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101D Introduction to Systematic Theology, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson
7:30-9:30pm Tuesdays, beginning September 9.
Purpose: To provide foundations
for the study of theology, particularly for deepening understanding
of the teaching of Scripture as a whole and in its unity. Topics
covered in the course include nature, method, and sources of theology;
revelation and the inspiration of Scripture. Two hours.
ST 211D Doctrine of Man, Dr. Sinclair
Ferguson
1:30-3:30pm Wednesdays, beginning September 10.
Purpose: To enable students
to understand and to value their identity as made in God’s image,
as they see that image in Jesus Christ; To think of “self-esteem” in
a biblical way, as “boasting in weakness”; To enable students
to recognize the guilt and misery of their sin; and how that is removed
by God’s love expressed in Christ and his work; To understand
what is crucial about the relation between the imputation of Adam’s
sin and the imputation of Christ’s righteousness; To learn more
of the skills involved in graduate research. Topics covered in this
course include Reformed and other understandings of the image of
God; dichotomy and trichotomy; biblical aspects of personality; covenant
relationship to God; New England, Princeton, and Southern understandings
of the imputation of Adam’s sin; law and gospel as basis of
the knowledge of sin; inability; forgiveness of others. Prerequisite,
Hebrew III completed or in progress and Greek III or equivalent.
Two hours.
 CH 211D Ancient
Church History, Dr. John Hannah
6:30-8:30pm Wednesdays, beginning September 10.
Purpose: To introduce students
to the major events, personalities, and ideas which shaped the life
and thought of the early church; To encourage students to think historically
about the church’s past; To enable students to read the major
texts of the early church Fathers for themselves. Topics and personalities
covered include the first-century background, the Apostolic Fathers,
Irenaeus, Tertullian, Origen, trinitarian and christological debates,
Augustine, the rise of monasticism, and martyrdom. Two hours.
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101D Introduction to Apologetics, Dr. Scott Oliphint
5:30-8:30pm Mondays beginning September 8.
Videoconferences and in-person sessions.
Purpose: To introduce students
to Christian apologetics; To learn the art of presuppositional argument;
To learn how to lift up Christ and give reasons for the hope that
we have (1 Peter 3: 15); To develop tools in order to understand
the surrounding culture Topics covered in the course include the
biblical basis for apologetics, developing a world and life view,
presuppositionalism, engaging contemporary culture, and highlights
in the history of apologetics. We will give special attention to
the problem of meaning, the problem of evil, world religions, science
and faith, reason and revelation, and aesthetics. Three hours.
 OT
051AD Elements of Hebrew I, Rev. R. Elliott Greene
5:00-6:15pm Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning September 9, plus one
or two Saturday mornings.
Purpose: To teach students
Monday, September 5, 2005 11:29 AM amount of biblical Hebrew through extensive translation of portions
of the Hebrew Bible; To prepare the student for further exegetical
work in Old Testament courses Topics covered in this course include
orthography, phonemics, morphology, and syntax. The third semester
is devoted to extensive reading and translation of narrative and
poetic materials from the Hebrew Bible. Students must begin with
the fall semester. Three hours. Auditing not permitted.
 OT 211D OT History
and Theology I, Dr. Douglas Green
10:00am-12:00pm, Tuesdays; 11:00am-12:00pm Wednesdays, beginning September
9. In addition, one or more weekend dates may be scheduled. Videoconferences
and in-person sessions.
Purpose: To provide an introduction
to the theology of the Pentateuch; To engage in the exegesis of selected
passages from the Pentateuch with particular attention to their relationship
to ancient Near Eastern literature, the theology of the Pentateuch
as a whole and to the history of redemption as it reaches its climax
of the gospel. Topics covered in this course include the narrative
structure of the Bible, the Pentateuch and the history of redemption,
Genesis 1- 3 as an entry point to biblical theology. Prerequisites,
Hebrew III or equivalent and NT 123. Three hours.
NT 051AD New Testament Greek I,
Rev. R. Elliott Greene
6:15-7:30 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays, beginning September 9, plus one
or two Saturday mornings.
Purpose: To prepare students
for further work in the New Testament by giving them a reading knowledge
of Koiné Greek. The course is designed for beginners; no prior
knowledge of Greek is assumed. The students will cover the basics
of grammar and acquire a core vocabulary. During the last semester
students will do recitations from the Greek New Testament and be
introduced to the issues of syntax. Students must begin with the
fall semester. Three hours. Auditing not permitted.
NT 111D General Introduction to
the NT, Steven Vanderhill, Rev. R. Elliott Greene
7:30-10:00pm Thursdays, beginning September 11.
Purpose: to provide students
with the historical and literary framework requisite for responsible
New Testament interpretation. The purpose of this course is to survey
introductory matters that apply to the New Testament as a whole:
historical and linguistic background inscripturation and canon formation,
textual transmission and criticism. The general approach to these
issues is historical, but with an underlying concern for the theological
dimensions of each. Prerequisite, Greek I or equivalent completed
or in progress. Three hours.
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211D NT Interpretation: The Gospels, Dr. Dan McCartney
7:30-9:30am Mondays & Wednesdays, beginning September 8. In addition,
one or more weekend dates may be scheduled. Videoconferences and in-person
sessions.
Purpose: To develop an initial
framework of understanding for interpreting and applying the canonical
Gospels; To familiarize students with the Gospels’ description
of the earthly ministry and teaching of Jesus Christ, and to enable
them to understand and apply the theology of the Gospels in ministry.
Topics covered include a selective survey and critique of historical-
critical investigation of the Gospels, questions of special introduction,
an overview of the content and theology of Jesus’ actions and
teaching, and an examination of the character and special emphases
of each canonical Gospel. Prerequisites, Greek III or equivalent,
Hebrew III or equivalent, NT 111 and NT 123. Four hours.
 PT 111D Orientation
in Ministry, Rev. Paul Settle
9:30am-12:30pm Mondays, beginning October 6.
Purpose: To receive an introduction
to the comprehensive picture of preparation for kingdom ministry,
including the biblical qualifications for those who would serve as
shepherds of God’s flock; To understand the powerful ministry
dynamic of Spirit and Word to transform lives; To remember the central
role of a vital walk with the Lord to effective ministry ( Spiritual
Formation); To understand the steps necessary to achieve perceived
ministry goals ( Professional Formation); To understand and analyze
the “call” to ministry; To receive an introduction to the “Mentored
Ministry” program; To receive an introduction to the design
of the Practical Theology curriculum; To complete the Ministry Preparation
Contract designed to coordinate the resources of the Seminary and
the church with one’s comprehensive preparation for effective
kingdom service. Topics covered in this course include calling to
ministry, the minister’s family life, and spiritual formation,
using various approaches to learning, including readings, response
papers, and interaction with “Pastors Panels” in which
experienced clergy will interact with the class on important topics
such as “Call to Ministry” and “The Minister’s
Family Life.” This course is required for all first-year M.
Div students. Two hours.
PT021PD Mentored Ministry Integration
Seminar, Rev. Paul Settle
12:45-2:15pm Mondays, beginning October 6.
Purpose: To discuss the integration
of biblical and theological principles to ministry situations;To
provide a workshop in which each student will present one case from
an actual ministry experience; To learn to analyze problems, apply
biblical principles, and propose appropriate solutions in the context
of lively class discussions Students in the M. Div. program are required
to take this seminar twice. Non-credit (class meets one hour per
week).
PTC Biblical Counseling TBA
Tuition rates: Credit, $295 per semester hour. Audit, $147.50 per
semester hour.
Pastors, elders, and deacons may audit one course at no charge. |
