Systematic Theology

Core Courses

ST 501-2, ST 501-3 Apologetics
An introduction to the task and method of defending the Christian faith. Includes a historical survey of apologetics and a critique of evidentialist apologetics (2 or 3 credits).

ST 502-2, ST 502-3 The Word
A systematic study of general and special revelation, including a treatment of the Canon of Scripture 
(2 or 3 credits).

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

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

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

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

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

ST 801 Church
An overview of the nature, identity, origin, institution, authority, government, mission, ordinances, and destiny of Christ’s church (3 credits).

ST 811 Last Things
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 (2 credits).

ST 821-2, ST 831-3 Ethics
Includes a survey and evaluation of ethical systems, an exposition of the Ten Commandments, and a biblical evaluation of human culture (2 credits).

Elective

ST 831 Polemics
An introduction to the biblical basis and nature of polemics. Addresses some of the prominent theological errors and aberrations of our day (2 credits).