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Special emphasis is placed on the work of the Brethren Church.
CH 761 Women Theologians of the Church
See course description under CT 761.
4 hours
CH 770-779 Conference/Seminar in Church History
2-4 hours
Credit is available for those who attend approved conferences and seminars.
Students should check with the department chairperson for reading and writing
requirements associated with attendance at approved conferences and
seminars.
CH 790
4 hours
Uncatalogued courses are offered occasionally to enrich the offerings of the
major and to tap the resources of department faculty and visiting scholars.
Specific course titles and descriptions are available when the course is
scheduled.
CH 794-796 Independent Study in Church History
4 hours
Independent Studies are designed to cover specialized material not usually
included in a course offering listed in the catalog.
CH 797 Thesis Seminar: Proposal Phase
2 hours
This seminar introduces students to methods of historical or theological
research and prepares them to complete a master’s thesis in these disciplines.
The proposal phase of the seminar guides students through the process of
developing their thesis proposals and prepares them to begin their research.
CH 798 Thesis Seminar: Writing Phase
2 hours
Prerequisite: CH 797
This seminar introduces students to methods of historical or theological
research and prepares them to complete a master’s thesis in these disciplines.
The writing phase of the seminar prepares students to complete their research,
organize the results and write the thesis.
CH 799 Thesis
4 hours
Prerequisites: CH 797 and 798
This course represents the credit awarded for the successful completion of a
master’s thesis. Students will consult regularly with their thesis advisors through
the drafting and revising process until the thesis advisor determines that the
thesis is acceptable. Students will then present the results of their research to
fellow students and members of the department during May of the year they
graduate.
CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICS COURSES
*CT 601 and CT 602 are prerequisites for philosophy and ethics courses.
CP 500 History of Philosophy
4 hours
A survey of Western philosophy from the pre-Socratic philosophers to the
contemporary period, noting those movements which have had the greatest
impact upon Christian thought.
CP 511 Christian Apologetics
4 hours
An introduction to issues surrounding the defense of the faith, with an
emphasis up on practical methodology.
CP 520 Social Ethics of the Black Church
See course description under BC 520.
4 hours
CP 531 Philosophy of Religion
4 hours
A study of the philosophical questions surrounding religion. Such topics as faith
and reason, the theistic proofs and the nature of religious experience will be
discussed.
CP 621 Christian Ethics
4 hours
Prerequisites: CT 601 and CT 602
This course is designed to introduce students to the foundations of Christian
ethics. The course will integrate commitments to Christian virtues,
discipleship, moral/spiritual formation and Christian ethics, in order to assist
students in developing competencies in ethical analysis and moral
discernment. (M.Div. Core)
CP 630 History and Thought of the Christian Peace Position
See course description under AP 630.
CP 647 History of Christian Ethical Thought
See course description under CH 647.
4 hours
4 hours
CP 711 Current Ethical Issues
4 hours
The course provides an in-depth and focused study of contemporary ethical
issues and Christian moral responses. Topics may include bioethics, war and
violence, sexuality, and human rights.
CP 712 Contemporary Readings in Theology and Ethics
4 hours
This course will explore contemporary issues in theology and ethics through
critical and intensive readings of select authors. The goal is to attain greater
awareness of the way in which contemporary realities present ethical questions
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