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122 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. 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. Prerequisite: 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. Prerequisite: TH 501 Survey of Christian Doctrine I. Pre or corequisite: TH 502 Survey of Christian Doctrine II. Two or three hours. TH 626 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. Prerequisite: TH 501 Survey of Christian Doctrine I. Pre or corequisite: TH 502 Survey of Christian Doctrine II. Two or three hours. TH 640 Evangelicalism and Its Theologies A study of the development of evangelicalism, with particular attention to theology, from the early 18 th century to the present. The questions addressed include: What is evangelicalism? What does it mean to be "evangelical"? What is the role and shape of theology within evangelicalism? What do evangelicals believe? What is the relationship of evangelical Christianity to other traditions of Christianity? Prerequisite: TH 501 Survey of Christian Doctrine I. Recommended prerequisite: TH 502 Survey of Christian Doctrine II. Two or three hours. TH 641 Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism In the spirit of charitable orthodoxy, a study of Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Roman Catholic Christianity, with a special focus on theology. Topics include the sources and method of theology, selected theological loci of particular significance to these traditions, and their relationship to Protestant