (1 unit credit) $70 + tapes
24 lectures @ 29 minutes each ($125 from Institute)
An exegetical study of The Book of Proverbs in its cultural, historical and literary setting with attention to its critical and hermeneutical problems.
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- NT507 - The Acts of the Apostles (1 unit credit) $70 + tapes
24 lectures @ 44 minutes each ($125 from Institute)
An exegetical examination of Acts with concentration on the biblical theology of the book, the historical background of events, and the theological emphasis of the speeches. Special attention is given to the relationship between the church and Israel in the early church era.
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- NT503 - The Epistles to the Romans (1 unit credit) $70 + tapes
24 lectures @ 29 minutes each ($95 from Institute)
An exegetical-theological study of Paul's Epistle to the Romans in the Greek text. It involves the treatment of selected historical, grammatical, structural, and lexical data which illuminates the meaning of this important New Testament document. Special emphasis is given to the theological theme and overall argument of the Epistle. This course assumes the ability to make grammatical and textual critical evaluations, to do Greek exegesis, as well as Greek word studies.
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- NT510 - The Epistle to the Hebrews (1 unit credit) $70 + tapes
24 lectures @ 44 minutes each ($125 from Institute)
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the context, content, major interpretive issues, and theological contribution of the Epistle to the Hebrews, in order to strengthen their confidence in the superiority of Jesus, the mediator of the new covenant, and equip them to use the epistle to "encourage one another daily" in the church's pilgrimage through life's wilderness toward the better, heavenly country.
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- CH501 - The Ancient Church (1 unit credit) $70 + tapes
24 lectures @ 44 minutes each ($95 from Institute)
This course examines the history of the ancient church in detail. Following a historical progression, the course covers the development of doctrine and introduces the student to the main figures in the Patristic Age.
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- CH507 - Church History Since the Reformation (1 unit credit) $70 + tapes
24 lectures @ 44 minutes each ($125 from Institute)
This course is designed to provide the student with a basic introduction to the development of the Christian church since the time of the Protestant Reformation.
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- Field Ministry Requirement (3 unit credits)
The student will be required to be active in a church or ministry setting and to complete a total of 90 hours of work. The work can be combined from various activities such as conducting a Bible study or Sunday School teaching as well as working within church services (Deacon, usher, greeter, worship team, etc.)
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- Doctorate Thesis Requirement (1 unit credit) $60 Assessment Fee
The student will complete a research paper that will be not less than 20,000
words (about 40 full pages of text)
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