Theology: Historical (TTHT)

Objectives

The aims of these specialized courses are: to acquaint the student with the doctrinal views of significant movements, schools and individuals in church history; to show the trajectory of thought in the development of doctrines as they are worked out historically; and to give an appreciation for the struggles and labors of the great saints of God who have gone before us in establishing and defending orthodoxy.

Courses

TTHT 505 - Patristic and Medieval Theology Credits 3

History of the church from the Apostolic Fathers to the eve of the Reformation with an emphasis on the development of doctrine. Note(s): Required of Master of Arts (Theology) students; this course is mutually exclusive with and may not be taken if you have already received credit for TTHT 514 or CSAP 550. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.

TTHT 506 - Reformation and Modern Theology Credits 3

History of the church from the Reformation to the present. Opportunity is given for students to study the polity and history of their own denomination. Note(s): Required of Master of Arts (Theology) students; this course is mutually exclusive with and may not be taken if you have already received credit for TTHT 514 or CSAP 550. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.

TTHT 514 - Historical Theology Survey Credits 3

History of the church from the Apostolic Fathers to the modern era with an emphasis on the development of doctrine. Highlights key thinkers in the patristic, medieval, Reformation, and modern eras. Opportunity is given for students to study the polity and history of their own denomination. Note(s): Required of Master of Divinity students; this course is mutually exclusive with and may not be taken if you have already received credit for TTHT 505, TTHT 506, CSAP 551, or CSAP 552. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Class, Graduate Class, or Senior Class; Doctoral Level, Graduate Level, or Undergraduate Level.

TTHT 604 - Jewish History Credits 3

History of the Jewish people from the return from the Babylonian Captivity to the Modern State of Israel. Emphasis will be placed on the events and significant personalities in the history of the Chosen People during important periods of development such as the destruction of the Second Temple, the Golden Age of Islam, the Middle Ages, the Haskalah Enlightenment of the 18th Century, the Holocaust, and the Zionist Movement. Attention will be given to the relationship of the Jewish community to Christianity throughout the course. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.

TTHT 702 - The Church Fathers Credits 2-3

Advanced study of Ante-Nicene, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers with special emphasis on the development of doctrine. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.

TTHT 704 - Medieval Theology Seminar Credits 2-3

Advanced study of scholastic theology from Anselm to Biel with emphasis on the development of doctrine. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.

TTHT 707 - The Radical Reformation Credits 2-3

An examination of the Anabaptist and Socinian movements. Consideration of the distinctive features of their theology and practice and the Reformed and Lutheran polemic against them. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.

TTHT 709 - Arminius and Arminianism Credits 2-3

Study of the writings of James Arminius and his followers. Comparison of classical Arminianism with Reformed and Lutheran orthodoxy. Special attention given to Arminian views of predestination, sin, grace, and the atonement. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.

TTHT 713 - Readings in Christian Spirituality Credits 2-3

Selected readings in the classic devotional literature of Christian Spiritual writers. Emphasis will be placed on gleaning insights on knowing and experiencing God from saints throughout church history. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.

TTHT 720 - The Theology of Augustine Credits 3

A study of major theological themes in the works of Augustine. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Graduate Level.

TTHT 721 - The Theology of John Calvin Credits 2-3

A study of major theological themes in the works of John Calvin. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.

TTHT 723 - The Theology of Martin Luther Credits 3

A study of major theological themes in the works of Martin Luther. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Graduate Level.

TTHT 725 - Church History and Trends of Asian Immigrants Credits 2-3

Examination of the Asian church in the United States in light of historical antecedents. Emphasis on Japanese, Korean, and Chinese Christianity in America. Explores modifications that have occurred historically when indigenous Asian Christianity has been imported into an American context. Considers also future trends. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.

TTHT 726 - Cults of America Credits 3

The distinctive features of the cults of America with their significance in the development of religious thought and with particular reference to their treatment of the central features of orthodox Christian doctrine. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.

TTHT 761 - Directed Study Credits 1-4

Supervised reading and research in selected areas of historical theology. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.
Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 10.

TTHT 771 - Historical Theology Seminar Credits 1-4

The study of selected areas of historical theology. Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.
Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 10.

TTHT ELECT - Historical Theology Elective Credit 1,4

Grade Mode: A.