Theology (THEO)
THEO 510 Survey of Theology 3 Credit Hour(s)
A foundational study of the basic disciplines of theology. The following theological disciplines will be examined: biblical, systematic, historical, dogmatic, and contemporary theologies.
Offered: Resident
THEO 525 Systematic Theology I 3 Credit Hour(s)
A course beginning the study of systematic theology with special attention given to prolegomena the doctrines of Scripture, God, angels, humanity and sin.
Offered: Resident and Online
THEO 530 Systematic Theology II 3 Credit Hour(s)
A course completing the study of systematic theology with special attention given to the doctrines of the person and work of Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the church, and last things. Such issues as nature and extent of salvation, the origin, nature and future of the church, and the eternal state are explored.
Offered: Resident and Online
THEO 601 Patristic and Medieval Christian Thought 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of the early development of Christian ideas from their background in the Greco-Roman world, Judaism, and the Scriptures, through the apostolic fathers, the apologists, and the early struggles toward doctrinal clarity and purity. In the latter half of the course, attention will be given to the establishment of papal supremacy, the rise and subsequent decline of the scholastic Christianity, and the conceptual factors leading toward the Renaissance and Reformation. (Formerly THEO 501)
THEO 602 Renaissance and Reformation Christian Thought 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of the renewal of cultural and intellectual activity in Europe from the later Middle Ages through the Renaissance, Protestant Reformation, Roman Catholic Counter Reformation, rise of capitalism, scientific revolution, and the Enlightenment. (Formerly THEO 502)
Offered: Online
THEO 603 Modern and Contemporary Christian Thought 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of thought from Enlightenment trends to contemporary theological and philosophical developments. The latter subject includes Nineteenth Century liberalism, Twentieth Century new-orthodoxy, existentialism, and post-existential trends such as secular, liberation, and hope theologies. Attention is also given to recent philosophical movements such as logical positivism, linguistic analysis, and process thought. The course stresses the history of major ideas, the system of formative scholars, and the conservative alternative. (Formerly THEO 503)
Offered: Resident and Online
THEO 610 Biblical Theology 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of the nature, history and current trends in biblical theology. Each semester there will be a special focus given to specific areas in Old Testament biblical theology or New Testament Biblical theology.
Offered: Resident and Online
THEO 615 Theological Foundations for Humanitarian Action and Human Rights 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course examines Scripture to understand the relationship between evangelism and those serving in helping ministries. Special attention will be given to those who desire to minister to the hurting and oppressed in their own communities and around the world.
Offered: Online
THEO 620 Ecclesiology 3 Credit Hour(s)
Online Prerequisite: THEO 530
This course is a study of the origin, nature, purpose, mission, polity, and ministry of the church; a major emphasis will be on Baptist ecclesiology.
Offered: Online
THEO 626 Doctrine of God 3 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: THEO 525
A study of the existence, nature, and attributes of the triune God. Contains a study of such doctrines as the decree of God, Creation, the providence of God, and the doctrine of the Trinity.
Offered: Resident and Online
THEO 630 Eschatology 3 Credit Hour(s)
Online Prerequisite: THEO 530
A study of key issues related to eschatology such as heaven and hell, Israel, the church, the rapture, the tribulation, the millennium, the Book of Revelation, and Dispensationalism.
Offered: Online
THEO 635 Contemporary Theological Issues 3 Credit Hour(s)
Designed to isolate and discuss major theological issues within the various major heads of systematic theology. Specific problems to be discussed will vary with the discretion of the professor, but issues such as free will and determinism, the nature of man, and the rapture of the Church are indicative of the kinds of issues to be discussed.
THEO 641 Advanced Bibliology 3 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: THEO 525
A detailed study of the whole area of Bibliology. Special emphasis will be placed on contemporary conceptions of such doctrines as Revelation and Inspiration. An in-depth analysis of the contemporary debate over the inerrancy and authority of Scripture will be included.
Offered: Resident
THEO 642 Advanced Christology 3 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: THEO 530
A detailed examination of the Person, nature, and works of Jesus Christ. Focus will be not only on traditional issues in Christology, but also on contemporary discussions in the field, both within orthodoxy and outside it.
Offered: Resident
THEO 644 Johannine Theology 3 Credit Hour(s)
A course focusing on the unique contributions of John to each of the major areas of history, symbolism, language and journalistic style of development. From the course, the student will correlate the unique Johannine principles of theologizing and hermeneutics, as well as the particular contributions John makes to New Testament theology.
Note: Offered to M.A. and Th.M. students.
THEO 650 Public Theology 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of the role and practice of Christian ministry in responding to ethical challenges presented by cultural developments in the contemporary world.
Offered: Resident and Online
THEO 654 Pneumatology 3 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: THEO 530
A comprehensive study of the Person and work of the Holy Spirit. The activities of the Holy Spirit are traced through the Old and New Testaments, with special attention to His ministry to Christ, to the Church, and to the individual Christian.
Offered: Resident and Online
THEO 678 Western and New Religions 3 Credit Hour(s)
The history, doctrines, and present state of the major cults such as Mormonism, Christian Science, Jehovah's Witnesses and Seventh Day Adventism. The course will also include a study of the Occult Movement. Emphasis is placed on the errors of these groups and on methods and materials for confronting them effectively.
THEO 679 Theology Capstone 3 Credit Hour(s)
This theology capstone course is for the Master of Theology student who has completed at least 24 hours toward the degree. This course is to demonstrate scholarship and contribute to the general knowledge in a specified field of theology. The approved topic must be related to the student's chosen area of study in the Master of Theology program.
Offered: Online
THEO 695 Directed Research in Theology 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
Designed for the advanced student in good standing who has demonstrated an ability to work independently. The student will work with the instructor in developing a proposal for guided research in a specified area of theology.
Offered: Online
THEO 697 Seminar in Theological Studies 3 Credit Hour(s)
An intensive study in a specific subject of theology. This course allows variation in the approach and content of the regular curriculum and often will be used by visiting professors.
Offered: Resident and Online
THEO 698 Thesis Project Proposal and Research 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
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Offered: Resident