Course Descriptions

Old Testament

OT 600—Old Testament Introduction. A study of general introduction, including the Old Testament's inspiration, text, canon, chronology, and historical setting as well as exposure to the various disciplines of OT study and evaluation of the major critical theories. Note that the issues of special introduction are considered in individual English Bible classes. 3 hours, R
OT 601/602—Elementary Hebrew I and II. A study of basic grammar and vocabulary with translation of Hebrew prose. 3 hours each, R
OT 611—Pentateuch. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of the first five books of the Old Testament. Defense of Mosaic authorship and emphasis on the significance of these books as the historical and theological foundation for the rest of the Old Testament. 3 hours
OT 612—Historical Books. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of the books Joshua through Esther. Particular attention to special problems of interpretation. 3 hours
OT 613—Psalms. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of selected Psalms. Study of the nature and character of Hebrew poetry. Special focus on the themes of worship and messianic theology. 2 hours
OT 614—Wisdom Books. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of Job, Ecclesiastes, Proverbs, and Song of Solomon. Special focus on the hermeneutical problems of Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon. 3 hours
OT 615—Isaiah. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of Isaiah with particular emphasis on messianic theology and prophecy. Refutation of critical theories and defense of Isaiah's integrity. 2 hours
OT 616—Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of each book. Special focus on the significant political, religious, and social circumstances of the period. 3 hours
OT 617—Minor Prophets. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of the Minor Prophets. 3 hours
OT 701—Hebrew Exegesis I. Study of Hebrew syntax, readings in Hebrew prophecies, and principles for using Hebrew as a tool in sermon preparation. 3 hours
OT 702/703—Hebrew Exegesis II and III. Advanced study of Hebrew grammar and exegesis. Available to students who meet the criteria. 3 hours each
OT 704—Biblical Aramaic. Basic grammar of Aramaic and reading of the Aramaic sections of the Old Testament. 2 hours
OT 710—Preaching Christ from the Old Testament. Survey of the historic methods of preaching from the Old Testament and instruction on how to identify and preach Christ from OT texts. 2 hours

New Testament

NT 500/501—Elementary Greek. Basic grammar and vocabulary of New Testament Greek. 3 hours each (no credit)
 NT 600—New Testament Introduction. A study of general introduction, including the New Testament's inspiration, text, canon, chronology, and historical setting, as well as exposure to the various disciplines of NT study and evaluation of the major critical theories. Note that the issues of special introduction are considered in individual English Bible classes. 3 hours, R
NT 601/602—Greek Exegesis I and II. Focus on aspects of Greek syntax that are significant for interpretation. Selected readings throughout the New Testament with grammatical analysis. 3 hours each, R
NT 611—Synoptic Gospels. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Refutation of critical theories concerning the origin of the Gospels and their relationship to each other. 3 hours
NT 612—John's Gospel and Epistles. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of John's writings excluding Revelation. 3 hours
NT 613—Acts. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of Acts with a special emphasis on the ministry of the Holy Spirit. 2 hours
NT 614—Romans and Galatians. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of these two soteriological masterpieces. 3 hours
NT 615—Corinthian Epistles. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of both epistles. 3 hours
NT 616—Paul's Shorter Epistles. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of the Thessalonian, Prison, and Pastoral Epistles. 3 hours
NT 617—Hebrews and General Epistles. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of Paul's exposition to the Hebrews and the letters of James, Peter, and Jude. 3 hours
NT 618—Revelation. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of Revelation with evaluation of the major schemes of interpretation. 2 hours
NT 700/701—Greek Exegesis III and IV. Advanced study in Greek grammar and exegesis for qualified students. 3 hours each

Theology

Th 601—Theology Proper. A foundational study of the being of God, the ontological Trinity, the attributes of God and the decrees of God and their outworking in creation and providence. 3 hours, R
Th 602—Anthropology. A study of the biblical doctrine of man as he was when God created him and as he is because of Adam's fall. 3 hours, R
Th 603—Christology. An in-depth study of the theanthropic person of Christ, His mediatorial offices with particular emphasis on His vicarious atonement and bodily resurrection. 3 hours, R
Th 604—Soteriology. A study of the Holy Spirit's application of the redemption purchased by Christ, covering such topics as the ordo salutis, the doctrine of common grace and God's special saving grace as seen in the effectual calling, justification, sanctification and perseverance of His elect. 3 hours, R
Th 605—Ecclesiology. A study of the nature, powers and government of the Church as well as of the means of grace and the sacraments. This study includes an in-depth excursus on the subject of Kingdom of God and its connection with the Church. 3 hours, R
Th 606—Eschatology. A study, first, of individual eschatology, covering the subjects of death, the immortality of the soul and the intermediate state between death and the resurrection; and, second, of general eschatology, covering the Second Coming of Christ, dif-fering views of the Millennium, the resurrection of the dead and the final judgment. 3 hours, R
Th 609—Old Testament Theology. Survey of the history, nature, and methods of Old Testament biblical theology. Applications of the principles and methods of biblical theology to selected portions of the Old Testament (including words, themes, and books). 3 hours, R
Th 610—New Testament Theology. Applications of the principles and methods of biblical theology to selected portions of the New Testament (including words, themes, and books). 3 hours, R
Th 611—Basic Hermeneutics. A survey of the history of interpretation and an examination of the essential principles of interpretation necessary for discovering the divinely intended meaning of Scripture. Special focus on the Scripture's grid of redemptive history as a unifying component. Attention to the interpretation principles required for various literary genres. 2 hours, R
Th 613—Introduction to Apologetics. Study of the presuppositions and implications of the Christian faith. Attention to the problem of evil, the uniqueness of Christ, and the relationship between science and faith. Includes a practical focus that integrates presuppositionalism with preaching. 3 hours, R
Th 614—Contemporary Theology. A survey of the history and a biblical evaluation of the doctrine of modern theological systems and theologians. 2 hours
Th 615—Theological Systems. A survey and evaluation of theological systems at variance with the Reformed faith, such as Romanism, cults, and Dispensationalism. 2 hours
Th 616—The Westminster Standards. A general study of the Confession and catechisms, including the "Declaratory and Explanatory Statements of the Free Presbyterian Church of North America." 2 hours, R

Church History

CH 601—Early Christianity. Study of the history of the church from Pentecost to Gregory I with emphasis on the expansion of the church, doctrinal development, and the rise of Papacy. 3 hours, R
CH 602—Medieval Christianity. Study of the church from Gregory I to the Reformation with special emphasis on the organization of the Roman Catholic Church and its doctrine, especially the Roman sacramental system. Attention will also be given to the Renaissance and its role in preparing Europe for a Reformation. 3 hours, R
CH 603—Reformation Christianity. Study of the history of the church during the sixteenth century, focusing on various Protestant reformers and their theology. Attention will also be given to the Catholic Reformation and Counter-Reformation, including the doctrinal contents of the Council of Trent. 3 hours, R
CH 604—Modern Christianity. Study of the history of the church since the Reformation, focusing on the leading movements and on the rise of theological liberalism and its effect upon the church. 3 hours, R
CH 605—Presbyterian History. Particular focus on the founding and development of Presbyterian denominations in the United States. Includes the history of the Free Presbyterian Church. 2 hours, R
CH 606—The History of Revivals and Revivalism. A study of the great movements of God's Spirit in the history of the church, especially during the Great Awakening and the 1859 revivals. Attention will also be given to various theologies of revival and the development of revivalist methods. 2 hours
CH 607—History of Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism. Attention will be given to the origins and development of the Fundamentalist Movement and the later New Evangelicalism. The class will include a study of the philosophies of each movement and an analysis of the present status of the two movements in American Christianity. 2 hours
CH 608—John Calvin: His Life and Theology. Key events of the life of John Calvin and a focus on central theological themes of his writings. 2 hours

Pastoral Theology

PT 608—Principles of Discipleship. Attention to the biblical principles of mentorship for Christian training and growth, especially in personal and small-group situations. 2 hours
PT 609—Principles of Christian Leadership. A study of the biblical foundations and qualities for leadership. Includes survey instruction in church finances, legal and ethical issues, and the development of spiritual gifts in others. 2 hours
PT 610—Homiletics I. Practical instruction on sermon preparation, focusing on the construction of different types of sermons and the proper use of Scripture. 3 hours, R
PT 611—Homiletics II. Preaching practicum. Attention to the actual construction and delivery of sermons. 3 hours, R
PT 612—Homiletics III. Preaching practicum. Attention to the actual construction and delivery of sermons. 3 hours, R

R = Required