2017-2018 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 52 2017–18 Graduate Academic Catalog Graduate-Level Course Descriptions BTHT-6350 – BTPA-6250 BTHT-6350 3 hours Christian Theology 2-God the Son and God the Spirit 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. (dual- listed with BTHT-3350 Christian Theology 2-God the Son and God the Spirit) BTHT-6360 3 hours Christian Theology 3-Salvation, Humanity, and Angels 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. (dual-listed with BTHT-3360 Christian Theology 3-Salvation, Humanity, and Angels) BTHT-6370 3 hours Christian Theology 4-Church and Last Things 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. (dual- listed with BTHT-3370 Christian Theology 4-Church and Last Things) BTHT-6500 Historical Theology 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. (dual-listed with BTHT-3500 Historical Theology) BTHT-6600 Church History 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-6740 Biblical Theology of Womanhood 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-3740 Biblical Theology of Womanhood) Bible and Theology — New Testament (BTNT) BTNT-6110 3 hours New Testament 1-Synoptic Gospels 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. (dual- listed with BTNT-3110 New Testament 1-Synoptic Gospels) BTNT-6120 3 hours New Testament 2-Acts and New Testament Epistles Study of the canonical texts of Acts, Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 Peter, and Jude. 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. (dual-listed with BTNT-3120 New Testament 2-Acts and New Testament Epistles) BTNT-6130 3 hours New Testament 3-Pauline Literature Study of the canonical texts of Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. 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. (dual-listed with BTNT-3130 New Testament 3-Pauline Literature) BTNT-6140 3 hours New Testament 4-Johannine Literature Study of the canonical texts of the Gospel of John, 1–3 John, and Revelation. 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. (dual- listed with BTNT-3140 New Testament 4-Johannine Literature) BTNT-6150 Exposition of New Testament Book 3 hours This course examines the historical, literary, and theological features of a New Testament book focusing not only on the content, but also on methodological approaches in interpreting the literature. (dual-listed with BTNT-4990 Selected Studies in the New Testament) Bible and Theology — Old Testament (BTOT) BTOT-6110 Old Testament 1-Pentateuch 3 hours Study of the canonical texts of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. 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. (dual-listed with BTOT-3110 Old Testament 1-Pentateuch) BTOT-6120 Old Testament 2-Former Prophets 3 hours Study of the canonical texts of Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel, and 1 and 2 Kings. 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. (dual-listed with BTOT-3210 Old Testament 2-Former Prophets) BTOT-6130 Old Testament 3-Latter Prophets 3 hours Study of the canonical texts of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. 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. (dual-listed with BTOT-3310 Old Testament 3-Latter Prophets) BTOT-6140 Old Testament 4-Writings 3 hours Study of the canonical texts of Psalms, Job, Proverbs, Ruth, Song of Solomon, Ecclesiastes, Lamentations, Esther, Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah, and 1 and 2 Chronicles. 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. (dual-listed with BTOT-3410 Old Testament 4-Writings) BTOT-6150 Exposition of Old Testament Book 3 hours This course examines the historical, literary, and theological features of an Old Testament book focusing not only on this content, but also on methodological approaches in interpreting the literature. (dual-listed with BTOT-4990 Selected Studies in the Old Testament) Bible and Theology — Philosophy and Apologetics (BTPA) BTPA-6250 Philosophy of Religion 3 hours Analysis of the major philosophical problems relating to religion, as these have arisen in the modern intellectual environment. (dual-listed with BTPA-3250 Philosophy of Religion)