Theology (THEO)
THEO 104 Introduction to Theology Survey 4 Credit Hour(s)
This course is an introduction to the basic tenets of Christianity.
Offered: Resident and Online
THEO 107 Theological Survey I 3 Credit Hour(s)
This is the first of three courses in a general survey of Bible doctrine designed to introduce the student to the major areas of systematic theology. This course presents the following areas of doctrine: Prolegomena, doctrine of the Trinity, doctrine of the Father, doctrine of the Bible (bibliology), and the doctrine of Prophecy (eschatology). The theology survey is continued in THEO 108.
Offered: Online
THEO 108 Theological Survey II 3 Credit Hour(s)
This is the second of three courses in a general survey of Bible doctrine designed to synthesize and outline the following major areas of systematic theology: doctrine of the Holy Spirit (Pneumatology), doctrine of Man (Anthropology), doctrine of Sin (Hamartiology), doctrine of Angels (Angelology), and doctrine of Satan (Satanology).
Offered: Online
THEO 109 Theological Survey III 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is a continuation of the doctrinal studies begun in Theological Survey 107 and 108. The student will examine the remaining Biblical doctrines of Salvation (Soteriology), the Church (Ecclesiology), and Christ (Christology).
Offered: Online
THEO 201 Theology Survey I 2 Credit Hour(s)
This is a general survey of Bible doctrine designed to synthesize and outline each of ten major areas of systematic theology, including prolegomena, bibliology, theology proper, Christology, angelology, and pneumatology.
Offered: Resident and Online
THEO 202 Theology Survey II 2 Credit Hour(s)
This is a continuation of general survey of Bible doctrine designed to synthesize and outline each of the ten major areas of systematic theology. Survey II includes anthropology, hamartiology, soteriology, ecclesiology and eschatology.
Offered: Resident and Online
THEO 305 Theology of Disability 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is designed to give a biblical and theological understanding of the reality of disabilities in a broken and fallen world.
Offered: Online
THEO 310 Theology of Humanity 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course examines key questions pertaining to theological anthropology. Particular attention is given to the doctrine of the imago dei in humanity, its implications, and how it has shaped human society. Additional attention is given to the doctrine of the Fall, its impact on humanity, and its relationship to modern society.
Offered: Online
THEO 311 God, Revelation, and Reason 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with fundamental issues in theological prolegomena, i.e., introductory questions concerning the Word as revealed in apologetics, hermeneutics, and dogmatics, and the sources of authority (the Bible, the Church, the World, etc.), as well as central issues surrounding the doctrine of God, including God’s existence and attributes, divine providence, and the doctrine of the Trinity.
Offered: Resident
THEO 313 The Person and Work of Christ 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of the Person and work of Christ as revealed through Messianic prophecy, the Incarnation and His ministry as Prophet, Priest, and King. Special attention is given to the contributions of John and Paul to a full understanding of this doctrine.
Offered: Online
THEO 320 A Theology of Humanitarian Response 3 Credit Hour(s)
This introductory course is designed to explore foundational issues that support a biblical and theological response to humanitarian action.
Offered: Online
THEO 324 A Theology of Suffering and Disability 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course explores the theological understanding of the image of God, the problem of evil, as well as suffering as it relates to a biblical understanding of physical and mental disability. Students will incorporate this understanding into a theology of inclusion for the Church and Christian Ministry. Thus, the student will be equipped to evaluate various methods and strategies for disability ministry.
Offered: Resident
THEO 325 Theological Foundations for Human Rights 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course surveys the development of human rights and explores the formative role of Christian theology for the modern conception of human rights.
Offered: Online
THEO 330 Theology of the Family 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is designed to equip students with an understanding of God's original design for the home, the primary purposes of family life, and a biblical method for facilitating transformation. Students will establish the ground work for fostering healthy family relationships and strong generational legacy. This study begins with a "big picture" view of the home, clarifies doctrinal misunderstandings of the family role, outlines a history of the modern family, and offers a scriptural vision for long-term family blessing.
Offered: Resident and Online
THEO 340 Theology and Politics 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is designed to relate Christian thought to societal ethics and responsibility through the auspices of important theological mentors and movements. The relation between the church and state will also be studied in scripture, as well as in church history. Specific ethical issues of ecclesiastical and societal concerns (abortion, capital punishment, nuclear war, etc.) will be addressed.
Offered: Resident
THEO 345 Theology of Race and Culture 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course provides a theological and biblical framework for understanding critical issues related to race, ethnicity, and culture in an increasingly multi-ethnic and multi-cultural world. Consideration is given to such issues as contemporary race tension, individualism versus collectivism, socio-economic and class struggles, and ethnocentrism, in light of the responsibility of the church and the gospel.
Offered: Resident
THEO 350 Methods and Issues in Theology 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course exposes students to key issues in the nature of theological methodology and theological discourse. This course will also explore key hermeneutical systems (e.g., dispensationalism and covenant theology) as they bear on theological methodology, as well as providing students with the tools for contextualization and discerning between cultural, ethical, and theological questions facing evangelical Christians (e.g., biblical inerrancy, creation, church government, sign gifts, the church and racial reconciliation, biblical view of gender, etc.).
Offered: Resident
THEO 360 Biblical Theology 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is a survey of biblical theology with specific attention given to the primary theological themes of the Old and New Testament. It explores how each testament informs the redemptive storyline of the Bible. Various soteriological themes and theological systems such as dispensationalism and covenant theology are addressed. This is to lay a foundation for understanding the relationship between biblical theology and current theological issues.
Offered: Online
THEO 362 Historical Theology 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of doctrinal development within the history of the Christian church. An emphasis is placed on the identification, analysis, and evaluation of significant theological methodologies and systems, which have affected the doctrinal perspectives of evangelicals. The theological methods and systems to be evaluated and compared include but are not limited to the following: biblical theology, natural theology, covenant theology, dispensationalism, and philosophical theology.
Offered: Resident and Online
THEO 400 Bibliology 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course examines the doctrine of scripture. Special attention will be given to revelation, canonicity, inspiration, inerrancy, and biblical authority.
Offered: Online
THEO 402 Doctrine of God 3 Credit Hour(s)
A biblical, historical, and theological study of the existence, nature, and attributes of the triune God. Special attention will be given to the nature of God in Christian Scripture, as well as a general consideration of His works and His relation to the world.
Offered: Online
THEO 405 Ecclesiology 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course examines the doctrine of the Church. Special attention will be given to exploring topics including but not limited to the origin, nature, and polity of the church.
Offered: Online
THEO 412 The Spirit, the Church, and Its Hope 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course provides an examination of the New Testament Church with particular concern given to its origin, its distinctive nature, its mission, its function, its government, its office, its ordinances and its destiny, especially as found in relation to the person, nature, and work of the Holy Spirit.
Offered: Resident and Online
THEO 415 Examining and Applying Biblical and Theological Concepts 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is designed to allow the student to better understand and put into practice key theological ideas. A wide range of biblical and theological concepts are presented, and the student is challenged to apply these concepts in real world situations and to understand wide-ranging viewpoints. This course builds upon basic theological coursework, encouraging students to deepen their understanding, while at the same time, gaining experience by living out biblical truths in ministry settings.
Offered: Online
THEO 430 Modern and Contemporary Theology 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course will analyze and interpret various modern and postmodern theological movements from the 19th century to the present. Theologies born out of the Enlightenment, including classical liberalism, neo-orthodoxy, existentialism, and post-existentialism will be stressed, as well as various postmodern and world theologies.
Offered: Resident
THEO 450 Middle East Conflict in Biblical Perspective 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course traces the causes, development, consequences and outcome of the Middle East conflict from a biblical and Christian Zionist perspective. The relevant historical and biblical texts will be examined with respect to Israel's conflict with nations past, present and future and the contemporary interpretation of the conflict within Christianity. (Crosslisted with GOVT 450)
Offered: Resident
THEO 495 Directed Research 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
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Offered: Resident
THEO 497 Special Topics in Theology 3 Credit Hour(s)
Offered: Resident