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THE 3720
Apologetics
Building on an understanding of basic philosophy and worldview models, you will explore various Christian apologetic responses in
relation to the areas of history, science, and philosophy. In addition, you will include some study of the historicity of the Scriptures with
special emphasis on miracles, the New Testament, and the resurrection of Jesus. (3)
Prerequisite: PHI 2110
THE 4140
Ethics and Sanctification
In this systematic study you will explore God’s revelation of ideal conduct in personal and social relationships, God’s plan and provision
for reaching that ideal, and man’s responsibility in appropriating God’s provision. You will also spend time in a practical study of
contemporary ethical problems and specifics of Christian living. (3)
Prerequisites: BIB 1114, BIB 1115, and BIB 1120
THE 6039
Doing Theology in Context
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. (3)
Prerequisites: BIB 5410 and GLS 6515
THE 6268
Theology of Jonathan Edwards
Using a topical approach, you will examine the theology of Jonathan Edwards in detail. You will study Edwards’s teachings on all the major
topics of systematic theology, with particular attention to his unique contributions to Christian thought. (3)
THE 6310
Systematic Theology 1
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. (3)
THE 6320
Systematic Theology 2
In this course you will explore those areas of theology 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 likeness and helping you experience godly living in today’s world. (3)
THE 6341
Theological Methods and Issues
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 selected contemporary theological issues in global Christianity which are
encountered in the realities of cross-cultural ministry. (3)
Prerequisites: THE 6310 and THE 6320
THE 6370
Eternal Destinies
This course will guide you in a critical investigation of the doctrine of the afterlife, including a discussion 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 evangelical doctrine of the afterlife, to recently proposed alternatives to the orthodox views, and to implications for your
missiological responsibilities. (3)
THE 6500
Christian Social Ethics
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, abortion, stem cell research, cloning, euthanasia, and physician-
assisted killing. (3)
THE 6700
Apologetics
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, problem areas, common objections made to the Christian faith, and evangelistic strategies in the
postmodern world. (3)
THE 7650
Reformed Theology
Designed to supplement the Systematic Theology sequence, this course will guide you in a study of the theological distinctive of the
Reformed tradition. (3)
THE 7690
Wesleyan Theology
In this course you will examine the spiritual theology of both John and Charles Wesley, with particular attention to its relation to the
ministry of the Wesleyan movement in 18
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YOU 2110
Foundations of Youth Ministry
This course offers you an introduction to ministering to youth in today’s culture. You will study the fundamentals of youth ministry in a
variety of settings, as well as an overview of adolescent development and a survey of careers in youth ministry. (3)
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