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3.00 Credits
Christopher H. Evans/Peter W. Agnew This course examines the development of United Methodist history and theology from the time of John Wesley to the present. In addition to acquainting students with significant historical and theological movements within the United Methodist tradition, the course will increase student awareness of how these movements have impacted denominational identity at the close of the 20th century.
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3.00 Credits
Susan S. Maybeck Prerequisites: CF 102, 103; Suggested CF 120 or 129 This course examines aspects of ministry as practiced by pastors within the Baptist traditions. Building upon the history, principles, and practices, which are common among Baptists, special attention will be paid to pastoral leadership with the American Baptist Churches, USA and to the leadership practices of Black Baptist traditions. Students will receive practical instructions in the pastor's administrative role, current governance practices in the Baptist churches, the ordinances of Baptism and The Lord's Supper, and issues facing pastors in the post-modern Church in American society. The goal is to explore the tension between freedom and responsibility. Primary attention will be given to course members' needs in the ordination process.
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3.00 Credits
Jane E. Hicks This course attends to classical traditions of ethical thinking as well as contemporary ethical reflection on significant issues in the church and the world of the 21st century.
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3.00 Credits
Christopher H. Evans This course explores the American Social Gospel movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with emphasis on the life and thought of Walter Rauschenbusch. The class will analyze the Social Gospel's theological roots and assess the movement's influence on20th-century American religious history. Special emphasis will center on Rauschenbusch's impact upon later movements of 20th-century theology and ethics, including neo-orthodox, feminist, and African- American liberation perspectives.
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3.00 Credits
Christopher H. Evans This course investigates how popular culture has influenced Christian faith and practice in North American religious history. Reviewing sources in film, television, music, and fiction, the course examines popular culture's influence upon contemporary North American understandings of faith. Additionally, the course explores popular culture's impact upon the theory and practice of ministry.
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3.00 Credits
James H. Evans, Jr. The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an opportunity to study critically and assess the theology of Karl Barth. The course will examine the nature of the theological task for Barth, his view of the history of modern theological thought, his exposition of major theological doctrines, and later reflections on his theological career. The issues and concerns expressed in Barth's theology will be examined in light of historical and contemporary options.
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3.00 Credits
Christopher H. Evans From Cotton Mather to Hal Lindsey, from the prophesies of William Miller to the current popularity of Left Behind films, Americans have displayed an ongoing fascination with apocalyptic themes and predictions. While frequently seen as an aberration to the advance of Christianity's mission, this course seeks to examine the widespread history of apocalyptic thought as presented through numerous cross sections of American religion. In addition to examining the biblical and theological roots of apocalyptic thought in American Christianity, the course will examine how recurrent apocalyptic themes have been employed throughout American history. The course will also examine the growth of apocalyptic thought outside the U.S.
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3.00 Credits
Mark Brummitt An introduction to the earlier literature and thought of the Hebrew Bible in its ancient Near Eastern environment and canonical context, concentrating on the Torah and Former Prophets (Genesis-2 Kings).
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3.00 Credits
Mark Brummitt/George P. Heyman As a sequel to Old Testament I, this course will explore the literature and thoughts of the Old Testament, concentrating on the Latter Prophets (Isaiah to Malachi) and the Writings (Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, and other post-exilic biblical books), in the context of the development of Israelite history and religion. Attention will also be given to issues relating to biblical theology and hermeneutics arising from these canonical documents and to their abiding significance for Christian faith.
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3.00 Credits
Gay L. Byron/Robert R. Hann An introduction to the four gospels. The course places each gospel in its historical, social, cultural and political context so that the distinctive voice of each writer can be heard speaking a word to its own time and a word to ours.
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