An acceptable score on the LSAT, GRE, or MAT is required for acceptance to the Theology program. This course is designed for persons with responsibilities or involvement in faith formation and religious education programs. Through an analysis and a reflection on the historical contexts in which faith development took place, principles and insights guiding the evaluation of faith development will be examined and clarified. This study will lead to creating a vision of faith development which is contemporary and contextually relevant. Specific topics vary from semester to semester.
Specific topics vary from semester to semester.
Emergence of Pentateuch from ancient oral and written traditions, and central place in Old Testament. Careful study of key passages of Genesis and Exodus. Importance of Pentateuch for basic questions of theology and the Christian life. Prophetism in Ancient Near East and rise of prophetic movement in Israel. Study of each of prophets in historical sequence, with special attention to passages which reflect growing future hope and Messianic expectation.