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2012-2013 Graduate Programs Academic Catalog
THEOLOGY
THE 5550
Principles of the Christian Life ................................(3)
This course is a study of the most important
theme known to humankind — knowing God. A
biblical theology of sanctification will provide the
foundational principles for living the Christian life
— both personal and social. Personal issues
such as spiritual growth, temptation, the function
of the Law, the means of grace and the character
of faith will be examined. Varying viewpoints
among Christians will be noted. The course also
considers the biblical approach to such social
aspects of sanctification as life and death, war
and peace, church and state, wealth and poverty,
and race questions. The goal of the course is to
discover how God has planned to remake us like
Christ, and to commit ourselves to godliness in
today’s world. (Offered online only.)
THE 6310
Systematic Theology 1 ..............................................(3)
In this course you will explore the major divisions
of theology (Prolegomena), the doctrine of the
Bible (Bibliology), the doctrine of God (Theology
Proper), the doctrine of Christ (Christology) and
the doctrine of last things (Eschatology). You will
gain experience in integrating what you learn into
real world situations and in understanding how
theological concepts are expressed differently
across cultures. (Also offered online.)
THE 6320
Systematic Theology 2 ..............................................(3)
In this course you will explore areas of theology
that relate to, and serve as the foundation for the
sanctification and Christian growth of the believer.
Areas studied will include the doctrine of man
(Anthropology), the doctrine of sin (Hamartiology),
the doctrine of salvation (Soteriology), the doc-
trine of the Holy Spirit (Pneumatology) and the
doctrine of church (Ecclesiology). The course par-
ticularly focuses on God’s plan for transforming
you into Christ’s likeness and helping you experi-
ence godly living in today’s world. (Also offered
online.)
THE 6950
Faculty Directed Study in Theology ......................(1-3)
Available by special arrangement with instructor.
Consult with academic advisor. (Offered on
request.)