Victory University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

and ecumenical councils (particularly in relation to the issues of Christology), and the
institutional and doctrinal development of the medieval church, including the emergence of the
papal church of the West and the Orthodox church of the East. Also explores the growth of the
sacramental system, the saints, the growth of Christendom, popular Christianity, medieval
scholasticism, and the impact of Church and secular political interaction up to the eve of the
Protestant Reformation. Prerequisite: EN-1202. * Cross-Listed with HS-3140
BT-3150 * HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY II (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
The Protestant Reformation and further development of Christianity, including the growth of
denominations in mainstream Protestantism, response of modern Roman Catholicism and
Eastern Orthodoxy, emergence of evangelical Soteriology and revivalism, missionary and
ecumenical movements, and the background and development of major trends in modern
Christianity up to the present. Prerequisite: EN-1202. * Cross-Listed with HS-3150
BT-3180 PENTATEUCH (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
This course explores the material of the Pentateuch (Genesis-Deuteronomy) in its ancient Near
Eastern context (geographical, geopolitical, literary, socio-cultural). Participants in this course
will engage in a close reading of the material with a view to apprehending the theological and
ethical essence of the texts, which is foundation both for grasping the biblical witness that
follows, and also for informing and forming Christian living and mission. Prerequisite: BT-2130,
EN-1202.
BT-3300 CULTS AND WORLD RELIGIONS (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
An introductory survey of the beliefs, history, and practice of the world’s major religions. The
distinctives of each religion will be highlighted in comparison and/or contrast with historic
orthodox Christian doctrine and practice. When possible, an examination of the major world
cults will also be undertaken. Prerequisite: BT-1010, EN-1202.
BT-3313 POETIC AND WISDOM LITERATURE (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
This course examines poetic and wisdom literature of the Old Testament in its ancient Near
Eastern context. In focusing on Psalms, Lamentations, Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, and Song of
Solomon, particular attention will be given to the nature and form of the text as well as a
concentration on theological and ethical content therein, all with a consistent discernment
concerning the relevance of the course material for contemporary Christian living and mission.
Prerequisite: BT-2130, EN-1202.
BT-3400 URBAN COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION AND THE GOSPEL (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
This course will study the theological frameworks and key strategies for evangelism in urbanfocused
ministry. Prominent aspects of the course include attention to the starting points for
such work, the need for the whole gospel to be presented to the whole person, and how all this
works within (and to produce) community transformation. Particular attention is given to the
execution of small groups, care ministries, cross cultural, in addition to other modes of
evangelism. Prerequisite: EN-1202, BT-1110, BT-2100, BT-1010.
BT-3423 * WOMEN IN THE BIBLE (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
This course looks at the presentation and development of women characters in the Bible. It
includes a wide spectrum of named and unnamed, silent and speaking characters from both the
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