Catalog 05-07 - Biola University

ttth 717 Theology of human nature .................................................2
Exploration of key areas relating to the nature of man from
both a theological and psychological perspective; the biblical
nature of man in comparison to teaching theories of human
development. The meaning and significance of man created
in the image of God; nature and dynamics of sin which lead
to sins or psychological maladjustments; practical applica-
tion of the above concepts to the areas of personal growth
and discipleship, education and child rearing and church
ministry. Team taught by faculty with strength in theology and
psychology. Prerequisite: TTTH 512, or equivalent. Required of
reduced M.A.C.E. students. Elective.
ttth 718 Theology of Christian nurture ............................................2
Designed for the student with background in the biblical and
theological knowledge of soteriology. Consideration of the
nature of personal transformation in regeneration, the means
and dynamics of nurture including the relation of cognitive
and relational aspects. Examination of the nature of spiritual
maturity and its relation to psychological maturity and
hindrances to growth. Team taught by faculty with strength
in theology and psychology. Prerequisite: TTTH 512, 613 or
equivalent. Required of reduced M.A.C.E. students. Elective.
ttth 720 The Theology & Practice of Prayer.....................................2
A study of the biblical theology of prayer including its mean-
ing, purpose and practice. Elective.
ttth 723 Demonology & The occult...................................................3
A theological examination of the nature and work of Satan
and demons with application to the topics of demon posses-
sion, spiritual warfare, occultic groups, occultic phenomena
and occultic practices. Special emphasis is placed on Christ as
the Deliverer.
ttth 724 eschatological Problems ......................................................2
Typical exegetical and doctrinal problems in the area of Bible
prophecy. Lectures, assigned problems with written and class-
room reports, discussion and library research. Elective.
ttth 725 The Dispensational system .................................................2
An intensive study of that system of biblical interpretation
known as dispensationalism; its historical background, mod-
ern form and objections. Emphasizing primary theological
and exegetical issues or disagreement between dispensa-
tional and non-dispensational positions. Elective.
ttth 726 Cults of america ......................................................................3
The distinctive features of the cults of America with their
significance in the development of religious thought and with
particular reference to their treatment of the central features
of orthodox Christian doctrine. Required of M.A.(Th.) students.
Elective. (Cross listed with TTPH 726)
ttth 728 Theological systems ..............................................................2
Several major theological systems of thought emphasizing
those within the Protestant perspective, but also including
significant Roman Catholic and Jewish systems. Elective.
ttth 729 The Theology of the Gospels ..............................................2
An examination of the theological teaching of Jesus as re-
corded in the four gospel narratives. Special attention is paid
to the chronological development of themes taught by Christ
in the light of His presentation and rejection. Elective. (Cross
listed with TTNT 755).
ttth 730 Pauline Theology .....................................................................2
The main themes of Paul’s doctrine from the biblical theologi-
cal perspective. Prerequisite: TTNT 501-502. Elective. (Cross
listed with TTNT 759).
ttth 740 The Doctrine of the atonement ........................................2
A study of the biblical meaning and significance of the aton-
ing work of Christ including a survey of the significant histori-
cal interpretations of the doctrine. Elective.
ttth 751 Theology of mission ...............................................................3
An introduction to theology of missions that focuses on the
biblical basis for mission. This study seeks to examine the
motives, aims and methods of mission from both the Hebrew
Bible and the New Testament.
ttth 761 Directed study ..................................................................... 1–4
Supervised reading and research in selected areas of system-
atic or biblical theology. Elective.
ttth 771 Theology seminar ............................................................... 1–4
The study of selected areas of systematic or biblical theology.
May be repeated for credit with different content. Elective.
ttth 781 Legal evidence & apologetics ............................................3
An exploration of legal reasoning, legal evidence, and legal
advocacy tactics with respect to how these concepts and
methods may be employed in polemical theology and
apologetics.
ttth 782 Theology of Church & state.................................................3
A theological examination of the relationship between the
church and the state. Also an analysis of the jurisprudence
and case law related to the Establishment and Free Exercise
Clauses of the U.S. Constitution.
ttth 802 millennial Views .......................................................................2
A careful and intensive study of the three main eschatological
views relative to the millennium; the historical and biblical
strength of the premillennial system; consideration of the
leading amillennial writings. A detailed analysis of the four
positions relative to the time of the rapture; a biblical and
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