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Course Descriptions
Historical Theology
HT501 Introduction to Historical Theology (1)
An introduction to the methods, skills and questions of Historical Theology. Students will consider the general and particular in the history of theology as well as how to relate historical analysis to theological analysis. Fall semester. Mr. Clark.
HT502 The Theology of Thomas Aquinas (2)
A study of the nature, sources, and contours of the theology of Thomas Aquinas. Special attention will be given to the development of his theology in the First Part and Second Part of his Summa Theologiae. Mr. VanDrunen.
HT510 Calvin and His Institutes (2)
An introduction to the theology of John Calvin (1509-64) through a detailed historical and theological analysis of his Institutes of the Christian Religion (1559). Spring semester. Mr. Horton.
HT511 Christian Education in its Late-Roman Context (1)
This course introduces students to the variety of attitudes which
Christians held toward education during the Patristic period.
Students will gain an understanding of ancient models of education
through the investigation of a variety of schooling in late
antiquity, the extent of literacy, and the importance of race and
class in matters of education. With this understanding as
background, most of course will analyze the ways in which churchmen,
monks, and laity appropriated and modified these models to fit their
own particular needs. Winter 2008. Mr. Schwartz.
HT512 Piety and Theology in the Reformed Tradition (1)
Exploring the development of Reformed spirituality especially in relation to its central motifs. Mr. Horton.
HT516 Theology of the Sacraments (2)
A survey of the controversies over Baptism and the Lord’s Supper from medieval to modern times. Mr. Horton.
HT565 Covenant Theology (2)
An introduction to Reformed federal or covenant theology. The course surveys the historical-theological development of covenant theology, the exegetical foundations and systematic-theological consequences of the biblical theology of the covenants of redemption, works, and grace. Cross-listed as ST565. Mr. Clark.
HT601 Patristics Seminar (4)
Readings in and analysis of the main Patristic (100-500AD) theologians such as the Apostolic Fathers, the Apologists, Origen, Tertullian, Cyprian, Athanasius, Augustine, and others. Staff.
HT604 Medieval Theology Seminar (2)
An introduction to the development of doctrine in the Western church in the early, high, and late medieval periods. This course considers several theologians in their context, paying particular attention to some of the great texts from each period. Readings are drawn from Boethius, Anselm, Bernard, Abelard, Lombard, Joachim of Fiore, Aquinas, Ockham, and Bradwardine. Prerequisite CH 602. Mr. Clark.
HT611 Reformed Scholasticism (2)
A study of the theology of the early, high, and late orthodox Reformed theologians from 1561 to 1790. Particular attention will be given to Ursinus, Beza, Wollebius, Witsius and Turretin, among others. Mr. Clark.
HT615 Reformed Confessions & Catechism (2)
A survey of the theology of the Belgic Confession, the Heidelberg Catechism, the Canons of Dort and the Westminster Standards. Attention will focus on the Belgic Confession or the Westminster Confession in alternate years. Cross-listed as ST615. Mr. Clark.
HT621 Readings in Modern Theology (2)
A seminar-format course examining the key thinkers and theologians of the twentieth century. Students will work with primary texts and offer research presentations on significant aspects of twentieth century theology. This course is a supplement to the subjects examined in AP601 The Modern Mind. Mr. Horton.
HT636 Theology and Postmodernity (1)
This course will chart the origin of postmodernism in the thought of the “secular prophets” of the 19th century and in the ideological and social revolutions of the 1960s. From there theological themes will be examined across a wide swath of contemporary concerns, from the impact of globalization upon the missional identity of the church, to the triumph of democratization upon the Christian notions of self-identity, and finally to the undermining of classical Christology by the tools of postmodern suspicion. Mr. Lints.
HT693 Patristic Exegesis (1)
What did ancient Christian writers say about the science of interpretation? Is anything they wrote still worth reading? After a brief overview of the formation of the Christian Bible, this seminar will explore the hermeneutical vision and resultant Scriptural theologies of influential patristic theologians such as Origen of Alexandria, Augustine of Hippo, and representative Antiochenes. Prerequisite CH 601 or permission of the seminar leader. Mr. Bishop.
HT709 Thesis Proposal (2)
Designed for those enrolled in the MA Historical Theology emphasis and may be attempted only after all the core courses for the degree have been completed (except AP601 The Modern Mind). This course entails preparation for the completion of a thesis in the spring semester. The thesis proposal will be developed in consultation with faculty in the department of theological studies and will include a brief statement of topic, the state of the question, the proposed argument, research methods and a bibliography of primary and secondary sources. Winter term. Staff.
HT710 Thesis(4)
Designed for those enrolled in the MA Historical Theology emphasis. The thesis is intended to allow the student to research, in consultation with a faculty advisor, a particular topic and thereby demonstrate an understanding of the methods and skills necessary to historical theology. The project must conform to the standards published by the department of theological studies, and it must be submitted by the last day of classes in the semester. Prereq., HT709. Spring semester. Staff.
HT960 History and Theology of the Westminster Assembly (1)
An examination of some of the Assembly’s major debates in systematics and practical theology, with an emphasis on subjects relevant to the modern Reformed church and pastor. Cross-listed as PT960. Mr. Van Dixhoorn.
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