Academic Programs - Dallas Theological Seminary

Course Descriptions
Department of Theological Studies
ST101
ST102
ST103
ST104
ST105
ST106
Introduction to Theology
Holsteen, Horrell, Kreider
A study of prolegomena, the nature,
method, and sources of theology; and
bibliology, which covers revelation,
inspiration, inerrancy, canonicity, and
theological hermeneutics. This course
is prerequisite to all other required
theology courses. 3 hours.
Trinitarianism
Burns, Holsteen, Horrell, Kreider
A study of the existence and attributes
of God and the persons and functions
in the Trinity, with emphases on Jesus
Christ and the Holy Spirit. Prerequisite:
ST101 Introduction to Theology. 3 hours.
Angelology, Anthropology,
and Sin
Burns, Horrell, Pyne
A study of angelology, the doctrines
of the unfallen angels, the fallen angels,
and Satan; anthropology, a study of the
creation of humanity, the material and
immaterial aspects of humanity, and the
Fall of humanity; and original and personal
sin. Prerequisite: ST101 Introduction to
Theology. 3 hours.
Soteriology
Holsteen, Horrell, Kreider, Pyne
A study of the grace of God in salvation,
including election, the ministry of
the Savior in His humiliation and exaltation,
the nature and extent of the Atonement,
efficacious grace, justification,
regeneration, the salvation ministries of
the Holy Spirit (including Spirit baptism,
indwelling, and sealing), and eternal security.
Prerequisite: ST101 Introduction
to Theology. 3 hours.
Sanctification and Ecclesiology
Kreider, Pyne
A study of sanctification, the doctrine
of the spiritual life, and ecclesiology, the
doctrines of the body of Christ and the
local church, including its organization,
ministry, ordinances, government, and
purpose. Prerequisite: ST101 Introduction
to Theology. 3 hours.
Eschatology
Burns, Holsteen, Kreider
A study of eschatology, including various
systems, history of chiliasm, major
themes and problems in eschatology,
the order of predicted events, and the
rapture question. Prerequisite: ST101
Introduction to Theology. 3 hours.
ELECTIVE COURSES
Historical Theology
In addition to these elective courses,
Th.M. students in the Academic Ministries
track with a Historical Theology academic
concentration may credit ST620 History of
Philosophy. This course, however, may not
be credited as elective hours to replace a
validated course. Elective offerings for a
given semester are subject to change without
advance notice.
HT205
HT210
HT215
HT220
HT225
HT230
Seminar in the History of Exegesis
Bingham
A study of the interpretation of biblical
texts within selected periods of the
church’s history, with particular attention
to the relationship of tradition and
culture to exegetical methods. 2 hours.
Life and Worship in the Early
Church
Bingham
A study of religious practices of early
believers from the second century to
the fall of the Roman Empire, focusing
on the meaning and function of catechism,
baptism, the Eucharist, prayer,
Scripture reading, preaching, church
government, and the church’s role in
society. 2 hours.
The Theology of the Early Church
Bingham
A study of the development of Christian
doctrine from the second to the
fifth centuries. 2 hours.
Augustine and Augustinian
Theology
Bingham
A study of the life, theology, and
influence of Augustine of Hippo, with
attention to Augustinian thought in
the Middle Ages, the Reformation, and
modern times. 2 hours.
Seminar in the History and
Theology of the Middle Ages
The Department
A study of the development of medieval
thought in relation to political, social,
and religious issues of the times, with
particular attention to the biblical exegesis
and theology of representative
thinkers. 2 hours.
Calvin and Reformed Theology
The Department
A study of the theology of John Calvin,
with attention to its formative influence
on Reformed Theology. 2 hours.
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DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 2006–2007 CATALOG