Curriculum

Curriculum

 

1. Old Testament Survey

An overview of the Old Testament, tracing its teaching with respect to historical background and literary character – 3 Units

2. New Testament Survey

An overview of the New Testament, tracing its teaching with respect to historical background and literary character – 3 Units

3. Systematic Theology I.

A critical investigation into the content and contemporary significance of the Christian faith, emphasizing biblical foundations, philosophic presuppositions and comprehensiveness. – 3 Units

4. Studies in Biblical Lands

An investigation into the biblical theology in their historical, cultural, Archaeological, and geographical setting with major emphasis in Israel.- 3 Units (Pilgrimage to the Holy Land for further studies – 3 Units

5. Studies in Paul’s Book to the Romans

A chapter-by-chapter analysis of Paul’’s argument in the book of Romans with special emphasis on Paul’’s view of humanity, salvation, Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Elective – 3 Units

6. The Synoptic Gospels

A comparative study of the Synoptic Gospels. The question of the relationship & sources of the gospels of Matthew, Mark & Luke. -3 Units

7. Studies in the Gospel of St. John.

A comprehensive study of John’’s gospel. Its insights into personal spirituality, will be emphasized in the context of critical Johannine scholarship.- 3 Units

8. Introduction to Hebrew.

Introduction to Biblical Hebrew covers some essential elements of the grammar of Biblical Hebrew and introduces some basic vocabulary. It introduces students to aspects of translation of Biblical Hebrew as well as the main lexical aids. On completion of the subject students should be able to translate basic nominal and verbal sentences. – 3 Units

9. The Psalms-Songs of Israel and the Church

A study of the spiritual and literary legacy of the book of Psalms. The collection will be analyzed according to literary types, and the individual psalms studied according to their type and content. The use of Psalms in the history of the Church as a vehicle of worship will be a daily devotional focus to begin each class. 3 Units

10. Old Testament Apocalyptic Literature

A survey of the development of apocalyptic literature in the OT (Isaiah, Daniel, Ezekiel, Joel, Zechariah) and the intertestamental period (2 Esdras and Enoch). This survey includes an introduction to the character of apocalyptic, foundational principles for the interpretation of apocalyptic, and an evaluation of apocalyptic as a communicative and revelatory vehicle.- 3 Units

11. Intertestamental Literature

A survey of intertestamental history from 300 to 5 B.C. with special attention given to the literature of the period as a theological bridge between the Old and New Covenants. Areas of study include OT Apocrypha and selections from the OT Pseudepigrapha, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and rabbinic Judaism. – 3 Units

12. Life of Christ

A thorough study of Jesus’’ life and teaching. Primary attention will be given to reconstructing the first-century with historical, Archeological, and cultural setting of Judaism that shaped Jesus’’ message.- 3 Units

13. Paul of Tarsus

A study of the life and thought of Paul as found in the book of Acts and in Paul’’s New Testament letters. The course will synthesize the major categories of Pauline thought and emphasize their value for faith today.- 3 Units (The footsteps of Paul Tour is available 3 Units)

14. Institutes of the Christian Religion

Reading and analysis of the Institutes of the Christian Religion, emphasizing Calvin’s method, material arrangement, and biblical theological content. – Elective 3 Units

15. Studies in Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians

A section-by-section survey of 1 Corinthians dealing with the issues of the nature of the Church, Christian behavior and social responsibility, sexuality, marriage and divorce, Christian worship, the spiritual gifts, and the resurrection. Elective 3 Units

16. Acts of the Apostles

A study of the Book of Acts focused on the birth and development of the apostolic church, its dissociation from Judaism, and the progress of the missionary enterprise.- 3 Units (Footsteps of Paul Tour 3 Units)

17. Women of the Bible

Women in the Bible An overview of the Bible passages that deal with women’’s role in the family and in church, and an understanding of the situation of Christian women – Elective 3 Units

18. Prison Epistles

Analysis of Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians, and Philemon, all written while the author was in chains. Attention will focus on the light these letters throw on Paul’’s life and thought, as well as on the abiding challenge of their message.- 3 Units (Footsteps of Paul Tour 3 Units)

19. Anthropology to Christianity

An Introduction to Christianity examines the key figures, events and ideas from the Apostolic age to the Reformation in Christian history and places them in context.- 3 Units

20. History of Theological Christian Thought.

Historical survey of people and movements which have shaped the faith of the Christian church from post-biblical times to today’s modern thought – 3 Units

21. Pneumatology

An investigation of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, with reference to the biblical foundations and significant historical and contemporary developments. Trinitarian issues will be discussed, as well as an emphasis on the Spirit’’s cosmic work. Additionally, this course aims to encourage a deeper understanding of the Spirit’’s role in our lives.3 Units

22. Biblical Interpretation and Hermeneutics.

A survey of hermeneutical theory discussing how author, text, and reader work together as meaning emerges from a text. These insights will then be applied to the Bible, giving the student an interpretive strategy for exegete biblical texts and bringing their meaning into the modern world. 3 Units

23. Studies in Paul’s Book to the Ephesians

One of the greatest letters of the New Testament. A section-by-section survey of the book of Ephesians. – Elective 3 Units

24. Systematic Theology II

A continuation of a critical investigation into the content and contemporary significance of the Christian faith, emphasizing biblical foundations, philosophic presuppositions and comprehensiveness – 3 Units

25. Blood of Christian Martyrs the seed of Christianity

Is the blood of Christian Martyrs the seed of Christianity? A riveting question that this class will try to answer. – Elective 3 Units.

26. The Exodus.

The exodus event is as central to OT theology as the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ to NT theology. The historical and theological implications of this book will be examined, with special emphasis given to the covenant between God and Israel. Elective 3 Units (Holy Land Pilgrimages 3 Units)

28. The Letters to the Seven Churches of Asia

The Letters to the Seven Churches of Asia and their place in the plan of the Apocalypse with special attention to the historical background, literary analysis, theological emphases, and traditional interpretations. – Elective 3 Units

29. Reformation and Modern Church History

The study of Christianity from the Reformation to the present, with source material readings. Also the development of Christian thought and apply church history to contemporary ideas and issues. The course also includes a brief overview of historic revivals and world missions. – 3 Units

30. Introduction to NT Greek

Introduction to New Testament Greek covers some essential elements of the grammar of Greek and introduces some basic vocabulary. It introduces students to aspects of translation of New Testament Greek as well as the main lexical aids. On completion of the subject students should be able to translate basic nominal and verbal sentences. 3 Units

31. Systematic Theology III

A continuation of a critical investigation into the content and contemporary significance of the Christian faith, emphasizing biblical foundations, philosophic presuppositions and comprehensiveness. – 3 Units

32. Catholic Epistles.

An introductory historical and exegetical study working toward practical applications in selected passages from the General Epistles.- 3 Units

33. Parables of Jesus

An examination of the parabolic teaching of Jesus then (in its first century Palestinian cultural setting) and now (its message to twenty-first-century Christians and society). Emphasis on the history of interpretation, especially contemporary literary-aesthetic approaches. – Elective 3 Units

34. Old Testament Exegesis

A practical study of the procedures for doing sound exegesis in the various portions of the Old Testament. The method will include the study of words, poetics, textual criticism, syntax, biblical theology, and practical exegetical exposition in the different genres of the Hebrew Bible. 3 Units

35. New Testament Apocalyptic Literature

A survey of the development of apocalyptic literature in the New Testament. This survey includes an introduction to the character of apocalyptic, foundational principles for the interpretation of apocalyptic, and an evaluation of apocalyptic as a communicative and revelatory vehicle. – 3 Units

36. Pastoral Epistles

Careful investigation of 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus. Detailed textual analysis will lead to better understanding of the joys and struggles of Christian leadership under Paul’’s direction. Social roles and cultural issues affecting the Church will receive special attention. – 3 Units (Footsteps of Paul Tour 3 Units).

37. Christology

Study of the person and work of Christ with reference to the biblical foundations and significant historical and contemporary developments. Trinitarian issues will be discussed. Additionally, this course aims to encourage a deeper understanding of Christ’s working in our daily lives – 3 Units

38. Christian Ethics

An examination of the history, methodology, and content of Christian ethics with application to specific contemporary issues. – 3 Units