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2012-2013 Seminary Programs Academic Catalog
preparation, required lecture periods and pre-
scribed activities on the tour as you would nor-
mally invest in a residence course. (Also offered
as ICS 5094)
his 6221
history of global christianity 1 ............(3)
This course provides a global survey of
Christianity from its birth to the close of the
Middle Ages. You will discuss and analyze the
Early Church’s growth, challenges and compro-
mises, including the Crusades and early mission-
ary efforts. Special attention will be given to the
way in which the Early Church responded to the
Great Commission by establishing churches in
African, Slavic, Indian, Sinic and Latin American
civilizations. Attention will also be given to
Christianity’s relationship with both Judaism and
Islam before 1500.
his 6231
history of global christianity 2 ............(3)
This course provides a global survey of
Christianity from the Reformation of the 16th cen-
tury to the early 21st century. You will examine the
Reformation as a global phenomenon, comparing
church reform in Europe with simultaneous devel-
opments in Africa, Russia and Latin America.
Special attention will be given to the interaction of
Christianity with Slavic, Sinic, Islamic, Hindu,
Western, African, Jewish and Latin civilizations.
his 6950
faculty directed study in history ....(1-3)
A faculty member will direct your study as you
participate in a seminar or pursue research in an
area of special interest.
his 7250
seminar on the history of global
christianity ..............................................(3)
This working seminar will involve you in readings,
research, writings and teachings on selected top-
ics in the history of Christianity. Emphasis is on
student-led dialogues and critical synthesis and
today’s relevance of developed topics.
Prerequisite: HIS 6221, HIS 6231, or equivalent.
his 7610
history of the ame church ..................(3)
The purpose of this course is to help you review,
with appreciation, the African Methodist tradition
and historical development, and to help you value
the African Methodist tradition so as to enable
responsible participation in the life and leadership
of the African Methodist Church, effective com-
munication of the tradition and informed engage-
ment in the ecumenical dialogue.
his 7650
Presbyterian church history ................(3)
In this course you will survey Presbyterian history
from its roots in Calvin’s Geneva and Knox’s
Scotland to its current expression in the
Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). Special
attention will be given to the development of
American — especially Southern —
Presbyterianism as the immediate background for
understanding the history and current concerns in
the PCA.
his 9950
doctoral studies in history................(1-3)
A faculty member will direct your study as you
participate in a seminar or pursue research in an
area of special interest.
Homiletics
hom 6300
foundations for Biblical Preaching ......(3)
This course will introduce you to the theology and
practice of preaching with an emphasis on struc-
tural variety, clear biblical exposition and suitable
application. You will preach, will be evaluated by
your peers and will evaluate your own recorded
sermons. You are encouraged to take this course
concurrently with a Greek/Hebrew exegesis
course or a Bible book study.
Prerequisite:
BIB
5410 or equivalent.
hom 6950
faculty directed study in
homiletics............................................(1-3)
A faculty member will direct your study as you
participate in a seminar or pursue research in an
area of special interest.
hom 7041
Preaching missions from matthew ......(3)
This cross-disciplinary course will engage you in a
study of Matthew’s portrayal of the life, ministry
and teaching of Jesus as well as introducing you
to methods to follow when preparing a series of
sermons on the first gospel. Attention will be