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Course Descriptions
Institute of Theological Studies
Westminster Seminary California is a member of the Institute of Theological Studies, cooperating with other evangelical seminaries in offering lecture courses on cassette tape. Each course must be taken under the supervision of a resident faculty member. I.T.S. courses are a special category of directed research. A form available from the Registrar must be completed, signed by professor and student, and submitted at the time of registration. A maximum of 7 semester units of I.T.S. courses may be applied as elective credit to the M.Div. and M.A. programs. I.T.S. courses may not be used in lieu of required courses except by special action of the Faculty. The tuition charges for I.T.S. courses are the same as for other courses offered by WSC. Students will also need to purchase the required books and tapes. Students who have been admitted to WSC (except those admitted as Special Students) may register for I.T.S. courses prior to beginning their on campus work if their cumulative undergraduate G.P.A. was 3.0 or above. A student interested in taking an I.T.S. course should consult the Registrar. The following courses have been approved by the faculty.
ITS501 The Book of Psalms (2)
An introduction to the Book of Psalms with emphasis on the principles of exegesis of hymnic literature and their application in selected portions. Special attention is given to the various forms of the Psalms, their setting in the historical experience of Israel, and their application today. Prereq., OT403. Mr. Bruce Waltke (Mr. Estelle).
ITS502 Understanding the Old Testament (2)
A survey of the history of salvation in the Old Testament especially as it relates to the Kingdom of God. Prereq., OT403 completed or in process. Mr. Bruce Waltke (Mr. Estelle).
ITS503 The Book of Proverbs (4)
An exegetical study of the Book of Proverbs in both its cultural and historical setting with attention to its critical and hermeneutical problems. Prereq., OT403. Mr. Bruce Waltke (Mr. Estelle).
ITS505 The Sermon on the Mount (2)
An expositional study of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7 dealing with the history of the interpretation of the text and the theological issues arising out of it. Emphasis is given to the practical application of the Sermon. Prereq., NT403. Mr. John Stott (Mr. Baugh).
ITS510 The Epistle to the Hebrews (2)
Introduction to the context, content, major interpretive issues, and theological contribution of the Epistle to the Hebrews. The superiority of Jesus as mediator of the covenant, the wilderness pilgrimage of the church as the people of God, and the usefulness of this epistle-sermon for the believers’ mutual encouragement and accountability. Prereq., NT403 & NT501. (Mr. Johnson).
ITS602 Reformation Church History (2)
A study of the development of the theology, the piety and the churches of the Reformation against the backdrop of the social, political, and intellectual character of the sixteenth century. Open only as an elective course, and only to students in the M.A.B. program. (Mr. Godfrey).
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