Catalog 05-07 - Biola University

ttht 704 medieval Theology seminar ................................................2
A study in the development of scholastic theology from
Anselm to Biel with emphasis on the contribution of the
medieval doctors to the development of dogmatic theology
in the West. Elective.
ttht 705 history of revivals...................................................................2
The background, development and results of the great reviv-
als in America. Elective.
ttht 706 Protestant Theology seminar .............................................2
An examination of significant developments in Reformation /
post-Reformation Protestant thought. May be repeated with
different emphasis. Elective.
ttht 707 The radical reformation ......................................................2
An examination of the Anabaptist and Socinian movements.
Consideration of the distinctive features of their theology and
practice and the Reformed and Lutheran polemic against
them. Elective.
ttht 709 arminius & arminianism .......................................................2
A study of the writings of James Arminius and his followers, in-
cluding Limborch, Episcopius and Curcellaeus. Comparison of
classical Arminianism with Reformed and Lutheran orthodoxy.
Special attention given to Arminian views of predestination,
sin, grace, and atonement theory. Elective.
ttht 710 Denominational Distinctives ..............................................2
The history, distinctives and polity of the student’s denomina-
tion or church. Required for M.Div. students not taking TTHT
506 in this seminary.
ttht 713 readings in Christian spirituality ......................................2
Selected readings in the classic devotional literature of
Christian Spiritual writers. Emphasis will be placed on glean-
ing insights on knowing and experiencing God from saints
throughout church history.
ttht 721 The Theology of John Calvin ...............................................2
Treatment of the main issues in Calvin’s theology, as detailed
in his Institutes of the Christian Religion and other major writ-
ings. Calvin’s theology is compared with other significant
thinkers in the Reformed tradition. Elective.
ttht 725 Church history & Trends of asian immigrants ..............2
Examination of the Asian church in the United States in light
of historical antecedents. Emphasis on Japanese, Korean, and
Chinese Christianity in America. Explores modifications that
have occurred historically when indigenous Asian Christianity
has been imported into an American context. Considers also
future trends. Elective.
ttht 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)
ttht 761 Directed study ..................................................................... 1–4
Supervised reading and research in selected areas of historical
theology. Elective.
ttht 771 historical Theology seminar ........................................... 1–4
The study of selected areas of historical theology. May be
repeated for credit with different content.
ttht 806 historical Theology seminar ........................................... 1–4
Selected issues in the field of historical theology. Elective for
Th.M. students.
ttht 880 Directed research ............................................................... 1–3
Supervised research in selected areas of theology. Elective for
Th.M. students.
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