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2012-2013 Seminary Programs Academic Catalog
real world situations and in understanding how
theological concepts are expressed differently
across cultures. (Also available online)
the 6320
systematic theology 2..............................(3)
In this course you will explore those areas of the-
ology especially relating to and serving 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 doctrine of the Holy Spirit
(Pneumatology) and the doctrine of church
(Ecclesiology). The course particularly focuses on
God’s plan of transforming you into Christ’s like-
ness and helping you experience godly living in
today’s world. (Also available online)
the 6341
theological methods and issues ............(3)
In this course you will investigate and evaluate the
different prominent boundaries and perspectives
within Evangelical theology and locate yourself
within them. You will interact in-depth with select-
ed contemporary theological issues in global
Christianity which is encountered in the realities of
cross-cultural ministry.
Prerequisites:
THE 6310
and THE 6320 or equivalents. (Also available
online)
the 6370
eternal destinies........................................(3)
This course will guide you in a critical investiga-
tion of the doctrine of the afterlife, including a dis-
cussion of the views of world religions and several
“Christian” cults, with particular emphasis being
given to the biblical data on heaven and hell.
Special attention will be devoted to the evangeli-
cal doctrine of the afterlife, to recently proposed
alternatives to the orthodox views and to implica-
tions for your missiological responsibilities.
the 6500
christian social ethics ..............................(3)
You will examine various approaches to ethical
decision-making and evaluate them against the
teaching of Scripture. The goal of the course is to
prepare you to deal with ethical issues which arise
in Christian ministry, whether in the local church
or in an intercultural setting. Issues examined will
include capital punishment, just war theory, abor-
tion, stem cell research, cloning, euthanasia and
physician-assisted killing.
the 6700
apologetics ................................................(3)
This course offers you an introduction to the area
of Christian apologetics. Special attention will be
given to the analysis and evaluation of outstanding
models of apologetics, to problem areas, to com-
mon objections made to the Christian faith and to
evangelistic strategies in the postmodern world.
the 6950
faculty directed study in theology ....(1-3)
A faculty member will direct your study as you
participate in a seminar or pursue research in an
area of special interest.
the 7650
reformed theology ..................................(3)
Designed to supplement the Systematic Theology
sequence, this course will guide you in a study of
the theological distinctive of the Reformed tradition.
the 7690
Wesleyan theology....................................(3)
In this course you will examine the spiritual theol-
ogy of both John and Charles Wesley with partic-
ular attention to its relation to the ministry of the
Wesleyan movement in 18th century England.
the 9950
doctoral studies in theology ..............(1-3)
A faculty member will direct your study as you
participate in a seminar or pursue research in an
area of special interest.
Courses Offered Only at Korntal, Germany
BiB/icL 6007
Leadership: Biblical and intercultural
aspects ......................................................(3)
You will engage in an examination of the role and
function of leadership in a cross-cultural ministry
context. This course aims at formulating a biblical
understanding of leadership which includes sensi-
tivity to cultural differences while maintaining the
counter-cultural nature of the gospel with the
resulting challenges relating to differing world-
views. Special attention will be given to how
Westerners handle conflict compared to peoples
of the two-thirds world and how Scripture speaks
to both contexts.