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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A study in practical theology, this course will examine Christianity as a coherent vision of life. We will explore how central biblical and theological themes, such as community, fall, cross, and new creation, are to be embodied in the lives of Christians. We will focus especially on how the confession that Jesus is Lord ought to inform our approach to the ethical issues and controversies of our day.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the historic foundations of the Christian spiritual life. It considers key biblical texts and selected classical Christian writings in order to understand the nature and development of mature Christian faith, the connection between faith development and human development, the relationship between Christian faith and the various doubts and conflicts faced by contemporary believers, and the significance of classical spiritual disciplines in the formation of authentic Christian character.
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1.00 Credits
Special Topics
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore the ideas and practices introduced in Theology 210 (Introduction to Christian Spirituality)-such as contemplative prayer, pilgrimage, Sabbath, lectio divina, etc.- in more depth as well as how they have evolved as they were passed down throughout Church history. Students will be introduced to key figures and movements of the contemplative tradition, including "contemplatives in action" that have brought about serious reform in both the Church and the world. They will explore how each branch of Christianity, regardless of denomination, has contributed to the practice of spirituality. Finally, the class will provide opportunities for students to integrate these insights into their own faith journey and today's world.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the main themes of Christian theology from both systematic and biblical perspectives. Special emphasis is on the development of responsible theological thought. Such topics as the basis of authority, the nature of God, human nature, the person and work of Christ, the Holy Spirit and the Church will be treated.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the students to community assessment, engagement and the concept of transformational development. The course will utilize readings, discussions, research, and written assignments to expand student awareness of the role of the Church within a community, and its development. It will also build the student's exegetical skills. While exegesis is most often spoken of in terms of proper examination of Scripture, this course expects the studeant to invade their context of ministry, and learn about the needs and assets within their communitites.
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3.00 Credits
As a capstone this course is designed to apply the skills of assessing a ministerial context, designing a plan for ministry (a "pastoral") and gaining the competence in nurturing leadership in the church by using the skills of the discipline of supervised ministry.
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3.00 Credits
An historical and theological exploration of key figures, events, movements and themes in the development and expansion of the early Church. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in THEO 210 or permission of instructor. Offered in alternate years.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the development of classical Christian theology in the particular historical context that shaped it. Attention will especially be given to the distinctive features of patristic, medieval, and Reformation theological traditions, and to Eastern (Orthodox) and Western (Catholic and Protestant) traditions. Prerequisite: THEO 240
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3.00 Credits
An investigation of the Christian doctrine of God in its biblical foundations and its historical development, with particular attention to the life of God as Trinity and to the relationship between God and the world. Specific topics may include the relationship between transcendence and immanence, the efficacy of natural theology, the impassibility and immutability of God, the character of divide foreknowledge and providence, the nature of divine "personhood" and the debate over "social trinitarianism", and the relationship between equality and order among the divine persons.
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