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This course provides an introduction to the doctrines of the Christian church. It studies the nature of biblical revelation and inspiration from the writing of the texts to canonization of the New Testament. Primary focus is placed on the nature of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and on the natures of Jesus Christ. Either this course or TH05 is required for all programs: the certificate, diploma, and master's degree.[Short syllabus]
- This course studies the nature of human beings, of evil, and the inherent effects of sin. The work of Christ in salvation history is central. Issues of predestination and the order of salvation are studied. [Short syllabus]
- This course introduces the work of Thomas F. Torrance, the great Edinburgh theologian. We will study his theology in the Light of the covenanted relationship between God, Man, and the World the actual nature of the relationship that exists between Christian Theology and Natural Science. We look at his contribution to the Church's understanding and announcement of the Kingdom of God in our time. [Short syllabus]
TH05 Doctrine of the Trinity
- Professor: Gary Deddo
This course explores in depth the Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity, with its biblical foundations in God's revelation, the nature of theology, the foundational historic creeds and controversies, key elements and current obstacles to a fully Christian faith in the Triune God. This course examines vital implications of the doctrine of the Trinity for ethics, worship, the church and proclamation of the Gospel of the Grace of God through Jesus Christ in the Spirit. [Short syllabus]TH06 Pauline Theology
- Professor: Michael Morrison
This course examines Paul’s letters to learn about the theological insights that were involved in Paul's written responses to the churches' various circumstances. Lectures will discuss theological topics that span all of Paul's letters; students will examine a topic in one or more letters. Prerequisite: Epistles of Paul (NT04) [Short syllabus]
BT01 Pentateuch
- Professor: John McKenna
This course presents the formation of the People of God according to the confession of the Five Books of Moses. The history of Israel as the People of God belongs to the nature of the Biblical Covenanted Relationship (BCR) posited by the Great I-AM the Lord God is as the Redeemer-Creator of the Creation. A theological apprehending of the texts will be explained in the prophetic Spirit of the Voice of this Lord and God, according to Moses. [Short syllabus]
BT02 Prophets
- Professor: Timothy Finlay
This course studies the prophetic literature of the Hebrew Canon, the Former and Latter Prophets in order to grasp the foundation and formation of the Kingdom of God. We will seek to apprehend the establishment and development of the Monarchy with Ancient Israel as moved by the renewal of the Biblical Covenant Relationship that we are taught by the Prophets. [Short syllabus]
- This course is foundational to other courses in the New Testament. It surveys the historical context in which the New Testament was written, the methods students may use to study the message of the Bible, and methods for understanding its contemporary uses in ethics and theology. This is a required course. [Short syllabus]
NT02 The Gospels
- Professor: Michael Morrison
This course examines the four canonical Gospels to see what each of these four portraits of Jesus tells us. Students will explore the literary and theological relationships between the Gospels, and the major themes each one presents. Students will describe how the teachings of Jesus can be used in our very different circumstances today. [Short Syllabus]
NT03 Acts of the Apostles
- Professor: Russell Duke
This course chronicles the characters and events in the book of Acts to study the early development of the Christian church from its Jewish base to the inclusion of all peoples. The lives of the Apostle Peter and Apostle Paul set the background for studies of the General Epistles and Pauline Epistles. [Short syllabus]
NT04 Epistles of Paul
- Professor: Michael Morrison
This course examines the 13 letters attributed to Paul in the New Testament. Students will learn the circumstances in which each letter was written - the problems Paul was attempting to address and the way he responded to them. Lectures will include questions of date and authorship, theological considerations involved in what Paul wrote, and how students can find modern significance in these letters. [spring 2012 short syllabus]
This course surveys events, people, and ideas of Christianity from Jesus’ ascension to the Great Schism of 1054. The focus is on mastering the key dates and events of the period and introducing the student to the writings, thought and theology of key people from this period. [Short syllabus]
- This course surveys the Western Church from the time of the Crusades (1095) down to today's latest renewal movements. "The Church reformed must always reform itself" is a central theme. It addresses the Western Church at the height of its power, the crisis that triggered the Reformation and the "great ideas" of Luther and Calvin. It examines the Enlightenment, modern Scientism, and pivotal American experience. Culture, theology, and grass-roots spirituality are seen as constantly interacting in this broad overview. [Short syllabus]
CM01 Ministerial Leadership
- Professor: Russell Duke
This course develops concepts of knowing oneself and developing plans for growth in relational skills for service in ministry. Practical concepts of personal mission and development of leadership traits, communication and problem-solving skills are examined. This course is a prerequisite for the Pastoral Leadership course and a required course for the Advanced Diploma in Christian Ministry and the Master of Pastoral Studies. [Short syllabus]
CM02 Pastoral Leadership
- Professor: Russell Duke
This course studies transformational leadership in the first century church. The use of power and influence in management and leadership techniques of Jesus and Paul are studied. Organizational principles, strategies for ministry, situational leadership, and mentoring will be included. Prerequisite is Ministerial Leadership. [Short syllabus]CM04 Practice of Ministry
- Professor: Jonathan Stepp
This course is designed to help the student think about who Jesus is for humanity in his ministry to the Father and to the world in the communion of the Holy Spirit. That understanding is applied to the practice of preaching, worship, evangelism, discipleship, and the administration of the Church. [Short syllabus]
CM05 Women in Leadership
- Professor: Pat Shaw
This course explores the issue of women serving as leaders in the church. Students will identify the historical place of women in Jewish, Greek and Roman societies through the time of Jesus and then within the early church. Discussion will assess how the New Testament writers valued women and how they choose to address their contributions to the community of faith and how the role of women as church leaders and its challenges has been recorded from the early church until today.[Short syllabus]CM06 Trinitarian Youth Ministry
- Professor: Ted Johnston
This course examines the relationship of theology and youth ministry practice as it has developed in North America. The course explores the centrality of Jesus in all ministry in the relationship that Jesus already has with young people. That relationship is explored in its post-Christian, post-modern cultural context, with an emphasis on the importance of mentoring as a relational/incarnational tool in youth ministry. [Short syllabus]
TM01 Theology of Ministry
- Professor: Timothy Finlay
- Professor: Michael Morrison
- Professor: Russell Duke
This course integrates learning from biblical, theological, and ministry studies into a research thesis that expresses one's theology of ministry. This course is conducted as an independent study under the guidance of the professor as the capstone course for the Master of Pastoral Studies degree. Prerequisite: Student must be within 6 units of completing the Master's program. [Short Syllabus]
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