Academic Programs - Dallas Theological Seminary

Course Descriptions
HT235
Seminar in the History and
Theology of the Reformation
The Department
A study of the development of Reformation
thought in relation to the political,
social, and religious issues of the
times, with particular attention to the
biblical exegesis and theology of representative
reformers. 2 hours.
HT240 Readings in John Owen
Hannah
A course on selected major writings
of the Puritan John Owen, with emphasis
on the doctrine of the spiritual life.
3 hours.
HT245
HT250
HT255
Theology of Karl Barth
The Department
A study of the basic features of the
theology of Karl Barth, with attention
to the development of his thought and
the continuing influence of his theology.
2 hours.
History of Gospel Preaching
in America
Hannah
A study of the history of the nature,
theological content, and methodology
of gospel preaching in America from
Frelinghausen to the present day.
2 hours.
History of the Charismatic
Movements in America
Hannah
A historical and theological study of
the origin, development, and current
expressions of the Pentecostal/
Charismatic movements. 2 hours.
HT260 Readings in Jonathan Edwards
Hannah
A course on major writings of the
American theologian Jonathan Edwards,
emphasizing the doctrine of salvation.
3 hours.
Systematic Theology
Th.M. students in the Academic Ministries
track with a Systematic Theology academic
concentration must elect ST295 Systematic
Theology Colloquium and ST620 History
of Philosophy as part of their nine hours
of electives. Students in the Interdisciplinary
Studies track should select at least one
course from each of the following areas
as part of their nine hours in Systematic
Theology. If only three courses are taken, the
courses must be from three of the following
five areas:
• Systematics (ST205, ST210, ST215, ST220,
ST225, ST295, WM410)
• Biblical Theology (ST305, ST310, ST315,
WM205, WM520)
• Comparative Theology (ST405, ST410,
ST415, ST420)
• Theology and Culture (ST505, ST510, ST515,
ST520)
• Apologetics and Philosophy (ST605, ST610,
ST615, T620, ST625, WM505, WM510, WM535)
Students in the Academic Ministries or
Interdisciplinary Studies tracks also may
credit up to four elective hours from the following
courses: OT705 Introduction to Old
Testament Biblical Theology, HT200 History
of Doctrine, HT205 Seminar on the History of
Exegesis, HT210 Life and Worship in the Early
Church, HT215 The Theology of the Early
Church, HT220 Augustine and Augustinian
Theology, HT225 Seminar on the History and
Theology of the Middle Ages, HT230 Calvin
and Reformed Theology, HT235 Seminar on
the History and Theology of the Reformation,
HT240 Readings in John Owen, HT245
Theology of Karl Barth, HT255 History of the
Charismatic Movements in America, HT260
Readings in Jonathan Edwards, WM505
Christianity and Non-Christian Religions,
WM510 Theological Issues in Contemporary
Missiology, and WM530 Cross-cultural
Apologetics and Worldview Evangelism.
These courses, however, may not be credited
as elective hours to replace validated courses.
Elective offerings for a given semester are
subject to change without notice.
Systematics
ST205
ST210
ST215
Issues in Theological Method
Kreider
A study of various approaches to and
issues in theological method, with
emphasis on the role of culture and
tradition in evangelical theology. 2 hours.
Issues in Trinitarianism
Burns, Horrell
A study of modern approaches to the
Godhead, both biblical and extrabiblical,
and their consequent implications for
worship, theology, and praxis today.
Prerequisites: ST101 Introduction to
Theology and ST102 Trinitarianism.
2 hours.
Issues in Soteriology and
Sanctification
Pyne
A study of various approaches to and
issues in soteriology and sanctification
in biblical and historical perspectives.
Prerequisites: ST104 Soteriology, ST105
Sanctification and Ecclesiology, and
PM101 Spiritual Life. 2 hours.
Department of Theological Studies
THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
101