Academic Programs - Dallas Theological Seminary

Course Descriptions
Institute of Theological Studies
New Testament
INT501 The Sermon on the Mount
John R. W. Stott
The course is an exposition of Jesus’
Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5–7.
The emphasis is on the distinctive
character that is expected of the Christian
and on the authority of the Lord
Jesus Christ. The course emphasizes
the practical and spiritual applications
of the Sermon on the Mount and the
theological issues and historical interpretations
of that passage. 2 hours.
INT502 The Pastoral Epistles
John R. W. Stott
An expository and exegetical study of
1 and 2 Timothy and Titus, with emphasis
on their exegetical and interpretive
problems and their theology and practical
relevance for society and the church,
especially church leadership. One syllabus
requires a knowledge of Greek with the
careful use of the specified commentaries.
A separate syllabus for the course
does not require Greek. 3 hours.
INT504 The Gospels/Life of Christ
Terry C. Hulbert
A chronological, synthetic study of the
four Gospel records, emphasizing the
time, place, circumstances, and persons
involved in the events of our Lord’s
ministry, with a view to a fuller
understanding of the significance
of His words and works. 3 hours.
INT505 The Parables of Jesus
Craig L. Blomberg
Methods of interpreting Jesus’ parables
are surveyed and then an eclectic
model drawing on the best insights of
each parable is applied to some of the
major narrative parables in the Gospels.
Conclusions are drawn concerning the
theology and significance of this portion
of Jesus’ teaching. 2 hours.
INT506 The Gospel of Luke
Darrell L. Bock
An examination of the Gospel of Luke,
with concentration on its message and
preparation of narrative material for
preaching and teaching. 3 hours.
INT507 The Acts of the Apostles
Darrell L. Bock
An exegetical examination of Acts, with
concentration on the biblical theology of
the book, the historical background of
events, and the theological emphasis of
the speeches. Special attention is given to
the relationship between the church and
Israel in the early church era. 3 hours.
Church History
ICH503 The History of Christianity
in America
John D. Hannah
A study of the Protestant churches in
America from colonial beginnings to the
present, with emphasis on numerous
influences that have forged the current
religious scene. 3 hours.
ICH510 The History of the Charismatic
Movement
John D. Hannah
A historical and theological study of
the origins and developments within
the Classical Pentecostal, Charismatic
Renewalist, and Restoration movements,
with emphasis on theological
backgrounds and trends. 3 hours.
General Ministry Studies
IMT501 Spiritual Formation:
The Corporate Dimensions
of Spirituality
John R. Lillis
An investigation into the meaning of
biblical Christianity and its relationship
to faith and practice within contemporary
cultural contexts. Special attention
is given to the corporate dimensions
of spirituality and spiritual formation as
defined in the New Testament. Those
historical and cultural factors that have
led to the privatization of Christianity
are analyzed and discussed. A paradigm
of spiritual growth and maturity, which
focuses on the assembly rather than the
individual, is developed. 3 hours.
IMT502 The Role of Women in Ministry
Lucy L. Mabery-Foster
A study of ministry to and by women,
including biblical foundations for roles of
women in the home, church, and society.
The course includes principles for evangelizing,
discipling, and counseling women and
is designed to aid both men and women
who will be responsible for various areas
of women’s ministries. 3 hours.
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DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 2006–2007 CATALOG