ACADEMIC CATALOG >>
2008-2009
THE (Theology)
THE 201 Introduction to Theology (3)
Basic issues,
themes, and categories of Christian theology. CUS Prerequisites:
BIB 111, BIB 114, and PHL 202 or junior status. CAGS Prerequisites: None.
THE 211 Short Term Missions Preparation (1 or 3)
A reflective exercise for students participating in a short term mission
trip through CCU2theWorld, assisting students in processing cultural
adaptations constructively, deepening students' understanding of short term
missions impact and limitations, and providing handles for considering long
term application of the experience.
THE 215 Philosophy and Sociology of Ministry (3)
Academic and practical approaches to ministry developed from
theological reflection, biblical evidence, and social research.
THE 301 History of Christian Spirituality (3)
Prayer
and the devotional life; role of the local church in the life
of the Christian; study of selected classic writings in devotional
literature. Prerequisites: ENG 102.
THE 302 Evangelical Theology (3)
An examination of
selected topics and thinkers within contemporary evangelical
theology. Prerequisites: PHL 202.
THE 303 Christianity in America (3)
History of the
Christian experience in America from the Colonial era to the
present. Examination of the differences in theology and polity
among the major denominations. Cross-listed as HIS 303.
THE 305 Exploring Calvin's Theology as a Foundation for
a Christian World View (3)
A study of the Divine/human
relationship as presented in Calvin's theology. Designed to
develop exegetical, theological and devotional disciplines
in the process of exploring the mysteries of "Christ in you".
THE 306 Communication for Ministry (3)
Principles
of Christian education and the development and delivery of
the expository sermon. Prerequisites: COM 103.
THE 310 Historical Theology I (3)
The development
of Christian theology from the patristic period to the Renaissance.
Prerequisites: THE 201.
THE 311 Historical Theology II (3)
The development
of Christian theology from the Reformation to Modernity. Prerequisites:
THE 201.
THE 350 Internship (1-12)
Supervised experience in
a professional setting. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for credit.
THE 390 Directed Study (1-3)
Guided independent investigation
of a topic selected in consultation with the major or minor
advisor. See Academic Policies for guidelines. Graded; may
be repeated for credit.
THE 397 Special Topics (1-3)
Examination, reflection, and analysis of selected theological issues.
Graded; may be repeated for credit.
THE 403 Contemporary Approaches to Theology (3)
Exploration
of contemporary theologies. Prerequisites: THE 201.
THE 412 Practical Theology (3)
Exploration of leading thinkers, ideas and texts in practical theology, with special attention
to pastoral and lay responses to contemporary concerns. Prerequisites: THE 201.
THE 416 Senior Thesis Research (3)
Formulation and
approval of topic and bibliography for senior thesis; completion
of initial research and outline. Prerequisites: Senior status.
THE 420 Women in Ministry (3)
Roles of women in church
history, the first and second waves of the North American
Feminist Movements, and an analysis of the conservative, moderate,
and egalitarian views of women in ministry. Prerequisites:
THE 201.
THE 421 Senior Thesis (3)
Completion and defense
of Senior Thesis. Prerequisites: THE 416.
THE 450 Internship (1-12)
Supervised experience in
a professional setting. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for credit.
THE 490 Directed Study (1-3)
Guided independent investigation
of a topic selected in consultation with the major or minor
advisor. See Academic Policies for guidelines. Graded; may
be repeated for credit.
THE 510 Philosophical Issues for Theology and Psychology (2)
Philosophical issues related to the study of psychology and
theology.
THE 511 Theology for Counseling (2)
Theological issues related to the study and practice of psychology.
Note: Certain courses may be offered only through the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) or the College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS). Students should refer to their specific degree program in the Catalog or consult their academic advisor to confirm which courses are available in their program. For those course numbers that are similar or identical, “CUS” or “CAGS” will be used to differentiate.
