Denver Seminary

117 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, and prepared for the summative experience in the MA (Theology) degree; either the pursuit of a thesis in theology or TH(#TBA) – Integrative Seminar in Theology. 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. TH 615 Historical Theology Introduces the field of historical theology, and selectively surveys the history of major theological topics, events, writings, and figures from the early Christian era (beginning with the 2 nd century) into the 20 th century. Prerequisite: TH 501 Survey of Christian Doctrine I. Recommended prerequisite: TH 502 Survey of Christian Doctrine II. Three hours. TH 620 The Doctrine of God An examination of the doctrine of God with particular attention to the attributes of God and the doctrine of the Trinity. The doctrine of the Trinity will be explored in the context of the councils of the early church, the distinctives of the Eastern and Western traditions, and doctrinal developments through the late twentieth century. Consideration will also be given to contemporary controversies related to the doctrine of God. Prerequisite: TH 501 Survey of Christian Doctrine I. Recommended prerequisite: TH 502 Survey of Christian Doctrine II. Two or three hours. TH 622 Christology and Pneumatology Explores the person and work of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, especially in relation to creation and redemption. The development of Christological and pneumatological thought is traced from the early church and the councils to the present. Special attention will be given to significant Christological and pneumatological controversies throughout history. Prerequisites: TH 501 Survey of Christian Doctrine I; pre- or corequisite: TH 502 Survey of Christian Doctrine II. Two or three hours. TH 624 Anthropology and Soteriology Investigates the biblical doctrines of humanity and salvation. Anthropological considerations include the image of God and other questions relating to the nature of personhood. Soteriological topics considered include the nature and significance of Christ's atonement for sin, election, calling, conversion, regeneration, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance, and glorification. Special attention is given to the relationship between anthropology and soteriology. Prerequisites: TH 501 Survey of Christian Doctrine I; pre- or corequisite: TH 502 Survey of Christian Doctrine II. Two or three hours.

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