2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
|
|
|
|
| |
Theology |
| |
-
THEO 331 - Christian Theology I (3)
An introduction to the study of Christian theology and its major themes based on the Scriptures and in the context of historical Christian thought and philosophy. This course covers revelation, the nature of Scripture, the attributes of God, the Trinity, creation, providence, the spirit world, humanity, and sin.
Offered each Fall.
|
| |
-
THEO 332 - Christian Theology II (3)
A continuation of the study of Christian theology and its major themes based on the Scriptures and in the context of historical Christian thought and philosophy. This courses covers the person and work of Christ, the person and work of the Holy Spirit, the elements of salvation, the Church, and eschatology.
Prerequisite(s): THEO 331.
Offered each Spring.
|
| |
-
THEO 340 - War, Peace, and Revolution in the Christian Tradition (3)
This course explores various historical and theoretical Christian positions in regards to issues of war and peace from pre-Constantinian pacifism to modern versions of just war theory. It examines both classical and contemporary issues relating to building, maintaining, and restoring peace in domestic and global contexts.
Cross-listed with POL 340.
Offered Fall 2019 and alternate Fall semesters.
|
| |
-
THEO 342 - Spiritual Formation (3)
This course will introduce the student to the nature of the spiritual life by examining the biblical, theological, and historical foundations for Christian spirituality. Assuming a holistic perspective of life, attention will be given to the expression and growth of our spirituality, and the role of the spiritual disciplines.
Offered each Fall.
|
| |
-
THEO 343 - Philosophy of Religion (3)
An examination of enduring issues and current trends in the philosophy of religion. The course includes an examination of theistic proofs, the divine attributes, the rationality of religious belief, the problem of evil, and other related topics.
Cross-listed with PHIL 343.
Offered Spring 2020 and alternate Spring semesters.
|
| |
-
THEO 362 - Apologetics (3)
This course examines (1) the role of apologetics in the historic Christian faith, (2) schools of apologetics that have emerged among Christians, and (3) particular apologetic arguments used to defend and advance the Christian worldview. Students will be empowered to think through personal questions of faith and will investigate how apologetics may be used with skeptics as well as those who are seeking the truth in the post-modern world.
Offered at department discretion.
|
| |
-
THEO 363 - Political Theology (3)
This course seeks to explore the biblical and non-biblical theological foundations of civil society, law, and international relations. The course contains both an historical element, focusing on the history of Christian thinking about the political realm, and a normative element, focusing on the current debates and issues concerning Christianity and politics.
Cross-listed with POL 363.
Offered Fall 2018 and alternate Fall semesters.
|
| |
-
THEO 366 - History of Christian Missions and World Christianity (w or nw) (3)
This course surveys the history of the Christian missionary movement and the emergence of new movements of world Christianity from the time of the early church to the present. Special attention will be given to issues of culture, authority and indigenous Christian movements that have emerged in the transmission of faith. It will also highlight the implications of the recent shift of the center of Christianity from the northern to the southern half of the globe.
Cross-listed with HIST 366.
Offered Spring 2019 and alternate Spring semesters.
|
| |
-
THEO 374 - Theology and Practice of Christian Worship (3)
This course explores the origins, meaning, and practice of Christian worship through an investigation of biblical patterns, historical developments, and contemporary practices. Students will learn to consider the nature and practice of worship in relation to classical Christian teaching on the Trinity, revelation, Christology, pneumatology, ecclesiology, eschatology, and more. Students will learn to evaluate worship practices in light of Christian theology and develop worship services that are biblically sound, theologically substantive, and appealing to 21st century worshipers.
Offered Spring 2019 and alternate Spring semesters.
|
| |
-
THEO 407 - Faith and World Views (3)
An exploration of the major world views and a review of the rich resources of the Bible for creative personal faith and life in the modern world. An opportunity to integrate faith, learning, and living within the nursing profession is the goal. Only students in the nursing degree completion program may register for this course.
|
| |
-
THEO 413 - Contemporary Theology (3)
This course examines the thinking of the most influential theologians of the twentieth century, with a special focus on how their thinking has both reflected and shaped modern understandings of God.
Prerequisite(s): THEO 331 and 332, or 201.
Offered Spring 2019 and alternate Spring semesters.
|
| |
-
THEO 421 - Current Controversies in Theology (3)
The purpose of this course is to help students clarify and deepen their understanding of significant, controversial theological issues (e.g., God’s sovereignty and human freedom, miraculous gifts today, women in ministry, destiny of the unevangelized, etc.). By exploring important, widely disputed areas of theology students will enhance their capacities to dialogue positively with others in the process of formulating and articulating their own convictions.
Prerequisite(s): THEO 201 or 331.
Offered at department discretion.
|
| |
-
THEO 450 - Advanced Topics (1-3)
An opportunity for superior students to pursue a subject of special interest on their own initiative or in a seminar group. Open only to juniors or seniors who are majors in this area and who have completed or are taking regularly scheduled courses.
Enrollment by permission of the Department Chair.
|
| |
-
THEO 461 - History of World Religions (3)
A study of the history of the main religions of the world, with particular emphasis on Indigenous Religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Shinto, Judaism, Islam, and Ba’hai. This course will focus on the most important beliefs and practices of each religious tradition. Students will learn about the founders and key individuals as well as examine portions of the sacred text(s) of several major religious traditions. Experiencing sacred music and places of worship of the world’s major religions will enable the development of a deepened understanding of other religions. Also emphasized will be cross-cultural engagement and a Christian response to interaction with adherents of other religions.
Cross-listed with HIST 461.
Offered Fall 2019 and alternate Fall semesters.
|
| |
Page: 1
| 2
| 3
| 4
| 5
| 6
| 7
| 8
|
|
Print this Page