Seminary Fall 2010 Courses

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Theological Research Methods – THEO 501 - A course designed to enable the student to conduct meaningful theological research and to report the findings in a clear written format. Exegetical, survey, historical, and descriptive methods will be examined. The form and structure of critiques, research papers, book reviews, journal articles, research proposals, and theses will be studied. Course assignments allow the student to apply the principles and methods learned, receiving constructive evaluation throughout the process.  Required of all incoming MAR students.

  • Monday nights from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  Begins September 6
  • Eric Sorenson, DMin, and Lisa Collins, MS

Church History 1 (Beginning to Middle Ages) – CHIS 601 – Study of the development of the Church from Pentecost to the eve of the Reformation.  Required for the MAR.

  • Wednesday nights from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.  Begins September 1
  • Eric Sorenson, DMin

Theology 2 – THEO 602 – A study of the person of Christ and the doctrine of the salvation, including Christ’s nature before, during, and after his incarnation.  The study of the salvation, including foreknowledge, predestination, calling, justification, and glorification; the baptism, indwelling and ministries of the Holy Spirit; a study of ecclesiology, including its government and purpose; the study of eschatology, including various systems, its major themes and problems.  Required for the MAR.

Occasional web conference component, plus two-week in-class meetings with professor (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays – subject to change)

  • Classroom portion:  October 4 – 15
  • M. James Sawyer, PhD

The Gospels – BNEW 511 – A study of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, With an emphasis on the life and ministry of Jesus the Messiah and the Gospel of the Kingdom proclaimed by Jesus.  Required for MAR.

  • Tuesday & Thursay from 4 – 6:30 PM on Sept. 7,9,14,16,21,23,28,30  Nov. 23,30  Dec. 2,7.9,14,16.
  • D. Owen PhD

Spring, 2010

Basic Counseling Skills for Ministry:  CMIN 603.  Study of the principles and techniques of counseling.  Professional identity factors, theoretical and research foundations, counseling application, current issues in therapeutic practice and ethical considerations will be treated.  Jo Romaniello, MA

Spiritual Foundations for Ministry:  CFOR 501.  The exploration of the dynamics of the spiritual life with special attention given to spiritual disciples and the nurture of the inner life as it affects those in professional ministry.  Eric Sorenson, DMin

Asian and Pacific Christian Theology:  THEO 603.  A survey of Christian theology as it is interpreted through the perspective of the churches of Asia and the Pacific Island cultures.  This course is designed to develop the student’s capacity to think globally and to evaluate major theological themes from the perspective of indigenous Christians and the needs of their churches.  Fred Agtarap, PhD

Theology 1 – God and the Bible:  THEO 601.  A study of the nature and necessity of theology; the doctrine of biblical inspiration and its problems; a study of the existence, nature, and attributes of God, including the decrees of God and His relationship to the world; a study of the nature of humanity and the origins and nature of sin; an overview of the doctrine of angels.  M. James Sawyer, PhD