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Contemporary Issues
Contemporary Issues courses provide students with an opportunity to grapple with biblical evidence and
discover God’s viewpoint on the important issues of today.
Required Courses
CI 901 Spiritual Life (2)
A study of the biblical principles that govern Christian character and service. The students will
examine the current systems of sanctification by works in contrast to New Testament
spirituality by grace.
CI 902 Free Grace vs. Perseverance (2)
A study of the Free Grace view of perseverance as contrasted with both the Arminian and
Reformed views.
CI 903 Biblical Preaching I (2)
A study and practice of the principles of effective public speaking, specifically for the
exposition of Scripture. Prerequisite: NT 204 and OT 104.
CI 904 -905 Biblical Preaching II and III (2-2)
CI 906 Thesis (2)
Electives
An advanced study and practice of the principles of effective public speaking, specifically for
the exposition of Scripture. Prerequisite: CI 903.
The student will do independent research and write a thesis on an approved subject in his or
her major area of study (New Testament, Old Testament, or Theology) under the supervision
of two faculty advisors. The student will choose the subject and compose a preliminary outline
during the first semester of the third year. A synopsis is due at the end of the second semester
of the third year. The completed thesis is due at the end of the student’s final semester of
study. Students who are working toward a Th.M. degree must do their research at a scholarly
level, yet write for the general Christian public.
Kate L. Turabian’s A Manual for Writers, latest edition, is to be used for formatting purposes.
The thesis should be between 40 and 70 pages in length; the student’s faculty advisor must
approve exceptions. See Student Handbook for more information.
CI 910 The Charismatic Movement (2)
A study of the passages that the advocates of the Charismatic movement use to justify their
doctrine and practice. The student will determine exegetically whether the miraculous gifts
still exist.