Soteriology
This course is in five sections. Section one is the introductory material covering a metanarrative of salvation and the Biblical roots. Section two discusses and critically analyses the soteriological development in the thinking of the Church Fathers and Theologians who made a major contribution to the doctrine. Including the thinking of Irenaeus, Athanasius, Anselm and […]
Patrology, Christology, and Pneumatology
This course is a continuation of TH 620 and presents the study of the persons of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The study of the Father includes: an analysis of the divine name Yahweh and His distinctive function. The study of the Son includes His deity, the unity of His two natures, His emptying […]
Bibliology
This course deals with how the Bible came from God’s mind to a written form. It covers the study of inspiration, canonicity, transmission, translation, and interpretation. The course stresses the Bible’s inerrancy, infallibility, and authority.
Theology Proper and Trinitarianism
This course is a study in unity in diversity of the Trinity, with emphasis on comparison and contrast with the understanding of pervading Arab philosophy of God and His attributes. The course then demonstrates the necessary triune concept of God as a basis for God’s incarnation and redemption and for man knowing God in a […]
Advanced Studies in New Testament Books 3
This course surveys Hebrews to Revelation, emphasizing the contribution of each book to the kingdom theme, the occasion of each book’s writing, and the application of each book’s message. Also, the course focuses on the new covenant and the relationship between faith and works and New Testament Eschatology.
Advanced Studies in New Testament Books 2
This course surveys Romans to Philemon, emphasizing the contribution of each book to the kingdom theme, the occasion of each book’s writing, and the application of each book’s message. Also, the course focuses on Paul’s theology and the believer’s relationship to the Mosaic law.
Advanced Studies in New Testament Books 1
This course surveys the Gospels and Acts, emphasizing the contribution of each book to the kingdom theme, the occasion of each book’s writing, and the application of each book’s message. Also, the course focuses on interpreting NT narratives and parables and applying the ministry of Jesus and the early church to our modern situation.
Advanced Studies in Old Testament Books 3
This course surveys Job to Malachi (except Psalms), emphasizing the contribution of each book to the kingdom theme, the occasion of each book’s writing, and the application of each book’s message. Also, the course focuses on the new covenant, interpreting wisdom and prophetic literature, and how the prophets fit in Israel’s history.
Writing Research Papers Using the Computer
This course guides students in composing all parts of small and large research papers according to the scientific and international style of Turabian. The course also trains students to use the computer for all their writing, especially using all the tools provided for Microsoft Word. This course is designed to guide students into effective strategies […]
Developing Academic Thinking
This course introduces the students to the foundations and methodology of scientific research in Christian theology. It enables students to develop analytical thinking skills with an emphasis on theological literature. This course is also the formal prerequisite to writing an academic thesis. This course covers: the foundations of scientific research in theology, the definition and […]
