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Course Descriptions
Systematic Theology
ST501 The Christian Mind (4)
Summary of the Biblical world and life view; the Word of God, revelation, and inspiration; “knowing” and “thinking” as responses to God’s Word; the radical difference between Christian and non-Christian thinking; nature and methods of theology and apologetics; procedures for dealing with difficulties in the Christian faith. Taught in conjunction with PT502 Theological Bibliography, which must be taken concurrently. Fall semester. Mr. Horton.
ST520 God, Man, and Christ (2)
The divine attributes; the Trinity; the divine decrees; creation and providence; the constitutive elements of man; the image of God and the covenant of works; the fall into sin and its effects; the person of Christ the redeemer. Mr. VanDrunen.
ST525 Redemption Accomplished and Applied (2)
Christ’s accomplishment of redemption through his obedience, suffering, atoning death, resurrection, and ascension; the Holy Spirit’s application of redemption through calling, the new birth, justification, adoption, and sanctification through the means of grace (Word and sacraments), Christ’s return, the last judgment, and the new heavens and earth. Fall semester 2007. Staff.
ST537 The Providence of God (1)
During the last century the doctrine of divine providence has been neglected by the church, with the result that too often even Christians attribute positive outcomes to chance and deny God’s involvement when tragedy strikes. This course explores the biblical evidence for God’s sovereign government of the universe and his intimate involvement in all aspects of life, and the theological questions raised by the doctrine of providence. Mr. Sproul.
ST538 Justification(1)
The biblical doctrine of justification by faith alone will be explored in theological and historical contexts, focusing on the controversy that led to the Protestant Reformation. The reformed doctrine of sola fide will be analyzed and compared with the Roman Catholic view. Staff.
ST539 A Survey of Reformed Theology (2)
The Reformed contributions to prolegomena (introduction to theology), Theology proper (doctrine of God); theological anthropology (doctrine of man); Christology (doctrine of Christ), soteriology (doctrine of salvation), ecclesiology (doctrine of the church), and eschatology (doctrine of last things). Mr. Clark.
ST565 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 HT565. Mr. Clark.
ST566 The Holiness of God (1)
This course is a study in the doctrine of God, particularly concerning the attribute of holiness. It surveys the biblical evidence for and the theological and moral implications of the doctrine of God’s holiness. Mr. Sproul.
ST567 The Theology of B.B. Warfield (1)
An introduction to the theology of B. B. Warfield. This course will focus on Warfield’s vast efforts in the disciplines of apologetics, systematic theology, church history and eschatology. Mr. Riddlebarger.
ST580 Putting Amazing Back Into Grace: An Introduction to Reformed Theology (2)
This course will offer a basic tour of the key distinctives of Reformed theology for those who have had little or no exposure to it or for those who are looking for a refresher course on the faith that they already hold dear. Mr. Horton.
ST602 Doctrine of Christ (3)
Plan of salvation; sovereign election; covenant of redemption and covenant of grace; person and offices of Christ; the source, necessity, nature, and extent of the atonement; the resurrection and ascension. Prereq., OT402, NT402. Spring semester. Mr. VanDrunen.
ST604 Doctrine of God (2)
This course surveys the Biblical doctrine of the Trinity, the attributes, decree, existence and providence of God in dialogue with the Reformed tradition, the catholic creeds, and contemporary theology. Prereq., OT402, OT520, NT402. Fall semester. Mr.Horton.
ST605 Doctrine of Man (2)
The doctrine of the origin, nature, and original state of man; image of God; covenant of works; the fall; doctrine of sin; free agency. Prereq., OT402, OT520, NT402. Fall semester. Mr. VanDrunen.
ST615 Reformed Confessions & Catechisms (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 HT615. Mr. Clark.
ST625 Law and Government in Reformed Theology (2)
A survey of the thought of Reformed theologians on the nature and role of law and civil government. Classes will consist of lectures and focused discussions of primary-source texts. Special attention will be given to the issues of natural law, civil law, submission to legitimate authority, and the right to civil disobedience. Mr. VanDrunen.
ST701 Doctrine of the Holy Spirit (4)
The means of grace; baptism and the Lord’s Supper; ordo salutis and union with Christ; calling; regeneration; faith and assurance of salvation; justification; adoption; sanctification; perseverance; glorification; the coming of Christ and the end of the age. Prereq., OT402, NT402. Fall semester. Mr. VanDrunen.
ST702 The Christian Life (3)
The nature of the study of ethics; Christianity, culture, and the distinctiveness of the Christian life; the motive and goal of the Christian life; the standards of the Christian life; the theology of law and exposition of the Decalogue. Prereq., OT402, NT402. Spring semester. Mr. VanDrunen.
ST703 Doctrine of the Church and Its Polity (3)
Biblical-theological and systematic-theological study of the church,
with attention to ecclesiological issues in the history of the
church and the contemporary situation. The church as people of God,
community of Christ, fellowship of the Spirit; attributes of the
church; marks of a true church; biblical worship; ecclesiastical
office and government; the relationship of the church to the kingdom
of God, to its cultural contexts, and to parachurch organizations.
Prereq., OT403, NT403. Spring semester. Staff.
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