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Page 10 Chafer Theological Seminary Catalog 2009-2011<br />
A CADEMICS<br />
AREAS OF ACADEMIC STUDY<br />
The seminary offers courses in the following eight areas designed to equip students for the work of the<br />
ministry:<br />
Old Testament Studies<br />
New Testament Studies<br />
Biblical Studies<br />
Theological Studies<br />
Historical Theology<br />
Apologetics<br />
Contemporary Issues<br />
Old and New Testament Studies are foundational. Competency in biblical languages—Hebrew, Aramaic,<br />
and Greek—is essential to exegesis (inductive study in the original languages), since it prepares the student<br />
to deal honestly with the textual, exegetical, and critical issues in Scripture and find true solutions.<br />
Biblical Studies (isogogics) bring the Word to life by unfolding the history, cultural practices, and customs<br />
of ancient peoples and by introducing the student to the laws of sound Bible study (hermeneutics).<br />
Theological Studies take the details of analytical or exegetical study and synthesize them into a harmonious<br />
whole. This gives a student the fullest perspective on any given subject of Scripture.<br />
Historical Theology gives students a general knowledge of the historical development of theology and the<br />
progress of the Christian church, so that students may understand their spiritual heritage and be able to<br />
evaluate contemporary issues and trends in the church. History inspires us to greater service and commitment<br />
by holding before us our spiritual forefathers’ triumphs and helps us not to repeat their mistakes.<br />
Apologetics provides training in defending Christian beliefs and equips students to give persuasive reasons<br />
for the hope and faith that is within them (1 Peter 3:15), especially when the authenticity of Scripture and<br />
Christianity are under attack.<br />
The Contemporary Issues courses deal with pressing issues thrust upon the church by false teachings and<br />
secular or pagan philosophies. These courses provide students with an opportunity to grapple with biblical<br />
evidence and to discover God’s viewpoint on the issues of our day.
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