Academic Programs - Dallas Theological Seminary

Course Descriptions
Department of Theological Studies
ST220
ST225
ST295
Issues in Dispensational Theology
Burns, Kreider
A study of the development and
distinctions of dispensational theology
and its relationship to other systems.
Prerequisites: ST101 Introduction to
Theology and ST106 Eschatology.
2 hours.
Issues in Ecclesiology
Kreider
A study of various approaches to and
issues in ecclesiology from both biblical
and historical perspectives, with application
to contemporary worship, ministry,
and practice. Prerequisites: ST101 Introduction
to Theology and ST105 Sanctification
and Ecclesiology. 2 hours.
Systematic Theology Colloquium
The Department
A seminar for advanced students on
the scope, structure, and issues of systematic
theology, focusing on a recently
published volume of systematic theology.
Prerequisites: ST101–ST106. Required
of students with a Systematic Theology
concentration in the Academic Ministries
track. 3 hours.
Biblical Theology
ST305
ST310
ST315
Johannine Theology
Burns
A study of the contribution made to
theology by the writings of the apostle
John. 2 hours.
Pauline Theology
The Department
A study of the theological contributions
of Paul’s writings and of the literature
on Pauline theology. 2 hours.
Theology of Hebrews
Burns
A study of the contribution made to
theology by the Book of Hebrews, with
attention to its content, its use of the
Old Testament in New Testament
theology, and its relevance for ministry.
2 hours.
Comparative Theology
ST405
Roman Catholic Theology
Burns
A study of the theology of the twentieth-century
Roman Catholic Church,
using a representative Roman Catholic
systematic theology textbook as a basis
for consideration and comparison with
evangelical theologies. 2 hours.
ST410
ST415
ST420
Theology of New Religious
Movements
Burns
New religious movements flourished in
the twentieth century. This course will
examine the developments of the century
to understand why this happened. The
theologies of the “new world order”
will be compared with biblical doctrines
to provide the student with an appropriate
apologetic at the beginning of the
new millennium. 2 hours.
Theology and World Religions
Horrell
A study of comparisons and contrasts
between selected areas of Christian
theology and contemporary world
religious thought, with a view toward
understanding other religions and
effectively communicating the gospel.
May also be credited in the Department
of World Missions and Intercultural
Studies. 2 hours.
Theology of Alternative Religious
Movements
Horrell, Pyne
A study of the doctrinal emphases of
significant cults, with comparison of
their teachings with Scripture. 2 hours.
Theology and Culture
ST505
ST510
ST515
Theology and Society
Burns, Pyne
A study of the theological implications of
various social issues, including questions
about the Christian’s role in society,
issues of church and state, and matters
of social justice. 2 hours.
A Christian View of Art
Horrell and Ralston
How does a Christian evaluate art?
What is beauty? These questions and
others are answered in this study of
biblical-exegetical foundations of art,
development of Judeo-Christian theologies
of art, and biblical-philosophical
analyses of artistic expression, with
emphasis on the visual arts. May also be
credited in the Department of Pastoral
Ministries. 3 hours.
Theology of Ethnic Concerns
Burns
A study of the emphases of theologies,
such as black theology and feminist
theology and trends like urbanization, in
comparison with biblical and systematic
doctrines and concerns such as family,
community, and justice. 2 hours.
102
DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 2006–2007 CATALOG