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issue. You will learn to evaluate the accumulated
evidence and to use that evidence to argue
through to a conclusion. Attention will be given to
the standard as well as to the latest techniques in
biblical studies.
Prerequisite:
GRE 6210 or HEB
5111 or equivalent.
res 6501
master’s thesis 1 ......................................(3)
You will research and write on a topic in your field
under the guidance of two faculty members who
will critique your work as you proceed.
Prerequisite:
RES 6420, 7961, or 7962, or equiva-
lent.
res 6502
master’s thesis 2 ......................................(3)
You will defend your thesis before a committee
composed of at least three faculty members.
Prerequisite: RES 6501.
res 6950
faculty directed study in research ....(1-3)
A faculty member will direct your study as you
participate in a seminar or pursue research in an
area of special interest.
res 7961
Bible and theology integrative
seminar ......................................................(3)
This course offers you a guided study in the tech-
niques and tools required to pursue in-depth aca-
demic library-based research on a focused topic.
As the summative exercise for the course, you will
produce a 25-30 page research paper of publish-
able quality on a biblical, historical or theological
topic chosen in consultation with the course
instructor.
res 7962
intercultural and muslim studies
integrative seminar ..................................(3)
This course offers you a guided study in the tech-
niques and tools of bibliographic and field-based
research on intercultural and Muslim studies. As
the summative exercise for the course, you will
plan, research and write either a thesis or a 25-30
page research paper of publishable quality on a
topic chosen in consultation with the course
instructor. You will demonstrate your ability to eluci-
date a clear research problem, master related
material and research methods, make a clear argu-
ment, and delineate original thought processes.
res 9400
doctoral research seminar ....................(3)
This workshop approach to the logic, design,
methods and execution of ministry-based
research guides you in the process of producing a
dissertation-project research proposal.
res 9900
Professional research Project ................(3)
You will design and pursue a field-based research
project which is reported in dissertation style and
format.
Prerequisite:
RES 9400 and doctoral can-
didacy status.
res 9950
doctoral studies in research ..............(1-3)
A faculty member will direct your study as you
participate in a seminar or pursue research in an
area of special interest.
Theology
the 6039
doing theology in context ......................(3)
You will engage in a detailed discussion on the
interaction between Bible and culture in which
epistemological, hermeneutical, theological and
ecclesial dynamics are taken into consideration in
order to strengthen the church’s witness by
remaining both faithful to Scripture and relevant to
context.
Prerequisites:
BIB 5410 and ICS 6024 or
equivalent. (Also available as ICS 6039)
the 6200
historical theology....................................(3)
This course will provide a study of the historical
development of Christian doctrine. Special atten-
tion will be given to the factors which have pro-
duced the ecclesiastical and theological diversity
present in the contemporary Church.
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