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developed by D.Z. Phillips and others. 3 credits.
Spring Semester, 2011–2012; Mr. Graham
ET/TH9050 Election and Ethics in Church Dogmatics II/2
A close study of Karl Barth’s attempt to integrate divine election into the doctrine
of God and the implications of this move for his understanding of the “command
of God” (the first part of his ethics). 3 credits.
Spring Semester, 2011–2012; Mr. Bowlin and Mr. McCormack
TH9056 Theology and the Challenge of Interdisciplinary Reflection
Focus on the unique place of theology in the current interdisciplinary and crosscultural
conversation. The special challenge will be to revision the public nature of
theological reflection in a pluralist, postmodern context where rigid, modernist disciplinary
distinctions seem to be breaking down and new spaces open up for theology’s
conversation with contemporary culture. In dialogue with contemporary
theologies, philosophy, and philosophy of science, a theory of interdisciplinarity
will be developed that will enable theologians to enter interdisciplinary conversations
with personal faith commitment intact, while at the same time transcending
the boundaries of disciplinary and cultural traditions. 3 credits.
Fall Semester, 2011–2012; Mr. van Huyssteen
TH9090 Seminar in Missional and Ecumenical Theology: The Missional and
Ecumenical Legacy of John Mackay
In view of the publication of the biography of John Mackay by John Metzger, the
seminar will explore the ongoing significance of Mackay’s missiological and ecumenical
publications in the light of the various contexts within which he worked.
3 credits.
Fall Semester, 2011–2012; Mr. Guder
Practical Theology
PT9000 History and Method of Practical Theology
A study of essential readings in the history and method of practical theology,
including emerging contemporary investigations. Constructive positions are developed
by the students for discussion in the seminar. 3 credits.
Fall Semester, 2011–2012; Mr. Mikoski
PT9022 With Piety and Learning: Practical Theology at Princeton Theological
Seminary 1812–present
In concert with the bicentennial celebration of the Seminary, this seminar will
explore the history of practical theology at Princeton Theological Seminary as an
ever-evolving case study. The seminar will trace the lineaments of practical theology
and its constituent disciplines as it has been understood across two centuries of
theological education. The seminar will draw upon the coauthored book With Piety
and Learning: The History of Practical Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary by
the instructors for the seminar. Additionally, selected primary texts from such figures
as Archibald Alexander, Charles Erdman, and Seward Hiltner will be examined.
Contemporary voices and perspectives from the Seminary’s current Department
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