Theological Studies
Theological Studies seek to shepherd students as disciples of Christ.
In theological studies, students examine Christian theology proper. Through this instruction, they are encouraged and equipped to practically apply the Word of God in all areas of life with theological integrity, using Scripture as the ultimate authority.
Theology Seminar
This 1-year course is an integrated study of Biblical and Systematic Theology from a Redemptive-Historical perspective. As such, it operates on two levels: a close reading of Scripture with an eye toward exploring how God’s covenantal redemption unfolds throughout time (as reflected in the Old and New Testaments); a broad exploration of certain theological categories by which we can better understand the teachings of Scripture: Doctrine of God, Christology, Pneumatology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology, Anthropology, and Eschatology. This is intended as an introductory course.
New Testament Greek
New Testament Greek is a three-semester inductive and deductive introduction to the phonology, morphology and syntax of Biblical Greek in which students will gain a foundation of Koine Greek that will lead to competent reading knowledge of the New Testament. This course will include grammatical, syntactical, and textual approaches to reading and interpreting the New Testament. Students will also learn to use a variety of textual resources with a knowledge of their correct application.
Ora et Labora (Pray and Work)
Students will spend a semester studying the history and practice of various spiritual disciplines that have been present in the life of the Church. They will engage in and assess practices of faith, prayer, obedience, study, and worship with direct application for life patterns. Major categories from which they will draw include lectio divina, prayer, reading, reflection, meditation, journaling, practicing the presence of God, offering up suffering, worship, thanksgiving, repentance, work, and service. This class will provide students with a pathway of disciplines from which they can draw organically during their whole life.
Sacred Theology
Sacred Theology is a robust engagement with historic readings in the Christian tradition, using Scripture as a rule and guide. Students will study the history of Christian theology through Scripture and primary texts important in the history of the Christian church, from early church fathers through the Reformation and early modern period. Students will be challenged to engage in modes of reading and interpretation which may include translation, the use of commentaries, primary readings through the Christian canon, and secondary sources.