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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A basic overview of narrative biblical theology focusing on the structure of biblical narratives (beginnings, middles, and ends) as well as their component parts (plot, characters, conflicts, and resolutions). Addresses issues of interpretation, spirituality, and application.
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3.00 Credits
(Changed from "Foundations of Christian Faith") An introductory course designed to acquaint students with the content of the classical Christian faith through a study of essential doctrines as signposts for the Christian story. Discussion also includes the task of theology, theological method, and the Triune nature of Christian reasoning about God. Prerequisites: EN 101: English Composition and TH101 (or permission from the instructor).
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of how biblical accounts of Jesus' ministry have shaped historical understandings of his person and work with attention to the church's call to imitate him in mission through empowerment by the Holy Spirit. Addresses intersections between the classical categories of Christology, pneumatology, ecclesiology, and eschatology. Prerequisites: TH101, TH201 and EN 102 (or permission from the instructor).
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of theological aesthetics as a way of imagining and embodying the reign of God. Focuses on biblical depictions of the abundant life God intends for human communities with attention to elegance, paradox, and complexity. Prerequisites: TH101, TH201 and EN 102 (or permission from the instructor).
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of how biblical narratives focused on liberation, justice, and salvation have functioned in terms of historical doctrine, systems of theology, spirituality, and the life of the church in the world. Addresses intersections between the classical categories of soteriology and hamartiology. Prerequisites: TH101, TH201 and EN 102 (or permission from the instructor). Academic Catalog 20082009 55
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of narrative as a means of expressing the gospel in personal and social ways with particular emphasis on strategies of evangelism, activism, and conflict transformation. Addresses the various capacities of such narratives to bring about transformation as well as the interaction between them. Prerequisites: TH101, TH201 and EN 102 (or permission from the instructor).
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the life and work of a selected Christian theologian, including significant readings in primary texts, analysis of his or her contemporary context, and assessment of longterm impact on Christian theology and practice. Prerequisites: TH101, TH201 and EN 102 (or permission from the instructor).
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3.00 Credits
An assessment of the development of narrative theology in terms of both Yale and Chicago schools with readings from primary texts. Refines student skills at employing narrative as an analytical and pedagogical tool in relation to literary and cinematic works as well as cultural trends or ideas. Prerequisites: two NBT Cores (or permission from the instructor).
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3.00 Credits
A historical and theological investigation of the biblical doctrine of Christian perfection or holiness. Attention is given to the ways in which various Christian traditions have defined and taught this important doctrine of the Christian life. Prerequisites: one NBT Core (or permission from the instructor).
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly TH220 Christian Doctrine of Holiness) A historical and theological investigation of the biblical doctrine of Christian perfection or holiness. Attention is given to the ways in which various Christian traditions have defined and taught this important doctrine of the Christian life. Prerequisites: one NBT Core (or permission from the instructor).
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