Programs

Course Descriptions

Exegetical Theology

ET 501, 502 Elementary Greek I & II (2 hours each).
An introduction to the morphology, vocabulary, and grammar of New Testament Greek. Includes some translation of New Testament passages.

ET 511 Old Testament Introduction (2 hours).
Covers the background, content, and overview of the Old Testament Scriptures. Emphases include the relevance of the Old Testament to the Christian, creationism, Hebrew poetry, and major themes.

ET 512 New Testament Introduction (2 hours).
Covers the background, content, and overview of the New Testament Scriptures. Emphases include the intertestamental period, important issues related to the four Gospels, and various approaches to interpreting Revelation.

ET 601, 602 Hebrew Grammar I & II (2 hours each).
An introduction to the phonology, morphology, vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of Biblical Hebrew. Includes translation and analyses of selected passages in the Hebrew Bible.

ET 611 Intermediate Greek (2 hours).
A study of Greek syntax, which includes translation, sentence diagramming and exegesis of New Testament passages.

ET 621 Hermeneutics (2 hours).
An introduction to the basic principles of biblical interpretation, including a survey of the history of interpretation. Special attention is given to the New Testament writers' use of Old Testament passages, as well as to common hermeneutical fallacies.

ET 701 Old Testament Theology (4 hours).
Surveys the progress of redemptive history from creation to the exile. Special emphasis is given to the concept of the covenant and typology in the Old Testament.

ET 711 Intermediate Hebrew (2 hours).*
A study of Hebrew syntax, which includes translation, sentence diagramming and exegesis of Old Testament passages.

ET 801 New Testament Theology (2 hours).
Surveys the culmination of redemptive history as unfolded in the canon of the New Testament. Special emphasis is given to Jesus' identity and public ministry, the features of the New Covenant, the significance of Pentecost, and the identity of the church.

ET 811 Old Testament Elective (2 hours).
An exegetical and/or expositional study of Old Testament literature.

ET 812 New Testament Elective (2 hours).
An exegetical and/or expositional study of New Testament literature.

Historical Theology

HT 501 Symbolics (3 hours).
An introduction to the historical background and content of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith. Includes a survey of the history of creeds and confessions of the Christian church.

HT 511 Early Church (2 hours).
A survey of church history from the post-apostolic period to Augustine. Special emphasis given to the growth of the church, the development of the New Testament canon, and the Trinitarian controversies.

HT 512 Medieval Church (2 hours).
A survey of church history from Augustine to the Reformation. Special emphasis is given to the Pelagian controversy and the rise of the sacramental system, sacerdotal clergy, and Roman papacy.

HT 521 Reformation Church (3 hours).
A survey of church history during the period of the Reformation. Special emphasis is given to the leading Reformers, and the key doctrines of the Reformation.

HT 522 Modern Church (3 hours).
A survey of church history from the Puritan era to the present with special emphasis given to Puritan developments, the great missionary movements, the Fundamentalist-Modernist controversy, and the recent rise of Reformed Baptist churches in America.

Systematic Theology

ST 501 Apologetics (2 hours).
An introduction to the task and method of defending the Christian faith. Includes a historical survey of the history of apologetics and a critique of the evidentialist approach to apologetics.

ST 502 The Word (2 hours).
A systematic study of general and special revelation, including a treatment of the Canon of Scripture.

ST 601 God & Decree (3 hours).
A systematic study of the existence, attributes, tri-unity, and decree of God.

ST 602 Man & Sin (3 hours).
A systematic study of creation and providence; the origin, identity, and constitution of man; the fall; the nature and consequences of sin; common grace.

ST 701 Christ (3 hours).
A systematic study of the historical unfolding of God’s plan and promises of redemption through the person and work of Jesus Christ.

ST 711 Christian Life (3 hours).
A systematic study of the application of salvation to the believer from effectual calling to glorification.

ST 721 Holy Spirit (2 hours).*
A systematic study of the person and work of the Holy Spirit, including His deity, personality, office and work, coming, and gifts.

ST 801 Church (3 hours).
A comprehensive overview of the nature, identity, origin, institution, authority, government, mission, ordinances, and destiny of the Christian church.

ST 811 Last Things (2 hours).
A systematic study of the doctrine of last things, including a survey of the historical development of eschatology in the church. The topics of the intermediate state, the Second Coming of Christ, the millennium, the resurrection and the eternal state are addressed.

ST 821 Ethics (2 hours).
Includes a survey and evaluation of ethical systems, as well as an analysis of several key ethical issues in our day, including a defense of the Decalogue as an abiding standard of ethics, the doctrine of the Lord's Day, and the role of women in the church.

ST 831 Polemics (3 hours).
An introduction to the biblical basis and nature of polemics. Addresses some of the prominent theological errors and aberrations of our day, including Roman Catholicism, the Charismatic movement, Theonomy, Open Theism, and the New Perspective on Justification.

Practical Theology

PT 501 Call & Cultivation (2 hours).
A consideration of what elements constitute a "call to the ministry" and how the pastor may cultivate personal piety and godliness in his life. Includes readings in Christian devotional classics.

PT 601 Sermon Preparation (2 hours).
A systematic and practical study regarding the nature and method of a Pastor's work preparing sermons in the study and the prayer closet.

PT 602 Sermon Delivery (2 hours).
A systematic and practical study regarding the act of preaching.

PT 701 Church Order (2 hours).*
A systematic and practical study regarding church order, focusing upon the administration of pastoral oversight, formative discipline, and corporate worship. Includes an exposition of the Regulative Principle of Worship.

PT 702 Biblical Counseling (2 hours).
A systematic and practical study of the theology, principles, and methodology of biblical counseling.

PT 801 Evangelism & Missions (2 hours).
A systematic and practical study of the theology and practice of biblical evangelism and missions.

PT 802 Pastoral Epistles (2 hours).
An exegetical, topical, and practical study of the Pastoral Epistles with a special focus upon their abiding relevance for today's pastor.

PT 901 Writing Practicum (4 hours). Each student will be required to write four major term papers through the course of his program, each focusing upon a different area of theology: exegetical, historical, systematic, and practical.

PT 911 Preaching Practicum (2 hours). Each student will preach at least four sermons through the course of his program in a context where his gifts may be assessed by his pastor(s).