PHI 631/THE 628 Apologetics
A course designed to equip the student to defend the Christian faith against important contemporary assaults and to build a positive Christian world and life view.   Appeal is made not only to the varieties of rational arguments but also to the special contributions of the Pentecostal message.

PHI 633 Ethical Issues in Contemporary Society
A study of ethical issues facing contemporary Christians from the perspective of biblical principles.   The implications of Biblical ethics for moral decisions both in the individual and societal contexts are considered.

THE/HIS/MHT 502 Ancient Christianiy to the Challenge of Islam (6 credits)
(See HIS/MHT/THE 502 .)

THE 529 Theology, Psychology and Moral Behavior
An investigation of theological themes and spiritual phenomena for counselors and those in helping professions.  In this course, consideration will be given to problems of human behavior and ethical issues facing contemporary Christians from the perspective of biblical principles.  Emphasis on biblical strategies for cultivating an integrated Christian personality and moral decisions both in the individual and societal contexts are considered.

THE 531 Systematic Theology I
An overview of the theological areas of prolegomena, revelation, theology proper, anthropology, and Christology.

THE 532 Systematic Theology II
An overview of the theological areas of pneumatology, soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology.

THE 546 The Authority of Scripture
The Bible as the “rule for faith and practice” will be considered from the perspectives of its claims and the historical and theological development of the doctrine of Scripture. Special emphasis will be given to the vital role of the Holy Spirit in relationship to Scripture. Prereq: THE 531 Systematic Theology 1 or equivalent.

THE 547 Eschatology Today
The doctrine of last things (eschatology) will be considered from the perspectives of the biblical teachings, the historical development of the doctrine, and the expressions of the doctrine in systematic theology. A special emphasis will be the consideration of the broader eschatological perspective of the New Testament. Prereq: THE 531 Systematic Theology 1 or equivalent.

THE 548 The Church, Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper
The biblical and historical development of the doctrines of the church and the ordinances (water baptism and the Lord’s Supper) of the church will be considered. Various models of understanding the church and its ministry in the world and the work of the Holy Spirit in and through the church will be studied. Prereq: THE 531 Systematic Theology 1 or equivalent.

THE 549 Doctrine of Christ
The person and work of Christ will be examined from the biblical truths about Him and the historical development of the Church’s understanding of those truths. Current theological discussion about the doctrine of Christ will also be considered. Prereq: THE 531 Systematic Theology 1 or equivalent.

THE/PCS 550 The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
This course will examine the biblical expression, both in the Old and New Testaments, of the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Emphasis will also be given to the ways in which the Church throughout history has expressed its understandings of the Holy Spirit and to the vital ministry of the Spirit in the world today. Prereq: THE 531 Systematic Theology 1 or equivalent.

THE/MHT 552 Power Encounter
(See MHT/THE 552.)

THE/HIS/MHT 601 Christianity to the Reformation
(See HIS/MHT/THE 601.)

THE/PTH 622 Communicating Christian Faith in a Pluralistic Society
(See PTH/THE 622.)

THE 628/PHI 631 Apologetics
(See PHI 631/THE 628.)

THE/PCS 633 Divine Healing
The healing ministry of God in today’s world will be considered. The course will survey the biblical and theological perspectives and the history of divine healing in the Church. Special emphasis will be placed upon the role of the doctrine and practice of divine healing in the Pentecostal/ Charismatic movements in the twentieth century.

THE 639 Specialized Studies in Theology
A course to meet a need to study specific theological issues as they are raised from time to time.

THE/PTH 642 Theology of Prayer
(See PTH/THE 642.)

THE 644 Theological German
An introduction to German, with emphasis on developing the basic vocabulary and grammatical skills necessary for translating theological sources.

THE 645 Theological Spanish
The rise of Latin American theology, first among Catholic and Protestant liberation theologians and now among emerging Pentecostal theologians, has made Spanish an increasingly important research language for theological students. This course provides an introduction to the basic vocabulary and grammar of Spanish that will prepare students to decipher the Spanish Bible, academic articles, and books, and most importantly, to pass a proficiency exam in Spanish for future doctoral work.

THE/MHT 649 Christian-Muslim Theological Issues
(See MHT/THE 649.)

THE 651 Theological French
An introduction to French with emphasis on developing the basic vocabulary and grammatical skills necessary for translating theological sources.

THE/HIS/MHT 701 Christianity in the Modern and Postmodern Eras
(See HIS/MHT/THE 701

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