COURSE NUMBERS
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The General Education Course
2. Department of Old Testament
3. Department of New Testament
4. Department of Church History
5. Department of Systematic Theology
6. Department of Apologetics. Ethics
7. Department of Practical Theology
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The General Education Course - top
GE 300. Introduction to Philosophy.
Presentation of philosophy. An introductory study of major figures,
conceptions, and methods of philsophy. Special attention will
be give to the conceptions of western philosophy history.
GE
301. Christian Philosophy. A
survey of the background and the leading ideas of the reformational
philosophy as developed by D. H. Th.Vollenhoven, H. Dooyeweerd,
G. H. Stoker, and Conelius Van Til. Special attention will be
give to the conceptions of western philosophy history and interaction
between Christian and philosophy.
GE
302. English Bible Survey. An optional credit
course which provides a thorough survey of the content of the
English Bible and which seeks to equip future church leaders
with skills for teaching English Bible in the local church.
Assigned reading of the entire English Bible, written exercises,
class discussions and laboratory experience in study methods.
GE
303. English Writing Skills. The course will
focus on basic English writing skills, will require several
short writing assignments, and will provide grammatical and
syntactical correction for all papers, sermons, and presentations
required in regular seminary courses. Students placed into the
course must register for it each semester until the course is
passed and must pass the course in order to graduate.
GE
304. Christian Ethics. The goal, motive, standard,
and unity of biblical ethics. In-depth treatment of ethical
questions, and a brief biblical examination of some current
non-Christian ethical positions.
GE
305. General Music Theory. A Basic introduction
to the principles of music theory, include the basic elements
of music, drawing on a wide range of musical literature to analyze
concepts of compositional procedure.
GE
306. Church Music. A course of study designed
to help the student develope a practical philosophy of church
music. The comprehensive graded church music program is discussed
from an administrative point of view.
GE
307. Foundation of Education. This course designed
to study the origins and development of educational thought.
The historical context and the sociological dynamics of philosophical
thought will be examined and evaluated in light of their impact
on education today.
GE 308. World Religious(I.II). This course designed to study of the major religion of mankind. The origin, basic concepts, influence, and present status of each religion will be studied, and the religions will be compared and contracted with each other and with the Hebrew-Christian religions.
GE 309. Philosophy of Religion. This course designed to introduction to the philosophical study of the phenomena of religion. Methodology, Basic issue, as-language, reason and revelation: concepts of God and person: relation of religion to other areas of knowledge.
GE 310. Contemporary America Culture. This seminar course examines the interaction of America religion with its cultural context. Topics treated include the persistence of religion commitment in an increasingly secularized America, the "restructuring" of the contours of American religion since the middle of the 20 th century, the relationship of church and state, the relationship of religion and the media, and the issues arising from the relationship of religion and sexuality.
GE 311. History of Western Philosophy(I). This course designed to survey of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy from pre-Socrates to the Renaissance.
GE 312. History of Western Philosophy(II). This course designed to survey of Modern and Contemporary Philosophy from Decartes to Wittgenstein.
GE 313. Existentialism(III). This course designed to survey of Modern Existentialism emphasizing the view of Kierkegaard, Nietzche, Dostoevski, Heidergger, Jaspers, Tillich, Marcel, Sartre, Buber, and Berdyaev.
GE 314. History of Christianity in America. This course designed to survey of the religious history of North America from the arrival of the Puritans until the present. Colonial religion and theology, frontier revivalism, 19th century evangelical "united front," the rise of the religious liberalism and neo-orthodoxy, African-American Christianity, the religious impact of the Vietnam War, the relationship between church and state, and the contemporary American religious diversity.
GE 315. Christian Education. This course designed to basic survey of Christian Education dealing with the theology and practice of teaching in the church with special attention to curriculum, teaching methods, programs, and resources for adults, youth, and children.
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Department of Old Testament
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In
order to understand fully the unity of Gods revelation, both
biblical theology and systematic theology are important. While
biblical theology examines the roles and relations of passages
in the unfolding plan of salvation, systematic theology approaches
the themes of the Scriptures as a completed whole.
Exegetical Studies of OT, NT..... The bible is the inspired
record of Gods revelation; a thorough knowledge of the original
languages as well as the historical and cultural context of
the writings is, therefore, essential to proper interpretation
and communication of its message. Biblical Theology courses
are offered in the Old and New Testament departments.
The Old and New Testament departments at VCU emphasize skill
in careful exegesis, literary analysis and awareness of archaeological
and historical insights as methods of exploring not only the
meaning of a specific text, but also its role and contribution
in the unity of the Scriptures. By preparing sound biblical
scholars, these departments give students the foundation for
other aspects of their education and ministry.
OT 401. Basic Hebrew Grammar. An Intensive study of the grammar, syntax, and vocabulary
of Bible Hebrew, including the study of selected OT passage.
OT
402. Advanced Hebrew. Orthography and essentials
of morpho-phonemics and syntax. Translation and analysis of
portions of the Old Testament.
OT
403. Hebrew Discourse Analysis. A study of Hebrew syntax and Hebrew discourse structure.
Exegesis of selected Hebrew texts will be included. Extensive
use of computerized Hebrew data base.
OT
504. the Old Testament Introduction. A Canon: doctrine, history of collection, classification,
and attestation. Text: language, transmission, versions. Higher
criticism: history, types, and current directions.
OT
505. The Background of Bible. This course is
a study of geography, history, and archeology of the Bible world
intended to provide a cultural and chronological work for the
study of both the Old and New Testament.
OT
506. Genesis. An exegesis of Genesis with special
attention to its relationship to ancient Near Eastern literature
and to its function in the whole of the Pentateuch. An study
of the Book of Genesis in its cultural and historical setting,
with attention to its critical problems, theological content,
literary features, exposition.
OT
507. Exodus. Exegesis
focused on the interplay of theology and overall discourse structure.
Special attention will be given to biblical-theological themes
from Exodus which are developed throughout the rest of Scripture.
OT 508. Exegesis of Leviticus. An Exegetical study of the Book of Leviticus in its cultural
historical setting, with attentoin to its critical problems,
theological content, literary features, and modern exposition.
OT
509. the Pentateuch. Introduction to biblical-theology
and biblical history writing. Exegesis of significant passages
of the Pentateuch with particular attention to their relationship
to ancient Near Eastern literature and culture, the history
of redemption, and the literary structure of the Pentateuch.
OT
510. Old Testament History I. A biblical -theological
analysis of Old Testament history developed in terms of the
covenantal structure of the history of the kingdom of God, giving
consideration to the Near Eastern historical and cultural setting
of the biblical events, and dealing with the pre-redemptive
and redemptive eras.
OT
511. Old Testament History II. This course deals
with the period from the conquest of the land to the restoration
period: theology, literature, and history in Joshua-Ezra/Nehemiah.
Discussion of the synoptic issues surrounding the relation of
Samuel/Kings to Chronicles.
OT
512. Major Prophetic Books. This course is an
exegetical study of one the Prophetic Books giving attention
to their literary types, historical settings and relevance for
contemporary society.
OT
513. The Book of Isaiah. An exegetical and biblical-theological
approach to the Hebrew text of this majo prophet. The focus
of the course will be on the close reading of the books themselves,
but a broader outline.
OT
514. The Book of Ezekiel, Daniel. An exegetical
and biblical-theological approach to the text. The focus of
the course will be on the close reading of the book, but broader
issues concerning the principles and methods of interpretation
of apocalyptic and wisdom literature will be discussed.
OT
515. Jeremiah-Lamentations. The nature and history
of prophetic institution and the canonical contribution of the
prophets. Hermeneutics of the prophetic liturature. Exegesis
of selected passages; the Prophets in the history of scholarship.
OT
516. The Minor prophet Books I. The nature and
history of the prophetic institution and the canonical contribution
of the prophets. Hermeneutics of the prophetic literature. Exegesis
of selected passages.
OT
517. The Minor prophet Books II. The nature
and history of the prophetic institution and the canonical contribution
of the prophets. Hermeneutics of the prophetic literature. Exegesis
of selected passages.
OT
618. Holy Land Studies. Students may elect to
take a course for credit during the winter term at the Institute
of Holy Land Studies in Jerusalem.
OT
619. Worship in Ancient IsraeL. An exegetical
and biblical-theological study of Old Testament forms of worship.
Function and significance of priesthood, cleanliness, laws,
tabernacle/temple, sacrifices. The place of the Psalms in cult.
OT
720. Christ in the Old Testament. The course
examines the structure of the Old Testament to discover the
dimension of promise that unifies the Scriptures. The broader
context of the Old Testament is the history of redemption which
points to the coming of Jesus Christ.
The New Testament interpretation of the Old Testament Scriptures
is true to the predictive and typological structure inherent
in them.
OT
721. Old Testament Theology. A consideration
of the basis, task, and method of biblical theology with an
application of these to salvation history from creation to the
united kingdom. Students are expected to develop their own biblical
theology and to apply it to an assigned block writing.
OT
722. Bible and Archeology. This course is a
survey of the topography, climate, historical times and archeology
of the Bible lands designed to provide background for Bible
Study.
OT
823. Old Testament Wisdom. Wisdom literature
in the Old Testament and the literatures of the surrounding
cultures. History of research. Introduction to Job, Proverbs,
Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs. Theology and motifs.
OT
824. Old Testament Poetics. An in-depth study
of the nature of Hebrew poetry. The question of what distinguishes
Hebrew poetry from prose. Critical study of traditional concepts
of parallelism, meter, and other rhetorical devices leading
to a method of research which will enable the student to analyze
the form of Hebrew.
OT
825. O T Textual Criticism. A study of the history of the Hebrew text and versions
of the O T with a view to establishing an accredited method
of textual criticism for selected portions of the Old Testament.
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Department of New Testament - top
NT
401. Beginning of Greek. A course for beginners
in Greek, including grammatical study of New Testament Greek
and practice in reading. Prescribed for students without knowledge
of Greek.
NT
402. New Testament Greek I. This course covers
approximately the work of Greek a, but as a review. Grammatical
study of New Testament Greek; vocabulary work; practice in reading.
Prescribed for students inadequately prepared in Greek.
NT
403. New Testament Greek II. An introduction
to New Testament Greek to equip the student to use the Greek
New Testament for in-depth Bible study. Introduction to Greek
tools such as lexicons, Greek word studies and critical commentaries
using the Greek text. Rapid review of New Testament grammar;
vocabulary work; practice in reading.
NT
503. Introduction to the New Testament. A Background
and language of the New Testament; principles of textual criticism
and their application; the New Testament books as canon, from
a historical and theological perspective.
NT
504. The Synonymic Gospels. A selective survey
and critique of historical-critical investigation of the Gospels;
questions of special introduction; the earthly ministry and
teaching of Jesus Christ; the theology of the Gospels(Mat. Mak.
Luk).
NT
505. The Gospel of Matthew. An exegetical examination of the Gospel of Matthew with
concentration on exegetical method in narrative material, Synoptic
comparisons, and preparation of narrative material for preaching
and teaching.
NT
506. The Gospel of Mark. Exegesis of the original
text of Mark, with attention to the interpretive problems and
theology of Gospel. Exegesis of selected passages in the light
of contemporary research.
NT
507. The Gospel of Luke. An analytical study of Gospel of Luke, with emphasis
on Luke's messianic concept in his presentation of the Son of
Man.
NT
508. The Fourth Gospel. A course in Johannine
theology. Exegesis of selected passages in the light of contemporary
research. Emphasis on literary structure and on the author's
use of Old Testament themes. Students will be required to make
presentations summarizing the results of their research.
NT
509. The Acts. This course seeks to understand
the message of Acts by excising the following issue; origin
and purpose, history of interpretation and preaching, teaching
of Acts. Questions of special introduction; basic themes in
the theology of Acts.
NT
510. Pauline Epistles. The general introduction
includes a study of the historical situation and date of Pauline
Epistles. A biblico-theological examination of prominent themes
in the teaching of the Pauline Epistles.
NT
511. The Epistles of Romans. Questions of special
introduction; exegesis of selected passages with a view to establishing
the structure and distinctive themes of these books.
NT 512. The Epistle of Gorintianns.
An exegetical study of Gorintianns, with special attention to
historical backgrounds of its imagery and the contemporary bearing
of its message. Readings in extra-biblical apocalyptic literature.
NT
513. The Epistle to the Galatians. Detailed
examination of the Greek text in light of the central historical
and theological questions. Portions of the course will be conducted
as a seminar devoted to text-critical, literary, hermeneutical,
and biblical- theological issues.
NT
514. Prison Epistles. This course examines Ephesians,
Philippians, Colossians and Philemon. An exegetical study of
the Greek text, with special attention to the theological and
ethical emphases of the epistles .Questions of special introduction;
basic themes.
NT
515. The Pastoral Epistles. This course examines
I and II Thimothy and Titus. An audio-programmed course on "The
Pastoral Epistles" is available on a directed study basis
in affiliation with the Institute of theological Studies.
NT
516. The Epistles of Peter. An exegetical study of the Greek text, with special attention
to the theological and ethical emphases of the epistle. Readings
in extra-biblical apocalyptic literature.
NT
517. Theology of Hebrews.
A biblico-theological examination of prominent themes in the
teaching of the Book of Hebrews. Questions of special introduction;
basic themes in the theology of Hebrews.
NT
518. The Johannine Epistles. This course examines
I. II. III John. An exegetical study of Letter of John, with
special attention to historical backgrounds of its imagery and
the contemporary bearing of its message.
NT
519. The Book of Revelation. An exegetical study
of Revelation, with special attention to historical backgrounds
of its imagery and the contemporary bearing of its message.
Readings in extra-biblical apocalyptic literature.
NT 620. The Life of Christ. This
course is a systematic study of the person or life and work
of jesus Christ and from eternity past to eternity present In
Gospel.
NT 621. New Testament Theology.
The historical and cultural background of the New Testament,
including the intertestamental period. An exegetical study of
the content, meaning, and theology of the Gospels, Acts and
the Epistles.
NT
622. New Testament History. This history of
inter-testamental and New Testament times is studied including
the following; social, economic, political and religious history.
NT
623. Parables of Christ. Interpreting the parables
within their context in the Gospels. Includes questions of genre,
the nature of metaphor, the relations to the crucifixion and
resurrection of Christ of the Gospels.
NT 624. The Olivet Discourse.
A seminar on Jesus' eschatological discourse in relation to
the resurrection and ascension, Pentecost, the destruction of
Jerusalem, and the consummation. Special note will be taken
of the different concerns of the Gospel writers evident in the
way they present the material.
NT
625. Miracles of Christ. Interpreting the miracles
within their context in the Gospels. Includes questions of genre,
the nature of metaphor, the relations to the crucifixion and
resurrection of Christ, and preaching from the Gospels.
NT
626. The Kingdom of God. The central theme of
Jesus's massage, as it has come down to us in the synonymic
Gospels, is comming of the Kingdom of God. Emphasis is placed
on discovering the value of the Kingdom of God of Jesus for
the church today.
NT 727. The Pauline Theology.
Analysis of the organic unity of justification, sanctification,
union with Christ, covenant, and eschatology in Pauline theology.
NT
828. Biblical Hermeneutics: Prolegomena to biblical
interpretation; principles and practice of biblical exegesis;
the question of hermeneutics in the historical-critical tradition.
NT
829. History of Interpretation. The principles
and methods of biblical interpretation through the study of
primary documents from the Patristic period to modern times.
Emphasis on the origin and development of modern New Testament
criticism. Area seminar for Th.M. students specializing in Hermeneutics
and Biblical Interpretation.
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Department of Church History - top
Historical Studies...Historical studies at Covenant focus on
the development of the Christian church throughout the centuries,
including the contemporary church, and its mission to the world.
The Holy Spirit has given the church an accumulation of wisdom
in carrying out the Great Commission over time.
An appreciation of this heritage is important to a solid understanding
of the churches message and responsibility in our own society.
Courses include study of great figures, documents and events
of the past, as well as a concentration of courses in world
mission.
CH
501. The Ancient Church. From the close of the
apostolic age. The church and the Roman Empire; ecclesiastical
organization; development of theology and dogma; Christian life
and worship.
CH
502. The Medieval Church. A survey of the period
to about the year 1500. The growth of the power of the papacy;
the rise and development of monasticism, scholasticism and doctrinal
controversies; mysticism and the mystics; popular piety and
religious life; the demand for reform.
CH
503. The Reformation. A broad survey of the
movement as a whole. The conditions which prepared the way and
the forerunners. The leaders and the environments in which they
worked. The revolution in the message and methods of the church.
CH
504. The Church in the Modern Age. The change
in intellectual background which developed in the seventeenth
and eighteenth centuries. The claims of reason; pietism; the
evangelical revival. The conflicts and attitudes of the present
day.
CH
505. The History of the Korean Church. A study
of the Korean church history from its beginning to the present.
All the major periods and incidents will be discussed. Emphasis
will be on the development of the Presbyterian church, but other
traditions, including the Pentecostal movement will also be
discussed. Particular attention will be given to the theology
of the early American missionaries and their educational policy,
the Korean church, the church under the Korean dictatorship,
Minjung Theology.
CH
506. The Reformation in America.
An intensive study of some of the major leaders and controversies
in the development of Reformed theology in America from 1620
to 1770. Among the issues discussed will be: the visible saints"
criterion for church membership, New England covenant theology,
the Antinomian controversy, the Half-Way covenant, the relation
between Church and State in New England, the Old Side-New Side
Controversy, and the Great Awakening. Among the people who will
receive special attention are John Cotton, Roger Williams, Anne
Hutchinson, the Mathers, the Tennants, George Whitefield, and
Jonathan Edwards. Students will be required to read fully and
carefully the two volumes of Perry Miller's seminal work, The
New England Mind.
CH
507. Presbyterian Polity. An examination of the principles of presbyterian polity
as they have been developed and practiced in the history of
the presbyterian churches from the Reformation to contemporary
America. Such subjects as the role of the ruling elder, the
graded courts of the church, and the functions of committees
and boards will be considered.
CH
608. American Evangelicalism. A study of characteristic evangelical thought and practice
since the revivals of the eighteenth century. First and Second
Great Awakenings, Perfectionism, Dispensationalism, Pentecostalism,
Fundamentalism, and New Evangelicalism. Special attention to
Christianity and popular culture in the U.S.
CH
609. The Major Sects of the Korea. In a seminar format students examine the lives, communities,
and document of the Sects of Korea. Attention is given to the
historical contexts in which Christian mysticism took from,
found expression, and has influenced in seminar sessions.
CH
610. American Preshyterianism. Developments from the colonial period till the present,
including interactions with the American philosophical and cultural
climate. Special attention to Southern and New England concerns,
responses to urbanization, and the rise of Liberalism.
CH
611. English Puritan Ethics. A study of the
English Puritans' application of God's Word to both personal
and social ethics in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
Special consideration will be given to the handling of cases
of conscience by such figures as William Perkins and William
Ames.
CH
612. the Westminster Standards: Historical research
Catechism and Conffesion of the Westminster. the Westminster
Standards exposition of the moral law. Participants will present
papers on related topics from research in primary materials
with the Westminster Assembly, and with related political and
social issues.
CH
613. Reformed Theology in America to the Revolution. An
intensive study of some of the major leaders and controversies
in the development of Reformed theology in America from 1620
to 1770. Among the issues discussed will be: the "visible
saints" criterion for church membership, New England covenant
theology, the Antinomian controversy, the relation between Church
and State in New England, the Old Side-New Side Controversy,
and the Great Awakening. Among the people who will receive special
attention are John Cotton, Roger Williams, Anne Hutchinson,
the Mathers, the Tennants, George Whitefield, and Jonathan Edwards.
CH
714. English Puritan Piety. A study of the spirituality
of the English Puritans of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries,
concentrating particularly on the writings of such men as Richard
Sibbes, William Gurnall, Thomas Brooks, John Bunyan, and John
Flavel. Papers will be presented by participants on such topics
as the Puritans' practice of piety, their handling of Scripture,
and their understanding of the Holy Spirit.
CH
715. English Reformed Theology. A study of the writings of the English Reformers during
the reigns of Henry VIT, Edward VI, and Elizabeth I for the
purpose of establishing their teaching on the major themes of
theology, seeking the influences that helped to form their thinking,
comparing their theological position- Reformers.
CH 716. The Origins of Covenant
Theology. A study of the theological and social
movements that helped to shape covenant theology from the late
medieval period, through the Protestant Reformation, to its
maturation in the era of Reformed orthodoxy.
CH
717. British Puritans and Presbyterians. An
examination of the origins and developments of Puritanism and
Presbyterianism in England and Scotland from 1550 to 1750. Among
the people and events studied will be the rise of nonconformity
in the English Church, the Covenanted movement in Scotland,
the Westminster Assembly, John Knox, William Perkins, Oliver
Cromwell and the Commonwealth, and the effects of the Restoration
and The Act of Toleration.
CH
718. History of Doctrine. A study the historical
development of selected doctrines. with attention to the development
of each theological theme from the church fathers to the present
day. A Seminar studies of major theological works in the history
of the church prior to the Reformation including Irenaeus, Athanasius,
Hilary of Poitiers, Augustine, John of Damascus, Anselm, Thomas
Aquinas, and others. Seminar presentation required. May also
be credited in the Department of Systematic Theology.
CH
719. Augustine and Augustinian Theology. A study
of the life, theology, and influence of Augustine of Hippo,
with attention to Augustinian thought in the Middle Age, the
Reformation, and modern times. May also be credited in the Department
of Systematic Theology.
CH
720. Theology of Thomas Aquinas. A study of
the thought of Thomas Aquinas in the context of the developments
in scholasticism from the 12th to the 16th century. May also
be credited in the Department of Systematic Theology.
CH 721. Calvin and Reformed Theology. A study the theology of John Calvin with attention
to its formative influence on Reformed theology. May also be
credited in the Department of Systematic Theology.
CH
820. Theology of Karl Barth. A study of the
design features of the theology of Karl Barth, with attention
to the developments of his thought and the continuing influence
of his theology. May also be credited in the Department of Systematic
Theology.
CH 821. History of the Charismatic Movements
in America. A historical and theological study
of the origin and development of the several manifestations
of so-called Pentecostal/ charismatic experience today, with
attention to the recent expressions of such phenomena in traditional
noncharismatic, seperastist evangelical communities. May also
be credited in the Department of Systematic Theology.
CH 822. Serminar on Jonathan Edwards.
A course on selected majo writings of the American theologian
Jonathan Edwards with emphasis on the doctrine of salvation.
An intensive analysis of the major elements of Edwardsean theology
in the context of the Great Awakening. Approximately seven of
Edwards' most important treatises will be read in their entirety
and a number of significant secondary sources will be considered.
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Department of Systematic Theology - top
Systematic Theology....The Systematic Theology department trains
students in the doctrines of truth that are drawn from close
study of the Word as the ultimate and infallible source. Courses
examining the doctrines of God, Man, Christ, Salvation, the
Church and Last Things, as well as courses in ethics and apologetics,
provide students with the ability to state and defend biblical
truth and the relevance of the Christian world view to daily
life.
ST
500. Introduction to Doctrine. A study of Nature,
method, and sources of theology. This courses examining the
doctrines of God, Man, Christ, Salvation, the Church and Last
Things. Using both historical and modern materials, this course
aims to deepen awareness of major doctrine of christian theology.
ST
501. The Doctrine of Scripture; Bible. A Study
of prolegomena, revelation and the inspiration of Scripture,
including inerrancy and the principles of biblical interpretation,
illumination, and theological hermeneutics.
ST 502. 800. Trinitarianism. A study of the unity and Persons and functions in the
Trinity; God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit,
with special attention to Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit and
the Triune God as well as the perfect love and unity within
the Godhead model for us. A Research seminar on Scripture's
teaching on the Trinity.
ST
503. Doctrine of God. A study of the being and
Existence, knowability, and attributes of Truine God :divine
decrees; creation, providence, and miracles; angels.
ST
504. Christology. A systematic presentation
of the Son of God. A study of the person and work of Christ,
include the nature and purpose of special grace of cross and
mediator of covenant of grace with emphasis on the doctrine
of substitutionary atonement as well as Scripture teaching us.
ST
505. Doctrine of the Holy Spirit. A study of context and purpose of the work of the Spirit;
union with Christ, include the Holy Spirit works in relation
to revelation, love, faith, freedom, the Christian life, and
the special gifts associated with the Holy Spirit.
ST
506. Doctrine of Man. Origin, nature, and original
state of man; covenant relationship to God; the fall; doctrine
of sin; free agency. Special attention is given to the question
of "image of God" and the theology of adoption. dichotomy
and trichotomy, the covenant with Adam, and the nature of sin.
ST
507. Doctrine of Salvation: Soteriology. A study
of application of salvation, union Christ, with special attention
to effective calling, regeneration, faith and repentance, justification
by faith, adoption, sanctification, perseverance.
ST
508. Doctrine of Church. The Biblical teaching
as to the nature of the church, its order and ministry. Evaluation
of resent ecclesiology and renewal movements, include particular
interest of traditional and contemporary marks of the true church
and sacraments.
ST
509. The Doctrine of Eschatology. The course aims to study in depth the primary biblical
and theological literature on subject of the eschatology and
meaning "the last things" for christian living. Due
attention is given to the fascination with and use of the doctrine
of eschatology in modern theology.
ST
610. The Doctrine of the Atonement. Background
in the history of doctrine, especially within the Reformed tradition.
Focus on central biblical concerns, with special attention for
implications in other areas of the biblical system.
ST 611. The Doctrine of Angel
and Satan. A study of the theology of spiritual
creation being, with special attention to nature, organization,
service of a angels including the fall angels and satan's activity
in the Scripture. Focus on central biblical concerns, with special
attention for implications in other areas of the biblical system.
ST
612. The Westminster Confession. The origin
and convening of the Westminster Assembly. Exposition of the
theology of the Assembly by means of a study of the Westminster
Confession of Faith. An extensive research project will be required.
ST
613. The Theology of John Calvin. A study of
the theology of Calvin, with special attention to the development
and content of his Institution. Research seminar on Calvin's
teaching on the Person and Work of the Spirit, with attention
to his expositions in the Institutes, Commentaries and Treatises.
ST
614. The Issues Dispensationalism. Critical
study of key issues in the doctrine of eschatology and biblical
are analyzed, including hermeneutics, the biblical covenants,
the distinction between israel and the church, thre view of
the Kingdom, and purpose God in the progressive of revelation.
ST 715. Contemporary Theology.
A study in depth of the background of contemporary theology
and a critical assessment of such current trends as the reinterpretation
of the older liberalism, hermeneutical theology, the theology
of hope, and the theology of liberation. May also be credited
in the Department of Historical Theology.
ST
716. Roman Catholic Theology. A study of major
doctrines in dispute between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism
(the sources of theology, Christology, justification, the church,
the sacraments, the theology of liberation, universalism, Metrology,
et al.), as interpreted by leading Roman Catholic theologians.
Interpretation of selected passages with a view to their bearing
on systematic-theological issues. Lectures and student presentations.
ST
717. The Doctrine of Sanctification. A study
of salvation, with special attention to the Doctrine of Sanctification
and significance in Reformed theology. Biblical emphases and
Reformation and modern developments, including implications
for Christian moral.
ST 818. Theology of the Sacraments.
A study of baptism and the Lord's supper with special attention
to their place and significance in Reformed theology. The course
will involve a careful study of biblical texts and the history
of the theology of the sacraments.
ST
819. Themes in Puritan Theology. A consideration
of some of the leading themes in the theology of the British
Puritans of the seventeenth century, including Thomas Goodwin,
John Owen, Richard Baxter, John Flavel, Richard Sibbes, Stephen
Charnock and others. Topics covered will include the knowledge
of God, providence, sanctification and assurance.
ST
820. Topics in the Doctrine of Man. Exploration
of the relation of classical theological anthropology to biblical-theological
method, including theology of sonship in Paul and John. Special
attention will be given to the question of the image of God,
dichotomy and trichotomy, the covenant with Adam, and the nature
of sin.
ST
821. Studies in Natural Theology. A critical
study of the various approaches adopted in the history of theology
to the issue of the relationship between our knowledge of God
and our understanding of the created order. Attention will be
given to relevant biblical passages and to various discussions
of the topic in the history of theology, from Justin Martyr
to the Barth, Brunner debate in the twentieth century.
6.
Department of Apologetics. Ethics - top
AE
500. Introduction to Apologetics: Presentation
of Christian apologetics. Topics include biblical foundations,
developing a world and life view, presuppositionalism, the point
of contact, argument and persuasion, the conflict with contemporary
culture, and the history of apologetics.
AE
501. The Apologetics of Conelius Van Til. A study, in lecture and discussion, of the background,
the argument, and the impact of the presuppositional apologetics
of Cornelius Van Til, with some attention to his critics.
AE
503. Music and Christian Aesthetics. Exegetical
and philosophical considerations for an understanding of the
place of music in the life of the Christian. Particular attention
will be directed to the problems of music in the modern church.
AE
504. Soren Kierkegaard. A critical survey of
the development and structure of Kierkegaard's thought in the
context of his life experiences. An analysis of several of his
major works, including his Philosophical Fragments, Concluding
Unscientific Postscript, and The Concept of Dread, with special
reference to his critique of orthodoxy. Recent developments
in Kierkegaard study.
AE
605. American Culture and Apologetics. Studies
in the historical and social background for the beliefs and
ideals of North America today. Emphasis will be on civic and
religious themes that have shaped its culture. Subjects include
church demographics, the New Christian Right, American public
philosophy, and popular theologies.
AE
606. Theodicy(ãêïáÖå). A comparative study of
various approaches to the problem of suffering. Particular attention
will be given to the arguments set forth beginning at the Enlightenment.
An attempt will be made at formulating a Reformed view.
AE
607. Introduction to Christian Ethics. This
course examines the nature and principles of Christian ethics
and the application of these principles to current social issues.
Emphasis is given to the study of Biblical morality.
AE
608. New Testament Ethics. This course examines
appropriate Christian ethical conduct based upon the text of
the New Testament. Of particular interest will be Christian
behavior toward others within and outside of the Church and
appropriate ethical conduct by ministers and professional Christian
members.
AE
609. Old Testament Ethics. This course examines
appropriate Christian ethical conduct based upon the text of
the Old Testament. Of particular interest will be Christian
behavior toward others within and outside of the Church and
appropriate ethical conduct by ministers and professional Christian
members.
AE
610. Ten Commendments. Taking its cue from Biblical
notion of the covenant of Old Testament. The course probes and
develops the ethical dimensions of life in Christ for the late
20th century for Christ's Church members.
AE
711. Law and Grace. The reformed tradition has
always embraced a positive role for the law within the Christian
life, yet the relationship between law and divine grace has
not always been cleary understood or articulated. This course
examines the law-grace connection by considering biblical themes
and the use of the covenants as organizing principle in Reformed
confections and theological reflections.
AE
712. The Encounter of Christianity with Secular Science.
A review of the history of modern evidences, leading to its
crisis and its rehabilitation in presuppositional apologetics.
An analysis of the nature of scientific method from the secular
and the Christian standpoints, and an intensive critical confrontation
with the claim to neutrality of such sciences as history, sociology,
psychology, and biology.
AE
713. The History of Christian Ethics. A review
of the historical development of major themes in Christian theological
ethics from the early Church up to John Wesley. Particular attention
will be given to the bearing this historical development has
on ethical thinking today.
AE
813. The Fate of Freedom in Philosophy. A history
of the idea of human liberation, in its dialectical unfolding,
from the Renaissance to Hegel, with reference to its significance
for the crisis of Western humanistic civilization. Contemporary
Reformed diagnoses and answers.
AE 814. Topics in Medical Ethic.
Studies in selected issues in hio-ethics, including medicine
as a Christian calling, in-vitro fertilization, AIDS, genetic
engineering, and euthanasia.
AE
815. Pastoral Ethics. Stuidies in selected issues in solid grasp of the basic
questions, issues, and formulations in theological and pastoral
ethics, and to learn how to approach questions in ethics from
historical, exegetical/biblical-theological, and systematic
theological perspectives, and to become familiar with the best
work in these areas.
AE
816. Christian Ministry & The Law. Studies in selected issues in dealing with current legal
problems facing the church today and thus avoid many legal minefields,
as well as acquire general familiarity with the relationship
b/w the church and the law, and to equip working knowledge of
civil law and how it impacts ministry.
7.
Department of Practical Theology - top
Practical Studies....The understanding of Gods revelation requires
that it be proclaimed and put into practice, and the Practical
Theology Department ensures that students are well-prepared
for this aspect of ministry upon graduation. Courses in preaching,
worship, counseling, Christian education, church planting and
growth, and evangelism equip students with principles and methods
of communication and leadership important for the realization
that Gods truth is relevant to all times and places.
Pastoral
Theology Department
PT
500. Sermon Theology. An examinination of key
biblical texts, theological themes and the historical background
and development of Christian worship and its variety of expressions.
Attention will be given ¼¼ principles, plans, methods and resources
for worship planning and implementation in today's culture.
PT
501. Sermon Content and Application. Focus on the use of sound biblical theology in the sermon
and on the discovery of the relevance to life of the biblical
passage under discussion. Practice in analysis and preparation.
Delivery of an expository message on selected New Testament
text.
PT
502. Christian Worship. The pastor's role in
the worship and services of the church. Topics include the biblical
theology of worship, the preparation and leading of worship,
the administration of the sacraments, the preparation of believers
for church membership.
PT
503. Ministry Leadership. The development of
leadership in contemporary society usually emphasizes the skills
and tasks of the minister. Research has indicated that the role
of the minister which relates to the life and inner person of
the individual needs special consideration. This course will
focus on such topics as the care of the minister's personal
and family life, warnings that will prevent major hardships
in ministry, prayer.
PT
504. Church Administration. Biblical principles
governing the missionary task of the Christian Church; evangelistic
strategy in contemporary culture; the character, aims, agents
and methods of christian administration. Review of significant
literature in the field of administration and church growth.
PT
505. Pastoral Theology. A study of theological
foundations for ministry of local church. The general office
of believer. The gospel minister's office, calling and spiritual
life. A survey of ministry functions and areas of practical
theology. Introduction to supervised ministry of church.
PT
506. Youth Ministry. This
course considers theories of adolescence, the history of youth
work in the Church, comtemporary youth experience, and models
of programs and patterns which offer possibilities for the Church
in its youth ministry.
PT 607. Expository Skills and
Evaluation. Methodology for choosing and studying
a text for exposition. Analysis of significant models of exposition
in order to improve student's practices. Focus will be on preparation,
structure, and delivery of messages.
PT
608. Pastoral Care, Practice. The character and source of authority exercised in the
order and offices of the church. The pastoral diagnosis and
treatment of spiritual conditions. Methods and models of pastoral
care. A segment of the course will focus on problems involved
in pastoral care within a Korean- American context.
PT
609. Pastoral Counseling. The role of counseling in pastoral ministry along with
a biblical model of counseling will be presented through lecture,
class discussion, role play, video presentation, skills practice,
guest lectures and reading. The counseling model presented in
class will be applied to common pastoral ministries (e.g., sexual
and physical abuse, substance abuse, grief, chronic sickness
and hospital visitation, marriage and family issues, etc.).
PT
610. The Policy and Constitution of PCA. The course introduces Presbyterian students to the police
of church, construction of PCA, and the programs of their denomination.
PT
715. Discipleship in Ministry of the Church.
The basic priorities and strategies of discipleship in the local
church. Topics include: developing vision and philosophy of
ministry, equipping and delegation, orienting and assimilating
new members, small groups, leadership development, motivation
and accountability, conflict management, long-and-short-range
planing.
PT
716. Women's Studies of Bible. This course examines
the place and role of women in the Church throughput its history,
the claims for a feminine theology, and issues presently raised
by and about women in the church.
PT
717. Korean-American Ministry. Pastoral care within a Korean-American context. Focus
on biblical response to such issues as intergenerational conflicts
and concepts of authority, value systems and identity issues
different from western traditions. Some attention to the demographic
history of the Korean community in North America.
PT
718. The Laity Theology. The ministry of the
laity is to represent Christ and his Church, to bear witness
to him wherever they may be and according to the gifts given
them, to carry on Christ's work of reconciliation in the world,
and to take their place in the life, worship, and governance
of the Church. There are elected lay representatives on the
various governing bodies in the church, from a local Parochial
Church Council, through Deanery Synods and Diocesan Synods.
At the topmost level, the General Synod includes a house of
Laity
PT
719. The New Membership. This course to help
new church members get a good start as a follower of Jesus Christ
is a must for any church. How to do that so that newcomers are
fully assimilated and growing as a disciple of the Lord is a
significant challenge. What is the standard of success when
it comes to reaching and discipling new comers? A ministry is
successful if disciples are being developed (reaching, keeping,
nurturing, sending). A ministry is successful if people are
assimilating into the church's life. A ministry is successful
if new members are being taught how to move into ministry, effective
discipleship, and multiplication. Churches that struggle with
new member assimilation usually have no plan for it.
Christian Education department
PTED
501. Introduction to Christian Education. An
overview of the educational and training education of school,
including biblical, theological, psychological foundations,
the aims, methods, curriculum, organization, leadership of teachers
and evaluation of the teaching/ leaning process for various
setting age group.
PTED 502. Educational Ministry
of S S. This course offer a theological and
practical approach to education of Sunday school in the church,
including the place of the Sunday school ministry in the church's
philosophy of education and principles for overseeing a Sunday
school education program in Korea church of America( diaspora).
PTED 503. Christian Educational
History. A survey of the educational theory
and history from the early church fathers to modern times, including
biblical, theological, psychological foundations, the aims,
methods, curriculum, organization, leadership of teachers in
Church history.
PTED
504. Teaching the Bible(á¡Ìè Îçâ£Ûö). Training
in inductive Bible study methods with a view to establishing
training programs in the local church. Hands-on experience with
several types of biblical passages. Attention given to skills
in training Bible study/small group leaders for the church.
PTED
505. Work of the Christian Educator. This course
provides an overview of the tasks and responsibility of the
Christian educator's work in a variety of church contexts and
in relation to the polity and Christian Education resourcing
systems of the students's denominations. Images of the Christian
educator in work relationships and administrative structures
are explored. Special attention is given to current issues of
concern in the field.
PTED
606. Spiritual Formation. Theories of human
development are assessed in terms of their contributions to
understanding and encouraging growth and development in the
Christian life. Special attention is given to life span theologies
of faith, spiritual and moral formation and development, and
to transformation in the life of the individual's own spiritual
formation or growth in grace through Bible study, prayer, personal
discipline, the reading of the devotional classics, and small
group sharing. A part of each class session is devoted to participation
in a "Spiritual Formation" group which models such
groups in the local church.
PTED
607. Education and Theology. This course examines
the implications of theological propositions, assumptions, and
traditions for the practice of Christian Education. Theological
approaches to Christian Education are examined from the perspectives
of knowledge about God, revelation, the nature of the church,
the nature of humanity, and the mission of the Church in the
world. The aim of the course is to ensure consistency between
theology and Christian Education in the Church's educational
programs and ministries.
PTED
608. Teaching /Learning Methods. This is a practical course designed to train students
in using a range of teaching/leaning methods and approaches.
The course uses a laboratory or practice approach to equip students
to teach using creative methods for information giving, information
processing, group interaction, spiritual formation, and action
reflection. Special attention is given to appropriate methodology
for age groups, and to choice of methods to implement learning
goals and objectives.
PTED
609. Biblical Models of Education. The course
considers the components for a model of education in the Church,
and then examines several models of education and teaching in
the Old and New Testaments. Particular attention is given to
Jesus Christ as Teacher. Students explore implications for use
of the models in the Church's educational work, and apply models
to their own work in the Church.
PTED
610. Teaching in the Church. This course examines
teaching in the church from theological, Biblical, and educational
perspectives. It explores models, methods, and strategies of
teaching and considers the teaching responsibilities of pastor
or educator, including teaching for discipleship and church
growth.
PTED
711. Curriculum Survey. The course introduces
students to the principles of curriculum development and structure
and surveys available curriculum resources for Sunday School,
Bible study, youth groups, communicant's classes, and other
educational settings in the church. A particular emphasis is
placed on evaluation of each curriculum in terms of theology,
use of th Bible, and teaching methods for various age groups.
PTED
712. Education Practicum. The students is expected to participate in the Education
Practicum for two semesters. In the final semester, under the
guidance of an assigned faculty supervisor, the student plans,
prepares for, conducts, and evaluates an educational ministry
event of the student's choosing, based on an approved Biblical
test. An English language exegesis paper and a detailed lesson
or event plan are required. In the preceding semester, students
attend planning or evaluation sessions for student-led events,
observe the event itself in person or on video, and participate
in practicum meetings focused on the practice of educational
ministry.
PTED
713. History and Philosophy of Christian Education.
This course surveys the history of Christian Education from
Biblical times to the present day. The course identifies and
examines individuals and movements whose contributions to the
theology and philosophy of Christian Education continue to shape
Christian Education practice.
PTED
714. Current Issues of Christian Education. This
is a reading course conducted under the guidance of a Christian
Education professor. Students explore current issues in the
field or in a particual area of educational ministry specialization.
The professor and student, in consultation, will determine topics
to be studied and reading assignments. Grading is to be Pass/Fail
unless the course is approved by the seminary faculty for a
letter grade.
Counseling
department
PTC
500. Introduction to Counseling. Survey of the
main emotional and behavioral problems encountered in counseling.
Theoretical frameworks for counseling. Principles of care and
counseling, with strong emphasis on basic counseling skills
and the ability to relate to others. How do people change? How
does God's truth and power work into daily life? This course
will seek to answer these questions.
PTC
500-1. Introduction of Christian Counseling. Survey
of the main emotional and behavioral characters encountered
in counseling. Theoretical frameworks for counseling. Principles
of care and counseling, with strong emphasis on basic counseling
skills and the ability to relate to others. How do people change?
How does God's truth and power work into daily life? This course
will seek to answer these questions.
PTC
501. Counseling and Physiology. Introduction
to the relationship between physical events and behavior, emotions,
perception and thought processes. Orientation to the effects
of licit and illicit drugs, neurological disorders, psychosomatic
medicine, and other current medical research of interest to
counselors.
PTC
502. Introduction to Psychological Assessment. This
course is designed to provide students with an overview of testing
and measurement, research methods, and various models of learning.
Students will be required to administer and score various types
of psychological tests and evaluate their usefulness in counseling.
PTC
503. Marriage and Family Counseling. This seminar
provides the student with intensive study in the principles
and methods of pastoral counseling as related to the dynamics
of marriage and family life. Family development, communication,
conflict resolution, child rearing, and divorce counseling will
be discussed.
PTC
604. Human Personality. Study of critical biblical
and theological issues necessary for the construction of a biblical
psychology. Representative readings in various personality theorists,
with critical theological evaluation.
PTC
605. Counseling Problems and Procedures. Application
of the broad principles of biblical counseling presented in
the introductory course to specific counseling cases and problems.
Lectures, assigned readings, research, case studies, discussion,
role play and practice in the use of biblical counseling principles
and skills will be utilized throughout the course.
PTC
706. Counseling Families and Children. This course is designed to expose students to important
problems and procedures in counseling families and children.
It will also explore various methods of family counseling. The
course will also include a review of problems of parenting,
early childhood problems, and counseling adolescents.
PTC
707. Methods of Biblical Change. This course takes the principles introduced in the Dynamics
of Biblical Change course and applies them to the counseling
relationship. By what process do I help a person make changes
in his life? What are the critical skills that make that process
effective?. The answers to these questions will form the heart
of the course. Methods of Biblical Change focuses on methods
that make one's work with another person an effective process
of change. The material of the course will be presented through
lectures, case studies, video and practicum experiences.
PTC
708. Counseling Theory. Understand counseling
theories based on secular psychology. Schools of counseling
theories. verify good and lack or faulty aspect of each theory.
conception of adequate, appliable theory for current counseling
situation.
PTC
709. Abnormal psychology and Counseling. understanding abnormal mental mechanism and symptoms.
understand counselee's behavioral abnormality which occur problems
in normal social life. develop counseling approaches of each
abnormal psychological problems, sexuality, personality.
PTC
710. Christian Counseling Theory. Basic principles
of christian counseling, difference of biblical approach versus
secular counseling. what Bible say about counseling. verify
each schools of christian counseling theory. develop biblical
view of human behavior and problems.
PTC
711. Biblical Counseling and Bible. study biblical
counseling theory and analyze what is biblical approach of counseling.
importance of Bible in christian counseling text. clarify biblical
approaches of modern christian counseling. Bible and context.
PTC
712. Pastoral Counseling. basic principles and theory of pastoral
counseling. definition of pastoral counseling.
understanding of problems of pastoral situation. qualification
and requirement for pastoral counselor. ethic of pastoral counselor.
spiritual growth influence.
PTC
713. Practicum Christian Counseling. case study
with christian counseling theory and principles. apply biblical
basis in counseling practice. learn skills and attitude as a
counselor. self-analysis and evaluation of mentor.
PTC 714. Marriage and Pre-marriage
Christian Counseling. This seminar provides
the student with intensive study in the principles and methods
of Christian counseling as related to the dynamics of marriage
and pre-marriage life. biblical concepts of the healthy functioning
of the family. Family development, communication, conflict resolution,
child rearing and abortion, and divorce counseling will be discussed
by christian approach.
PTC
715. Youth in Christian Counseling. According
to the human developmental theory Puberty, adolescence and young
adult period is learned by biblical principles. conflict and
stress handling. occupation and schooling. prepare for their
concepts of value about world view.
PTC
716. Discipleship Counseling. explores the nature
of spirituality and its impact on Christian counseling and discipleship.
christian counselor's practical handbook according to the principles
of Jesus' act. deep personal spiritual relationship with principle
of bible and Word as a christian counselor.
PTC
817. Counseling Internship. practice and work
as a professional counselor in personal or group counseling
situation. self-evaluation and evaluation of mentor in institute.
finding week or lack as a counselor. report all experience of
internship.
PTC
818. Research Method for Counseling. as a kind
of science how counseling method be developed and studied with.
basic concepts related to statistics used in counseling research.
verify useful statistic method and research method. select right
statistic method and result. interpretation of survey and research
result. develop effective research method of counseling.
PTC
819. Families and Children Counseling with Serious Problem.
This course is designed to expose students to important problems
and procedures in counseling families and children. It will
also explore various methods of family counseling. The course
will also include a review of problems of parenting, early childhood
problems, and counseling adolescents with serious problems.
PTC 820. Individual approach in
Christian Counseling. comprehensive person in
Jesus Christ. manage about individual conflicts and problems.
understanding individual himself. interpersonal relationship
and relationship between Jesus Christ. counseling concern about
Salvation, sanctification. glorification in individual life.
personal and relational application through the developmental
problems of personal growth.
PTC
821. Group Counseling in Spiritual. survay about
ways in which Christian counseling and discipleship should be
integrated into the context of Christian community. biblical
directives and small group dynamics in the Body of Christ. leading
small groups, developing leaders of small groups, mentor groups,
maturity groups, ministry groups, mending groups, and mission
groups and organizing and administering a small group ministry.
PTC
822. Philosophical theological Anthropology.
deepen study about identity of human being in philosophical
and theological aspect. scientific evidences about how human
being think itself. Is ti change of nature or created by God's
design. view about human identities of philosophical scholars
and theologist.
PTC
823. Theology and Counseling. the relationship between theology and psychology. various
theories of non-integration versus integration, natural revelation
versus special revelation, the descriptive versus the prescriptive
role of psychology, and contrasts/comparisons of biblical versus
secular psychology. how Theology could give the influence to
Counseling.
PTC
824. Pastoral Counseling Internship. in all church activity fields practice and experience
as a pastoral counselor. apply all knowledge and skills to real
pastoral situation. finding interesting issue for thesis and
research. pastor in counseling fields of christian community.
how to develop and oversee lay leadership in all of ministries.
Evangelism-Church
Growth Department
PTE
500. Church Growth. This course analyzed from
a biblical and historical viewpoint how churches growth. Practical
implications for the growth of local congregations are spotlighter.
This external growth is growth that is observable, measurable
and repeatable of local church.
PTE
501. Methods of Church Growth. A review of church
growth history, principles and methodology. This course will
evaluate and research present models of church growth in order
to enhance the growth of the church in our present situation.
PTE
502. Introduction to Mission. A survey of world
mission, the task for which God sends His people into the world.
This course includes the evangelistic mandate and the cultural
mandate and study of cross-cultural communication of the Christian
faith.
PTE
503. History of World Mission. A survey of history
of world mission, include Christian ministry in and to the city
from ancient times to the present. Models of urban ministry
in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries receive special attention.
PTE
504. Church Planting. Biblical practices and
principles of church planting. A study of contemporary church
planting models. Students will participate directly in starting
new ministries as opportunity is provided through a local church.
An on-site project will be presented in class.
PTE
605. Leadership and Mentoring in the Local Church. Emphasis on leadership in the local church within the
urban context, but with principles usable in other situations.
Development of mentoring skills for the equipping of emerging
leaders in the local church.
PTE
606. Unreached Peoples. Review of current strategy
planning in world evangelism. Special focus on Muslims and Chinese
with some attention to the effect of urbanization. Evaluation
of personal gifts for missionary vocation.
PTE
607. Cross-cultural Evangelism. Issues involved
in communicating the gospel across cultural boundaries. The
city's cultural mosaic is examined in the classroom and on the
street. Participants face the question of how to relate personally
to a new culture and how to develop as a cross-cultural communicator.
PTE
608. Overseas Research in Missions. A study of issues involved in presenting the gospel effectively
in an overseas missionary area. The study will be carried on
in an overseas context, to be selected by the student with the
authorization of the instructor. Readings and written assignment
to be completed during and after the field trip.
PTE
609. Mission to the City. An interpretation
of the Christian mission to the urban world emphasizing biblical
principles, urban needs and relevant forms of communicating
the gospel. Urban societal groupings, ethnicity and their relations
to urban church growth.
PTE
610. Urban Analysis and Demographics. Survey
of modern urbanization, population growth and the conditions
which produce the problems and opportunities for Christian mission
in the world~s great cities. Some of the social and political
issues related to urban mission are examined. Special attention
is given to The World Christian Encyclopedia, edited by David
B. Barrett (Oxford, 1982). A basic framework for biblical urban
mission is presented.
PTE 711. Urban Church Seminar. Critical assessment of issues related to the history,
theology and preaching of the North American urban church. Course
content varies each semester, allowing students to take the
course more than once for credit. Built around peer group discussions
under guidance of faculty and urban leaders. Time demands for
the course may vary depending on learning experiences involved.
PTE
712. Perspectives on the World Christian Movement. Employing
numerous speakers and multi-media presentations, this class
will seek to educate and enlist the student to the cause of
worldwide evangelization. The class is offered in conjunction
with the international educational efforts of the U.S. Center
for World Mission.
PTE
713. Models of Urban Ministry. An examination of models of urban ministry in various
cultural, racial, and ethnic communities; a summary of biblical
principles for church planting; guest lecturers; on-site visitations;
readings, include studding world Mega ten church.
Church
Music department
PTM
500. Introduction to Church Music. This course
is a basic introduction to the principles of music theory, include
the basic elements of music, drawing on a wide range of musical
literature to analyze concepts of compositional procedure.
PTM
501. Music Theory. A
course of study designed to help the student develope a practical
philosophy of church music. The comprehensive graded church
music program is discussed from an administrative point of view.
PTM
502. Historical Survey of Church Music. This
course examines the Biblical and historical roots of the church's
music, explores the impact of the various modern worship renewal
movements on church music and musician, and considers the literary,
musical, theological, and cultural dimensions of hymns and other
forms of congregations of hymns and other forms of congregational
song.
PTM
603. Introduction to conducting. A study conventional
conducting patterns. Principles of congregational song leading
are discussed. Conducting of easier anthems and choruses from
standard oratorios with laboratory group and videotapes is required.
PTM
604. Hymnology. A study of the historical development
of hymns, hymn turns and their authors and comporsers. Standards
of evaluation of good hymns and hymnals will be discussed as
well as effective variation of hymn singing in worship.
PTM
605. Church Music Seminar. A course is designed
to equip the church musician with the specialized knowledge
and administrative skills needed for church music ministry.
Issues to be considered include interstaff relationships, dealing
with various personalities, denominational polities, instrument
maintenance, and currant technological advances.
PTM
606. Worship and Planning Laboratory. Working in cooperation with Director of Chapels at some
church and or the university, students work to plan and implement
a wide variety of worship experiences for use in the chapel
programs.
PTM 607. Graded Choirs for the
Church. This introductory course covers all
aspects of all non-adult vocal choir work including methods,
materials, and available curricula. Included are insights on
how children learn, how young voices should be trained, what
elements should be included in a church choir rehearsal, Orff
and Kodaly work, and choirs as a means of Christian Education.
PTM 608. Organ Literature for
the Church. Keeping the needs of the practicing
church organist in mind, this course surveys the vast corpus
of music written for the organ from the sixteenth century until
the present. Included are considerations of compositional form,
various styles of interpretation, appropriate registrations,
and current trends.
PTM 609. Choral Literature for
the Church. An overview of repertoire for the
church. The first half of the term deals with the sacred choral
art from 1450-1940, the second with repertoire from 1940 to
the present.
PTM 610. Composition and Arranging
for the Church. This course offers guidance
in the skills and arts essential for creating new musical compositions
as well as ar
