Theological Studies

Theological Studies seek to shepherd students as disciples of Christ.

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. Whereas students explore religious anthropology in Moral Philosophy, in theology they study Christian theology proper.

Theology Seminar and Sacred Theology seek to provide a comprehensive understanding of divine revelation. Biblical languages are included in Theological Studies. An important part of the study of God is access to His word. A grasp of Scripture’s original languages aids in discerning with wisdom its appropriate application and import. Learning such languages also cultivates thought patterns, highlights linguistic nuances, and brings students to a deeper understanding of language, personhood and truth in general. This is especially important since the person of Christ is the Word, and we are people of the Word. Language is at the center of our thoughts, speech, writing, community and worship.

  • 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.