This course focuses on the development of a systematic approach to the interpretation of Scripture.
A survey of various approaches to Old Testament theological investigation, analysis of key passages and themes in the Hebrew Scriptures, and practical experience in doing Old Testament theology, all with a view to exploring the enduring significance of this first testament.
Various issues related to the nature of New Testament Theology are considered and concerns related to topical/thematic and author/strata approaches are discussed.
A chronological survey of the history of Christianity from the first century until the eve of the Reformation.
A continuation of HIS 540, this course examines issues and movements in the history of western Christianity from the Reformation to the present.
The student is introduced to the world of academic scholarship, research, writing, and teaching.
The student is introduced to the world of academic scholarship, research, writing, and teaching.
An examination of epistemological and related methodological issues that affect the work of the Christian theological scholar, considered generally in the contemporary academic context, and concretely in the specialization disciplines of the MTS and MTh programs.
This course provides an opportunity for students to develop graduate level information research skills though study of, and practice with, research design, acquisition of resources within a technological environment, resource evaluation, and preparation of resources for the writing of research projects.