Denver Seminary

137 501 Survey of Christian Doctrine I/Pre or corequisite for MA (Theology) students: TH 501 Survey of Christian Doctrine I. Three hours. TH 502A Survey of Christian Doctrine II Continues the introduction of students to the grand narrative of Scripture and to the study of theology by examining the fall, sin, the problem of evil, the work of Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit, salvation, sanctification, the church, and the consummation. For each major topic, the course introduces and evaluates a variety of theological views and explores the relevance for life and ministry. Prerequisite: TH 501A; enrollment in the Fellows Program of First Presbyterian Church – Colorado Springs. 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 and prepared for the summative experience in the Master of Arts (Theology) degree; either the pursuit of a thesis in theology or TH 795 Integrative Seminar in Theology. Required for Master of Arts (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 Introduction to 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.

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