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3.00 Credits
The primary of objective of this course is to construct a coherent theology of the Holy Spirit based both on biblical accounts and on the Church's attempts to make sense of its experience of the Spirit throughout its history. Accordingly, students devote the first part of the course to examining key scriptural passages and key moments in the Church's history that provide insights into the Spirit. They then bring these insights to bear on contemporary theological and pastoral issues as they relate to the Holy Spirit, all with the goal of providing a systematic description of the Spirit's activity. Special attention is given as to why a "theology" of the Holy Spirit is so difficult to achieve, and why Protestant theologians (including those belonging to the Restoration Movement) have neglected this important doctrine. Prerequisite: BTH 2400. Offered: on demand and when feasible. Weedman, staff
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3.00 Credits
This course of study focuses on key themes and issues of Christian moral theology. Students begin by examining the biblical foundations of Christian ethical thought and practice, along with various historical models for applying this foundation. The course addresses specific ethical issues such as Christian responses to "life" issues, such as abortion, the death penalty, and various medical ethics questions. Offered: on demand and when feasible. Weedman, staff
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3.00 Credits
This course considers the place of ecumenical theology within the overall mission of the church. The course begins by examining the priority of Christian Unity for the mission of the church. It then considers various attempts to realize the Church's unity, including the early Church's struggle to find the consensus fidelium, the reasons for division, and the successes and failures of modern ecumenical movements. Special attention is given to the "New Ecumenism" and its attempt to balance unity with truth, especially in light of the Stone-Campbell Movement's traditional plea for a unity-in-truth. Although the class considers ecumenical issues within Protestantism, it is based on the assumption that the key ecumenical issue concerns unity between Protestants and Catholics, especially in light of such movements as Evangelicals and Catholics Together. Accordingly, the course devotes a substantial amount of time considering ecumenical issues between Catholics and Evangelicals. Prerequisite: BTH 2400. Offered: yearly. Weedman
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3.00 Credits
Students examine the principal biblical texts dealing with mission and evangelism, with an emphasis on the people of God and God's missionary intent throughout Scripture. Offered: alternate years. Divino
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
This seminar is designed to promote in-depth discussion, independent research, and writing in areas not included in the regular course offerings. Topics considered vary from year to year. Offered: on demand and when feasible. Weedman, staff
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3.00 Credits
Students investigate theological developments from the Reformation era to the present. Special attention is given to the persons, issues and theological writings of the Lutheran, Reformed, and Arminian traditions. Schools of thought represented by Hegel, Existentialism, and Neo-orthodoxy are also discussed. The course aims at achieving an understanding of contemporary theology, and also at developing a biblical and critical response. Prerequisite: BTH 2400. Offered: on demand and when feasible. Weedman
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys the intellectual history of American Christianity from the colonial period to the present. Special consideration is given to two decisive events that have had a lasting impact on the American theology: the Great Awakening(s) and its most prominent spokesman (and the most American theologian), Jonathan Edwards, and the Fundamentalist-Modernist Controversy. Students also focus on how these events shaped the formation and thought of the Stone-Campbell Movement, a movement that, in many ways, has mirrored the prevailing theological trends. A final consideration of this course is the role of nativism in American Protestant thought and 88 its impact on Protestant-Catholic relations. Prerequisite: BTH 2400. Offered: on demand and when feasible. Weedman
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3.00 Credits
The course will examine the writings of three important figures in contemporary theology on the Holy Spirit: Clark Pinnock, Jürgen Moltmann, and Miroslav Volf. The goal will be to gain a sense of how to understand the Holy Spirit, and then ask how to apply that understanding--and experience!--to the church's mission in a post - modern world. Prerequisite: BTH 2400. Offered: on demand and when feasible. Weedman
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
This seminar is designed to promote in-depth discussion, independent research, and writing in areas not included in the regular course offerings. Topics considered vary from year to year. Offered: on demand and when feasible. Weedman
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3.00 Credits
This course explores some of the major religious traditions of the world from the standpoint of their history, sociology, and theology. All of these religions are examined through comparison and contrast with biblical thought. Prerequisite: SOC 2500. Offered: alternate years. Divino
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