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106 THEOLOGY The primary goals of theology courses are to help students (1) learn to think theologically, (2) achieve a constructive combination of both knowledge of a variety of theological perspectives and a healthy confidence of personal theological conviction, and (3) bring theology to bear upon contemporary issues related to both personal life and ministry, as well as the life and ministry of the church in the world. TH 501 Survey of Christian Doctrine I Introduces students to the grand narrative of Scripture—creation, fall, redemption, consummation—and to the study of theology by examining prolegomena, theological method, the Trinity, the attributes of God, the person and work of the Father, the person and work of Christ, the person and work of the Holy Spirit, creation, universal revelation, and human being. The course will critique alternate views, consider exegetical issues, help students to develop their own theological views, and examine the relevance for life and ministry for each topic studied. Pre- or corequisite: GS 500 Thinking Biblically and Theologically. Three hours. TH 502 Survey of Christian Doctrine II Continues the introduction of students to the grand narrative of Scripture—creation, fall, redemption, consummation—and to the study of theology by examining the work of Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit, salvation, the church, and last things The course presents and critiques alternate views, considers exegetical issues, helps students in developing their own theological views, and examines the relevance for life and ministry of each topic studied. Prerequisite: TH 501 Survey of Christian Doctrine I. Pre- or corequisite with TH 501 for MA (Theology) students. Three hours. TH 590, 690 Studies in Theology These course numbers are reserved for courses of special or one-time interest that do not otherwise appear in the catalog. Two or three hours. TH 591, 691 Individualized Study in Theology These course numbers are reserved for courses that are designed to free the student for independent investigation in theology under the guidance of a professor. One to three hours. TH 600 Research and Writing for Theology An introduction to the vocation of theological scholarship and to graduate-level research and writing in theology. Students will be introduced to principles and practices which will enable high quality research and writing in both academic and non-academic contexts. Students who will be taking the MA (Theology) comprehensive exam receive instruction and participate in course work appropriate to them, while those who plan to pursue a thesis will receive instruction and participate in course work appropriate to them. Required for MA (Theology) students and open to other students who are interested in theology. One hour. TH 610 Seminar in Theological Method Explores assumptions and approaches related to the work of theology, primarily in Protestant traditions but also in Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. Attention is given to the formation and function of theological assertions of various types, the nature of theological knowledge, and the relationship of theology to biblical authority in light of contributing contextual factors. Prerequisite: TH 501 Survey of Christian Doctrine I. Recommended prerequisite: TH 502 Survey of Christian Doctrine II. Two or three hours.