Academic Programs - Dallas Theological Seminary

Course Descriptions
Doctor of Philosophy
ELECTIVE COURSES
BE2006 Seminar in Torah and the
Former Prophets
Allen
A study of the Books of Genesis through
Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Samuel,
and K ings, with emphasis on historical,
geographical, and archaeological issues,
interpretive issues, and biblical theology
issues, including covenant and prophetic
interpretations. 3 hours.
BE2011 Seminar in the Latter Prophets
Bramer
A study of the Books of Isaiah, Jeremiah,
Ezekiel and the 12 minor prophets,
with emphasis on historical and cultural
setting, genre, the prophets’ use of
the biblical covenants, and messianic
prophecy. 3 hours.
BE2016 Seminar in the Writings
Allman
A study of the Books of Psalms, the
Wisdom books (Job and Proverbs), the
Megilloth (Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations,
Ecclesiastes, and Esther), Ezra,
Nehemiah, Chronicles, and Daniel, with
emphasis on historical and geographical
settings, poetic traditions in the ancient
Near East and use in the Hebrew Bible,
genre and its relation to hermeneutical
issues, and messianic prophecy. 3 hours.
BE2021 Seminar in the Gospels and Acts
E. Johnson
A study of the four Gospels and Acts,
with emphasis on genre and selected
biblical issues such as the kingdom, the
gospel message, transitional issues, and
eschatology. 3 hours.
BE2026 Seminar in the Pauline Epistles
Pentecost
A study of the Books of Romans through
Philemon, with emphasis on historical
backgrounds, the role of culture in
interpretation, theological themes, and
application. 3 hours.
BE2031 Seminar in the General Epistles
and Revelation
Toussaint
A study of the Books of Hebrews
through Revelation, with emphasis on
authorship, purpose, genre, interpretative
problems, and prophecy. 3 hours.
BE9001 Teaching Bible Exposition
The Department
Students pursuing ministry in teaching
Bible courses at the college or seminary
level participate in an internship with
department faculty, receiving instruction
in all aspects of teaching Bible Exposition
courses and teaching at least one session
of a master’s-level course. 2 hours.
BE9002 Independent Doctoral Study
in Bible Exposition
The Department
Independent research on an approved
topic within the scope of the department,
with a thesis required. Credit is
allowed proportionate to the amount
of work but not to exceed four semester
hours. 1–4 hours.
PH.D. IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
This program requires 35 hours of course
work, including 22 hours of required courses,
three hours of dissertation research in Theological
Studies, and 10 hours of electives
taken in consultation with the student’s
departmental adviser.
REQUIRED COURSES
BS1004 Research Procedures
Hoehner and Taylor
This course is designed to guide the
student in the use of library materials,
computerized databases, bibliographic
resources as well as research strategies,
dissertation topic selection, and
familiarization with form and style for
dissertations. 1 hour.
TS1001 Seminar in Hermeneutics and
Historiography
The Division
A critical study of historiographical
research and issues in modern
hermeneutics. 3 hours.
TS1002 Seminar in Theological Method
The Division
A critical investigation of the sources
of theology (revelation, tradition, and
culture) and their bearing on the work
of theology today. Prerequisite: TS1001
Seminar in Hermeneutics and Historiography.
3 hours.
TS1003 Seminar in Modern Theology and
Theologians
The Division
A critical study of contemporary theologians
and trends in theology. 3 hours.
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DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 2006–2007 CATALOG