Students may not receive graduate credit for a similarly titled course from an undergraduate program
Bible Courses
BIB495/695 (3) Seminar in Biblical Literature
Advanced study in a topic in Bible. May be repeated.
BIB 603 (3) Johannine Literature
A study of the Johannine literature (Gospel, Letters, and Apocalypse) in relation to its social setting and content, and its theological significance of the development of early Christianity.
BIB 604 (3) The Catholic Letters
A study of Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, and Jude in their early Christian setting.
BIB 613 (3) Old Testament Narrative and Law
An exegetical and theological study of OT narrative and legal materials (Pentateuch, Deuteronomistic History, various writings) that introduces their basic content, movement, context, and significance. Attention is paid to biblical and archaeological data related to the origins of Israel and its literature. .
BIB 677 (3) The Literature of Second Temple Judaism
A study of selected literature and themes in the period of second temple Judaism such as the Dead Sea Scrolls and Apocalyptic literature. .
BIB 680 (3) Rhetorical Interpretation of the New Testament Listed
Using texts from all the major genres of the New Testament, seeks to understand the message and persuasive techniques used by authors.
BIB 690 (1-3) Special Studies in Bible
An investigation of a topic in Biblical studies not otherwise covered in the curriculum. May be repeated to a total of six units.
BIB 695 (3) Seminar in Biblical Literature
Advanced study in a topic in Bible. May be repeated.
BIB 696 (3) INTRODUCTION TO ISRAELITE HISTORY AND THE HEBREW BIBLE
An introduction to the history of Israel from the early Iron Age into the Hellenistic period, with special attention to its place within Syro-Palestinian material culture and history, and the relationship of this history to the content and history of composition of the Hebrew Bible.
BIB 697 (3) INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN ORIGINS AND THE NEW TESTAMENT
An introduction to the early Jesus movement and the diversity of Christian origins within the social-historical context of the Greco-Roman world and their relationship to documents that later became the New Testament.
Biblical Languages Courses
BLA 605, 606 (4,4) Essentials of Hebriew I, II
An introductory study of the syntax and vocabulary of Biblical Hebrew, with Old Testament readings along with an introduction to the tools and methods of exegesis.
BLA 607, 608 (3,3) Essentials of Greek I, II
A linguistic approach to the languages of the New Testament providing students with sufficient knowledge to read selected passages from the Greek New Testament with the use of a grammar and lexicon. (Cross listed as BLA 207,208.)
BLA 637 (3) Exegesis of Greek New Testament I
Methodologies for the exegesis of the Greek New Testament with attention to continued reading of the text and advanced grammar and syntax.
BLA 690 (1-3) Special Studies in Biblical Languages
Readings in Greek or Hebrew for the advanced student in biblical languages. May be repeated up to four units credit in each language. .
Master of Ministry Courses
CMI 600 (3) Christian Worship
A study of the practice of worship and its biblical, historical, and theological foundations in relation to contemporary expressions, with special attention to the sacraments, Christian rituals, and the liturgical year. (Cross listed as CMI 400.)
CMI 612 (3) THE LIFE OF THE MINISTER
A study of factors that occur in the life of the minister. The study could include psychological profiles, stress factors, family life issues or relationships.
CMI 622 (3) COMMUNICATING THE GOSPEL
Aspects of public speaking, learning theory, writing, the minister as prophet, priest, and king, the reading of Scripture, and the proclamation of scriptural holiness.
CMI 632 (3) THE OLD TESTAMENT IN THE CHRISTIAN PULPIT
The proclamation of the Old Testament. The literature and theology of the Old Testament are utilized in developing a perspective for ministry.
CMI 642 (3) THE NEW TESTAMENT AND MINISTRY
The New Testament, its literature and theology, is explored as a resource for ministry.
CMI 652 (3) THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
Examination of one or more significant doctrines, persons, or historical movements with particular application for contemporary ministry.
CMI 662 (3) WORSHIP, LEADERSHIP, AND LITURGY
Aspects of corporate worship and renewal, spiritual formation, models and theology of leadership, sociology of groups, community resources, and pastoral counseling.
CMI 672 (3) CONTEMPORARY MINISTRY
An analysis of demographic, social and cultural factors impacting ministry, with attention to pastoral care and church growth including ethnic diversity, urbanization, evangelism, and missions.
CMI 675 (3) THEOLOGY AND CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
Selected topics relating to theological understanding and ministry. May be repeated for a total of six units.
CMI 682 (3) STEWARDSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN MINISTRY
The principles of finance as they relate to pastoral involvement in church and life, church budgeting, fund raising, building financing, family budgeting, and long-range financial planning.
CMI 685 (3) BIBLE AND CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
Selected topics relating to Biblical interpretation and ministry. May be repeated for a total of six units.
CMI 690 (1-3) SPECIAL STUDIES in Christian Ministry
Selected studies in an area of Christian ministry as determined by the School of Theology and Christian Ministry. Permission is required from the Dean of the School of Theology and Christian Ministry and the course faculty. The student must be in good academic standing. Students may repeat the course for up to a total of nine units.
Religion Courses
GRE 600 (3) RESEARCH METHODS AND BIBLIOGRAPHY
Instruction in the scholarly methods used in the study of religion.
GRE 690 (1-4) SPECIAL STUDIES in thesis preparation
Selected studies in an area of religion. Permission of the dean is required. May be repeated for up to a total of nine units. Successful completion of the course requires approval of a thesis proposal.
GRE 691 (1-3) TOPICS IN RELIGION
Selected topics in the graduate study of religion. By permission of the dean. May be repeated for up to a total of 15 units.
GRE 699 (1-4) THESIS
Credit granted for the successful defense and completion of the thesis. Permission of the dean, who also approves the thesis committee membership, is required. Students register for 4 units to complete the thesis requirement. At the end of the semester a grade of Credit/No Credit is issued reflecting the student's satisfactory thesis completion. If in the final semester of thesis enrollment the student has not completed all requirements for the thesis, the student will be assigned the grade of NC and automatically be enrolled in thesis extension status for each subsequent semester until the thesis grade is posted. A thesis extension fee will be charged (see
fee schedule) for each semester of thesis extension. Graded Credit/No Credit.
Philosophy Courses
PHL 611 (3) Being and Truth
An examination of the nature of reality and of knowledge and what constitutes knowledge. Possible topics include space, time, causation, realism, nominalism, freedom, God, skepticism, belief, truth, and justification. (Cross listed as PHL 411.)
PHL 651 (3) Religion and Science
A philosophical and historical examination and assessment of the interaction between scientific and religious ideas, focusing on cosmology and evolutionary thought in the last four centuries.
PHL 661 (3) Philosophy of Religion
A philosophical examination of the nature of religion, the existence of God, faith and reason, religious experience, evil, and religious language.
PHL670 (3) Philosophy and God
An exploration of issues related to theological discourse, especially language about God and the metaphysical assumptions found in Christian thought, which engages significant figures and ideas throughout the Western philosophical tradition.
PHL 690 (1-3) Special Studies in Philosophy
An investigation of a topic in philosophy not otherwise covered in the curriculum. May be repeated for a total of six units.
PHL 691 (3) Seminar in Philosophy
A study of one or more philosophers or philosophical traditions. May be repeated for a total of six units. .
Theology Courses
THE 645 (3) THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHT I
A study of the development of Christian thought from the apostolic fathers to the beginnings of the Reformation.
THE 646 (3) THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHT II
A study of the development of Christian thought from the Reformation to the twentieth century.
THE 647 (3) CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY AND ETHICS
A study of selected contemporary Christian theologians, ethicists, and themes.
THE 650 (3) Doctrine of Holiness
Examination of the doctrine of holiness in its biblical and historical development.
THE 690 (1-3) Special Studies in Theology
An examination of a topic in theology not otherwise studied in the curriculum. May be repeated to a total of six units. Students taking the course for graduate credit are required to submit additional assignments to meet graduate academic standards.
THE 695 (3) SEMINAR IN WESLEYAN THEOLOGY
A study of the Wesleyan theological heritage from John Wesley’s antecedents to present developments in the tradition.
Courses Designed for the Graduate Level
Courses numbered at the 400 undergraduate level in the School of Theology and Christian Ministry may be approved as electives by the program director. Graduate students taking such courses must meet higher qualitative and quantitative standards in order for the course to qualify for graduate credit. Course content areas cannot be repeated between a student's undergraduate and graduate programs.