Sch/Cs # |
Title/Description |
FALL |
WINTER |
SPRING |
CTS CH 301 |
People and Faith of Israel I An introduction for beginning students to the historical, literary and theological interpretation of the Hebrew Scriptures. Special attention given to Pentateuch and narrative history (Joshua-2 Kings). |
W 630-930 Stone |
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CTS CH 302 |
People and Faith of Israel II An introduction to the historical, literary and theological interpretation of the prophetic, poetic and wisdom texts of the Hebrew Scriptures. |
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T 630-930 Sandoval |
CTU B4416i |
Biblical History and Archeology Old Testament (Israel) |
TBA Nguyen |
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G-ETS 11-500 |
Introduction to the Old Testament Introduction to the legal, historical, poetic and prophetic books of the Hebrew Scriptures, with emphasis on the order and contents, cultural settings, literary forms, religious themes and interpretive approaches. |
TR 1-3 Duncan |
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MW 715-915 C. Anderson |
LSTC B-310A/B |
Pentateuch & Wisdom Literature: Instruction for Life Designed to be the introductory course in the field. Studies in literary, historical and theological questions arising I the interpretation of these books in the Old Testament. |
A)MW 930-1050; B)T 630-930 A)Klein B)TBA |
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LSTC B-313A/B |
Israel's Prophets Studies in the litereature of the prophetic tradition, including detailed exegesis of selected passages. Knowledge of Hebrew presupposed. |
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A)MW 800-915; B)T 630-930 A)TBA; B)Menn |
ML BS426 |
Reading Ancient Israelite Literature |
Online Haverly |
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NPTS BIBL 6120 |
Interpreting the Old Testament I An introduction to the Torah and formere Prophets of the Old Testament in the context of the ancient Near East. Includes an introduction to major OT narrative genres and the principles for properly interpreting them. |
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MW 800-915a; OL Bruckner; Hubbard OL |
NPTS BIBL 6121 |
Interpreting the Old Testament II An introduction to the Hebrew Prophets with particular attention to their rhetorical forms and main themes. The course incorporates an ntroduction to Hebrew poetry and the principles for properly interpreting it. |
MW 800-915a Hubbard |
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TEDS OT 5000 |
Introduction to the Old Testament An introduction to the literature of the Old Testament, the history of Israel, critical issues of Old Testament formation, method in Old Testament study, and the theology of the Old Testament. |
W 730-1050a TBA |
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Sch/Cs # |
Title/Description |
FALL |
WINTER |
SPRING |
CTS CH 402 |
Judaism and Modernity Modernity represents a major break with tradition. All religious systems, to remain relevant, need to examine their basic beliefs and assumptions. So thus Judaism. |
R 1-4 Schaalman |
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CTU B4301 |
Old Testament Narrative Literature Prereq: B4001 |
T 100-345 Silver |
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CTU BC4004 |
Exodus: An Intercultural Perspective Prereq: B4001 |
S 830-115 Okoye |
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G-ETS 11-602 |
Historical Books: Story of King David Addvanced study of literary units and theological themes. Emphasis on analytical and synthetic interpretive skills. Prereq: 11-500 of equiv. |
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R 630-930 Duncan |
G-ETS 11-603 |
Prophetic Books: Amos Advanced study of literary units or theological themes. Emphasis on analytical and synthetic interpretive skills. Prereq: 11-500 |
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J Term M-F 8-1230 C. Anderson |
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G-ETS 11-607 |
The Writings: Ecclesiastes Advanced study of literary units or theological themes. Emphasis on analytical and synthetic interpretive skills. Prereq: 11-500 |
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T 615-915 Duncan |
LSTC B-601 |
Old Testament Graduate Biblical Seminar Fall: Second Temple Judaism: Dead Sea Scrolls. Spring: History of Israel (Adv. Exeg) To foster a greater appreciation for the Bible, including understanding Lutheran interpretations in the context of the wider Christian tradition |
M 100-450 Menn |
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M 100-450 TBA |
MTS B 432 |
Ezra and Nehemiah The course will analyze the contents of these books in the social and religious context of the post exilic period, looking especially at the means of which they construe and create the temple, the people, the city, and the convenant. |
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W 6-850 Knowles |
NBTS OT 301 01/02 |
The Pentateuch A historical, critical and theological study of the first five books of the Old Testament. |
01)M 7-9:40; 02)T 1-3:40 Mariottini |
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NBTS OT 302 01/02 |
The Former Prophets An introductory study of historical, political, religious and social issues in Joshua, Judges, Samuel and Kings |
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01)M 7-9:40; 02)T 1-3:40 Mariottini |
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NBTS OT 424 |
Jeremiah Course will emphasize the historical, political, social and religious issues that are an integral part of the message of Jeremiah and help students to teach and preach from the book of Jeremiah. (Prereq) |
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M 700-940 Mariottini |
NPTS BIBL 5142 |
The Book of Jeremiah Course surveys Jeremiah's legacy, and book's historical background, composition, liteerary nature and message. Outside reading on recent scholarly treatment. Primary focus on study of sample passages and implications for Christian life and ministry. |
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m 630-930 Hubbard |
S-WTS BIBL S620 |
Exilic Prophets Recent study of the Babylonian exile shows why that event required a restructuring and reshaping of theology and will be compared to the Japanese internment during World War II and the displacement of Native Americans. |
TR 900-1030 Yamada |
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TEDS OT 6216 |
Pentateuch and Historical Books Study Pentateuch with emphasis on historical and hermeneutical questions of Genesis; law-grace and Commandments; sacrifices, atonement and forgiveness; covenant form. Analyzes historical books emphasizing narrative, history and biblical account. |
TR 7:20-900a TBA |
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TEDS OT 6217 |
Poetic and Prophetic Books Examination of Near Eastern background, nature, purpose and form of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Song of Solomon, Ecclesiastes, Lamentations. Consideration of prophecy in ancient world and selected prophetic themes. Prereq: reading knowledge of Hebrew. |
TR 9:10-10:50 TBA |
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TEDS OT 8911 |
Old Testament Studies I: Pentateuch and Historical Books Old Testament studies with a disciplined approach to the language, grammar/syntax, methodology and rigors of the academic study of the Old Testament. |
W 315-455 TBA |
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Sch/Cs # |
Title/Description |
FALL |
WINTER |
SPRING |
CTS CH 408 |
Wisdom Literature Examines major exemplars of Israelite and early Jewish Wisdom Literature-particularly Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, Sirach and Wisdom of Solomon. Major historical, literary and theological themes will be highlighted. |
T 9-12 Sandoval |
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CTS CH 411 |
Judges, Gender and Biblical Theology This course uses a close reading of Judges to examine both the role of gender in biblical interpretation and the implications of difficult texts for the task of "biblical theology." |
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M-F 9-5 Jan 12-16 Stone |
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CTS CH 419 |
Creation Themes in the Hebrew Bible Examines biblical texts that shed light on Israel's understanding of creation. Attention to ancient cultural background; relations among God, humanity and nature; gender in the crreation accounts; and ecological hermeneutics. |
T 2-5 Stone |
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CTS CH 503 |
Anthropology and Biblical Interpretation Seminar on the use of anthropolitical models in biblical interpretation. Attention to such topics as ethnicity, kinship, social role, symbolism, honor/shame, sacrifice, gender. P for non-doctoral students |
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W 2-5 Stone |
CTS CH 507 |
Bible and Bakhtin This course is an introduction to the thought and writings of Mikhail Bakhtin with special consideration of its relevance for biblical interpretation. |
W 9-12 Sandoval |
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G-ETS 11-632 |
OT Topics: African American Biblical Interpretation Study of select OT books. May be repeated. Prereq: 11-500 |
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M 1-4 C. Anderson |
G-ETS 11/12-626 |
Biblical Hermeneutics: Judges Discussion of approaches to the use and interpretation of the Bible in the church. Topics vary from year to year and may focus on one of the testaments. Prereq 11-500 |
T 630-930 C. Anderson |
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MTS B 440 |
Life Cycle in Judaism The course is designed to introduce Judaism around three areas: 1) specific Jewish holidays; 2) basic concepts of Judaism, and 3) the Jewish life cycle. |
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W 10-1250 Tanzer |
NBTS OT 303 |
Wisdom Literature Course will examine Israelite Wisdom literature setting it in its ancient Near Eastern context of Egypt and Mesopotamia. |
R 100-340 Latt |
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NBTS OT 451-OL |
Faith in Israel Prereq |
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Online Mariottini |
NPTS BIBL 6220 |
Biblical Preaching: Proverbs |
TR 300-415 Koptak |
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NPTS BIBL 6263 |
Biblical Perspectives on Health and Healing Reckoning with scripture's cultural, historical and linguistic context to understand scripture's view of health, healing and disease, and perspectives on individual and community dimensions of health. |
online Bruckner |
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S-WTS BIBL S636 |
Violence in the Hebrew Bible Explore issue of religiously motivated violence within context of Hebrew Bible examining texts and reading scholars and theorists. Class will provide different frameworks, especially feminist and racial/ethnic perspectives for interpretation. |
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R 630-930 Yamada |
TEDS OT 5100 |
English Bible Demonstration of inductive Bible study method and treatment of the special teaching of a particular book or books of the Old Testament based on the English text. |
F 600-930; S 830-100 TBA |
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TEDS OT 6600 |
Preaching from the Old Testament An interdepartmental "exegesis for preaching" course team-taught by faculty from both the Old Testament and Pastoral Theology departments. |
M 12:30-2:10 TBA |
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Sch/Cs # |
Title/Description |
FALL |
WINTER |
SPRING |
CTU B5008 |
The Book of Genesis from the Hebrew Text Prereq: B4001 |
R 830-1115 Okoye |
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G-ETS 11-541 |
Elementary Hebrew I Introduction to the elements of biblical Hebrew (grammar and syntax) and translation of selected prose texts in the Hebrew Bible. Credit upon completion of 11-542. |
TR 845-1045 Lester |
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G-ETS 11-542 |
Elementary Hebrew II Completes and continues 11-541. Prerq: 11-541 |
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TR 845-1045 Lester |
LSTC B-02 |
Hebrew Pericopes |
R 1200-1250 Menn |
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M 1200-1250 TBA |
LSTC BL-300 |
Biblical Hebrew An introduction to the grammar of Hebrew, designed to equip students to use the language in exegetical work. |
MWR 100-230 Klein |
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LSTC BL-402 |
Hebrew II: Advanced Exegesis Designed to develop skills in biblical Hebrew, with specific attention to historical and theological issues in Old Testament. |
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J Term MWR 800-1200 TBA |
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MTS B 321 |
Introduction to Hebrew Exegesis I First part of a nondivisible, two-quarter sequence. Hebrew grammar, translation and exegesis of primarily prose portions of Hebrew Bible, fundamentals of text criticism and general principles of interpretation. Credit only upon completion of B 322. |
Aug 4-22 Hopp-Peters |
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MTS B 322 |
Introduction to Hebrew Exegesis II Completes the sequence begun in B 321; Hebrew grammar, translation and exegesis of primarily prose portions of Hebrew Bible, fundamentals of text criticism and general principles of interpretation. |
MR 1030-1150 Hopp-Peters |
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MTS B 449 |
Hebrew Exegesis III |
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R 9-1150 Knowles |
NPTS BIBL 6100 |
Beginning Hebrew I A survey of the essentials of biblical Hebrew including basic grammar concepts and the strong verb. A special emphasis on vocabulary building. |
TR 800-915a Bruckner |
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NPTS BIBL 6101 |
Beginning Hebrew II Follow-up study of Hebrew verbal system with special emphasis on significance of grammar for interpretation. Course incorporates a preliminary introduction to Hebrew syntax and in-depth exegesis through study of biblical texts. Prereq: BIBL 6100. |
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TR 800-915a Bruckner |
NPTS BIBL 6102 |
Hebrew Readings To assist students in developing a greater facility with the Hebrew language, various texts from the Hebrew Bible are selected for reading and discussion. Prereq: BIBL 6100 and 6101. |
TBA Hubbard |
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NPTS BIBL 6103 |
Hebrew Readings In this course, students translate and discuss selected texts from the Hebrew Bible in order to enhance their facility with the Hebrew language. Prereq: BIBL 6100 and BIBL 6101. |
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TBA Hubbard |
TEDS OT 5240 |
Elementary Hebrew I Essentials of biblical Hebrew grammar with emphasis on morphology, phonology, syntax and vocabulary. No audit. |
TR 745-900a TBA |
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TEDS OT 5242 |
Hebrew Exegesis Application of exegetical methods to selected passages in the Hebrew text of the propheets. The course will equip the student to move from text to sermon and effectively make the transition from exegesis to exposition. |
TR 720-900a TBA |
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Sch/Cs # |
Title/Description |
FALL |
WINTER |
SPRING |
CTS CH 325 |
Interpreting the Epistles Offers an introduction to both the Pauline and non-Pauline corpus. In addition to reading selected letters in light of ancient epistolography and rhetorical prractices, we will also pay attention to the historical situations of these letters. |
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T 2-5 Yang |
CTS CH 430 |
Matthew and Boundaries This course closely reads the Gospel of Matthew, focusing on various boundary issues related to ethnicity, gender, sexuality, nationality, religiosity/spirituality, class, God/humans, humans/environment, geopolitics, within the text and the readers. |
W 9-12 Yang |
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CTU B4003 |
In the Footsteps of Paul: Greece and Turkey |
TBA Brink |
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CTU B4407 |
Gospel According to John Prereq: B4001 or equiv. |
M 700-945 Bowe |
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CTU BW4430 |
The Gospel of Mark Exegeted and Preached Prereq: B4001 |
M 100-345 Reid |
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G-ETS 12-608 |
Galatians and I Thessalonians Critical study with attention to form and rhetoric of the letter, identity of anti-Pauline opponents, and such theological motifs as freedom, law and justification. Relevance for Protestant theology and ethics. Prereq: 12-500 |
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M 1-4 Yeo |
G-ETS 12-610 |
The Revelatiion to John Analysis of form, content and function, in light of the genre of the book. Exploration of meaning on the basis of interaction of text with historical setting and guidance in differentiating appropriate from inappropriate use. Prereq: 12-502 or equiv. |
F 9-12 Vena |
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LSTC B-332 |
Life and Letters of Paul |
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T 100-430 Pickett |
LSTC B-334 |
Paul: The Shorter Letters Familiarity will be gained with life and all the letters of Paul. Focus on: Philemon, Galatians, I Thessalonians and Philippians. Develop interpretive skills including the use of Greek along with learning the Greco Roman background of the letters. |
M 600-930 Rhoads |
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LSTC B-513 |
Luke as Counter-Narrative |
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M 630-930 Pickett |
LSTC B-640 |
New Testament Graduate Biblical Seminar Fall: Galations. Spring: Early Church Fathers. Acquaintance with significant NT text: purpose, argument, Christology, ecclesiology, eschatology. Use of historical-critical and literary-critical techniques. Knowledge of modern exegetical literature. |
T 100-450 Rhoads |
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T 100-450 Krentz |
MTS B 328 |
Pastoral Letters |
TBA Huizenga |
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MTS B 416 |
Mark |
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J-Term TBA Huizenga |
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MTS B 450 |
The Gospels Introduction to four canonical Gospels with special focus on the unique portrait of Jesus each presents. Major issues and methods for study of Gospel literature. Central emphasis on Christology; minor attention to the historical Jesus. Prereq: B 300. |
W 10-1250 Tanzer |
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MTS B 454 |
Gospel of John Exegesis giving attention to content of the Gospel and I John, religious environment and community of the Gospel, affinities with hellenistic and jewish traditions, its place in developing thought of early church, significance of symbolic language. |
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R 9-1150 Tanzer |
MTS B 460 |
The Epistles of Paul Introduction to the seven Pauline letters most scholars agree are authentic to Paul, and to problems, methods, resources of understanding Paul, his letters, and his theology. |
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M 1-350 Lee |
MTS B 489 |
Greek Exegesis III: Galatians A Greek exegetical course involving translation and interpretation of Galatians. Emphasis will fall on historical context, literary features, rhetorical function and hermeneutical implications. Prreq: B 300 and Greek I and II or equiv. |
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M 1-350 Lee |
NBTS NT 410 |
Acts Introduces the student to the Hellenistic world of the early church, various settings encountered by Paul, unique organizing principles of the book. (Prereq) |
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R 700-940 Noh |
NBTS NT 411-OL |
Romans An exegetical and theological study of Romans with special attention to the meaning of the letter in its original cultural setting and for faith and life today. (Prereq) |
Online Cosgrove |
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NPTS BIBL 5159 |
Romans Focus of this course is on purpose and theology of this crucial letter. Although attention will be given to all of the letter, priority will be given to major theological passages in chapters 1-8. |
W 630-930 Snodgrass |
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NPTS BIBL 5174 |
The Petrine Letters |
TR 430-545 Chester |
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NPTS BIBL 5178 |
The Book of Revelation |
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TR 300-415 Lee |
S-WTS BIBL S645 |
The Gospel of Matthew Examine historical and literary context of the Gospel, relation to sources, its authorship and date, emphases and perspective on the church's mission in our own ministries. Greek can be accommodated, but not required. |
M 1250-350 Adam |
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TEDS NT 5100 |
Luke Demonstration of inductive Bible study method and treatment of the special teaching of a particular book or books of the New Testament, based on the English text. |
9/12-13, 10/3-4, 11/7-8 Pao, Osborne |
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TEDS NT 6221 |
Synoptic Gospels and Johannine Literature Survey of the Gospels, Johannine letters and book of Revelation, with more intensive study of selected texts and issues, including NT background, evaluation of critical approaches, historical reliability, theological themes. Prereq: NT Greek Exegesis |
TR 315-430 Osborne |
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TEDS NT 6222 |
Acts, Pauline and General Epistles A survey of the appointed books, with more intensive study of selected texts and issues, including: apostolic history; historicity and message of Acts; life, mission and theology of Paul; evaluation of letters in their relationship to apostolic history. |
TR 130-245 Yarbrough |
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TEDS NT 7607 |
Lukan Writings history and theology in the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts. Special attention to narrative structure. Passages are selected from both books for study in depth. Prereq: NT 5210. |
W 815-1045 Pao |
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Sch/Cs # |
Title/Description |
FALL |
WINTER |
SPRING |
CTS CM 480 |
Interpreting Parables in Teaching and Preaching Critical contextual examination of gospel parables as primary sources of teaching and preaching. Readings include both contemporary standard works on the parables and a documentary study of an urban neighborhood as shared context for interpretation. |
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T 9-12 Edgerton |
CTU B4410 |
Christian Origins and the Pauline Mission Prereq: B4001 |
R 830-1115 Brink |
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CTU B4415i |
Jesus in Historical Context (Israel) Prereq: B4001 |
TBA Nguyen |
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CTU B4504 |
Jesus through Jewish Eyes Prereq: B4001 |
R 100-345 Sandmel |
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CTU BC5004 |
Cross and Resurrection: NT Texts in Latina and Feminist Perspectives Prereq: B4001 |
T 700-945 Reid |
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LSTC B-470 |
Revelation and Apocalyptic Traditions |
T 100-430 Rossing |
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LSTC I/M/T-400 |
Senior Interdisciplinary Seminar: Take and Eat: Teaching Theology of Food |
T 800-1050 Coleman, Wenderoth |
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NBTS NT 460 |
Worship in the Early Church Introduction to the theology and practice of ancient Christian worship from the period of the earliest beginnings through the middle of the second century. |
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T 900-1140 Cosgrove |
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NPTS BIBL 6262 |
Symposium: The Idolatry of Security Held in conjunction with annual North Park Symposium on the Theological Interpretation of Scripture and deals with topics of the symposium. Students required to attend all sessions of symposium as well as scheduled class sessions. |
9/25-27 Koptak |
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TEDS NT 6600 |
Preaching from the New Testament An interdepartmental "exegesis for preaching" course team-taught by faculty from both the New Testament and Pastoral Theology departments. Course will equip student to make the transition from exegesis to exposition, to move from text to sermon. |
R 1:30-3:10 Scharf |
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TEDS NT 7710 |
Intertestamental Period Study of period from the fifth century BC to the time of Christ, with special emphasis on the literature and theology of the period. Prereq: NT 6221 or 6111 or concurrent enrollment. |
M 1230-300 Pao |
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TEDS NT 8000-1 |
Current Issues Seminar examining aspects of New Testament theology that clarify some of its unique challenges and its contributions. |
Sept - late afternoons O-Brien |
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TEDS NT 8640 |
New Testament Theology Study of the distinctive contributions of the biblical authors, and the issue of unity and diversity within the canon of the New Testament. Pre/concurrent requisites: NT 5210, NT 6221, or 6222 or current enrollment. |
100-240 Osborne |
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TEDS NT 8722 |
The Septuagint and the New Testament Consideration of the Septuagint's influence on New Testament grammar, lexicography and theology; interaction with past and current Septuagint scholarship. Prereq: NT 5211 |
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Sch/Cs # |
Title/Description |
FALL |
WINTER |
SPRING |
CTU B4400 |
Biblical Greek Prereq: B4001 |
TBA TBA |
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G-ETS 12-541 |
Elementary Greek I Essential forms and principles of New Testament Greek. Credit given upon satisfactory completion of both 12-541 and 12-542. |
WF 845-1045 Sheppard |
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G-ETS 12-542 |
Elementary Greek II Completes and continues 12-541. Prereq: 12-541 |
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WF 845-1045 Sheppard |
LSTC B-01 |
Greek Pericopes |
M 1200-1250 Rhoads |
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R 1200-1250 TBA |
LSTC B-03 |
Advanced Greek Readings |
T 1200-1250 Krentz |
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R 1200-1250 Krentz |
LSTC BL-307 |
Biblical Greek An introduction to Greek, designed to equip students to use language in exegetical work. |
MTR 100-230 P. Perry |
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LSTC BL-403 |
Advanced Greek Readings |
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T 930-1030 Krentz |
LSTC BL-407 |
Intermediate Greek Readings Designed as continuation of introductory Greek, but open to others who wish to improve their reading ability. Develop facility in reading and translating NT Greek to enhance one's preaching and teaching of NT texts. Pre-req: Intro Greek or equiv. |
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J Term MTWR 900-1130 Pickett |
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MTS B 324 |
Introduction to Greek Exegesis I The first part of a nondivisible two-quarter sequence. An introduction to the principles of Greek grammar and vocabulary and to exegetical resources for studying the New Testament in its original language. Credit only upon completion of B 325. |
TR 6-850 Essterline |
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MTS B 325 |
Introduction to Greek Exegesis II Completes introduction to Greek begun in B 324. |
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TR 6-850 Esterline |
NBTS BL 350 |
Greek I Introduction to the grammar and vocabulary of the Greek New Testament. Upon completion the student will understand the purposes and limits of exegesis. |
TR 500-640 Bailey |
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NBTS BL 351 |
Greek II Continuation of BL 350. Upon completion the student will be able to read much of the Greek New Testament without constant reference to a lexicon. |
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TR 500-640 Bailey |
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NBTS BL 352 |
Greek Syntax/Exegesis An intermediate study of Greek syntax and exegesis, based on a particular New Testament book. |
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TR 500-640 Bailey |
NPTS BIBL 5109 |
Beginning New Testament Greek I A survey of the rudiments of biblical Greek. The focus in on basic grammar, vocabulary, and the development of reading skills. |
MWF 1045-1200; online Lee; online Ecklund |
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NPTS BIBL 5110 |
Beginning New Testament Greek II A survey of the rudiments of biblical Greek. The focus is on basic grammar, vocabulary and the development of reading skills. |
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MWF 1045-1200; OL Lee; Ecklund OL |
NPTS BIBL 5111 |
Introduction to New Testament Greek Exegesis Procedures and tools used in exegetical process, textual criticism, translation, synthax, theological applications, application to ministry. Experience gained through exegesis of a New Testament book. Prereq: BIBL 5108 or BIBL 5109-5110. |
MW 1045-1200 Chester |
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NPTS BIBL 5112 |
New Testament Greek Readings The course is designed to increase the facility of students to read and translate New Testament Greek. Pass/fail. Prereq: BIBL 5109 and 5110. |
TBA TBA |
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NPTS BIBL 5113 |
New Testament Greek Readings The course is designed to increase the facility of students to read and translate New Testament Greek. Prereq: BIBL 5108 or 5109 and 5110. |
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TBA Chester |
TEDS NT 4030 |
Beginning Greek I Phonology, morphology and grammar of New Testament Greek with readings in the Johannine literature or the Thessolonian correspondence and vocabulary development. |
TR 720-900a TBA |
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TEDS NT 4038 |
Greek Review Review of the elements of New Testament Greek, giving special attention to vocabulary, verbal forms and grammar. |
TR 130-245 Park |
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TEDS NT 5210 |
New Testament Greek Exegesis I Study in the use of Greek for the interpretation and application of the New Testament. Included are review of morpology, survey of syntax, introduction to textual criticism, and study of exegetical methodology. |
TR 7:20-900a Pao |
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TEDS NT 5211 |
New Testament Greek Exegesis II Further study in the use of Greek for the interpretation and application of the New Testament. |
TR 1:30-3:10 TBA |
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TEDS NT 5212 |
New Testament Greek Exegesis III Advanced study in the analysis of selected New Testament passages with a view to sermon preparation. |
T 1:30-3:10 TBA |
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TEDS NT 8720 |
Advanced Greek Exegesis Intensive exegetical study of a selected book (i.e., Acts, 2 Corinthians, the Pastoral Epistles, or Hebrews) or series of texts, evaluating methods and conclusions of representative commentaries in light of recent studies in grammar and textual criticism. |
600-920p Yarbrough |
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Sch/Cs # |
Title/Description |
FALL |
WINTER |
SPRING |
CTS CH 344 |
History of Christian Thought I: Foundations A survey of significant theological, social and political movements of the early Christian church through the late Middle Ages, focusing on the Western church. |
T 630-930 Jennings |
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CTU FT4000 |
Tradition: Sources through History |
W 700-945 Bevans, Schroeder |
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CTU H4200 |
World Christianity: Origins to 600 CE |
W 830-1115 Quantz |
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G-ETS 13-501A/B |
History of Christian Thought and Practice I Survey of key developments in Christian thought and practice from the post-apostolic period to the present. |
A) TR 9-1030; B) T 630-930 Papandrea |
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G-ETS 13-502 A/B |
History of Christian Thought & Practice II Survey of key developments in Christian thought and practice from the post-apostolic period to the present. |
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A)R 630-930; B)WF 9-1030 A)Murphy; B)Stein |
LSTC H-301A/B |
Church History I A thematic explanation of major events, personalities and movements in the history of the church during the early, medieval and Reformation periods, particularly in the West with emphasis on the church's theology, institutions and context. |
A)T 800-1050; B)M 630-930 A)Hendel; B)Swanson |
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LSTC H-302 |
Church History II An introduction to world Christianity since the Reformation, designed to clarify in broad perspective the movements that have shaped the Christian community to the present time. |
M 100-400 Vethanayagamony |
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A)T 800-1050; B)W 630-930 A)Hendel; B)Vethanayagamony |
MTS H 300 |
History Survey I Surveys history of Christianity as a world movement by exploring the formation and development of major epochs: ancient, medieval, Reformation, modern. |
W 6-850 Sawyer |
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MTS H 301 |
History Survey II Surveys history of Christianity as a world movement by exploring the formation and development of major epochs: ancient, medieval, Reformation, modern. |
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TBA Daniels |
NBTS CH 301 01/02 |
Early and Medieval Christianity An examination of Christian life and thought from the first to the fifteenth centuries. |
01)M 700-940; 02)R 400-640 01)Blumhofer; 02)Sattler |
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NBTS CH 302 |
Reformation and Modern Christianity A study of the development of the Christian movement from the 16th to the 21st centuries. |
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R 400-640 Sattler |
R 400-640 Sattler |
NPTS HSTY 5200 |
Christian Heritage I Basic introduction to history of the Christian church from apostolic times through the Middle Ages, with emphasis on expansion of the church, persons, institutional growth, and theological development. |
T 630-930 TBA |
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NPTS HSTY 5201 |
Christian Heritage II: The Reformation and Modern Church HSTY 5200 is continued in this study from the Reformation to the present. Special attention will focus on the institutional and theological diversity of the modern world church in its cultural settings. |
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T 630-930 Anderson |
NPTS HSTY 6210 |
Christian Tradition and Mission This introductory course surveys the history of Christian life and thought from the early church to the present. Focusing on persons, events and developing traditions, also examines the missional life of the Christian church. MACE & MACM only. |
MT 200-315 VanHorn |
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OL VanHorn |
TEDS CH 5010 |
History of Christianity Development of Christianity to present: patristic period, ecumenical councils, cultural and theological synthesis of Middle Ages, Protestant Reformation, classical Prostestant orthodoxy, denominations, secularism, revisals, missionary expansion. |
W 730-1050 Woodbridge |
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WINTER |
SPRING |
CTS CH 367 |
History and Polity of the United Church of Christ A study of the history, structure, theology and practices of the United Church of Christ, including its antecedents: the Congregational Christian Churches and the Evangelical and Reformed Church. This course meets current UCC requirements for ordination. |
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R 630-930 Liang |
CTS CH 390a |
United Methodist History A course to partially fulfill the requirements for ordination in the United Methodist Church. |
TBA Percell |
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CTS CH 390b |
United Methodist Doctrine A course to partially fulfill the requirement for ordination in the United Methodist Church |
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J-Term TBA Percell |
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CTS CH 390c |
United Methodist Polity A course to partially fulfill the requirements for ordination in the United Methodist Church. |
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TBA Percell |
CTU CH4303 |
Christianity in Asia: 16th to 20th Centuries |
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J-Term M-F 830-1115 Kaserow |
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CTU S5107 |
Beguines and Medieval Women Mystics |
TR 1130-1245 Lachance |
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LSTC H-360A/B |
Lutheran Confessional Heritage Introduction to the classical confessions of the Lutheran Reformation: their origins and relation to Scripture and creeds; their theological and practical content; their implications for Lutheran identity, pastoral practice and ecumenical relations. |
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A)M 800-1050; B)T 630-930 A)Hendel; B)Schweitz |
LSTC H/C-530 |
History of Christianity in Asia |
R 100-400 Vethanayagomony |
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ML H394 |
Unitarian Universalist History Overview of Unitarian, Universalist, and Unitarian Universalist history from the beginning to the present. Explore in depth some aspect of that history. Structured to provide information necessary to meet MFC requirement for history and polity. Online. |
R 900-1200 Bumbaugh |
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ML M446 |
Afro-Americans and the Universalists, Unitarians and Unitarian Universalists |
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J-Term TBA Morrison-Reed |
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MTS H 434 |
American Presbyterianism Survey using primary documents and historical interpretations to explore origins of institutions and issues within the contemporary church. Attention to revivals, doctrinal controversies, schisms and reunions of 19th and 20th centuries. |
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M 2-450 Sawyer |
MTS H 471 |
Global Pentecostalism A comparative study of the emergence and development of global pentecostalism as an indigenous Christian movement in North America, Africa and South America. Includes classical Pentecostalism, charismatic renewal, and African indigenous churches. |
TBA Kalu, Daniels |
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MTS H 485H |
Historia de la Iglesia Hispana en los E.E.U.U. El curso introducira al alumno a los origenes, desarrollo y estado actual de las iglesias hispanas en los E.E.U.U. Se pondra enfasis en la desarrollo de sus teologias, asi como las distintas eclesiologias que la han dado concercion historica. |
TBA Rodriguez |
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MTS H/T 402 |
Reformed Tradition This course explores the history and theology of the Reformed tradition with a view to understanding its origins and development and its contemporary manifestations and relevance. |
W 1-350 Sawyer, Cathay-Winters |
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MTS H/T 498 |
Travel Seminar: Colombia |
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J-Term Jan 3-18 Kalu, Rivera |
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NBTS CH 360 |
History of African American Religious Experience A historical survey of the African American religious experience and church in America from the African Diaspora to the present. |
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R 700-940 Butler |
NBTS CH 370 |
The Church in England Study of the Church of England from the Reformation to the present day. |
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R 700-940 Heinze |
NBTS CH 402 |
Baptist History An overview of Baptist history with particular attention to characteristic Baptist emphases and their implications for Baptist spirituality today. |
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W 400-640 Weber |
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NPTS HSTY 5140 |
Pietism: Studies in Personal and Church Renewal |
TR 300-415 Clifton-Soderstrom |
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NPTS HSTY 7300 |
History and Theology of the Evangelical Covenant Church Study of the evangelical and pietistic tradition within which the Evangelical Covenant Church stands. Attention to the Reformation and to historic and theological development of Pietism in Sweden and North America in 19th and 20th centuries. |
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MW 1045-1200 Anderson |
S-WTS HIST S605 |
The Episcopal Church and American Society Examine major themes and issues in the historical development of the Episcopal Church in the United States from the 18th century to the present. Explore its influence on American society, the Social Gospel and the church during the Civil Rights era. |
T 630-930 TBA |
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TEDS CH 8911 |
Colloquium in Historical Methodology I |
W 630-810 Manetsch |
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SPRING |
CTS TEC 307 |
Systematic Theology (M.Div. required course) The nature of theological thinking and theological method. P non-CTS students. |
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W 630-930 Schneider |
CTS TEC 500 |
Interpretation A seminar examing diverse modes of theological interpretation aiming at developing skills in relating theological perspectives to the concrete human situation. P non-CTS students |
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J Term TBA Edgerton |
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CTU D4001 |
Doing Systematic Theology |
W 700-945 De Mesa |
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CTU D4201 |
Ecclesiology |
R 100-345 Linnan |
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CTU FA4000 |
Art of Doing Theology: Theological Methods |
M 830-1115 Nairs, Ryan |
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CTU FP4000 |
Pastoral Practice: The Theology of Ministry |
W 100-345 Nanko, Fragomeni |
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CTU P2100 |
History of Ancient Philosophy |
T 1130-215 Kamalick |
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CTU P2220 |
Critical Thinking and Applied Logic |
M-F 1000-1245 O'Connor |
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CTU P2221 |
Philosophy of the Human Person |
T 630-915 Fayle |
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G-ETS 21-504 |
Introduction to Basic Christian Thought Basic overview of key themes of Christian theology. Meets BGTS rrequirements. Counts only as open elective in MDiv curriculum. |
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J term M-F 8-12:30 Bryant |
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G-ETS 21-506 |
Doctrine of God - Doctrine of Creation Examination of key issues and basic theological questions relating to monotheism, atheism, idolatry, Trinitarian doctrine, language about God and the doctrine of creation. Analysis of the relationship between these loci and those studied in 21-507&8. |
T 630-930 Vaux |
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TR 9-1030 TBA |
G-ETS 31-815 |
Sacramental Theology |
T 630-930 R. Anderson |
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LSTC T-305A/B |
Systematic Theology I Exposes students to classic theological statements in Catholic Christianity and in the Lutheran tradition. Also addresses the global and multicultural mission of the church and how Christian and Lutheran identity is defined by context. Pre-req: H-301 Chur |
A)MW 930-1050; B)M 630-930 A)Westhelle; B)Schweitz |
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LSTC T-306A/B |
Systematic Theology II Second course in sequence providing survey of basic doctrines of Christian faith; helping students develop their own theological perspectives. Course presents an analysis and articulation of Christology, ecclesiology and eschatology. Pre-req: H-301. |
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A)TR 930-1050; B)M 630-930 A)Coleman; B)Westhelle |
MTS I 478 |
Seminar in Research Methods For Masters students. Teaches "how to" of effective argumentation; examines and critiques models of methodologies from the various fields. Students will develop and refine rresearch proposals. Prereq: coursework in three fields. |
TBA TBA |
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MTS T 300 |
Introduction to Christian Theology Introduction to contents, methods, and resources of coherent and responsible Christian thinking. Attention to understanding and interpreting basic Christian doctrines. |
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T 500-900 Case-Winters, Rivera |
MTS T 411 |
God as Trinity Investigation of the roots of trinitarianism, with attention to meanings, truths and practical implications. Trinitarian practices highlight the social, participatory, dynamic and temporal dimensions of life. |
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F 9-1150 Cathey |
NBTS TH 301 01/02 |
Christian Theology I Introduction to theological construction, the historical and traditional sources of theology, and how theology relates to the practice of ministry. |
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01)T 700-940; 02)R 400-640 01)Callahan; 02)Bacote |
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NBTS TH 302 01/02 |
Christian Theology II Course assists the student in doing theological construction, engagement with the historical and traditional sources of theology and the practice of ministry. |
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01)T 700-940; 02)R 400-640 01)Callahan; 02)Bacote |
NPTS THEO 5102 |
Research Methods An introduction to the sources, methods and communication of research in each theological field. Required for MATS; recommended for students entering further graduate work. |
TR 800-915a Clifton-Soderstrom |
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NPTS THEO 5330 |
Survey of Christian Doctrine Survey major doctrines of Christian faith. Equip students to know how doctrines use scripture, tradition and cultural forms in their construction and expression. MACE & MACM only. |
TR 800-915a Laytham |
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NPTS THEO 6330 |
Christian Theology This is the study of the foundation of human existence, salvation and hope (the Triune God) as seen by Chrstian faith, and of the central expression of the Christian faith, the person and work of Jesus Christ as attested in Scripture. |
TR 130-245; online Laytham; Online: Clifton-Soderstrom |
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NPTS THEO 7190 |
The Ten Commandments |
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J-Term 1/20-24 T-S 800-500 Laytham, Bruckner |
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TEDS ID 4021 |
Theological French I An introduction to French vocabulary, grammar, and the reading of French theological texts. |
M 5-7:30 TBA |
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TEDS ID 7900 |
Theological Research Methods The techniques for gaining bibliographical control over the litereature of theological subjects, as well as attention to the planning, preparation and writing of theses are covered in this class. |
M 4-5:40 |
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TEDS ST 5101 |
Theology I: Introduction to Theology This course begins by clarifying the nature, method and necessity of theology. Discussion then moves to the doctrine of Scripture, including revelation, inspiration, illumination and inerrancy. |
1) W 12:30-3; 2) M 815-1045a 1) McCall; 2) Fields |
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TEDS ST 5102 |
Theology II: Christ, Man, Sin and Salvation Treats the nature of man including original sin, imputation of sin, and the nature and consequences of individual acts of sin. Discussion focuses on both the atoning work of Christ and on the application of the work of Christ by the Holy Spirit. |
M 8:15-10:45 Sung |
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TEDS ST 5103 |
Theology III: Holy Spirit, Church and Last Things Course begins with study of the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Focus shifts to the doctrine of the church. The course concludes with a treatment of the Last Things in relation to individuals and in relation to the church, Israel and the nations. |
M 700-930p Vanhoozer |
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TEDS ST 7510 |
Survey of Contemporary Theology Background and development of modern theological movements (The New Catholicism, Liberalism, Fundamentalism, Neoorthodoxy) and individual representatives. |
T 130-400 McCall |
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WINTER |
SPRING |
CTS TEC 504 |
Augustine, Niebuhr and Malcolm X We will review the ideas of these three highly influential thinkers about the nature of sin in human existence and those qualities of human beings requiring redemption, giving special attention to the theme of sin as pride and sensuality. |
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W 9-12 Terrell |
CTS TEC 531A |
Paul Tillich I An advanced seminar on the thought of Paul Tillich. (May be taken independently of TEC 531B Tillich II) |
W 2-5 Moore |
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CTU D4008 |
Trends in Liberation Theology |
S 830-1115 Sison |
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CTU D5001 |
Theology of Edward Schillebeeckx |
M 830-1115 Sison |
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CTU P2501 |
Philosophical Texts: Augustine's Confessions |
W 1130-215 Fayle |
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G-ETS 21-862 |
Seminar Seminar on major figures in theology. May be repeated. Fall: Contemporary Christology; Spring: Reading Galatians as Theologians. |
W 1245-3 Bedford |
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W 12:45-3 Bedford |
LSTC H-360C |
Confesiones Luteramas Spanish, online |
W 630-930 Rodriguez |
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ML TS442INT |
Liberal Theology Course will be simultaneously exploratory and constructive, an inquiry in and about liberal theology organized around questions concerning tradition. |
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J-term TBA Hogue |
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MTS T 404 |
Who is Jesus Christ Today Course investigates christology as an open-ended quest to understand and follow Jesus Christ as the past, present and future coming of God's Word, Power and Wisdom for the redemption of creation. |
T 6-850 Cathey |
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MTS T/H 402 |
Reformed Tradition This course explores the history and theology of the Reformed tradition with a view to understanding its origins and development and its contemporary manifestations and relevance. |
W 1-350 Case-Winters, Sawyer |
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MTS T/H 498 |
Travel Seminar: Columbia |
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J-Term Jan 3-18 Rivera, Kalu |
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NBTS TH 380 |
Anglican Way of Theology Survey of the core convictions and concerns that have characterized Anglican theology from the Reformation to the present. |
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S-WTS BIBL S670 |
Biblical Interpretation and Anglicanism Explore ways Anglican tradition has drawn on Scripture in its liturgy, homiletics, and theological argumentation. Consider whether there is distinctively Anglican approach to biblical interpretation. Special attention to Book of Common Prayer and more. |
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T 630-930 Adam |
TEDS CH 8000 |
Seminar: Current Issues in the History of Christian Thought Topics chosen to interrelate the division of theology; attention focused on current issues or important neglected areas of Christian history and thought. |
R 130-4 Woodbridge |
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TEDS ST 8310 |
Theology of Augustine |
R 815-1045a Fields |
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Sch/Cs # |
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FALL |
WINTER |
SPRING |
CTS CH/TEC 498 |
Homosexuality and Hermeneutics A reconsideration of the Bible and biblical interpretation from the standpoint of gay and lesbian experience. |
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T 9-12 Stone |
CTS TEC 413 |
Theology of the Body How has Christianity come to be associated with the denigration of the body? What are resources in tradition for a theological re-appropriation and celebration of the body? |
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R 9-12 Terrell |
CTS TEC 484 |
Theological and Ethical Perspectives on AIDS and Violence Examine theologicl and ethical perspectives on the pandemics of AIDS and violence as they affect policy and theology and ask, How may historical doctrines be freshly interpreted in order to mediate a humane response? |
R 9-12 Terrell |
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CTS TEC 501 |
Queer Theories and Theologies An exploration of key concepts in emerging queer theories and resulting possibilities and/or challenges for queer Christian theology. We will give particular attention to intersection questions of race, sex and class. |
T 9-12 Schneider |
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CTS TEC 540 |
Theology and Cultural Analysis The course will first examine different theologies of culture in terms of how they see the relation between theology and culture and then examine different ways of reading the contemporary Western culture theologically. |
M 2-5 Seo |
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CTS TEC 570 |
Ritual, Sacred Space and Healing An examination of the role of ritual leadership in healing. Both religion and psychotheerapy will be examined. Victor Turner's work will be considered. |
T 630-930 Moore |
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CTS TEC 595 |
Master's Seminar Reading and discussion of prominent figures in social and human sciences as appropriated by theologians. Emphases will be on different ways of approaching theology. P non-CTS students. |
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M 205 Sandoval |
CTS TEC 603 |
Philosophical Thought The course builds philosophical foundations for beginning doctoral students. |
R 9-12 Seo |
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CTS TEC 605 |
20th Century Theology Seminar for advanced degree students covering significant developments in theology in the 20th century. Focus on the emergence of new voices and the theological precedents for them. P non-CTS students. L |
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R 9-12 Schneider |
CTU D4013 |
Theology of Marriage |
M 830-1115 De Mesa |
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CTU D4200 |
Christology |
T 700-945 Ryan |
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CTU D5002 |
Theology of Bishop, Priest and Deacon |
M 100-345 Bevans |
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CTU DC4360 |
Creation and Eschatology from a Cross-Cultural Perspective |
T 830-1115 Schreiter |
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CTU DC5001 |
Contemporary Themes in Constructive Theology |
R 83901115 Chia |
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CTU HD4320 |
Dante's Divine Comedy: Theological Imagination in the Middle Ages |
M 700-945 Quantz |
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CTU P2402 |
Political Philosophy |
W 630-915 O'Connor |
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G-ETS 21-507 |
Christology - Theological Anthropology Examination of key issues and basic theological questions concerning Jesus Christ and the human person. Among the topics explored are Jesus and Judaism, kingdom of God, death and resurrection of Jesus, theodicy, anthropodicy and theosis. |
TR 110-240 TBA |
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F 915-1215 Bedford |
G-ETS 21-508 |
Pneumatology, Ecclesiology, Eschatology Examination of key issues and basic theological questions relating to the Spirit, the Church and the Last Things. Among topics explored are the filioque, baptism, eucharist, ministry and eschatology as a doctrine of hope. |
F 915-1215 Bedford |
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T 630-930 Bryand |
G-ETS 21-630 |
Black Theology A seminar course for reading, discussing and writing on themes of theology from the perspective of the black experience. |
R 630-930 Ray |
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G-ETS 90-901 |
Biblical and Theological Hermeneutics Become familiar with diverse modes of biblical interpretations in both the church and the academy in order to become more critically aware of your own reading practices. |
M 630-930 R. Anderson |
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LSTC B/I/T-400 |
Senior Interdisciplinary Seminar Focuses on theological meaning of hope and its nurture by those who practice ministry. Spring: The Future of Creation |
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T 630-930 Rossing, Woloschak |
LSTC H-602 |
Graduate Historical/Graduate Mission Seminar Christian Theology and Religious Diversity |
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R 100-400 Swanson, Shelley |
LSTC I/B/T-400 |
Senior interdisciplinary Seminary: The Future of Creation |
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T 630-930 Rossing, Woloschak |
LSTC T-401 |
Process Theology in Film |
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J Term 1/19-23 M-F 900-1200 & 100-400 Coleman |
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LSTC T-402 |
Religions and Violence |
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J Term M 900-1200 Rodriguez |
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LSTC T-409 |
Theologies of Creation |
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J Term MWF 900-1100 & 100-300 Saler |
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LSTC T-425H |
Protestantismo y Religion Popular |
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M 630-930 Rodriguez |
LSTC T-450 |
Constructive Theology (Senior Seminar) A course to help students articulate and express their theological positions in relation to the Christian tradition and their own experiences in ministry. Pre-req: Systematic Theology I and II. |
T 630-930 Perry |
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A)W 100-400; B)W 630-930 A)Schweitz; B)Westhelle |
LSTC T-456 |
Epic of Creation |
M 700-1000 , Schweitz, Woloschak |
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LSTC T-501 |
Process Theology |
T 100-400 Coleman |
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LSTC T-600 |
Graduate Theological/Graduate Mission Seminar Ethnographic Research Methods |
W 630-930 Thomas |
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LSTC T-601 |
Graduate Theological Seminar: Sources and Resources Course emphasizes the study of primary texts, both historical and contemporary, that will help students clarify their own methodological styles. (For post-M.Div. Students in Christian theology; others admitted with permission of instructor.) |
T 630-930 Westhelle |
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LSTC T-602 |
Graduate Theology/Graduate Mission Seminar: Ethics |
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W 630-930 Rodriguez |
LSTC T-603 |
Graduate Theological Seminar: Concepts and Issues: Feminist-Womanist Theory and Theology of Anthropology Emphasizes methodology, introducing basic concepts and issues that will help student clarify their own methodological styles. (For post-M.Div students in Christian theology; others admitted with permission of instructor). |
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T 630-930 Coleman |
LSTC T-672 |
Advanced Seminar in Religion and Science This seminar will focus on the "hard problem--consciousness, experience and mind." A number of theologians and scientists will participate in the seminar, followed by a series of sessions designed for the involvement of advanced students. |
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M 630-930 Schweitz, TBA |
LSTC T/B/I-400 |
Senior Interdisciplinary Seminar Focuses on theological meaning of hope and its nurture by those who practice ministry. Spring: The Future of Creation. |
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T 630-930 Rossing, Woloschak |
LSTC T/C-473 |
Identity and Difference: Race/Ethnicity and Racism |
W 130-400 Thomas |
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LSTC T/M/I-400 |
Senior Interdisciplinary Seminar: Take and Eat: Teaching Theology of Food |
T 800-1050 Coleman, Wenderoth |
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LSTC WL-407 |
Arabic I |
R 100-400 Saadi |
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LSTC WL-408 |
Arabic II |
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R 100-400 Saadi |
MTS T 400 |
Religion and Science Upper level course will explore traditional theological doctrines of creration and providence in conversation with scientific understandings of the origin and operation of the world. Students will be exposed to both pluralism and historical developments. |
T 6-850 Case-Winters |
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MTS T 430 |
God, Suffering and Evil If God is good and all powerful, why is there so much suffering and evil in the world? Various attempts to answer the question will be considered and evaluated as we explore the theological problems that the question raises. Prereq: T-300 or equiv. |
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R 9-1150 Case-Winters |
MTS T 435 |
Religious Pluralism Introduction to intra- and inter-religious models and strategies for ministry with persons and communities of more than one faith. Focuses on diversity of faith communities in Chicago area through the work of the Parliament for the World's Religions. |
F 9-1150 Cathey, Hashim |
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MTS T 462 |
Recovering Ourselves in Post-Human Times Texts from philosophy, theology and cultural studies provide ways to explore what is means to be a "self" in a techno-scientific age. |
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T 1-350 Cathey |
NBTS TH 410 |
Contemporary Theology A study of some of the leading Christian thinkers who have shaped the modern theological scene beginning in the 19th century. |
T 400-640 Callahan |
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NBTS TH 421 |
Minister as Theologian Examination of the ways the minister engages in theologizing in the context of ministry and the ways ministry supports and gives expression to theology. |
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W 400-640 Palomino |
NBTS UR 405-OL |
Toward a Theology of Urban Ministry Course will analyze recent efforts to articulate theology for urban ministry and confront basic theological issues raised by the urban context. |
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NPTS THEO 6279 |
The Church and Its Mission Explore views of seven Christian communions on the nature of the church and its mission in the world. Faculty members from these denominations will lecture. Student teams will visit congregations. NCTI course. |
9/24, 10/17-18, 10/31-11/1; W 7-9, F 4-S 4 Berna, et al |
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NPTS THEO 7350 |
Doctrinal Topic An in-depth study of a selected doctrine or theological theme in its historical and systematic context. Course may be repeated with different doctrines. Limit 15 |
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A) TR 1045-1200; B) TR 130-245 Laytham |
S-WTS S673 |
The Atheist Critique of the Church Course will examine some "great moments" in non-Christian atheism and the thinkers who have provided source material for them: Julian, Kierkegaard, Dickinson, Nietzsche, Russell, Murray O-Hair, Hitchens. |
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J-Term TBA Dally |
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S-WTS THEO S661 |
Theology and Practice of Authority Address problems of authority in the Episcopal Church, drawing on theology and ethics along with resources from the human sciences. Course meets canonical requirement for study of the canons. Prereq: some knowledge of Episcopal Church or Anglican Comm. |
M 630-930 Wondra |
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SCUPE B-Th 302 |
Urban Principalities and the Spirit of the City Drawing from recent theological work on the biblical language of "principalities and powers," course examines the profound spiritual realities basic to understanding and transforming the social, economic and political structures of our urban world. |
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2.6-7, 13-14, 20-21; F 1-9, S 9-5 Wylie-Kellermann |
SCUPE M 304 |
Christology and Culture Using narrative hermeneutic, Christology is examined from a global, cultural and liberation perspective, and its significance for urban ministry. Students gain an understanding of the diversity of cultural images used to communicate the meaning of Jesus. |
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3/6-7, 13-14, 20-21; F 1-9, S 9-5 Perkinson |
TEDS PR 5500-01/02 |
Apologetics This course trreats the nature, methods and issues involved in defending a Christian worldview in an increasingly pluralistic age. |
01)T 330-540; 9/23-12/16; 02)F, S 10/10-11, 11/14-15, 12/5-6 Netland |
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TEDS PR 8000-01 |
Seminar: Current Issues in Philosophy of Religion Implications for Christian thought including questions concerning the concept of God, the nature and possibility of the miraculous, freedom and determinism, religion and science. |
M 815-1045a McCall |
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TEDS ST 7070 |
Models of Sanctification Emphasizes understanding of each model held within Christian movements and denominations, as well as encouraging students to develop their own biblically based models. |
W 815-1045a Sung |
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TEDS ST 8000 |
Seminar: Current Issues in Theology Lectures or seminar in a distinctive area of biblical or systematic theology; topics chosen in relation to the special competence of resident and visiting faculty, as well as current interests and needs. |
T 815-1045a Sung |
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TEDS ST 8040 |
Justification |
R 130-400 Fields |
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WINTER |
SPRING |
CTS TEC 321 |
Christian Ethics Introduction to history, methods and sources of Christian ethics, with attention to diversity of voices and practices in contemporary Christian ethics. Includes analysis and reflection on cutting-edge social issues. |
W 2-5 Terrell |
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CTU E4001 |
Living the Moral Life Blended online course |
S 900-600 Nothwehr |
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CTU EMP4100 |
Justice, Peace, the Integrity of Creation and Reconciliation: Living the Values of the Reign of God |
W 830-1115 Pawlikowski |
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G-ETS 22-506 |
Christian Moral Theology To introduce students to the principal historical, theological and philosophical sources of Christian moral theology. Particular attention will also be devoted to examining moral questions within the context of Christian community and ministry. |
M 630-930 Vaux |
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WF 800-1045 Waters |
G-ETS 22-857 |
Moral Theology Topics: Jew, Christian, Muslim In-depth analysis of selected topics or writers in Christian moral theology. May be repeated. |
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R 630-930 Vaux |
LSTC E-310 |
Introduction to Christian Ethics A study of the sources, structure and dynamics of Christian ethics, with reference to current problems of personal and public life. |
T 100-400 Rodriguez |
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LSTC E-370 |
Church and Society: a Lutheran Perspective This course will focus on critical examination of the social ethical tradition of the Lutheran church. Special attention to inherited tradition and contemporary interpretations of Lutheran social ethics. Field visits. |
W 630-930 Perry |
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MTS E 300 |
Introduction to Contemporary Christian Ethics Introduction to content and methods of Christian ethical thought. What is Christian ethics? What are ways of doing Christian ethics, and what are its primary sources? How are methods and sources used in analyzing ethical problems? |
W 6-850 Ayres |
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M 9-1150 Ayres |
NBTS TE 301 |
Introduction to Christian Ethics An investigation of the Christian moral ideal and principles of judgment and action, especially as they relate to contemporary life. |
T 7-9:40 Cosgrove |
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NBTS TE 417 |
Sexual Ethics and the Family Course covers the fundamental moral issues concerning the Christian ordering of human sexuality in marriage and the family. |
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M 400-640 Fitch |
NPTS THEO 7220 |
Christian Ethics and the Church A study of biblical-theological foundations for the Christian ethical life. Role of congregation and other church structures in the pursuit of justice in society is examined. Five issues confronting the church and society treated contextually. |
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TR 800-915a Clifton-Soderstrom |
S-WTS THEO S553 |
Introduction to Christian Ethics Study range of approaches to Christian ethics, focusing on formation, purposes, principles. Study development of traditions and issues in contexts. See how ethics connects theology, pastoral practice and everyday life. |
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TR 1-230 Wondra |
TEDS ST 5200 |
Christian Ethics Biblical perspectives on contemporary ethical issues facing the church and minister: divorce, abortion, euthanasia, genetic control, sex, war, racism, ecology, personal lifestyle and the church's social responsibilities. |
M 12:30-3 Feinberg |
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Title/Description |
FALL |
WINTER |
SPRING |
CTU E4315 |
Medical Ethics |
T 830-1115 Nairn |
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CTU E4342 |
World Poverty, Development and Life's Liberation |
R 100-345 Fornasari |
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CTU E5001 |
The Role of the Common Good in Catholic social Teaching |
S 1145-215 Fornasari |
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CTU E5002 |
Conversion: The Transformation in Minds and Hearts |
R 100-345 Ahner |
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CTU E5204 |
Love and Justice |
W 100-345 Nothwehr |
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G-ETS 22-843 |
War and Peace Examines conflicts in the modern world involving technological ethics. Particular focus on those domestic and global conflicts where religion undergirds ideology, antagonism and reconciliation. |
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T 615-915 Vaux |
ML E/TS453 |
The Big Blue Marble: Theology and Globalization Undertake a theological ethical interpretation of various aspects of globalization in order to bring to light their significance and challenges for public theology and liberal religious ministry. |
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W 130-430 Hogue |
ML E453INT |
Problems in Public Ethics |
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TBA Schulz |
ML E456 |
Aesthethics: Art, Ethics and Religion |
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T 900-1200 Hogue, Tolley |
MTS E 404 |
Ethics and the Body In this course, students will examine the ethical dimensions of all the issues that come with being human beings in human bodies. |
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W 1-350 Ayres |
MTS E/M 308 |
Sexual and Domestic Violence Examination of dynamics of sexual assault, abuse, family violence; resources for theological reflection and pastoral practice; attention to empirical and normative analysis; criteria for evaluation and action for justice and care. |
TBA Davis |
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NBTS TE 415-OL |
Pastoral Ethics The student will explore the Christian moral as well as Christian principles of judgment and action, especially as they relate to ministering as Christians in the contemporary world. |
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Online Fitch |
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NPTS THEO 5175 |
Ethics of Caring and Health |
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online Clifton-Soderstrom, Burnett |
TEDS BE 5000 |
Introduction to Bioethics: Matters of Life and Death An overview of the Hippocratic/Judeo-Christian tradition in medical ethics against the background of biblical-theological discussion of human nature, medicine and healing, and as a context for the rise of the new bioethics. |
R 7-930 Kilner |
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TEDS BE 6600 |
Classic Cases |
F 130-930, S 830-430 Fletcher |
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TEDS BE 7700 |
Bioethics Seminar Topical course conducted as a seminar on a question such as autonomy and informed consent, healthcare systems, resource allocation, end-of-life decision-making. |
F, S 830-430 TBA |
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