Denver Seminary

121 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 for all programs except MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: GS 500 Thinking Biblically and Theologically. Offered fall and spring semesters. Two hours (MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling) or three hours (all other programs). 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). Offered fall and spring semesters. Two hours (MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling) or three hours (all other programs). 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 are introduced to principles and practices which enable high quality research and writing in both academic and non-academic contexts. Students who are taking the MA (Theology) comprehensive exam receive instruction and participate in course work appropriate to them, while those who plan to pursue a thesis 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 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. Two 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

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