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Systematic Theology
 History of Philosophy and Christian Thought (3 hours) John Frame, D.D.
A critical and historical survey of the development of the main schools of philosophy and the principal developments in Christian doctrine and thought. A framework will be provided for formulating a Christian worldview. Christian thought will be compared and contrasted to certain major thinkers in the history of Western philosophy. The study begins with Pre-Socratic philosophers and ends with the status of philosophy in the twentieth century.
Theological Foundations (2 hours) Derek W. H. Thomas, Ph.D. candidate.
An introduction to the Reformed faith, followed by a study of Christian philosophy from a Reformed perspective, with special emphasis on a world and life view.
Systematic Theology I: Scripture, Theology Proper, and Anthropology (3 hours) Douglas Kelly, Ph.D.
A survey of theology with emphasis upon the practical application of the doctrines to the ministry of the Gospel in contemporary culture. Topics include the following: an overview of Reformed theology, special and general revelation, biblical inspiration, knowability of God, the Trinity, attributes of God, creation, providence, predestination, and the covenant of works.
Systematic Theology II: Ecclesiology and Sacraments (2 hours) Douglas Kelly, Ph.D.
An introduction to the doctrines of the church and the sacraments. Topics include the following: high and low views of the church, Simon Peter and the foundation of the church, the significance of Pentecost, Paul's metaphors for the church, qualifications for church officers, marks of the church, the covenant, baptism, and the Lord's Supper.
Systematic Theology III: Christology, Soteriology, and Eschatology (3 hours) Douglas Kelly, Ph.D.
An introduction to the doctrines of Christ, salvation, and the last things. Topics include the following: covenant theology, the atonement, the Ordo Salutis, Christian liberty, the Holy Spirit, the final states of the righteous and the wicked, the last judgment, and the millennium.
Christian Apologetics (2 hours) John Frame, D.D.
An examination of the most frequently raised objections to and questions about the Christian Faith. A framework is provided for giving effective answers to such objections. Topics include the following: worldview issues, Reformed epistemology, methodologies of apologetics, faith and history, theistic arguments, the problem of evil, miracles, and life after death.
Pastoral and Social Ethics (3 hours) Harold O. J. Brown, Ph.D.
Students are introduced to terminology, major views, and problems in the study of ethics, and a biblical basis for morality. Basic concerns and current issues in social ethics are covered.
English Puritan Theology (2 hours) J. I. Packer, Ph.D.
This survey of the historical and cultural background of seventeenth-century Puritanism in Great Britain and North America includes an examination of some leading theologians (and selected texts) such as John Owen, Richard Sibbes, Thomas Goodwin, Samuel Rutherford, and Thomas Hooker.
Theology of Jonathan Edwards (3 hours) John Gerstner, Ph.D.
A detailed examination of the theology of Jonathan Edwards. His teachings regarding all the major points of systematic theology are covered with particular emphasis on his unique theological contributions. A biographical sketch includes key events and influences in his life.
C. S. Lewis (2 hours) J. Knox Chamblin, Th.D.
An examination of Lewis' teachings on such subjects as general and special revelation, Christian conversion, Christian warfare, worship, the four loves, miracles, social issues, suffering and death, heaven and hell.
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