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Major. A
departmental major in theology for the Bachelor of Arts
in Theology degree consists of a
minimum of 33 semester hours of approved upper division courses in theology
exclusive of courses used to meet general education requirements. The major
program must include THL320,
326, 332, 416,
419, 450,
460, and 12 semester hours of major electives selected
from the following: THL 399, 412,
413, 421,
422, 427,
428, 440, 445,
472,
473, 474, 475,
490abc, 499. A major in
theology for the Applied Associate of Arts degree requires the above and an additional six
semester hours selected from major electives (see
Applied Associate of Arts in Theology). Not more than three
semester hours in Undergraduate Open Seminar (THL 399) nor
more than three semester hours in Independent Study (THL 499)
may be included in either major program.
A major in theology
for the Applied Associate of Arts degree consists of a minimum of 30 semester
hours of approved courses (including 27 upper division) in theology exclusive of
courses used to meet general education requirements. The major program must
include THL 250, 320,
326, 332, 416,
419, and 12 semester hours of major electives selected
from the following: THL 399, 412,
413, 427, 428,
440, 445, 472, 473,
474, 475,
490abc, 499. Not more than three semester hours in
Undergraduate Open Seminar (399) nor more than three semester hours in
Independent Study (499) may be included in either major program.
THL 135 Life, Ministry, and Teachings of Jesus (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
This course covers the life, ministry, and teachings of Jesus Christ as
presented in the four Gospels. Emphasis is on the analysis of the four Gospels
in the context of the social, political, and religious conditions of the first
century. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the background,
purpose, message, and themes of the Gospels and the significance of Jesus Christ
in the first century and beyond. The lecture core of this course is a series of
recorded lectures presented by noted television evangelist, author, and pastor
of pastors Dr. Roderick C. Meredith.
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THL 135S
Vida, Ministerio y Enseñanzas de Jesucristo (3-0-0-3)
Requisitos: Ninguno.
Requisitos colaterales: Ninguno.
Esta materia abarca la vida, el ministerio y las enseñanzas
de Jesucristo como es presentada en los cuatro evangelios. El énfasis de la
materia se hace en el análisis de los cuatro evangelios en el contexto social,
político, y en el análisis de las condiciones religiosas del primer siglo. Una
vez cursado la materia, al término del curso el estudiante podrá explicar los
antecedentes sociales, el propósito, el mensaje, los temas evangélicos y el
significado de la persona de Jesucristo en el primer siglo y en los años
siguientes. El centro de las clases son las clases grabadas y presentadas por el
conocido evangelista que preside, presentador del programa de televisión, autor
y pastor Dr. Roderick C. Meredith.
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THL 136 Acts and the Writings of Paul (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Focused in the book of Acts of the Apostles this course deals with Paul’s life, times, and writings including the
background, purpose, message, and themes of the Pauline epistles; his personal
life and character; his companions; and the chronology of the apostle’s life. Emphasis is on the theology
of his writings and the issues that Paul dealt with in the apostolic church.
Upon completion, students should be able to show the message of Acts and each of
each of the Pauline Epistles and their implication and application.
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THL 200 Principles of Christian Living (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
This course covers the purpose for human life; human nature; values, morality,
and ethics; marriage, family and career. Topics include values, beliefs, and
mores; interpersonal communication, dating, courtship, marriage and children.
Upon completion, students should be able to explain and demonstrate a basic
knowledge of practical Christian living. A set of contemporary lectures by Dr.
Douglas Winnail dealing with the foundations of Christian living for successful
life in today’s world.
THL 211 Old Testament Survey I (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
This course deals with the Law and the Former Prophets focusing on background,
content, structure, geography, teachings, and basic meaning of each book and
outstanding people and events. Emphasis is on the Hebrew Scriptures as the
background and foundation for understanding the New Testament. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the author, background,
theme, and content of each book.
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THL 212 Old Testament Survey II (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: THL 211.
Corequisites: None.
This course deals with the Latter Prophets and the Writings, focusing on the
background, content, structure, geography, teachings, and basic meaning of each
book and outstanding people and events. Emphasis is on the Hebrew Scriptures as
the background and foundation for understanding the New Testament. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the author,
background, theme, and content of each book.
THL 250 Introduction to Biblical Doctrines (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
This course deals with the basic doctrines of the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament. Topics include
the Church, the Holy Bible, God, the Holy Spirit, the gospel, salvation,
holydays and festivals, the law of God, the Sabbath, sin, being born again,
church government, marriage, the second coming of Christ, the last judgment, and
human potential. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate fundamental doctrinal understanding.
Tomorrow’s World television presenter Richard Ames presents a series of lectures
on foundational biblical doctrines.
THL 320 Introduction to Church History (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
This course traces the history of the Church of God from apostolic times to the
present day. Topics include the development of the Church through each of its
seven distinct eras. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze
significant developments in the history of the Church and do a major research
project on its origins, beliefs, and practices.
THL 326 Christian Leadership (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
This course deals with the principles of Christian leadership and service.
Topics will include: foundations of leadership, leadership skills, challenges
facing leaders and case studies of great leaders of the Bible and secular
history. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the qualities
of a servant leader in a variety of settings.
THL 332 The Biblical Text (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
This course deals with the authority, inspiration, canonization, literary unity,
and textual criticism of the biblical text. Emphasis is on Bible translations,
versions, textual analysis, exegesis, and research. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate the fundamentals of interpretation and textual
research.
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THL 399 Undergraduate Open Seminar (1-2-3|0-0-0|0-0-0|1-2-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor.
Corequisites: None.
This is a special course for reading and conference or for experimentation, or a
seminar on topics not treated by regularly scheduled classes. Upon completion,
the student is able to demonstrate mastery of the content of the readings or
topics of the seminar. A maximum of three hours of credit may be earned toward
the bachelor’s degree in Undergraduate Open Seminar in a single discipline.
THL 412 Epistles of Paul I (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: THL 136 or consent of instructor.
Corequisites: None.
This course focuses on the Apostle Paul’s life and writings up to his Roman
imprisonment including a study of the background, message, purposes and themes
of Thessalonians, Galatians, Corinthians and Romans with special emphasis on the
doctrine of justification. Upon completion, students should be able to use
analysis tools to read, understand, explain, and expound these biblical
writings.
THL 413 Epistles of Paul II (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: THL 136 or consent of instructor.
Corequisites: None.
This course focuses on the Apostle Paul’s life and writings from his first Roman
imprisonment to his death including the Captivity Epistles, Hebrews and the
Pastoral Epistles. Upon completion, students should be able to use analysis
tools to read, understand, explain, and expound these biblical writings.
THL 416 General Epistles (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
This course introduces the historical setting, purpose, and central theme of the
letters of James, Peter, John, and Jude. Emphasis is on the use of critical,
historical, archeological, and cultural analysis. Upon completion, students
should be able to use analysis tools to read, understand, explain, and expound
these biblical writings.
THL 419 Daniel and Revelation (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
This course deals with the background, themes, and teachings of the prophetic books
of Daniel and
Revelation. Includes consideration of Old Testament and New Testament prophecies
that blend into the book of Revelation. Upon completion, students should be able
to demonstrate their understanding of biblical prophecy and eschatological
events.
THL 421 History of Christianity I (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
This course deals with the history of Christianity from the first century to the
sixteenth-century Protestant Reformation. Focuses on the growth and development
of Christianity during the early centuries in the Mediterranean World as well as
its expansion into Europe and the East. Upon completion, students should be able
to demonstrate understanding of major events, movements, and theological trends.
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THL 422 History of Christianity II (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: THL 421.
Corequisites: None.
This course deals with the history of Christianity from the time of the
Reformation to the present. Focuses on the Protestant Reformation, Roman
Catholic reform, Protestant liberalism and fundamentalism, the ecumenical
movement, Christianity in developing countries, and the Christian decline of the
industrialized West. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the
modern history of Christianity as a global religion and to show the diversity of
its beliefs and practices.
THL 427 Ministry to Youth (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
This course deals with developing, organizing, and leading church youth
programs. Emphasis
is on the development of Christian values in youth and adolescents. Upon
completion, students should be able organize and lead a program for youth in a local
congregation.
THL 428 Ministry to the Elderly (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
This course deals with identifying the needs both physical and spiritual of the
elderly. Emphasis is on learning and applying pastoral care skills to meet these
needs and developing an awareness of available community resources. Upon
completion, students should be sensitive to and proactive in dealing with the
challenges and needs of an aging population, e.g., spiritual/religious, social,
biological, physiological, and psychological.
THL 440 Introductory Homiletics (2-2-0-3)
Prerequisites: SPCM 260 or consent of instructor.
Corequisites: None.
This course is an introduction to preaching. Emphasis is on preparation and
delivery of sermonettes, the purpose and presentation of the song service, and
place of sermonettes within the church service. Upon completion, students should
be able to deliver sermonettes and lead the song service in a local
congregation.
THL 445 Advanced Homiletics (2-2-0-3)
Prerequisites: THL 440.
Corequisites: None.
This course prepares the student for the tasks and responsibilities of preaching
including the application of the principles of hermeneutics. Emphasis is on
sermon preparation and practice in preaching. Upon completion, students should
be able to deliver sermons and plan a speaking schedule for a local
congregation.
THL 450 Introduction to Biblical Theology (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: THL 250 or consent of instructor.
Corequisites: None.
This course deals with the principal doctrines of the Christianity as seen
through various theological systems and interpretations. Topics include the
nature of God; biblical and theological development of concepts regarding the
Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; the creation and the purpose for mankind;
and covenants, salvation, grace, law, faith and the Church. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate fundamental doctrinal understanding. This
is the capstone course for the baccalaureate degree theology major.
THL 460 Comparative Religion (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
This course is an introduction to the major religious traditions of the world,
particularly Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Islam; and consideration of
neo-pagan and cultic phenomena in the contemporary world. Emphasis is on the
historical development, key figures, as well as major doctrines and practices.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of
the similarities and differences between the world’s religions and how they
differ from Christianity.
THL 473 Archaeology and the Old Testament (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
This course deals
with the archaeology of the bible lands from the fourth millennium B.C.E.
through the Intertestamental Period. Topics addressed include patriarchal
Palestine, Joseph and Moses in Egypt, the reigns of David and Solomon, the
divided kingdom, the exile, and the intertestamental period. Upon completion,
students should be able to explain how understanding of the social, political
and religious background of the biblical world aids illumination of the Hebrew
Scriptures.
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THL 474 Archaeology and the New Testament (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
This course deals
with the archaeology of Syro-Palestine from Herodian times through the Second
Jewish Revolt (C.E. 132-135). Emphasis on orientation to the geography and
archaeology of the biblical world and the application of archaeology in biblical
research. Upon completion, students should be able to explain how understanding
of the social, political and religious background of the biblical world aids
illumination of the biblical text.
THL 475 Fieldwork in Biblical Archaeology (0-9/18-0-3/6)
Prerequisites: THL 472, 473,
474 or consent of instructor.
Corequisites: None.
This course consists of supervised excavation at an archaeological site in the
Levant. Experience in all facets of archaeological work including excavating,
sifting, surveying, washing and reading pottery, and the process of computerized
finds registration. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the
major elements of archaeological method and analysis used on the site. This
course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours [not graded; CR (credit) or NC
(no credit) will appear on transcript].
THL 490abc Practicum in Professional Ministry
(0-6/12/18-0-2/4/6)
Prerequisites: Consent of department chair.
Corequisites: None.
This practicum consists of supervised fieldwork in ministry. Emphasis is on
developing and exercising the competencies and skills necessary for professional
ministry and for intensive reflection on the experience. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate the planning, organization, and execution
of ministry responsibilities.
THL 499abc Independent Study (1-1-1|0-0-0|0-0-0|1-1-1)
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor.
Corequisites: None.
In this course a student selects a project in consultation with a faculty
sponsor before registration and completes it over the course of a semester.
Regular progress meetings via the internet are held regularly and the student
must submit a formal final report. Upon completion, the student can demonstrate
mastery in the content of the project orally and in writing. |
