COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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|  Historical Theology  |  Practical Theology  | 

Pfeiffer, Sippert, Ude

Orientation: Introduction to Old Testament Exegesis

Selections from the book of Proverbs are employed to exercise the application of exegetical principles (1).

Biblical Hermeneutics

Principles and methods of Biblical interpretation (2).

Biblical Introduction (Isagogics)

Introduction to the books of the Bible, including these course areas: Old Testament Isagogics (6); New Testament Isagogics (6); Harmony and Synopsis of the Gospels (12).

Biblical Interpretation (Exegesis)

Interpretation of portions of Holy Scripture, including these course areas: Old Testament Exegesis, with selections from Genesis, Psalms, and Isaiah (18); New Testament Exegesis, including Romans, Ephesians, and Galatians (12).

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Pfeiffer, Ude

Dogmatics

Systematic study of Christian doctrine (18).

Symbolics

The study of confessional writings, including these course areas: the Symbolic Books of the Lutheran Church (8); Comparative Symbolics (2).

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Schaller

History of the Ancient Church

The history of Christianity from the birth of Christ through the Council of Nicea in AD 325(6).

History of the Middle Ages and the Reformation

The history of Christianity from the post-Nicene period through the Reformation and the publication of the Book of Concord in AD 1580. (6)

Modern Church History

The history of Christianity from the Counter Reformation to the present, including the developments in American Lutheranism leading to the formation of the CLC (6).

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Pfeiffer, Reim, Sullivan, Ude

Orientation: Introduction to Theological Studies

Introduction to the branches of theology and the various subjects taught, together with suggested methods to derive maximum benefit from these subjects (.5).

Christian Education

Principles and problems of religious instruction. To recognize every opportunity for applying the Word in the daily routine of pastoral work, with particular reference to confirmation instruction—young people and adults (6).

Homiletics

Principles and practice of preaching (12).

Liturgics

A study of Christian worship, focusing on hymnody, psalmody, and the liturgy (4).

Missiology

A study of missions from the Old and New Testaments together with a history of mission philosophy and activity to the present time (2).

Pastoral Theology

The principles of Scriptural pastoral practice applied to present-day conditions (8).

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