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BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature
–Fa, Sp, Su
3 hours
Survey of the entire New Testament, including the historical
background of the Inter-Testamental period, giving special
attention to main events, the authorship and content of each
book with attention to literary genre, and the unfolding of God’s
redemptive purpose through the Lord Jesus Christ.
Prerequisites:
BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel, BTGE-2730 Old Testament
Literature.
BTGE-3755 Theology I
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
An introductory reflection on the theological task, the doctrines
of the triune God, creation and humanity, revelation, and sin
by means of a conversation between the Bible and classic and
contemporary theological literature. This theological reflection will
be brought to bear on contemporary challenges.
Prerequisite:
BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel; BTGE-2730 Old Testament
Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature
.
BTGE-3765 Theology II
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
An introductory reflection on the theological task, the doctrines
of Christ, salvation, the Holy Spirit, the Church, and last things
by means of a conversation between the Bible and classic and
contemporary theological literature. This theological reflection
will be brought to bear on contemporary challenges with a focus
on developing the students’ practice of theological thinking.
Prerequisite: BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel; BTGE-2730
Old Testament Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature;
BTGE-3755 Theology I.
Bible and Theology — History and Theology (BTHT)
BTHT-2500 Church History
–Fa
3 hours
An introduction to the history of Christianity covering the major
people, movements, institutions, and events of the Church from
its founding by Jesus Christ to the present. This course examines
the unique ways Christianity has shaped and been shaped by its
environment, the rich diversity of its expressions through the ages,
and the significant purpose it fulfills in society and the world.
BTHT-2910 Theological Research
–Fa, Sp
2 hours
This course is designed to survey the basic process, as well
as selected special processes, germane to the field of theological
research.
Prerequisite: BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel.
BTHT-3340
3 hours
Christian Theology 1: Bible, Trinity, God the Father
–Fa
Study of the doctrines of the Scripture and the triune God,
with special emphasis on God the Father. The related biblical
and historical material along with contemporary discussions will
be considered. Ministry implications of the doctrines will garner
attention.
Prerequisites: BTGE-3755 Theology I or permission of
the instructor.
(dual-listed with BTHT-6340 Christian Theology 1:
Bible, Trinity, God the Father)
BTHT-3350
3 hours
Christian Theology 2: God the Son and God the Spirit
–Sp
Study of the persons and work of both Christ and the Holy
Spirit. The related biblical and historical material along with
contemporary discussions of the doctrines will be considered.
Ministry implications of the doctrines will garner attention.
Prerequisite: BTGE-3765 Theology II or permission of the
instructor.
(dual-listed with BTHT-6350 Christian Theology 2: God
the Son and God the Spirit)
BTHT-3360
3 hours
Christian Theology 3: Humanity, Angels, and Salvation
–Fa
Study of the nature of humans, heavenly beings, and God’s
saving work from election through final consummation. The
related biblical and historical material along with contemporary
discussions of the doctrines will be considered. Ministry
implications of the doctrines will garner attention.
Prerequisite:
BTGE-3755 Theology I or permission of instructor.
(dual-listed
with BTHT-6360 Christian Theology 3: Humanity, Angels, and
Salvation)
BTHT-3370
3 hours
Christian Theology 4: The Church and Last Things
–Sp
Study of the nature of the church and its mission in the
world until the consummation of all things. The ultimate end of
individuals and the corporate bodies of the church and israel will
be covered. The related biblical and historical material along with
contemporary discussions of the doctrines will be considered.
Ministry implications of the doctrines will garner attention.
Prerequisite: BTGE-3765 Theology II or permission of the
instructor.
(dual-listed with BTHT-6370 Christian Theology 4: The
Church and Last Things) (even years)
BTHT-3500 Historical Theology
–Sp
3 hours
An examination of the development of Christian doctrine from
the Apostolic Fathers to the modern era. The course will highlight
key thinkers and theological developments in the patristic,
medieval, Reformation and modern eras. Attention will be given
to the reading and analysis of primary documents.
Prerequisites:
BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature , BTGE-2740 New Testament
Literature, and BTHT-2500 Church History.
(dual-listed with BTHT-
6500 Historical Theology)
BTHT-3740 Biblical Theology of Womanhood
–Sp
3 hours
A survey of key biblical components that delineates
what it means to be female in Christ. The course includes a
comprehensive study of major biblical passages concerning
women, a survey of women in the Bible, and discussions of the
application of these texts within the current cultural milieu. (dual-
listed with BTHT-6740 Biblical Theology of Womanhood)
BTHT-3750 Historical Theology of Womanhood
–Fa
3 hours
This course includes an overview of major theological concepts
developed and discussed throughout the various periods of church
history as well as an overview of major events in the history of
the church. It will discuss the church’s understanding of humanity
throughout these periods, with a particular interest in womanhood.
This contribution of women to both theological and historical
developments in the church will be investigated. (odd years)
BTHT-4100 Biblical Theology
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
A study of some of the major distinctive theologies of the Old
and New Testaments within the overall unity of Scripture. This
course focuses both on the varieties and tensions among biblical
authors and collections within their particular genres and historical
settings, and on the similarities and unifying themes among the
biblical writings and through both Testaments. (dual-listed with
BTHT-6100 Biblical Theology)
BTHT-4300 Global Theology
–Sp
3 hours
An introduction to the rise and nature of non-Western
theologies along with an examination of the nature of theology and
its relevance in contemporary contexts. (dual-listed with BTHT-
6300 Global Theology) (even years)
BTHT-4310 Hermeneutics
–Fa
3 hours
A study of the theory and related practice of the roles of author,
reader, and text toward the end of authoritative interpretation
and contextualization of the Bible. (crosslisted with BTBS-4310
Hermeneutics) (dual-listed with BTBS/BTHT-6310 Hermeneutics)
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2017–18 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Course Descriptions
BTGE-2740 – BTHT-4310
BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES