BI 801J: Sem. in Biblical Studies (Joshua)
Day: 4 Mondays: 2/1, 2/22, 3/15, 4/5
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Format: Live video conference only
Course Description:
This course examines the history, content, milieu, text, structure, and meaning of the book of Joshua. Attention is given to its ancient historical settings, how it functions in the Hebrew Bible as prophecy, and the light it sheds on the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Professor: Dr. Schwab, George
BI 801MK: Sem. in Biblical Studies (Gospel of Mark)
Day: 4 Saturdays: 1/16, 2/13, 3/6, 4/10
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Columbia & Online
Format: In-person and live video conference for distance students
Course Description:
The focus in this seminar is to understand the message of the canonical Gospel of Mark by addressing the issues of the origin and purpose of the book, its history of interpretation, and its structure and theology. The format includes lectures, classroom discussion, and exegesis of selected texts.
Professor: Dr. Ross, Mark
HT 801L: Sem. in Hist. Studies (Luther & the German Reformation)
Day: 4 Mondays: 1/11, 2/8, 3/1, 4/12
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Due West & Online
Format: In-person and live video conference for distance students
Course Descriptions:
This course will explore the life and work of Martin Luther through the development of his theology, his work as a pastor and preacher and his leadership of a national reform movement.
Professor: Dr. Johnson, Dale
ST 801TM: Sem. in Theo. Studies (Theology of Missions)
Day: Week long intensive: April 5–9, 2027
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m.
Location: Due West & Online
Format: In-person and live video conference for distance students
Course Description:
This seminar will examine the systematic, biblical, and historical foundations of Christian mission. Students will engage in rigorous academic analysis of Trinitarian theology, the missio Dei, missional ecclesiology, and the theological relationship between evangelism and holistic mission. By critically evaluating historical and contemporary missiological models through primary and secondary texts, students will conduct independent research to articulate a robust, constructive theology of mission, culminating in a major academic research paper.
Professor: Dr. Crain, Chris
Professor: Dr. Goheen, Michael
NT 800: New Testament Backgrounds & Theology
Day: 4 Saturdays: 1/23, 2/20, 3/20, 4/17
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Format: Live video conference only
Course Description:
This course provides advanced guidance on the tasks of choosing a research topic, conducting theological research, using technology in research, analyzing and articulating one’s findings, and writing academic-level theological papers or theses. Student research and writing is approached from a Christian perspective. Students are also given an overview of the ThM program. Required in one of the first 2 semesters. Two hours.
