THE 250 (3) FOUNDATIONS OF CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY I

An introduction to Christian theology, to research methods and to theological bibliography. Examination of the Christian doctrines of God, creation, sin, Christ and the atonement. Offered 2007-08.
Prerequisites: Philosophy 201 and either Bible 101 or 102.

THE 300 (3) RELIGIONS OF THE WEST

A study of non-Christian religions of the Western world, especially Judaism and Islam, and of important aspects of religion such as myth, ritual, belief, and law.
Prerequisites: Bible 101, 102, Philosophy 201.

THE 306 (3) THE LIFE OF HOLINESS–GE

A study of the Biblical foundations of the holiness message, Wesleyan theological perspectives set in the context of the history of the Church, and the classic disciplines of spiritual formation.
Prerequisite: Bible 101 or 102.

THE 310 (3) WOMEN IN CHRISTIANITY–WS

A study of issues related to women in the Bible and Christianity, including women’s spiritual biographies, the use of gender-inclusive language, the ordination of women into ministry, women in the Wesleyan/holiness tradition, and feminist and liberation theologies.

THE 331 (3) CHRISTIAN ETHICS

A study of Christian theories of ethics and of the ethical implications of the Christian faith for issues of contemporary importance such as medical ethics, sexuality, war and peace, ecology, and economics. Offered 2007-08.
Prerequisites: Bible 101, 102, Philosophy 201.

THE 350 (3) FOUNDATIONS OF CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY II

Examination of the Christian doctrines of the Holy Spirit, the Christian life, the church, and eschatology. Offered 2007-08.
Prerequisites: Philosophy 201, either Bible 101 or 102, and Theology 250.

THE 450 (3) DOCTRINE OF HOLINESS

Examination of the doctrine of holiness in its biblical and historical development. Offered 2007-08.
Prerequisites: Philosophy 201, either Bible 101 or 102, and Theology 250.

THE 490 (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.
Prerequisite: Consent of the dean of the School of Theology and Christian Ministry.