Theology (THEO)

THEO-101  Foundations of Christian Life  3 Credits  
An introduction to Christian faith and life, embracing the primary theological tenets and fundamental values that empower a Christian to address contemporary cultural issues, seek integrity in personal behavior, and respond to the great commission to reach the world. (meets Religion/Humanities requirement). (Professional Education Course)
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
THEO-101C  Foundations of Christian Life  3 Credits  
An introduction to Christian faith and life, embracing the primary theological tenets and fundamental values that empower a Christian to address contemporary cultural issues, seek integrity in personal behavior, and respond to the great commission to reach the world.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
THEO-103  Introduction to Theology  3 Credits  
An introductory study of the subject matter and scope of Christian theology. Examination is made of philosophical presuppositions, definition is sought for theological terms, and articulation of theological concepts is encouraged. Particular attention is given to the doctrinal tenets of the Assemblies of God. (Required for all MILD majors/meets Religion/Humanities for all majors). (Professional Education Course)
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
THEO-103C  Intro to Theology  3 Credits  
An introductory study of the subject matter and scope of Christian theology. Examination is made of philosophical presuppositions, definition is sought for theological terms, and articulation of theological concepts is encouraged. Particular attention is given to the doctrinal tenets of the Assemblies of God. Students majoring in Theology (any concentration) must take THEO-103C to fulfill the core curriculum requirement in theology.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
THEO-103H  Introduction to Theology Honors  3 Credits  
An introductory study of the subject matter and scope of Christian theology. Examination is made of philosophical presuppositions, definition is sought for theological terms, and articulation of theological concepts is encouraged. Particular attention is given to the doctrinal tenets of the Assemblies of God. This course is for honors students only.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall.
THEO-300C  Developing a Christian World View  3 Credits  
This course surveys the history of philosophical worldviews and life narratives as a background for understanding the challenges involved in developing a theology and ethic accountable to the biblical witness but contextual in a given culture. Theological currents leading to postmodernity will be explored through the lens provided by the questions and encounters that emerge from both western and non-western Christian perspectives.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
THEO-300H  Developing a Christian World View  3 Credits  
This course surveys the history of philosophical worldviews and life narratives as a background for understanding the challenges involved in developing a theology and ethic accountable to the biblical witness but contextual in a given culture. Theological currents leading to postmodernity will be explored through the lens provided by the questions and encounters that emerge from both western and non-western Christian perspectives.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
THEO-318  Systematic Theology I Anthropology, Christology, Soteriology  3 Credits  
Using Scripture and the church's historic theological wisdom, this course is a study of God's nature, the Trinity, creation, humankind as Imago Dei, the fall, Jesus Christ's person and salvific work, and the elements of salvation including justification, sanctification and glorification. Core requirement for the theology major offered every semester.

Prerequisite: NT-101C, OT-201C; THEO-101C or THEO-103C/H

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.
THEO-320  Systematic Theology II: Pneumatology Ecclesiology, Eschatology  3 Credits  
This course covers Pneumatology, Eccelsiology, and Eschatology. ÿUsing Scripture and the church's historic theological wisdom this course is a study of the Holy Spirit's person, work, and gifts, the church's nature and vocation, and the last things, including the resurrection, final judgment, and new creation. Core requirement for the theology major offered every semester.

Prerequisite: NT-101C, OT-201C; THEO-101C or THEO-103C/H

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.
THEO-432  Women in Ministry  3 Credits  
An overview of the biblical and contemporary views on the leadership roles of women in the church, and the relevance of women in ministry for the modern church.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring.
THEO-467  Beauty and the Christian Life  3 Credits  
An exploration of the category of beauty as it is variously addressed within the Bible, historic and contemporary Christian theology, and philosophy. These sources will be considered so that students may begin developing their own constructive theology of beauty.

Prerequisite: THEO-101C or THEO-103C/H

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.
THEO-470  Special Topic:  1-3 Credits  
Study of a special topic in theology. May be repeated for credit.
THEO-480  Individual Studies:  1-3 Credits  
May be repeated for credit.
THEO-499C  Theo/Min/Post-Chrstn Context  3 Credits  
Required of all theology majors during the senior year. This capstone course explores the changing role of pastoral, theological, and ethical reflection and practice in the contemporary context of shifting social realities. Particular attention is paid to the role of Pentecostalism within this matrix.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.