2021-22 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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) (even years) BTHT-3510 Christian History and Theology I –Fa 3 hours A study of the history of Christianity and the development of doctrine between the apostolic successors and the late medieval period. Attention will be given to the major people, key thinkers, movements, and significant events of the Church. This course examines the primary sources that depict the church’s activity and articulate Christian theology. This course depicts Christianity’s historical interaction with its context, the major and minor voices in theological discussions, and the significant purpose the Church has fulfilled in society. (dual-listed with BTHT-6110 Christian History and Theology I) BTHT-3520 Christian History and Theology II –Sp 3 hours A study of the history of Christianity and the development of doctrine between the early reformers to the modern period. Attention will be given to the major people, key thinkers, movements, and significant events of the church. This course examines the primary sources that depict the Church’s activity and articulate Christian theology. This course depicts Christianity’s historical interaction with its context, the major and minor voices in theological discussions, and the significant purpose the Church has fulfilled in society. (dual-listed with BTHT-6120 Christian History and Theology II) 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-3840 Theology of Sexuality and Family –Fa 3 hours A study of the key issues in biblical and systematice theology related to human sexuality, gender, marriage, and family. Emphasis will be given to central biblical texts for formation of doctrine, historical disputes, and contemporary challenges, such as homosexuality and transgenderism. Crosslisted as BTAT. Prerequisite/corequisite: BTGE-3755 Theology I. (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-4220 Early Christian Thought –Sp 3 hours A study of the development of doctrine between the apostolic successors and the late fifth century A.D. Attention will be given to the major people, key thinkers, movements, and theological controversies during this period of Church history. This course examines the primary sources that depict the Church’s activity and articulate Christian theology. Prerequisite/corequisite: BTHT-3510 Christian History and Theology I. (odd years) BTHT-4300 Global Theology –Fa 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, Sp 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) BTHT-4320 3 hours Contemporary Theology in Historical Context –Sp Critical study of traditions, trends, issues, and major thinkers in contemporary theology. Prerequisites: BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (dual-listed with BTHT-6150 Contemporary Theology in Historical Context) BTHT-4900 1–3 hours Independent Study in Theology –Fa, Sp, Su Students will investigate a significant topic of theology of special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge. Prerequisites: BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. BTHT-4990 Topics in Theology –Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Investigation of special topics in Bible and theology, which have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. Permission of instructor required for non-majors. Prerequisites: BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. Bible and Theology — New Testament (BTNT) BTNT-3110 New Testament 1: Synoptic Gospels –Fa 3 hours Study of the canonical texts of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Attention is also given to the historical, theological, and literary structural considerations for the books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary implications will also be addressed. Prerequisite: BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature or permission of the instructor. (dual-listed with BTNT-6110 New Testament 1: Synoptic Gospels) 2021–22 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 235 Course Descriptions BTHT-3360 – BTNT-3110 BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES