Systematic Theology
 History of Philosophy and Christian Thought (3 hours) John Frame, D.D.
A critical, historical survey of the development of the main schools of philosophy and the principal developments in Christian doctrine and thought. After a brief introduction to philosophical thinking, the course concentrates on philosophical movements from Heraclitus to contemporary existentialism. Each school of thought is evaluated from a distinctively Reformed perspective.
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.
This survey of theology emphasizes 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) Sinclair B. Ferguson, Ph.D.
A continuation of ST508 Systematic Theology I. The course topics include ecclesiology and sacraments.
Systematic Theology III: Christology, Soteriology, and Eschatology (3 hours) J. Ligon Duncan, Ph.D.
A continuation of ST516 Systematic Theology II. The course topics include Christology, soteriology, and eschatology.
Apologetics (2 hours) John Frame, D.D.
Students examine the various approaches to apologetic methodlogy and engage them most frequently raised objections to the Christian faith.
Pastoral and Social Ethics (3 hours) John Frame, D.D.
Students are introduced to terminology, major views, and problems in the study of ethics, and to 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.
This study examines 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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