2009 - 2010 Academic Catalog - Westminster Theological Seminary

{Course Descriptions}
Systematic Theology
ST 741 Themes in Puritan Theology
Purpose:
• To provide opportunity for consideration of some
of the leading themes in the theology of the
British Puritans of the seventeenth century
Topics covered include representative writings of Thomas Goodwin,
John Owen, Richard Baxter, John Flavel, Richard Sibbes, Stephen
Charnock, and others on the topics of knowledge of God, providence,
sanctification, and assurance.
Fall semester. (Not given in 2009-2010.) Mr. Ferguson.
ST 751 Studies in Historical Theology I
Purpose:
• To provide opportunity for reading and seminar reflection
on important theologians prior to the Reformation
Topics covered include representative writings of Irenaeus,
Athanasius, Hilary of Poitiers, Augustine, John of Damascus, Anselm,
Thomas Aquinas, and others. Seminar presentation is required.
Fall semester. (Not given in 2009-2010.) Mr. Ferguson.
ST 761 Topics in the Doctrine of Man
Purpose:
• To deepen understanding of man, and our theological
method, through use of biblical theology and linguistics
Topics covered include the relation of classical theological anthropology
to biblical-theological method, including theology of sonship
in Paul and John; special attention to the image of God; dichotomy
and trichotomy; the covenant with Adam; and the nature of sin.
Fall semester. (Not given in 2009-2010.) Mr. Poythress.
ST 773 Studies in Historical Theology II
Purpose:
• To provide opportunity for reading and seminar
reflection on important theologians from the
Reformation to the early twentieth century
Topics covered include representative writings of Luther, Calvin,
Turretin, Schleiermacher, and Barth. Seminar presentation is
required.
Spring semester. Mr. Tipton.
2009–2010
ST 781 The Theology of Romans
Purpose:
• To examine aspects of the teaching of Romans for
their bearing on systematic theological issues
Topics covered include some prolegomena for systematic theology
and for studying the theology of Romans, and exegetical-theological
comments on selected passages.
Fall semester. Mr. Tipton.
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