Courses by Schedule and Topic

Outline of Courses

1. Introductory
2. Canonical Corpus
3. Topics in Old Testament
4. Hebrew Language

1. Introductory
2. Books of the New Testament
3. Topics in New Testament
4. New Testament Greek

1. Introductory
2. History of Particular Traditions
3. History—Individuals
4. American Church History
5. Topics in Church History

1. Introductory and Foundational
2. Particular Individuals or Traditions
3. Topics in Theology

1. Moral Theology
2. Topics in Ethics

1. The Nature and Practice of Ministry
2. Spirituality and Spiritual Direction
3. Pastoral Care
4. Liturgy and Worship
5. Preaching and Communication
6. Educational Ministry of the Church
7. Polity and Canon Law

2007–2008 Term Starting Dates

CTU

B4001

Introduction to the Bible

M 100-345

Okoye, Nguyen

T 700-945

Brink

CTU

B5512

Biblical Methods

Prereq: B4001

R 830-1115

Bergant

CTU

BC5003

Strangers, Migrants and Refugees in the Bible

Literary, historical and theological examination of strangers, migrants and refugees in the OT and NT in order to address effective pastoral responses to the issue of migration in our world. Addresses cross-cultural issues. Prereq: B4001

M 100-1245

Nguyen

CTU

BC5515

Forms and Meanings in Bible and Culture

Prereq: B4001 & 4000

MW 830-945

Bergant, Gittins

LSTC

B-443

Scripture by Heart

Advanced exegesis: How to interpret biblical stories, learn them by heart, and give them as oral presentations for Bible study, worship, preaching, teaching, spiritual discipline, and other aspects of congregational life.

J Term

MTWR 900-1200

Rhoads

MTS

B 300

Introduction to Biblical Studies

An overview of content and approaches to Scripture that are responsible to church and academy. Exegesis of texts from Hebrew Bible and New Testament. Special attention to literary types, historical contexts, methods, and resources for understanding.

W 100-350

Knowles, Lee

MTS

B 490

Biblical Foundations of Jewish and Christian Difference

Course looks at some Biblical and early post-Biblical roots of Jewish and Christian difference. It is text-centered, attempting to understand from a historical vantage how Jews and Christians have developed world views and identities that differ.

M 1-350

Tanzer, Hiebert

TEDS

CC 5610

Cultural Hermeneutics

This introductory class provides students wit the basic framework for thinking theologically about contemporary culture.

W 8/29-10/24, 12:30-3:10

Vanhoozer

TEDS

ID 5000

Biblical Theology and Interpretation

M 8:15-10:45

Cole

W 12:30-3

Cole

TEDS

NT/OT 5010

Foundations in Biblical Studies

M 8:15-10:45

TBA

CTS

CH 301

People and Faith of Israel I

An introduction for beginning students to the historical, literary and theological interpretation of the Hebrew Scriptures. Special attention given to Pentateuch and narrative history (Joshua-2 Kings).

T 9-12

Stone

CTS

CH 302

People and Faith of Israel II

An introduction to the historical, literary and theological interpretation of the prophetic, poetic and wisdom texts of the Hebrew Scriptures

W 9-12

Sandoval

CTU

B4416i

Biblical History and Archeology Old Testament (Israel)

TBA

Brink

G-ETS

11-500

Introduction to the Old Testament

Introduction to the legal, historical, poetic and prophetic books of the Hebrew Scriptures, with emphasis on the order and contents, cultural settings, literary forms, religious themes and interpretive approaches.

MW 7:15-9:15

Lester

TR 1-3

Duncan

LSTC

B-310A/B

Pentateuch & Wisdom Literature: Instruction for Life

Designed to be the introductory course in the field. Studies in literary, historical and theological questions arising I the interpretation of these books in the Old Testament.

A)MW 930-1050; B)T 630-930

A)Klein B)Leeb

LSTC

B-310C

Pentateuch and Wisdom Literature: Instruction for Life

Designed to be the introductory course in the field. Studies in literary, historical and theological questions arising in the interpretation of these books in the Old Testament.

online

TBA

LSTC

B-313A/B

Israel's Prophets

Studies in the litereature of the prophetic tradition, including detailed exegesis of selected passages. Knowledge of Hebrew presupposed.

A)MW 800-915; B)T 630-930

A)Klein B)Menn

ML

BS426

Reading Ancient Israelite Literature

Online

Haverly

MTS

B 400

Introduction to the Old Testament

Survey of Old Testament--its shape, literary forms, historical background and theological themes, emphasizing content. Designed for those with little or no biblical background.

M 1-350

Hiebert

S-WTS

BIBL S502

Intro to the Hebrew Bible

Survey of contents, world and interpreetative issues in the Hebrew Bible. Covers major books in Pentateuch, former prophets, major and minor prophets, and the writings. Introduction to study and methods of biblical interpretation.

TR 8:45-10:45

Yamada

TEDS

OT 5000

Introduction to the Old Testament

An introduction to the literature of the Old Testament, the history of Israel, critical issues of Old Testament formation, method in Old Testament study, and the theology of the Old Testament.

T 6-9:20

TBA

TEDS

OT 5075

Biblical Archaeology: Introduction to the World of the Old Testament

Q-A

M 12:30-5:30

TBA

CTU

B4005

Jeremiah and his God: A Theological Approach

M 700-945

Okoye

CTU

B4413

A Theological Approach to Genesis, with Introduction to the Pentateuch

Prereq B4001

R 830-1115

Okoye

CTU

B4419

Prophecy, Prophets and the Prophetic Books: A Theological Introduction to Prephecy as Literature

Area Req, Travel Seminar

T 700-945

Okoye

G-ETS

11-602

Historical Books: Story of King David

Addvanced study of literary units and theological themes. Emphasis on analytical and synthetic interpretive skills. Prereq: 11-500 of equiv.

R 6:30-9:30

Duncan

G-ETS

11-607

The Writings: Jonah & Ruth

Advanced study of literary units or theological themes. Emphasis on analytical and synthetic interpretive skills. Prereq: 11-500

R 6:30-9:30

Duncan

LSTC

B-601

Old Testament Graduate Biblical Seminar

Fall: Second Temple Judaism: Dead Sea Scrolls. Spring: History of Israel (Adv. Exeg) To foster a greater appreciation for the Bible, including understanding Lutheran interpretations in the context of the wider Christian tradition

M 100-450

Menn

M 100-450

Klein

MTS

B 410

Genesis: Origins of Biblical Faith

A study of the book of Genesis, focusing on foundational texts and topics influential in Jewish and Christian thought, including creation, covenant, family, gender, ethnicity and politics. Provides opportunity to practice interpretive skills.

W 900-1150

Hiebert

MTS

B 420

Isaiah

Course will focus on Isaiah and the prophets as social critics and future visionaries, and will provide opportunity to practice interpretive skills acquired in IBS on the Bible's prophetic texts.

J-Term

Eve, wkend

Hiebert

MTS

B 431

Job and Its Modern Interpreters

Study of book of Job in context of its biblical world, and an examination of responses to Job by contemporary writers such as Archibald MacLeish, William Safire, Gustavo Gutierrez, Bill McKibben and Harold Kushner. Focus on problem of evil and suffering.

W 1-350

Hiebert

NBTS

OT 301 01/02

The Pentateuch

A historical, critical and theological study of the first five books of the Old Testament.

01)M 7-9:40; 02)T 1-3:40

Mariottini

NBTS

OT 302 01/02

The Former Prophets

An introductory study of historical, political, religious and social issues in Joshua, Judges, Samuel and Kings

01)M 7-9:40; 02)T 1-3:40

01)TBA; 02)Latt

NBTS

OT 423

Isaiah

T 1-3:40

Latt

S-WTS

BIBL S612

The Pentateuch

History and literature of the Israelites from their beginnings to the period of the Divided Monarchy, and the principal lines of theology in this literature. Some attention to historical-critical method in treating these texts.

M 12:50-3:50

Yamada

S-WTS

BIBL S613

Wisdom Literature: Job

Overview of genre and types in the ancient Near East. Careful reading of Job, examine its theological intentions and implications for early and contemporary audiences.

TR 1-2:30

Yamada

S-WTS

BIBL S620

Exilic Prophets

Recent study of the Babylonian exile shows why that event required a restructuring and reshaping of theology and will be compared to the Japanese internment during World War II and the displacement of Native Americans.

TR 9-10:30

Yamada

TEDS

OT 6216

Pentateuch and Historical Books

Study Pentateuch with emphasis on historical and hermeneutical questions of Genesis; law-grace and Commandments; sacrifices, atonement and forgiveness; covenant form. Analyzes historical books emphasizing narrative, history and biblical account.

TR 7:20-9a

TBA

TR 3:15-4:55

TBA

TEDS

OT 6217

Poetic and Prophetic Books

Examination of Near Eastern background, nature, purpose and form of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Song of Solomon, Ecclesiastes, Lamentations. Consideration of prophecy in ancient world and selected prophetic themes. Prereq: reading knowledge of Hebrew.

TR 9:10-10:50

TBA

TR 3:15-4:55

TBA

TEDS

OT 8720

Advanced Hebrew Exegesis:

Exegesis with special attention to relevant the9ological issues, structure, central themes, and historical, cultural and literary contexts.

TR 7:45-9a

TBA

TEDS

OT 8912

Old Testament Studies II: Poetic and Prophetic Books

W 3-4:40

TBA

CTS

CH 412

8th Century Prophets

Advanced introduction to the 8th century prophets and will focus on the historical, sociological and literary contexts of Amos, Micah, Hosea and Isaiah of Jerusalem, and their theological-ethical vision.

T 2-5`

Sandoval

CTS

CH 415

Relevance of Judaism for Modern Times

Inquiry into the applicability of Jewish traditional and modern thought to the problems of contemporary life.

R 2-5

Schaalman

CTS

CH 492

Reading Between Testaments

Course examines Jewish literature from c. 200 BCE to c.50 CE, including the Old Testament Apocrypha and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Literary and theological issues emergng from the primary texts will be highlighted.

T 630-930

Sandoval

CTS

CH 601

Contemporary Hermeneutical Strategies

Advanced seminar exploring a range of emerging hermeneutical strategies (litereary, social-scientific, liberationist, feminist, Afrocentrist, womanist, deconstructive, psychoanalytic) with attention to impact of global and post-Holocaust consciousness.

W 9-12

Stone

CTU

B4311

The Former Prophets

Prereq: B4001

R 100-345

Hoppe

G-ETS

11-632

OT and Ancient Near East: Development of the Figure 'Satan'

Study of select OT books. May be repeated. Prereq: 11-500

F 9-12

Brooke

MTS

B 494

Film and Bible

Examine and critique use of biblical stories and themes in an international selection of films. Goals include critical engagement with ways film artists interact with and interpret biblical texts and discussion of themes. Weekly plenary, screening.

T 1-350

Knowles

TEDS

OT 5050

Geography of Bible Lands

W 12:30-3

TBA

TEDS

OT 6600

Preaching from the Old Testament

1)Q-A; 2)Q-B; 3)Q-A

1)M 12:30-2:10; 2) M 12:30-2:10; 3) W 12:30-2:10

1)Scharf; 2,3) Roy

Q-B

W 1-3

Roy

CTU

B4300

Hebrew

M-R 400-500

Calabro

G-ETS

11-541

Elementary Hebrew I

Introduction to the elements of biblical Hebrew (grammar and syntax) and translation of selected prose texts in the Hebrew Bible. Credit upon completion of 11-542.

TR 845-1045

Lester

G-ETS

11-542

Elementary Hebrew II

Completes and continues 11-541. Prerq: 11-541

TR 845-1045

Lester

LSTC

BL-300

Biblical Hebrew

An introduction to the grammar of Hebrew, designed to equip students to use the language in exegetical work.

MWR 100-230

Klein

LSTC

BL-402

Hebrew I: Readings in the David Narratives

Designed as a continuation of introductory Greek, but open to others who wish to improve their reading and translation ability, with the aim to enhance one's preaching and teaching of NT texts. Pre-req: BL-307 or equiv.

J Term

MWR 800-1200

TBA

MTS

B 321

Introduction to Hebrew Exegesis I

First part of a nondivisible, two-quarter sequence. Hebrew grammar, translation and exegesis of primarily prose portions of Hebrew Bible, fundamentals of text criticism and general principles of interpretation. Credit only upon completion of B 322.

TR 1030-1150

Knowles

MTS

B 322

Introduction to Hebrew Exegesis II

Completes the sequence begun in B 321; Hebrew grammar, translation and exegesis of primarily prose portions of Hebrew Bible, fundamentals of text criticism and general principles of interpretation.

TR 1030-1150

Knowles

NBTS

BL 301

Hebrew I

Introduction to grammar and vocabulary of the Hebrew Old Testament. Upon completion the student will be able to utilize the tools for biblical study such as Hebrew lexicons, concordances and commentaries recognizing Hebrew script and transliteration.

TTh 4-5:30

Latt

NBTS

BL 302

Hebrew II

Continuation of BL 301. Upon completion the student will be able to translate the Masoretic text of the Hebrew Bible with the help of a lexicon and a grammar.

TTh 4-5:30

Latt

NBTS

BL 303

Hebrew Syntax/Exegesis

An intermediate study of Hebrew syntax and exegesis, based on a particular Old Testament book.

TTh 4-5:30

Latt

TEDS

OT 5240

Elementary Hebrew I

Essentials of biblical Hebrew grammar with emphasis on morphology, phonology, syntax and vocabulary. No audit.

TR various sections

TBA

TEDS

OT 5241

Elementary Hebrew II

Further consideration of Hebrew grammar and vocabulary with focus on the Hebrew weak verb. Designed to prepare the student for exegetical study by a detailed consideration of Hebrew syntax and reading of selected texts. Prereq: Hebrew I. No audits.

TR 7:45-9a, 9:10-10:25, 1:30-2:45, 6:30-9

TBA

TEDS

OT 5242

Hebrew Exegesis

TR various

TBA

TEDS

OT 7010

Biblical Aramaic

Q-A

TR 1:30-4

TBA

TEDS

OT 7021

Akkadian II

TR 9:10-10:25

TBA

CTS

CH 321

Interpreting the Gospels

Introduction to contemporary research and pespectives on the four canonical Gospels, the Greco-Roman milieu of the Gospels, the methodological development of Gospel scholarship, and the question of the Gospel's genre(s) will be addressed.

W 630-930

Seung

CTS

CH 325

Interpreting the Epistles

Offers an introduction to both the Pauline and non-Pauline corpus. In addition to reading selected letters in light of ancient epistolography and rehtorical practices, we will also pay attention to the historical situations of these letters.

M 6:30-9:30

Seung

CTU

B4316i

Biblical History and Archaeology New Testament (Israel)

Biblical Travel prereq: B4001

TBA

Brink

CTU

BC4420i

Jesus and His Teachings through History and Religion

A synchronic reading of canonical texts along side texts of Judasim and Islam allows the student to investigate the after-life of the New Testament texts and see how Jesus was interpreted through the lens of other religious traditions.

TBA

Brink

G-ETS

12-500

Introduction to New Testament

Introduction to the 27 New Testament documents in the light of various historical-critical methodologies as well as of other more recent theories of interpretation.

TR 1-3

Vena

MW 7:15-9:15

Vena

LSTC

B-331

Jesus and the Gospels

A study of the four Gospels and the way each author structured and edited the tradition to respond to the specific needs of the church. Introduction to current reconstructions of the life of Jesus.

T 1-430

Rossing

R 1-430

Rossing

ML

BS425

Reading Early Christian Literature

Online

Haverly

NBTS

NT 301 01/02

Matthew, Mark and Luke

A general introduction to the synoptic gospels, giving attention to the distinctive story of Jesus found in each gospel and exploring their literary and theological relationships.

01)T 4-6:40; 02)Th 7-9:40

01)Cosgrove; 02)Noh

NBTS

NT 302 01/02

Paul and His Letters

A general introduction to the letters and theology of Paul. Special attention is given to recent Pauline scholarship.

01)T 4-6:40; 02)Th 7-9:40

01)Noh; 02)Bailey

S-WTS

BIBL S560

Intro to the New Testament

Critical study of New Testament. Survey contemporary assessments of the authorship, prominent characteristics and cultural contexts of the gospels and epistles.

WF 8:45-10:45

Nadella

TEDS

NT 5000

Introduction to the New Testament

Introductory survey of the New Testament, including the life and ministry of Christ, apostolic history, New Testament literature, principal critical issues and the unity and diversity of New Testament theology.

M 12:15-3:35

Harris

TEDS

NT 7395

Hermeneutics

The science of biblical interpretation with examination and explanation of its various systems. The disciplines necessary in biblical interpretation come to be understood and developed through the use of selected passages of Scripture.

M 12:30-3

Osborne

CTU

B4003

In the Footsteps of Paul: Greece and Turkey

TBA

Nguyen

CTU

B4407

Gospel According to John

Prereq: B4001 or equiv.

M 830-1115

Reid

CTU

B4408

Acts of the Apostles

Prereq: B4001

J-Term

M-F 700-945

Nguyen

CTU

B4411

Paul: Corinthian Correspondence

Prereq: B4001

S 1130-215

Brink

CTU

B4412

Portraits of Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels

Historical, literary and theological study of diverse themes and topics of each Synoptic Gospel (Mark, Matthew and Luke) to draw out the human Jesus behind all the different portraits. Attention to pastoral application for contemporary readers.

S 830-1115

Nguyen

G-ETS

12-601

The Gospel of John

Exegetical study of the fourth Gospel. Exploration of the theology of the evangelist in rrelation to problems of his times; attention to its underlying thought world. Prereq: 12-500

F 9-12

Vena

G-ETS

12-614

The Gospel of Mark

Critical and exegetical study of leading thelogical motifs of the Gospel; attention to social dimensions of the community for which it was written. Prereq: 12-501

TR 9-10:30

Vena

G-ETS

12-632

NT Topics: Colossians

TBA

Troy

G-ETS

12-807

Romans

Historical setting and theological argument of Paul's Letter to Rome, with emphasis on history of exegesis and use to form critical insights. Emphasis on contribution of Romans to ecumenical and Jewish-Christian dialogue. One or two units. Prereq: 12-502.

M 1-4

Cosgrove

LSTC

B-334

Paul: The Shorter Letters

Familiarity will be gained with life and all the letters of Paul. Focus on: Philemon, Galatians, I Thessalonians and Philippians. Develop interpretive skills including the use of Greek along with learning the Greco Roman background of the letters.

W 600-930

Rhoads

R 100-430

Rhoads

LSTC

B-592

The Gospel of Matthew (Adv Exeg)

Written after AD 70 and the destruction of Jerusalem, it urges diversity in the church, dedication to mission, attention to Jewish heritage and openness to God's leading.

R 800-1050

Krentz

LSTC

B-640

New Testament Graduate Biblical Seminar

Fall: James. Spring: Revelation. Acquaintance with significant NT text: purpose, argument, Christology, ecclesiology, eschatology. Practice in use of historical-critical and literary-critical techniques. Knowledge of modern exegetical literature.

T 100-450

Rhoads

T 100-450

Rossing

MTS

B 450

The Gospels

Introduction to four canonical Gospels with special focus on the unique portrait of Jesus each presents. Major issues and methods for study of Gospel literature. Central emphasis on Christology; minor attention to the historical Jesus. Prereq: B 300.

W 10-1250

Tanzer

MTS

B 460

The Epistles of Paul

Introduction to the seven Pauline letters most scholars agree are authentic to Paul, and to problems, methods, resources of understanding Paul, his letters, and his theology.

T 6-850

Lee

MTS

B 489

Greek Exegesis III: Galatians

A Greek exegetical course involving translation and interpretation of Galatians. Emphasis will fall on historical context, literary features, rhetorical function and hermeneutical implications. Prreq: B 300 and Greek I and II or equiv.

TBA

Brawley (Adj)

NBTS

NT 410

Luke

An exegetical and theological study of Luke with special attention to the meaning of the gospel in its original cultural setting and for Christian faith and life today.

T 9-11:40

Cosgrove

TEDS

NT 5100

Luke

Demonstration of inductive Bible study method and treatment of the special teaching of a particular book or books of the New Testament, based on the English text.

9/21-11, 10/26-27, 11/9-10 F 6:30-9 S 8:30-2:45

Pao

TEDS

NT 6221

Synoptic Gospels and Johannine Literature

Survey of the Gospels, Johannine letters and book of Revelation, with more intensive study of selected texts and issues, including NT background, evaluation of critical approaches, historical reliability, theological themes. Prereq: NT Greek Exegesis

M 6:45-9:15

Osborne

TR 7:45-9a

Osborne

TEDS

NT 6222

Acts, Pauline and General Epistles

A survey of the appointed books, with more intensive study of selected texts and issues, including: apostolic history; historicity and message of Acts; life, mission and theology of Paul; evaluation of letters in their relationship to apostolic history.

TR 3:15-4:30

Schnabel

W 7-9:30

Yarbrough

TEDS

NT 7260

Romans

Stress on theology of Paul, with consideration of distinctive emphases of the epistle: Paul's teaching on Judaism, salvation history, the power of sin, righteousness, the Holy Spirit, and the future of Israel. Prereq: reading knowledge of Greek

M 8:15-10:45

Padilla

CTS

CM 480

Interpreting Parables in Teaching and Preaching

Critical contextual examination of gospel parables as primary sources of teaching and preaching. Readings include both contemporary standard works on the parables and a documentary study of an urban neighborhood as shared context for interpretation.

T 2-5

Edgerton

CTU

B4504

Jesus through Jewish Eyes

Prereq: B4001

T 1130-215

Sandmel

CTU

B5400

Intertestamental Literature

W 830-1115

Okoye

LSTC

I/M/T-400

Senior Interdisciplinary Seminar: Narratives of Hope

T 800-1050

Billman, Westhelle

MTS

B 463

Paul and the Politics of Difference

TBA

Lee

MTS

B 480

The Modern Quest for Jesus

Who was Jesus? What was his purpose? What did he say and do? This course will assess recent reconstructions of the historical Jesus and their significance for contemporary faith. Prereq: basic Gospels course. Greek optional.

TBA

Lee

TEDS

NT 6600

Preaching from the New Testament

Q-B

R 1:30-3:10

Padilla, Scharf

Q-B

1)R 9:10-10:50; 2)R 1:15-2:55

1)Harris, Roy; 2)Padilla

TEDS

NT 8000-1

Current Issues: Semon on the Mount

Seminar examining aspects of New Testament theology that clarify some of its unique challenges and its contributions.

F 1-8 S 9-4

Pennington

TEDS

NT 8000-2

Current Issues: Theology of Prayer

Seminar examining aspects of New Testament theology that clarify some of its unique challenges and its contributions.

W 9:10-10:50

Pao

TEDS

NT 8000-3

Issues in New Testament Theology

Seminar examining aspects of New Testament theology that clarify some of its unique challenges and its contributions.

T 9:10-10:50

Schnabel

TEDS

NT 8430

History of New Testament Interpretation

Survey of New Testament criticism from the late 18th century to the present with emphasis on development of critical methodologies, relationships between critical approaches and world view, and evangelical responses to key movements.

W 6-8:30

Yarbrough

CTU

B4400

Biblical Greet

Prereq: B4001

MTWR 400-500

TBA

CTU

B5201

Gospel of John from the Greek text

Prereq: B4001 or equiv. Biblical Greek or reading competency in Biblical Greek

T 830-1115

Reid

LSTC

BL-307A/B

Biblical Greek

An introduction to Greek, designed to equip students to use language in exegetical work.

A)MTR 100-230; b)MTR 100-230

A)P. Perry; B)TBA

LSTC

BL-407

Intermediate Greek Readings

Designed as continuation of introductory Greek, but open to others who wish to improve their reading ability. Develop facility in reading and translating NT Greek to enhance one's preaching and teaching of NT texts. Pre-req: Intro Greek or equiv.

W 1-4

Krentz

MTS

B 324

Introduction to Greek Exegesis I

The first part of a nondivisible two-quarter sequence. An introduction to the principles of Greek grammar and vocabulary and to exegetical resources for studying the New Testament in its original language. Credit only upon completion of B 325.

August intensive

August intensive

Tanzer

MTS

B 325

Introduction to Greek Exegesis II

Completes introduction to Greek begun in B 324.

MR 1000-1150

Tanzer

S-WTS

BIBL S531

Greek 1

Learn Greek language research tools to assist in drawing on the Greek versions of the Bible to enhance interpretation and to learn to read moderately complex sentences that rely on a limited range of vocabulary and syntax.

TR 1-2:30

Nadella

S-WTS

BIBL S532

Greek 2

Master elementary aspects of Greek and learn more complex structures and vocabulary to read simple Greek and understand technical claims about the Greek New Testament.

TR 1-2:30

Nadella

TEDS

NT 4030

Beginning Greek I

Phonology, morphology and grammar of New Testament Greek with readings in the Johannine literature or the Thessolonian correspondence and vocabulary development.

TR, various sections

TBA

TR 3:15-4:55

TBA

TEDS

NT 4031

Beginning Greek II

Phonology, morphology and grammar of New Testament Greek, with readings in the Johannine literature of the Thessalonian correspondence and vocabulary development.

TR sections 7:20-9a, 9:10-10:50, 1:15-2:55

TBA

TEDS

NT 4038

Greek Review

Review of the elements of New Testament Greek, giving special attention to vocabulary, verbal forms and grammar.

TR 3:15-4:30

TBA

TEDS

NT 5210

New Testament Greek Exegesis I

R 1)7:20-9a, 9:10-10:50, 1:15-2:55

Harris, Pao, Schnabel, Yarbrough

TR 3:15-4:55

Padilla

TEDS

NT 5211

New Testament Greek Exegesis II

Q-B

T 1:30-3:10

Padilla

Q-A

TR 7:20-9:00a, 9:10-10:50, 1:15-2:55

Harris, Pao, Padilla, Yarbrough

TEDS

NT 5212

New Testament Greek Exegesis III

Q-B

T 1:30-3:10

Padilla

Q-B

T 7:20-9a, 9:10-10:50, 1:15-2:55

Harris, Pao, Padilla, Yarbrough

TEDS

NT 8720

Advanced Greek Exegesis: Acts

M 12:30-2:10

Padilla

TEDS

NT 8721

Advanced Greek Grammar

History of the development of the Greek language from Homer to modern Greek; studies in Greek syntax and New Testament exegesis with special reference to the standard grammars. Prereq: NT 5211

W 12:30-3

Harris

CTS

CH 344

History of Christian Thought I: Foundations

A survey of significant theological, social and politicl movements of the early Christian church through the late Middle Ages, focusing on the Western church.

T 2-5

Speller

CTU

FT4000

Tradition: Sources through History

W 700-945

Bevans, Schroeder

R 830-1115

Quantz, Schroeder

CTU

H5052

Writing Your Own Church History

online

Quantz

G-ETS

13-501

History of Christian Thought and Practice I

Survey of key developments in Christian thought and practice from the post-apostolic period to the present.

T 6:30-9:30

Papandrea

J term

M-F 8-12:30

Papandrea

G-ETS

13-502 A/B

History of Christian Thought & Practice II

Survey of key developments in Christian thought and practice from the post-apostolic period to the present.

A)TR 9-10:30; B)T 6:30-9:30

A)Pak; B)Murphy

LSTC

H-301A/B

Church History I

A thematic explanation of major events, personalities and movements in the history of the church during the early, medieval and Reformation periods, particularly in the West with emphasis on the church's theology, institutions and context.

A)T 800-1050; B)M 630-930

A)Hendel; B)Swanson

LSTC

H-302

Church History II

An introduction to world Christianity since the Reformation, designed to clarify in broad perspective the movements that have shaped the Christian community to the present time.

M 100-400

Vethanayagamony

A)T 800-1050; B)W 630-930

A)Hendel; B)Vethanayagamony

MTS

H 300

History Survey I

Surveys history of Christianity as a world movement by exploring the formation and development of major epochs: ancient, medieval, Reformation, modern.

W 6-850

Sawyer

MTS

H 301

History Survey II

Surveys history of Christianity as a world movement by exploring the formation and development of major epochs: ancient, medieval, Reformation, modern.

W 6-850

Daniels

MTS

H 340

Reading the Church Fathers and Mothers

J-Term

Jan 14-17 & 22-25, 600-930

Sawyer

NBTS

CH 301 01/02

Early and Medieval Christianity

An examination of Christian life and thought from the first to the fifteenth centuries.

01)M 9-11:40; 02)T 4-6:40

01)Blumhofer; 02)Sattler

NBTS

CH 302 01/02

Reformation and Modern Christianity

A study of the development of the Christian movement from the 16th to the 21st centuries.

01)M 9-11:40; 02)Th 4-6:40

01)Blumhofer; 02)Sattler

S-WTS

HIST S500

Church History I

Survey of Christianity in the early and medieval periods, enabling students to become familiar with major cultural, institutional, theological and spiritual developments.

M 6:30-9:30

Barker

TEDS

CH 5010

History of Christianity

Development of Christianity to present: patristic period, ecumenical councils, cultural and theological synthesis of Middle Ages, Protestant Reformation, classical Prostestant orthodoxy, denominations, secularism, revisals, missionary expansion.

W 7:30-10:50

Manetsch

M 12:15-3:35

Woodbridge

CTS

CH 367

History and Polity of the United Church of Christ

A study of the history, structure, theology and practices of the United Church of Christ, including its antecedents: the Congregationa Christian Churches and the Evangelical and Reformed Church. This course mets current UCC requirements for ordination.

Th 6:30-9:30

Liang

CTS

CH 390a

United Methodist History

A course to particlly fulfill the requirements for ordination in the United Methodist Church.

TBA

Brown

CTS

CH 390b

United Methodist Doctrine

A course to partially fulfill the requirement for ordination in the United Methodist Church

J-Term

TBA

Brown

CTS

CH 390c

United Methodist Polity

A course to partially fulfill the requirements for ordination in the United Methodist Church.

TBA

Brown

CTU

H4005

Eastern Christianity: 300 - 1453

M 700-945

Quantz

CTU

H5051

Global History of the Popes: Jerusalem, Alexandria, Antioch, Rome and Constantinople

T 700-945

Quantz

CTU

SH4340

History and Spirituality of the Franciscan Movement

T 830-1115

Haase

LSTC

H-360A/B

Lutheran Confessional Heritage

Introduction to the classical confessions of the Lutheran Reformation: their origins and relation to Scripture and creeds; their theological and practical content; their implications for Lutheran identity, pastoral practice and ecumenical relations.

A)M 800-1050; B)T 630-930

A)Hendel; B)TBA

LSTC

H-506

History of Christianity in Asia: The Modern Period

To become aware of the contours of Christianity within the particular Asian cultural centers and to provide an understanding of the significant persons, events, materials, ideas and trends in Asian Christianity in the modern era.

W 630-930

Vethanayagamony

LSTC

W-530

History of Religious Thought in Islam

Introduction to legal, theological, philosophical and spiritual traditions within Islam. Examine major themes and work of seminal figures with attention to ways in which these traditions are being shaped, challenged, or reasserted today.

R 100-400

M. Swanson

ML

H394

Unitarian Universalist History

Overview of Unitarian, Universalist, and Unitarian Universalist history from the beginning to the present. Explore in depth some aspect of that history. Structured to provide information necessary to meet MFC requirement for history and polity. Online.

F 9-12

Bumbaugh

MTS

H 434

American Presbyterianism

Survey using primary documents and historical interpretations to explore origins of institutions and issues within the contemporary church. Attention to revivals, doctrinal controversies, schisms and reunions of 19th and 20th centuries.

T 1-350

Sawyer

MTS

H 471

Global Pentecostalism

A comparative sutdy of the emergence and development of global pentecostalism as an indigenous Christian movement in North America, Africa and South America. Includes classical Pentecostalism, charismatic renewal, and African indigenous churches.

M 6-850

Kalu, Daniels

MTS

H/T 402

Reformed Tradition

This course explores the history and theology of the Reformed tradition with a view to understanding its origins and development and its contemporary manifestations and relevance.

F 9-1150

Sawyere, Cathey

NBTS

CH 307

The Anglican/Episcopal Ethos

The course deals with the history, worship and polity of the Anglican community beginning with the origins of Anglicanism in the early Church and tacing the development of the Anglican tradition in England and the United States.

T 7-9:40

Heinze

S-WTS

HIST 605

The Episcopal Church and American Society

Examine major themes and issues in the historical development of the Episcopal Church in the United States from the 18th century to the present. Explore its influence on American society, the Social Gospel and the church during the Civil Rights era.

WF 9-10:30

Gooden

S-WTS

HIST S521

England in the Age of Reform

A survey of reformation movements in England from the 14th through the 18th centuries, from Wyclif through Wesley and Wilberforce.

M 630-930

Barker

TEDS

CH 7210

Patristics

Introduction to Christian life and thought between close of the New Testament canon and beginnings of medieval period under Pope Gregory I (ca 600) with emphasis on the major church fathers through primary and relevant secondary sources.

1/2-5, 7, 8-4:30

McKinion

TEDS

CH 7215

History of Christuianity in the Middle Ages

R 7-9:30

Klauber

R 7-9:30

Klauber

TEDS

CH 8280

History of Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism

Analysis of the history of Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism with particular reference to recent interpretations of these movements, and an emphasis on the question of Evangelical self-identity.

T 1:30-4

Woodbridge

TEDS

CH 8911

Colloquium in Historical Methodology I

6 W 6-8

Woodbridge, Manetsch

LSTC

H-435

Theology of Luther

Examine Luther's theology by exploring its broad comprehensiveness as well as its evangelical center. Selected works on various theological themes are discussed.

M 800-1050

Hendel

TEDS

CH 8320

Luther

M 8:15-10:45

Manetsch

TEDS

CH 8361

Jonathan Edwards

This study of Jonathan Edwards will concentrate on his intellectual and spiritual contribution to American Christianity. The class will read and discuss several of his sermons as well as his works on revival, Christian experience and Christian theology.

M 12:30-3

Sweeney

CTS

CH 480

American Civil Religion

Course will explore the structures and parameters of American Civil Religion by studying responses to its presence and influence found in the speeches, articles and addresses of significant Americans.

W 9-12

Speller

CTS

CH 485

Religion in American

Course will explore the historical development of religion in America from the 17th to 21st centuries, highlighting the ways that is diversity has shaped American culture and identity

T 6:30-9:30

Speller

CTU

H4004

Catholicism in the U.S.: Historical and Theological Perspectives

T 700-945

Athans

G-ETS

13-642

American Religion History Topics: Religion and American Way

Examination of significant issues, movements and persons. May be repeated.

T 6:30-9:30

Murphy

G-ETS

13-808

Theology of Martin Luther

Introduction to Luther's life and theological contribution through study of his sermons, treatises and letters.

TR 9-10:30

Stein

LSTC

H-436

African American Religious History

History of African American religious practices from slavery to the present. Influences of these practices including African culture, plantation experience, emancipation, migration and the civil rights movement, and urban social issues and development.

T 100-400

Coleman

NBTS

CH 407

History of American Religion

Survey course in American religious history from the time of the European settlement of North America to the present.

M 4-6:40

Hambrick-Stowe

S-WTS

HIST S630

Healing Wounded History: Towards Forgiveness and Reconciliation in Chicago

Course investigates experiences of racial violence in metropolitan Chicago and suggests possibilities for healing and reconciliation through study and rituals, including pilgrimages.

9/21-22; 10/26-27; 11/16-17, F pm-S pm

Gooden

TEDS

CH 5060

American Church History

Transition of European churches to America and their involvement with theological, liturgical, social and political issues; Puritanism, separation of church and state; revivals; social concern; liberalism, fundamentalism, neoorthodoxy, evangelicalism.

M 12:30-3

Woodbridge

W 8:15-10:45

Manetsch

CTS

CH 532

Postcolonialism and New Testament Interpretation

Study theoretical works in postcolonial discourses; examine complex interplay of colonial and resistisng voices in the NT; interrogate colonizing practices of NT interpretations; explore interpretations that decolonize both text and readers. Prereq CH 321

T 2-5

Yang

CTU

C4002

Abraham's Children: Jews, Christians and Muslims

T 1130-215

Haq, Sandmel, Billups

CTU

C4004

Church in Asia

J-Term

M-F 830-1115

Kavunkal

G-ETS

13-542

Judaism in the Early Christian Period

Examination of the post-biblical literature of Judaism, with emphasis on the Talmud, its structure, history and theology; thought currents in the centuries paralleling early Christianity.

T 1:10-2:40

Schaalman

G-ETS

13-810

Medieval Female Mystics

Study of the writings of several female medieval mystics (e.g., Hildegard of Bingen, Julian of Norwick and Catherine of Siena). This study of the primary sources is supplemented by historians' and feminists' interpretations of these mystics

W 8-10:45

Pak

LSTC

H-405

Travel Seminar to Germany

May 18-31

May-June

Hendel

MTS

H 431

Christian Presence and African Responses in Time Perspectives

Surveys character of early Christianity in North America, Iberian Catholicism, chaplaincies in 17th & 18th cent., explosion of missionary enterprises from 19th cent., and varieties of African responses, especially after World War II.

T 6-850

Kalu

MTS

H 436

Challenges of Poverty and Pluralism in African Christianity 1960-2001

History of post-Independence African Christianity through poverty and pluralism. New context of the state has created new responses by churches. Explores responses of mainline churches, independent African churches and Pentecostals.

T 6-850

Kalu

MTS

H416H

Historia de la Iglesia en America Latina

R 600-850

Rodriguez

NBTS

CH 409

Classics of Christian Devotion

Survey of the classics of Christian spiritual writing, with an emphasis on reading primary sources

M 4-6:40

Hambrick-Stowe

NBTS

CH 416

Sacred Music in American Religious Experience

M 9-11:40

Blumhofer

TEDS

CH 8000a

Puritanism and Pietism

T 1:30-4

A. Ott

TEDS

CH 8235

The Enlightenment

Religious life and thought during the 18th century with special consideration of Deism and efforts by orthodox Christians to counter this philosophical tendency.

R 1:30-4

Woodbridge

TEDS

CH 8912

Colloquium in Historical Methodology II

W (6) 4:30-6:30

Sweeney, Woodbridge, Mantesch

CTS

TEC 305

Constructive Theology

T 900-1200

Schneider

CTS

TEC 307

Systematic Theology

(M.Div. required course) The nature of theological thinking and theolotgical method. P

W 2-5

Terrell

CTS

TEC 500

Interpretation

A seminar examing diverse modes of theological interpretation aiming at developing skills in relating theological perspectives to the concrete human situation. P

J Term

TBA

TBA

CTU

D4201

Ecclesiology

M 700-945

Ryan

T 100-1245

Linnan

CTU

DC4200

Christology and Culture

W 100-345

Chia

T 700-945

Schreiter

CTU

DC6000

Theological Anthropology in an Intercultural Perspective

R 830-1115

Schreiter

CTU

DE4200

Theological Methods

M 100-345

Schreiter

CTU

FA4000

Art of Doing Theology: Theological Methods

R 830-1115

Bergant, Ryan

W 700-945

Nairn, Ryan

CTU

FP4000

Pastoral Practice: The Theology of Ministry

M 830-1115

Nanko-Fernandez

M 700-945

Bevans, Doidge

G-ETS

21-504

Introduction to Basic Christian Thought

Basic overview of key themes of Christian theology. Meets BGTS rrequirements. Counts only as open elective in MDiv curriculum.

J term

M-F 8-12:30

TBA

LSTC

T-305A/B

Systematic Theology I

Exposes students to classic theological statements in Catholic Christianity and in the Lutheran tradition. Also addresses the global and multicultural mission of the church and how Christian and Lutheran identity is defined by context. Pre-req: H-301 Chur

A)MW 930-1050; B)M 630-930

A)Westhelle; B)Coleman

LSTC

T-306A/B

Systematic Theology II

Second course in sequence providing survey of basic doctrines of Christian faith; helping students develop their own theological perspectives. Course presents an analysis and articulation of Christology, ecclesiology and eschatology. Pre-req: H-301.

A)TR 930-1050; B)M 600-930

A)Rodriguez; B)Coleman

LSTC

T-406

Eclesiologia (Spanish)

El curso tiene como meta el estudiar aquellos elementos que le dan identidad a la perspective teologica luterana sobre la doctrina de la iglesia desde una perspectiva Latina.

online

Rodriguez

MTS

I 478

Seminar in Research Methods

For Masters students. Teaches "how to" of effective argumentation; examines and critiques models of methodologies from the various fields. Students will develop and refine rresearch proposals. Prereq: coursework in three fields.

TBA

Irrizary

MTS

T 300

Introduction to Christian Theology

Introduction to contents, methods, and resources of coherent and responsible Christian thinking. Attention to understanding and interpreting basic Christian doctrines.

T 500-900

Cathey, Case-Winters

NBTS

TH 301 01/02

Christian Theology I

Introduction to theological construction, the historical and traditional sources of theology, and how theology relates to the practice of ministry.

01)Th 4-6:40; 02)T 7-9:40

01)Sharp; 02)Callahan

NBTS

TH 302 01/02

Christian Theology II

Course assists the student in doing theological construction, engagement with the historica and traditional sources of theology and the practice of ministry.

01)Th 4-6:40; 02)T 7-9:40

01)Sharp; 02)Callahan

S-WTS

THEO S501

Intro to Christian Theology

Systematic approach to topics of God, Christ, humanity, church, history and hope, connecting to the basic task of mission: witness.

TR 9-10:30

TBA

TEDS

ID 4021

Theological French I

M 5-7:30

Klauber

TEDS

ID 4022

Theological French II

M 5-7:30

Klauber

TEDS

ID 5061

Latin I

An introduction to Latin vocabulary, grammar and the reading of Latin texts.

TBA

TBA

TEDS

ID 5062

Latin II

A continuation of the Latin vocabulary, grammar and the reading of Latin texts begun in Latin I. Prereq: Latin I or other.

TBA

TBA

TEDS

ID 7900

Theological Research Methods

M 4-5:40

Compton

M 4:30-6:10

Compton

TEDS

ST 5000

Survey of Doctrine

W 8:15-10:45

Fields

TEDS

ST 5101

Theology I: Introduction to Theology

This course begins by clarifying the nature, method and necessity of theology. Discussion then moves to the doctrine of Scripture, including revelation, inspiration, illumination and inerrancy.

1) W 12:30-3; 2) FS (3) F 2-8:30 S 8:30-3:30

1) Fields; 2) Coppedge

M 8:15-10:45

TBA

TEDS

ST 5102

Theology II: Christ, Man, Sin and Salvation

M 8:15-10:45

Fields

1)W 8:15-10:45; 2)3wkends F 2-8:30, S 8:30-3:30

1)Cole, Sung; 2) Coppedge

TEDS

ST 5103

Theology III: Holy Spirit, Church and Last Things

Course begins with study of the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Focus shifts to the doctrine of the church. The course concludes with a trreatment of the Last Things in relation to individuals and in relation to the church, Israel and the nations.

W 12:30-3

Cole

M 8:15-10:45

Fields

TEDS

ST 7395

Hermeneutics

The science of biblical interpretation with examination and explanation of its vairous systems. The disciplines necessary in biblical interpretation come to be understood and developed through the use of selected passages of Scripture.

M 8:15-10:45

Vanhoozer

CTS

TEC 489

Christianity and Confucianism

An exploration into the relationship between the two traditions, considering the historical, textuala and religious.

M 2-5

Seo

CTS

TEC 511

Bonhoeffer: Theology for Resistance

What does it mean to do Christian theology that resists state and church? In-depth contextual study of Bonhoeffer's theological development in response to unbridled state power and violence. (pre-req: CH 344 or equiv)

T 6:30-9:30

Schneider

CTS

TEC 609

Jacques Derrida: Deconstruction, Etheology and Ethics

A seminar devoted to reading texts by Derrida in the light of questions for and from theology, ethics and biblical interpretation.

T 9-12

Jennings

CTU

C4325

Introduction to Judaism

TBA

TBA

CTU

C5002

The Message and the Messenger

R 830-1115

Alexander, Aasi

CTU

D4400

Theology of Bonaventure

W 100-345

Quantz

CTU

D5001

Theology of Schillebeeckx

M 700-945

Sison

CTU

D5007

The Trinity: Augustine to Aquinas to Lonergan

Classical Augustinian-Thomist tradition with emphasis on psychological analogyfor understanding central doctrine of Christian faith, bringing that tradition into critical confrontation with urgent contemporary issues.

R 100-345

Ahner

LSTC

C/T-T/C-434

Theology of Martin Luther King Jr.

An in-depth analysis of the theology and praxis of Martin Luther King Jr., wrestling with the philosophical and theological principles he employed and their relevance in today's theological marketplace.

M 100-400

Echols, Pero

LSTC

T/C-C/T-434

Theology of Martin Luther King Jr.

An in-depth analysis of the theology and praxis of Martin Luther King Jr., wrestling with the philosophical and theological principles he employed and their relevance in today's theological marketplace.

M 100-400

Echols, Pero

ML

TS366

Buddhism: Faces of Compassion

W 1:30-4:30

Leighton

ML

TS442

Liberal Theology

Course will be simultaneously exploratory and constructive, an inquiry in and about liberal theology organized around questions concerning tradition.

R 5:30-8:30

Hogue

MTS

H/T 489

Reinhold Niebuhr

An historical and theological study of Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971), the foremost Reformed theologian and ethicist of 10th century America. Assessment of Niebuhr's life and thought for informing public ministry today. Prereq: T 300 or equiv.

F 9-1150

Sawyer, Cathey

MTS

T 487

Schleiermacher: The Liberal Spirit

Close readings of selected texts by and about Schleiermacher will be complemented by presentations on Schleiermacher's life and times, and student research on historical and timely topics. Prereq: T 300 or comparable Introduction to Theology.

T 1-350

Cathey

MTS

T/H 402

Reformed Tradition

This course explores the history and theology of the Reformed tradition with a view to understanding its origins and development and its contemporary manifestations and relevance.

M 1-350

Case-Winters, Sawyer

MTS

T/H 489

Reinhold Niebuhr

An historical and theological study of Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971), the foremost Reformed theologian and ethicist of 10th century America. Assessment of Niebuhr's life and thought for informing public ministry today. Prereq: T 300 or equiv.

F 9-1150

Cathey, Sawyer

NBTS

TH 380

Anglican Way of Theology

Survey of the core convictions and concerns that have characterized Anglican theology from the Reformation to the present.

Th 7-9:40

Murphy

NBTS

TH 445

Theological Identity in Baptist Life

Students will explore the convictions and characteristic forms in which Baptists have expressed their social-cultural, theological and ecclesial identity.

Th 4-6:30

Sharp

S-WTS

ARTS S680

Shakespeare's Religion

Shakespeare's plays explore all the major religious questions with depth and sophistication. Examine writings to explore theological questions and implications for the life of faith.

R 6:30-9:30

Hall

TEDS

CH 8000

C. S. Lewis

9/21-22, 10/19-20, 11/16-17 FS 8:30-3:30

Mitchell

TEDS

CH 8330

Calvin

M 8:15-10:45

Manetsch

CTS

TEC 300

Public Theology

Course will cover "discerning theological themes" in U.S. public discourse and learning to write and speak on these themes in a theologically/biblically grounded way. Requirements include writing op eds and doing mock radio interviews.

Fall

Online w/ class 9/7 5-9; 9/8 9-5

Thistlethwaite

CTS

TEC 306

African American Religion, Theology and Spirituality

Course will explore the religious beliefs of African Americans, with attention to the spirit of accommodation that has inspired works of freedom and justice. Topics: retention of African religions and symbols, the Black Church, nationalism, Africentrism.

T 9-12

Butler

CTS

TEC 415

Feminist Theology in Multi-cultural Context

Intro to norms, historical developments, challenges of tradition, social location, white privilege, experience, ideas of divinity, post-Christian critiques in contemporary feminist theology. Emphasizes critical evaluation/theological construction.

W 630-930

Schneider

CTS

TEC 484

Theological and Ethical Perspectives on AIDS and Violence

Examine theologicl and ethical perspectives on the pandemics of AIDS and violence as they affect policy and theology and ask, How may historical doctrines be freshly interpreted in order to mediate a humane response?

R 9-12

Terrell

CTS

TEC 496

Constructing a Concept of God

Examine and develop various proposals, both historical and contemporary, for conceiving of God in rapidly changing Christian communities. Special attention to liberationist, postmodern, feminist, African-American, Asian and post-colonial concerns.

W 2-5

Schneider

CTS

TEC 555

Works of Love

This course will examine various conceptions of love in philosophy and theology. The focus will be on more recent thoughts on love.

J Term

Jan 21-25, 9-5

Seo

CTS

TEC 595

Master's Seminar

Reading and discussion of prominent figures in social and human sciences as appropriated by theologians. Emphases will be on different ways of approaching theology. P

M 2-5

Seo

CTS

TEC 603

Philosophical Thought

The course builds philosophical foundations for beginning doctoral students.

R 9-12

Seo

CTS

TEC 605

20th Century Theology

Seminar for advanced degree students covering significant developments in theology in the 20th century. Focus on the emergence of new voices and the theological precedents for them. P L

R 9-12

Jennings

CTU

BD5510

Feminist Hermeneutics in Bible and Theology

Prereq: B4001 or equiv.

T 100-345

Reid, Bevans

CTU

D4300

Imaging the Reign of God: Social Justice and Global Cinema

Course is an intercultural and intertextual dialogue between theology and cinema studies. Examples spotlight interweaving ethical issues.

M 100-345

Sison

CTU

D5101

God and the Mystery of Human Suffering

M 830-1115

Ryan

G-ETS

21-630

Black Theology

A seminar course for reading, discussing and writing on themes of theology from the perspective of the black experience.

T 630-930

Hill

G-ETS

21-648

Black Theology and Womanist Theology

Critical conversations between black theology and womanist theology; their histories, commonalities, differences, joint project possibilities. Can such a dialogical enterprise be a paradigm for all types of God-talk?

M 630-930

Lightsey

G-ETS

21-683 A

Topics in Theology

To critically examine selected topics regarding the relationship between theology and science.

WF 9-10:30

TBA

G-ETS

21-683 B

Topics in Theology: Theology in Migration

To critically examine selected topics rregarding the relationship between theology and science.

F 9:15-12:15

Bedford

G-ETS

50-502

Theological Research and Writing

W 9-10:30

TBA

W 9-10:30

TBA

LSTC

B/I/T-400

Senior Interdisciplinary Seminar

Focuses on theological meaning of hope and its nurture by those who practice ministry. Fall: B)Preaching the Gospel of John. Spring: A)Bible, Cruelty and Reconciliation; B)The Future of Creation.

W 100-450

Rossing, Satterlee

A)T 630-930; B)M630-930

A)Rhoads, Woloschak; B)Menn, Trice

LSTC

T-450

Constructive Theology (Senior Seminar)

A course to help students articulate and express their theological positiions in relation to the Christian tradition and their own experiences in ministry. Pre-req: Systematic Theology I and II.

T 100-400

Coleman

W 100-400

Thomas

LSTC

T-456

Epic of Creation

M 700-1000

Woloschak

LSTC

T-601

Graduate Theological Seminar: Sources and Resources

Course emphasizes the study of primary texts, both historical and contemporary, that will help students clarify their own methodological styles. (For post-M.Div. Students in Christian theology; others admitted with permission of instructor.)

T 630-930

Westhelle

LSTC

T-603

Graduate Theological Seminar: Concepts and Issues

Emphasizes methodology, introducing basic concepts and issues that will help student clarify their own methodological styles. (For post-M.Div students in Christian theology; others admitted with permission of instructor).

W 630-930

Thomas

LSTC

T-672

Advanced Seminar in Religion and Science

M 700-1000

TBA

LSTC

T/B/I-400 A/B

Senior Interdisciplinary Seminar

Focuses on theological meaning of hope and its nurture by those who practice ministry. Spring: A)Bible, Cruelty and Reconciliation; B)The Future of Creation.

A)M 630-930; B)T 630-930

A)Menn, Trice; B)Rhoads, Woloschak

LSTC

T/C-C/T-449

Womanist Theology

Course will help students develop a critical understanding and interpretation of womanist theology; to become familiar with its intellectual and faith traditions; to put womanist theologians in critical dialogue.

W 630-930

Thomas

LSTC

T/M/I-400

Senior Interdisciplinary Seminar: Narratives of Hope

T 800-1050

Billman, Westhelle

ML

TS325INT

Religious Humanism

Jan Int

1/21-25, 9-5

Murry

ML

TS454

Theology and the Sciences

Course will provide occasion to learn at one of the contemporary ministry's busiest intersections--scientific and theological ways of thinking about God, world and human life. Examine key epistemological and moral concerns.

R 1:30-4:30

Hogue

MTS

H 430

Daughters of Ethiopia: African and African American Women in Conversation

Course will begin with theology and its sources and move to the conversation of the kin group across the Atlantic divide. Course will explore scholars including womanist theologians and trends in African and African American gendered scholarship.

M 6-850

Kalu

MTS

T 412

Doctrine of God

Course uses traditional and contemporary wide-ranging sources to address issues surrounding nature and existence of God. Questions considered: Does God exist? How can we know and speak of God? What is the naturre of God?

T eve

Case-Winters

MTS

T 435

Religious Pluralism

Introduction to intra- and inter-religious models and strategies for ministry with persons and communities of more than one faith. Focuses on diversity of faith communities in Chicago area through the work of the Parliament for the World's Religions.

F 9-1150

Cathey, Hashim

MTS

T 437H

Teologia hispano/latina: temes y teologos/as

Despues de repasar la ubicacion historica y social de este movimiento teologico, el curso examina sus fuentes, metodos, conceptos centrales. Se evaluara la aportacion de un grupo destacade de teologos catolicos y protestantes latinos en los EEUU.

W 9-1150

Rivera

MTS

T 445

The Unity of the Church: Ecumenical Dialogue Today

Examine theological content of recent ecumenical conversations. Inquire into nature of church's unity and evaluate developments to understand why they have occurred and what they portend for the church's future shape.

R am

Case-Winters

NBTS

TH 421

Minister as Theologian

Examination of the ways the minister engages in theologizing in the context of ministry and the ways ministry supports and gives expression to theology.

T 4-6:40

Sharp

NBTS

TH 431

Discerning the Triune God

We will look into the historic roots, trunks and branches of the doctrine of the Trinity.

T 4-6:30

Sharp

NBTS

TH 433

Contemporary Perspectives in Black Theology

An analysis of explicit theological concepts and writings of several contemporary Black theologians include Cone, Roberts, Jones and Williams.

Th 7-9:40

Butler

NBTS

TH 461

Faith and Fiction

Course will develop an understanding of and appreciation for the importance of "story" for theological reflection.

T 1-3:40

Sharp

NBTS

UR 405

Toward a Theology of Urban Ministry

Course will analyze recent efforts to articulate theology for urban ministry and confront basic theological issues raised by the urban context.

M 1-3:40

Price

S-WTS

THEO S672

The Death of the Beautiful Young Man: The Erotics of Christian Redemption

If Jesus was portrayed as old and fat, would we feel redeemed or just sorry for him? Why is he portrayed as young and beautiful, in spite of our lack of information about his appearance? What systems of belief and values persist in our representations?

3 wkends 2/8-9, 3/7-8, 4/4-5 F aft-S aft

Dally

SCUPE

B-Th 302

Urban Principalities and the Spirit of the City

Drawing from recent theological work on the biblical language of power, this course will seek to understand the city, its systems and its ministries by understanding the "principalities and powers."

Winter

2/1-2, 8-9, 15-16 F 1-9, S 9-5

Wylie-Kellermann

SCUPE

M 304

Christology and Culture

Employing a narrative hermeneutic, introduces Christology from a global, cultural and liberational perspective, and its significance for urban missiology.

Spring

2/20-3/1, 3/7-8, 14-15 F 1-9, S 9-5

Perkinson

TEDS

PR 5500

Apologetics

This course trreats the nature, methods and issues involved in defending a Christian worldview in an increasingly pluralistic age.

1)T 3:15-4:55; 2)M 4-5:40

Netland

R 9:10-10:50

McCall

TEDS

PR 7705

Religious Epistemology

Examination of the ways of knowing and tests for truth with emphasis on the problems of religious knowledge and their implications for theological issues.

W 12:30-3

Netland

TEDS

PR 7750

Philosophical Issues in Religious Pluralism

R 1:30-4

Netland

TEDS

ST 7715

Political Theologies

A course designed to clarify what constitutes a "political theology" and to investigate the biblical and theological bases of representative political theologies. Focus on such systems as liberation theology, black theology and feminist theology.

R 1:30-4

Fields

TEDS

ST 8000

Current Issues

1) PT; 2) Nationalism

1)M 8:15-10:45; 2)12:30-3

1)Roy 2)Sung

TEDS

ST 8730

Theology of Spirit World

T 8:15-10:45

Fields

CTS

TEC 321

Christian Ethics

Introduction to history, methods and sources of Christian ethics, with attention to diversity of voices and practices in contemporary Christian ethics. Includes analysis and reflection on cutting-edge social issues.

W 2-5

Terrell

CTU

E4001

Living the Moral Life

W 100-345

Nothwehr

TBA

TBA

CTU

E4310

Christ, Community and the Moral Life

W 830-1115

Fornasari

CTU

EMP4100

Justice, Peace, the Integrity of Creation and Reconciliation: Living the Values of the Reign of God

M 700-945

Nothwehr

G-ETS

22-857A

Topics: The Works of Hannah Arendt and Simone Weil

In-depth analysis of selected topics or writers in Christian moral theology. May be repeated.

R 6:30-9:30

Waters

G-ETS

22-857B

Topics: Christology and Ethics

In-depth analysis of selected topics or writers in Christian moral theology. May be repeated.

T 6:30-9:30

Waters

LSTC

E-310

Introduction to Christian Ethics

A study of the sources, structure and dynamics of Christian ethics, with reference to current problems of personal and public life.

T 630-930

R. Perry

LSTC

E-370

Church and Society: a Lutheran Perspective

This course will focus on critical examination of the social ethical tradition of the Lutheran church. Special attention to inherited tradition and contemporary interpretations of Lutheran social ethics. Field visits.

M 630-930

R. Perry

ML

E301

Itroduction to Ethics

W 1:30-4:30

Hogue

MTS

E 300

Introduction to Contemporary Christian Ethics

Introduction to content and methods of Christian ethical thought. What is Christian ethics? What are ways of doing Christian ethics, and what are its primary sources? How are methods and sources used in analyzing ethical problems?

R 6-850

TBA

NBTS

TE 301

Introduction to Christian Ethics

An investigation of the Christian moral ideal and principles of judgment and action, especially as they relate to contemporary life.

T 7-9:40

Cosgrove

S-WTS

THEO S553

Introduction to Christian Ethics

Study range of approaches to Christian ethics, focusing on formation, purposes, principles. Study development of traditions and issues in contexts. See how ethics connects theology, pastoral practice and everyday life.

WF 9-1030

Wondra

TEDS

PR 7220

Ethical Theory

The principal theories and problems of philosophical ethics, including the meaning of ethical language, alternative theories of the right and the good, and the implications of moral issues for the concept of God and other theological questions.

2 weekends F 8:30-5 S 8:30-3:30

Mitchell

TEDS

ST 5200

Christian Ethics

Biblical perspectives on contemporary ethical issues facing the church and minister: divorce, abortion, euthanasia, genetic control, sex, war, racism, ecology, personal lifestyle and the church's social responsibilities.

M 12:30-3

Mitchell

W 8:15-10:45

Mitchell

CTS

CH 777

The Bible and Economic Ethics

Course considers role of the Bible in relation to other sources of Christian moral-theological reflection and certain economic practices and theory in light of such sources, especially key biblical texts. (Center for Community Transformation-off campus)

M 630-930

Sandoval

CTS

TEC 526

Frontier Questions Queer Ethics

Class will explore questions of sexual ethics raised by pornography, paederasty, prostitution and other boundary situations using the resources of gay and queer theory.

W 2-5

Jennings

CTU

E4200

Ethics of Power and Racism

S 1130-215

Nothwehr

CTU

E4207

Ethical Significance of Christian Humanism

S 830-1115

Fornasari

CTU

E4305

Natural Law and Christian Ethics

M 100-345

Fornasari

CTU

E4405

Sexual Ethics for the Christian

S 830-1115

Nairn

CTU

E5106

A Free Market Economy, Ethics and Globalization

World has accepted this way to increase general prosperity, reduce poverty and promote general welfare. Explore real strengths of a market economy, why ethics is basic to its successful functioning, and its limitations.

R 100-345

Ahner

CTU

E5201

Mutuality: Definition and Probative Value

W 100-345

Nothwehr

CTU

E5210

Seminar on Politics and Christian Conscience

R 100-345

Fornasari

CTU

ES4002

Ethics, Spirituality and Global Climate Change

Look beyond dilemma of urgency of climate change issues to explore deeper spiritual and moral resources available in Christian tradition. Through national project, "Focus the Nation," students will link with others across the U.S. Prereq: E4001

J-Term

M-F 830-1115

Frohlich, Nothwehr

G-ETS

22-811

Ethics of M.L. King Jr., Reinhold Niebuhr and Malcolm X

Compares their ethical systems; analyzes their methods and conceptual frameworks, their strategies for social change and philosophies of nonviolence; explores the relation of "Christian realism" to the image of God and to a variety of other concepts.

M 6:30-9:30

Young

LSTC

E-540

Contemporary Christian Ethics

Survey of ethical methodologies from post-World War I period to end of 20th Century. Critical comparative analysis of selected prominent methodologies in contemporary Christian ethics leading to application to a social problem in society.

M 630-930

R. Perry

LSTC

E/C-C/E-442

Ethics and Politics in the African American Community

Seminar course seeks to survey and investigate the nature of ethics and politics in the African American community by critically examining the thought and practice of representative leaders from the 19th to 20th centuries.

T 630-930

P. Perry