Course Catalog / Theology
This course is designed to help the student understand correct ethical behavior in terms of Biblical principles and commandments. Discusses Biblical ethics as set by Jesus, Old Testament prophets, and New Testament apostles.
Discusses God's purpose and plan for His role with man and in nature. The course leads the student on a Bible path that proves the will of God as He explains it through the Holy Scripture. Beginning with the General Revelation of God, the student completes the course with the God of Redemption.
Foundational studies to help the student to enjoy his salvation fully. Helps him acquire habits of prayer, Bible study, and soul winning.
Textbook is a unique contribution to the study of God and His attributes. Discusses in a fresh way subjects such as God's faithfulness, justice, mercy, grace, love, self-existence, infinitude, omniscience, wisdom and omnipotence.
This course concentrates on outstanding women in the Old and New Testament. A resume is given for each character which will give the student insight into each of these leaders. The main textbook for this course is the Bible.
Attempts to answer the question "Who is Jesus Christ?" The course deals with topics such as the pre-existence of Christ, the incarnate Christ, and Christ as God. Additional requirements.
This course offers clear and interesting lessons on the great men of the New Testament. Special emphasis is placed on the twelve apostles and the apostle Paul. A resume has been prepared for each character and includes maps, outlines of events, the time when these events occurred, locations, and others who were involved. Scriptures verify the events.
Outstanding people in the books of the Bible from Genesis through Ruth. Each chapter highlights a different leader. The course gives the pupil insight regarding the character while requiring an in-depth study of the Scriptures.
This course concentrates on outstanding men in the books of the Bible from First Samuel through Malachi. Each lesson gives a resume of a different character. The main textbook of this course is the Bible.
The course focuses on the Holy Spirit as the third person of the Trinity and how he interacts with man.
Detailed chronological study by a noted scholar. Describes the unfolding of the Old Testament concepts of the Messiah.
Discusses how spiritual growth and maturity is developed, what are the dynamics in which God most often works in the hearts of believers to make them like his Son, Jesus Christ and other questions in order to lay a biblical, theological foundation for proper Christian thought. In addition, they identify and describe specific practices that the listener can apply immediately to his/her life of faith.
An examination of theories of obligation and theories of value from a philosophical perspective. A Biblical theology of obligation and a Biblical theology of value are presented along with their implications for decision-making in personal life and church life.
The course compares biblical, historical and recent approaches to defending faith in God, Christ and Scripture. It emphasizes the contrast between Peter's method of reasoning among the Jews in Jerusalem (Acts 2) and Paul's among the Gentiles in Athens (Acts 17). It compares the still influential approaches of Augustine and Aquinas. However, the majority of the course examines six approaches of apologists who led in the resurgence of evangelicalism during the last half of the twentieth century. Each approach uses different starting points and forms of argument.
In this course we shall attempt to examine some of the major trends in contemporary thought. In order to set the background for contemporary theological and philosophical discourse, we begin with a brief philosophical overview of the major developments in Western philosophy prior to Hegel. Discussion then turns directly to Hegel whose influence extends throughout the modern period. Kierkegaard represents not only a reaction to Hegel, but is also the first of the existentialist oriented theologians we consider. After Kierkegaard, the course turns to Barth, Bultmann, and Tillich. Parallel to these developments in theology was the development of analytic philosophy. Our emphasis will be the philosophy of the earlier and later Wittgenstein. The course then culminates in the God is Dead Theologies of Paul Van Buren and Thomas Altizer.
This lecture series is designed as a critical and historical overview of positions regarding the nature of mankind, both as the image of God and as a being corrupted by sin. The course presents both a distinctive Reformed anthropology and a fair treatment of differing views and objections, with evidence for both sides being carefully weighed.
This lecture series is designed as a critical and historical overview of the plan and order of salvation, tracing each movement of the process from our regeneration to our final glorification. The course material provides both a Reformed theology of salvation and a fair treatment of differing views and objections, with evidence for both sides being carefully weighed.
This course presents the historic, classic and orthodox doctrine of the Holy Trinity. It follows a biblical, historical and dogmatic approach. It seeks to show how and why the classical doctrine/dogma emerged in the fourth century; what have been the major ways this dogma has been understood; and how crucial is this teaching for the right understanding of the relation of God to man and man to God.
Course covers the essentials of all major areas of systematic theology with the goal of orienting listeners to the basic mateial necessary to understand and study God's Word. Focusing on the overarching theme of God's Lordship, Dr. Frame uses three "Lordship Attributies" (control, authority and presence) to organize the doctrines and help listeners remember and apply them to life.
A biblical and theological study of the foundational theology applied by the Old Testament for the New Testament and the Christian Church. This study identifies and inductively derives the center or focal point for the theology of both the Old and New Testaments. It also deals with the amount of continuity and discontinuity between the Old and New Testaments. Included are the topics of saving faith, the people of God, the role of the law of God, the worship of God, the doctrine of atonement, the relationship between the law and wisdom theology, the kingdom of God, the Messiah, the inclusion of the Gentiles, the theology of the Holy Spirit, and the preparation of the New Covenant.
Soteriology means different things to different people, but what does the Bible teach about salvation? In this course, Dr. H. Phillip Hook explores the Scriptures teachings on soteriology in order to know how one is saved and to understand the impact of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.
This course examines the theology of Jonathan Edwards in detail. Taking a topical approach, the course covers Edwards' teachings regarding all the major points of systematic theology with particular emphasis on Edwards unique theological contributions.
This course surveys the background and setting of Luther's thought as well as his teaching on the range of topics which form Christian theology. It focuses on Luther's doctrines of sin and grace, justification and faith, law and gospel, as well as on his understanding of Christian daily living in the midst of God's callings within the world.
In this course, learners experience an in depth study of Christ in an attempt to understand His person, nature, teachings and work. The study brings learners face-to-face with the most important event in history as individuals unpack the Bibles teachings on Jesus and visit the decisions reached by the early church councils and explore the questions raised since then.
The course establishes a foundation of concepts and terminology on which to build a theological framework. It covers the essentials of all major areas of systematic theology with the goal of orienting listeners to the basic material necessary to understand and study God's Word. Focusing on the overarching theme of God's Lordship, Dr. Frame uses three Lordship Attributes (control, authority and presence) to organize the doctrines and help listeners remember and apply them to life.
This course will instruct in various parameters for biblical interpretation and will show how specific methods are applied to Bible study.
An in-depth study of Messianic prophecy beginning in Genesis. Students explore the prophecies Jesus has fulfilled and those which will culminate in His future return.
Augustine is one of the most influential theologians in church history. Students will study a comprehensive introduction to Augustine; his life, his works, and his legacy in the medieval church. The course details his youth, conversion, literary works, and his battles against the days emerging heresies. Surveying Augustines life as a pastor, teacher, and writer, students are encouraged to evaluate his contribution to the development of medieval theology and to apply those contributions to their own lives and ministries.
With the broad expansion of Christianity in Africa, the African Church and African theology should be understood by us all. This course examines Christian theological formation in Africa against the background of African cultures and religions, and in light of its contemporary context. Also considered are how to study and understand Africa, and the factors that led to the debate on Christian theologizing in Africa. Throughout the course, descriptions and analyses of African religions are provided
Through the years, the church has been greatly influenced by theologians. In a postmodern world, the church continues the process of knowing God in the wake of the teachings of Karl Barth. In this course, Oostendorp explores the impact of Barth's influence on Neo-Orthodoxy. Developed shortly after the Age of Enlightenment, Neo Orthodoxy provided the springboard for todays theologians as believers seek to be both biblically true and culturally relevant.
A comprehensive theology of Christian spirituality that can inform the life and witness of Christian believers. Course is Biblical, practical, and contemporary, accounting for and enabling spiritual formation and nurture in a post-modern, pluralistic, materialistic society. In addition, the course provides a theological foundation for a life of prayer that will empower and sustain the believer in life and ministry.