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TH 502 Survey of Christian Doctrine II Introduces the doctrines of the person and work of Christ, aspects of the plan and progress of salvation, nature and mission of the church, major theological systems, and general and personal eschatology. Issues of historical context, biblical foundation, and application for life and ministry will be considered for each doctrine. Prerequisite: TH 501 Survey of Christian Doctrine I. Preor corequisite with TH 501 for MA (Theology). Offered fall and spring semesters. Three hours. TH 550 Seminar in Theological Method Explores various approaches to the nature of the theological task, primarily in Protestant theology, but also in Roman Catholic theology. Attention is given to the formation and function of theology, especially in its relationship to Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience. Prerequisite: TH 501 Survey of Christian Doctrine I. Recommended prerequisite: TH 502 Survey of Christian Doctrine II. Offered spring semesters, odd years. Three hours. TH 551 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. Offered fall semesters, even years. Three hours. TH 552 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; TH 502 Survey of Christian Doctrine II. Offered fall semesters, even years. Two or three hours. TH 553 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; TH 502 Survey of Christian Doctrine II. Offered spring semesters, even years. Two or three hours. TH 554 Ecclesiology and Eschatology Examines ecclesiology, including the church's nature, function, mission, polity, and ordinances; and general and personal eschatology. Eschatological topics include the signs of the Lord's coming; rapture; the millennium; resurrection; last judgment; new heaven and earth; and death, intermediate period, heaven, and hell. Prerequisites: TH 501 Survey of Christian Doctrine I; TH 502 Survey of Christian Doctrine II. Offered fall semesters, even years. Two or three hours. 119