2012-2013 SNU Graduate Academic Catalog - Southern Nazarene ...

62GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN THEOLOGY and MINISTRYTHEO 5173Seminar in Theology (3 credit hours)In response to the most recent developments in the theological world, specialized seminars oncontemporary topics such as liberation theology, incarnational theology, etc., will be offered according toneed.THEO 5181-3 Directed Readings in Theology and Ministry (1-3 credit hours)Study in subjects and literature in a specialized area of Theology and Ministry is permitted. (This course isonly offered on a Pass/Fail basis.) Requires approval by M.A. coordinator and professor directing the studyTHEO 5191-3 Seminar in Theology (1-3 credit hours)Specialized investigation of specific areas of Biblical or theological content. May be repeated.THEO 5303THEO 6103THEO 6113THEO 6123THEO 6133Theological Method (3 credit hours)The Wesleyan quadrilateral will provide the basis for lecture, readings and discussion on the role ofScripture, tradition, experience and reason in making theological decisions relating to ministry. Theimplications of other contemporary theological methods for ministry will be explored. This is a COREmodule for M.A. students having deficiencies in Systematic Theology.Theology of Church and Ministry (3 credit hours)M.A. IN THEOLOGY CORE MODULE. Biblical, historical and contemporary bases will be explored asresources for the formulation of a theology of the church and of ministry in the church. The impact onone's presuppositions of church and ministry on actual practice of ministry will be discussed.Patristic Theology (3 credit hours)A study of Christian theology in the classical period of its development, from the Apoltolic age to the 5thCentury. Attention is given to the thought of the Early Church Fathers, the beginnings of constructivetheology, the conflict with heresies, the influence of Greek ideas on Christian thought, and the writing ofthe creeds.Medieval Theology (3 credit hours)A study of Christian theology through the scholastic period of its development from the 6th to the 15thCentury. Besides attention to the important individuals, special emphasis will be placed on thephilosophical presuppositions and theological trends which paved the way for the Protestant Reformation.Patterns of Church Renewal (3 credit hours)The Biblical, theological, and historical roots of evangelism are explored within particular contemporarycontext. Effective strategies for evangelism will be investigated in light of the locale of local churches.Evangelism will be cross-pollinated with principles of church growth and of leadership.THEO 6191-3 Thesis Research (1-3 credit hours)By permission of the M.A. coordinator only.THEO 6223Specialized Studies (3 credit hours)A course designed to offer specialized subject matter/skills to address current ministry trends, students'needs and interests. Integrating Biblical, theological, and historic concerns with practical ministry will be amajor focus. The course may be repeated with different subject matter. Topics may include "TeachingEthics," "Strategies for Effective Evangelism," "Marriage and Family Counseling" as well as other topics ofcurrent interest in the life, thought and ministry of American Christianity.