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Theology Courses (THEO)
Note: Semesters listed are when courses are normally offered. However, course offerings and
scheduling are subject to change at the discretion of the department.
Programs of Study
THEO 101 Introduction to the Bible (2)
Varies
This course provides an introduction to the basic story of the Old and New Testaments, the main
biblical characters, and the highlights of biblical history. It also offers a brief introduction to the
major Christian traditions. The course is intended for those who desire this background before
taking Theology 121 and 122.
THeo 121 Biblical Foundations: The Old Testament and Its Fulfillment (3) Fall
This course studies biblically derived foundational concepts which are basic to all Christian
academic work, including the Bible as divine revelation, creation, humans as God’s image bearers,
the covenant, cultural mandate, sin and judgment, salvation, the kingdom of God, and how such
Old Testament themes find their fulfillment in the ministry and message of Christ in the New
Testament gospels. Fulfills one of the theology general education requirements.
THEO 122 The Church and Christian Traditions (3)
Spring
Building upon Theology 121, this course is a study of the beginning of the Christian Church since
Pentecost, the expansion of the Church, the New Testament Epistles and eschatology, and a study
of the major Christian traditions, their historical backgrounds, and their beliefs and practices, and
stance toward culture. Fulfills one of the theology general education requirements.
THEO 221 Biblical Literature: the Pentateuch (3)
Fall
The Pentateuch (Genesis through Deuteronomy) is considered as the foundational document for
both the Old and New Testaments. The main emphasis is placed on the content of these books
and the relationship that they sustain with the rest of the Bible. Brief consideration is given to the
problem of the Documentary Hypothesis, Form Criticism, and the Mosaic authorship of these
books. Prerequisite: Theology 121.
THEO 222 Biblical Literature: Historical Books (3)
Fall, Even
An investigation of the nature of biblical historiography as kerygmatic and of the principles for
understanding the Bible’s historical writings, especially the books of Joshua through II Kings.
Prerequisite: Theology 121.
THEO 223 Biblical Literature: Wisdom Books (3)
Fall, Odd
A study of the content of Old Testament wisdom literature: Job, Ecclesiastes, Proverbs, Song of
Solomon, and some of the Psalms. Students examine the structure, setting, and the literary forms
that characterize this literature. The role of wisdom in biblical revelation and in Christian life is
also discussed. Prerequisite: Theology 121.
THEO 224 Biblical Literature: the Prophets (3)
spring, Odd
This study seeks an understanding of the nature of prophecy, the historical setting of the
prophets, and the relationship between prophecy and fulfillment. Primary emphasis is upon the 12
minor prophets, Hosea through Malachi. Prerequisite: Theology 121.