THS 501E - Knowing the Triune God: Theology I. Gerry Breshears, Ph.D. You will begin to cultivate your ability to think theologically by exploring how theology is done in various approaches in order to develop a practical theological method. Then you will probe God’s progressive revelation focusing on the nature and authority of Scripture before pondering God’s triune nature and work culminating in the incarnation of the Son. Your passion for carrying out God’s mission in the world will expand as you begin to understand how the Father's revelation has impacted the world He created. (We recommend that you take DBS 506 before THS 501 - 503.)
THS501XE - Knowing the Triune God: Theology 1. Gerry Breshears, Ph.D. You will begin to cultivate your ability to think theologically by exploring how theology is done in various approaches in order to develop a practical theological method. Then you will probe God’s progressive revelation focusing on the nature and authority of Scripture before pondering God's triune nature.
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THS501YE - Knowing the Triune God: Theology 1. Gerry Breshears, Ph.D. You will continue your study of theology with an exploration of God's work in Creation, and a study of the unique nature of Jesus Christ as the unique God-man. Prerequisite: THS501X or its equivalent.
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THS 502E - Glorying the God of our Salvation: Theology II. Gerry Breshears, Ph.D. Continuing the process of learning to think theologically you will now apply yourself to biblical revelation regarding the Son as the source of life. You will investigate humanity, its dignity as image of God and its depravity as sinful beings, the reality and impact of spiritual beings as backdrop for the atoning work of the Son and its application in the aspects of our salvation. Contemplating the majesty of the Son's work in light of the depth of sin will invigorate our worship and impel our work for His kingdom. Prerequisite: THS501 or THS501E.
THS 502XE - Glorifying the God of our Salvation: Theology 2. Gerry Breshears, Ph.D. Continuing the process of learning to think theologically you will now apply yourself to biblical revelation regarding the Son as the source of life. You will investigate humanity, its dignity as image of God and its depravity as sinful beings, as well as the reality and impact of spiritual beings. Prerequisite: THS 501.
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THS 502YE - Glorifying the God of our Salvation: Theology 2. Gerry Breshears, Ph.D. Based on your theological study to this point, you will focus in this course on the atoning work of the Son and its application in the aspects of our salvation. Contemplating the majesty of the Son's work in light of the depth of sin will invigorate our worship and impel our work for His kingdom. Prerequisite: THS 501, THS 502X.
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THS 503E - Living as the Community of the Spirit: Theology 3. Gerry Breshears, Ph.D. You will culminate the process of learning to think theologically by exploring the Spirit’s life-giving work. Then you will investigate the church as God’s covenant community and instrument of His present working, ending with the consummation of His kingdom program in end time events. Throughout the course the Spirit will transform us as we see our part in His grand work. CD-ROM format. Prerequisite: THS 501.
THS 561E – Equipping for Spiritual Warfare. Gerry Breshears, Ph.D. Spiritual warfare begins with evangelism and discipleship and goes on to helping people traumatized by involvement with the demonic. Knowing the types and limits of satanic stratagems against Christians and the church is essential in our increasingly pagan society. From a strong biblical and theological foundation, we will develop practical methodologies to help people find freedom from spiritual bondage. DVD ROM format. 2 hours or 2 Learning Units.
THS 565E – Highlights of 20th Century Theology. Millard Erickson, Ph.D. This course is a brief examination of selected European, North American, and Third World theologians and movements in the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, with emphasis on the latter part of the period. Each theology will be examined in terms of its presuppositions, major tenets, argumentation, and it strengths and weaknesses. The activities will include readings, expository and critical lectures, class discussion, a term paper, and a final examination. DVD ROM format. 1 hour or 1 Learning Unit.
*Important Note: Courses delivered in DVD format are computer DVD ROM disks designed for computers running the Windows operating system. They will not work in home or auto DVD audio and video systems, and they will not provide full function when used with Macintosh computers running Apple operating systems.
