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ACADEMIC PROGRAM

 

The course of instruction extends over three school years, or six semesters. The years are referred to traditionally as junior, middler, and senior.


JUNIOR ORIENTATION

Junior orientation extends over a period of four weeks and includes a weekly schedule as follows:


 

Introduction to Theological Study Two Hours  
Dogmatics   Five Hours
Hermeneutics   Five Hours
Introduction to O.T. Exegesis Five Hours  
Homiletics   Two Hours


PROGRAM FOR 2005-2006

The following courses will be offered during the 2005-2006 school year. Credit hours are indicated in parentheses.
 

Biblical Introduction (Isagogics)

Old Testament - Canon and Text (2,0)
New Testament - Gospels and early Epistles of Paul (0,2)
Harmony and Synopsis of the Gospels I (2,2)

Exegetical Theology

Hermeneutics (1,0)
Old Testament - Genesis (3,3)
New Testament - Ephesians (2,2)

Doctrinal Theology

Dogmatics I - Scripture, Doctrine, God, Man (3,3)
Symbolics I - Creeds, Augsburg Confession, Apology (2,2)
Eschatology

Historical Theology

Church History - Modern Period (3,3)

Practical Theology

Homiletics (4,4)
Pastoral Theology I (2,2)
Liturgics (1,1)
Christian Education (0,2)

 


PROGRAM FOR 2006-2007

The following courses will be offered during the 2006-2007 school year. Credit hours are indicated in parentheses.
 

Biblical Introduction (Isagogics)

Old Testament - Pentateuch, Historical Books (2,0)
New Testament - Later Pauline Epistles, General Epistles,
Revelation (0,2)
Harmony and Synopsis of the Gospels II (2,2)

Exegetical Theology

Hermeneutics (1,0)
Old Testament - Isaiah (3,3)
New Testament - Galatians (2,2)

Doctrinal Theology

Dogmatics II - Christology, Justification (3,3)
Symbolics II - Smalcald Articles, Formula of Concord (2,2)

Historical Theology

Church History - Ancient Period (3,3)

Practical Theology

Homiletics (4,4)
Pastoral Theology II (2,2)
Christian Education (0,2)

 


PROGRAM FOR 2007-2008

The following courses will be offered during the 2007-2008 school year. Credit hours are indicated in parentheses.
 

Biblical Introduction (Isagogics)

Old Testament - Major and Minor Prophets (2,0)
New Testament - Canon and Text (0,2)
Harmony and Synopsis of the Gospels III (2,2)

Exegetical Theology

Hermeneutics (1,0)
Old Testament - Psalms (3,3)
New Testament - Romans (2,2)

Doctrinal Theology

Comparative Symbolics (0,2)
Dogmatics III - Sanctification and the Means of Grace (3,3)

Historical Theology

Church History - Middle Ages and Reformation (3,3)

Practical Theology

Missiology (2,0)
Liturgics (1,1)
Christian Education (0,2)
Homiletics (4,4)