Major Courses

This course examines key biblical passages related to the church, overviews major historical positions of the church, and assesses related models of pastoral leadership, ministry, and preaching. The emphasis of the course is to help students develop a biblical and practical theology of the church. Prerequisite: CST370 or APT371 or APT372 (3 Units)

An expanded study of the biblical doctrines of God, humanity, and sin. (3 Units)

An expanded study of the biblical doctrines of salvation, the person of Christ, the church, and last things. (3 Units)

Ministry Leadership is a study of the nature of the church, the roles of ministry leaders, and practical strategies for leadership. (3 Units)

This class examines the first half of the Old Testament (Genesis-2 Kings) with particular focus on the theological message of these texts in their historical, literary and canonical contexts and how these texts are relevant for modern ministry. In this class students will explore features related to genres within the Torah and covenantal formation?s pivotal role in Old Testament Theology. (3 Units)

This class examines the second half of the Old Testament (Isaiah-2 Chronicles) with particular focus on the theological message of these texts in their historical, literary and canonical contexts and how these texts are relevant for modern ministry. In this class students will explore features related to genres within the Prophets and Wisdom literature with particular focus on the Old Testament texts that anticipate the advent of Christ. (3 Units)

This class examines the first half of the New Testament (Matthew-Acts) with particular focus on the theological message of these texts in their historical and literary contexts and how these texts are relevant for modern ministry. In this class students will explore the life and significance of Jesus with special attention given to the literary shape of the Gospels and their distinct theological focal points. (3 Units)

This class examines the second half of the New Testament (Romans-Revelation) with particular focus on the theological message of these texts in their historical and literary contexts and how these texts are relevant for modern ministry. In this class students will explore the theological contributions of the New Testament authors regarding Jesus, salvation, and the Church. (3 Units)

A historical and theoretical consideration of interpretative methodology as illustrated by and applied to selected texts from various portions of the biblical materials. Core requirement for Christian Studies majors and minors. Prerequisite: CST310 or CST320 or CST330 or CST331 or CST410 or CST420 or CST440 or CST441 or CST442 or CST110 or CST130 or CST100 or CST210 or CST220 or CST230 or CST240 or CST411 or CST451 or CST452 or CST311 or CST451 or APT452 or CST315 or CST421 or CST450 or CST460 (3 Units)

A survey of the development of the Christian church from the close of the New Testament period to the present time, with special attention to the origin of various denominations. Core requirement for Christian Studies majors and minors. (3 Units)

A study of the basic principles for preparing and delivering biblical sermons, with an emphasis on the writing, delivery, and analysis of expository sermons. Prerequisite: CST310 or CST320 or CST330 or CST331 or CST410 or CST420 or CST440 or CST441 or CST442 or CST110 or CST130 or CST311 or CST210 or CST220 or CST230 or CST240 or CST350 or CST411 or APT452 or CST100 or CST315 or CST421 or CST450 or CST452 or CST460 or CST451 (3 Units)

This course introduces students to the specific branch of philosophy known as philosophy of religion. Major issues within the discipline such as the existence of God, the problem of evil, and the nature of religious language will be examined. (3 Units)