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Graduate Course Descriptions

Each quarter, a limited number of courses are offered to upper class and graduate students. Graduate students should carefully design their programs and select courses within their field of specialization. Otherwise, they would not be designated as having a field of specialization.

All graduate courses, unless indicated otherwise, carry three units of credit. In all cases, in addition to students' attendance of regular class, they are required to do certain specific assigned research to qualify for graduate credit.

Th.M. students who wish to take these courses as research courses to meet the requirement of the research paper route Th.M., they are required to write a major project for the course in addition to the regular requirements. In such case, the course then carries an extra unit.

D.Min., and Th.D., students who take these courses are required to do extra reading and research as prescribed by each professor, in such case, the course caries two extra units.

Biblical Studies

GS 910 Graduate Seminar in Old Testament

Seminar providing guided research in Old Testament studies for graduate students, who will present papers related to their thesis or research projects.

GS 912 Readings in the Old Testament Texts

A review and critical evaluation of the selected books of Old Testament assigned readings in selected works and exegesis of selected passages of the Old Testament texts in the context of Old Testament Theology.

GS 913 Old Testament Advanced Exegesis

An advanced interpretive reading of selected passages of the Hebrew Old Testament, including various styles o literature and writers, for the purpose of increasing the student's reading ability in Old Testament Hebrew with emphasis on syntactical, grammatical and lexical development.

GS 918 Seminars on Selected Topics in Old Testament Studies

Concentrated studies of selected topics in the Old Testament. The professor shall determine the requirements, and the course will be conducted by means of reading, lecture, and research in a seminar setting.

GS 919 Research in Old Testament

An independent study that engages students in a concentrated specific subject of interest and value in Old Testament under the supervision and guidance of a particular professor. A major project paper is always required.

GS 920 Graduate Seminar in New Testament

Seminar providing guided research in New Testament Studies for graduate students, who will present papers related to their thesis or research projects.

GS 921 New Testament Critical Methodology

This course intends to grasp the various interpretive methods, such as the Form Criticism, Redaction Criticism, Literary Composition Criticism, including the newly developed Social Science Criticism. The scope of our investigation in this course will cover Gospel of Luke.

GS 922 Readings in the New Testament

An independent reading of a certain area of the New Testament selected in accordance with student's own interest. Reading report and written examination are usually required.

GS 923 New Testament Advanced Greek Reading and Exegesis

An advanced interpretive reading of selected passages of the Greek New Testament, including various styles of literature and writers, for the purpose of increasing the student's reading ability in New Testament Greek with emphasis on syntactical, grammatical and lexical development, as well as theological interpretation of the passages.

GS 924 New Testament Period

A literary-historical investigation of the first three centuries during which the NT was born, including the influence of Hellenism and Judaism, significance of the Temple-system, and the social structure of the Palestine.

GS 925 The Apocalypse

An exegetical study of the book of Revelation, including a critical analysis of the main styles of interpretation.

GS 926 Social World of New Testament

This course intends to grasp the social matrix in which the New Testament was born. It deals not only with the political and religious history of the Second Temple Judaism, but also with the economic, cultural and social situation of Graeco-Roman Mediterranean society. This course aims at the better understanding of the inspired Word by the exploration of its historical and cultural background.

GS 927 New Testament Advanced Introduction and Theology

An advanced reading and discussion on the most important issues from various fields of the New Testament introduction and theology. It covers background of the NT, special topics of the introduction, general and special theology.

GS 928 Selected Topics in New Testament Studies

Concentrated studies of selected topics in the New Testament. The professor shall determine the requirements, and the course will be conducted by means of reading, lecture, seminar, and research.

GS 929 Research in the New Testament

An independent study that engages students in a concentrated specific subject of interest and value in New Testament under the supervision and guidance of a particular professor. A major project paper is always required.

Historical Studies

GS 930 Progress of Christianity in the Non-Western World

A study of the rise and development of Christian churches in the non-Western World. Special attention is given to the impact of national independence on indigenous churches, the rates of church growth, and the rise of Third World theologies. Relations to the State and church statistics are surveyed in the various leading nations.

GS 938 Selected Topics in Historical Theology

Concentrated studies of selected topics or figures in Historical Theology. The professor shall determine the requirements, and the course will be conducted by mean of reading, lecture, seminar, and research.

GS 939 Research in Historical Theology

An independent study that engages students in a concentrated specific subject of interest and value in Historical Theology under the supervision and guidance of a particular professor. A major project paper is always required.

Systematic Theology

GS 940 Readings in Theological Systems

A critical reading and study covering basic theological thought, canonicity, and the doctrine of Scripture. The development of theology and the theologians holding different views will also be analyzed and discussed.

GS 941 Systematic Theology and Pastoral Ministries

A study of major loci and themes in systematic theology and their implication in pastoral ministry. This course is designed to assist pastors to enrich their ministry by deepening their reflective understanding of systematic theology in Reformed perspective.

GS 942 Readings in Contemporary Theology

A critical reading and study of the theological thought of the 20th century with special emphasis on the theology of Neo-orthodoxy, Liberalism, theology of Liberation, and Third World theology. Critique and evaluation will be presented from an evangelical Reformed perspective.

GS 945 Contemporary Peripheral Theology

A study of peripheral theological thought and Christian movements which have challenged traditional theological systems. Emphasis will be made on the evaluation and critique of Prosperity Theology, the Charismatic Movement, the Moonies, and other counter traditional cults from a biblical Reformed theological perspective.

GS 946 Readings in the Theology of John Calvin

A concentrated reading and study of the theology of John Calvin with special emphasis on the study and analysis of Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion.

GS 947 Confessional Theology in Reformed Perspective

A study of the Christian creeds with emphasis in the history and theology of the Westminster Confession, Belgic Confession and Heidelberg Catechism with special attention to the contemporary relevance of these confessions.

GS 948 Selected T pics in Systematic Theology

Concentrated studies of selected topics or figures in Systematic Theology. The course will be conducted by means of reading, lecture, seminar, and research. The professor shall determine specific requirements.

GS 949 Research in Systematic Theology

An independent study that engages students in a concentrated specific subject of interest and value in Systematic Theology under the supervision and guidance of a particular professor. A major project paper is always required.

Philosophical and Moral Theology

GS 950 Research Methodology (Two Units)

A study of basic research methodology as it is applied in theological and ministerial studies. This course is designed to assist graduate students and degree candidates in their writing of research papers, thesis/dissertation proposals and actual writing of their thesis/dissertation. Emphasis is given to the identification of researchable problems, development of thesis and dissertation topics, problem analysis, research design, research critique, and basic statistical concepts and methods in social studies.

GS 951 Readings in Apologetics and Philosophical Theology

A critical reading of selected apologetic and philosophical treatises covering major problems such as faith and reason, epistemology, love, power, and justice, etc. engaging students in an in-depth study, analysis and application of the classical and contemporary systems which attempt a philosophical defense of the Christian faith against contemporary attacks arising within and outside the Christian Church. Students are required to conduct a theological-apologetic discourse on an assigned topic.

GS 952 Applied Theology: Seminar on Contemporary Moral and Social Problems

A study and evaluation of basic social and moral problem in science, medicine, politics, economics, and sociology. Particular emphasis on the issues of love, power and justice will be discussed from a Reformed theological perspective. Student are required to develop their theological approach to moral problems and social issues.

GS 958 Selected Topics in Philosophical and Moral Theology

Concentrated studies of selected topics in Philosophical and Moral Theology. The professor shall determine the requirements, and the course will be conducted by means of reading, lecture, seminar, and research.

GS 959 Research in Philosophical and Moral Theology

An independent study that engages students in a concentrated specific subject of interest and value in Philosophical and Moral Theology under the supervision and guidance of a particular professor. A major project paper is always required.

Practical Theology: Church and Ministry, Missiology, and Pastoral Studies

GS 960 Graduate Seminary in Practical Theology

Concentrated studies of selected topics in the Practical Theology. The professor shall determine the requirements, and the course will be conducted by means of reading, lecture, seminar, and research covering major issues such as pastoral care, human development, conflict management, community concern, urban ministry, etc.

GS 961 Counselling Psychology in Theological Perspective

This is an integrated course between Counseling Psychology and Pastoral Theology. It is an introduction to and evaluation of counseling psychology, counseling methods and models, diagnoses and therapeutic processes in the context of pastoral ministry. Basic concepts, classification, and terminology of mental disorder and psychotherapy will also be discussed.

GS 962 Leadership Theories and Church Administration in Theological Perspective

A study of leadership theories, organizational development, and organizational culture, as they are applied in church management. This is an integrative course between organizational psychology, theories of management, and church ministry with the purpose of assisting students in understanding contemporary leadership theories in order to develop skills necessary for effective leadership and management in a church setting.

GS 963 Theology of Persuasion: Advanced Homiletics and Communication

An in-depth study in the art of persuasive communication, principles of learning, cognitive theories, semantics and language articulation as they are applied in Christian persuasion and biblical preaching. This is an integrated course in the psychology of learning, rhetoric, communication and Christian homiletics.

GS 968 Selected Topics in Practical Theology

Concentrated studies of selected topics, theories, methodologies or figures in Practical Theology. The course will be conducted by means of reading, lecture, seminar, and research. The professor shall determine specific requirements.

GS 969 Research in Practical Theology

An independent study that engages students in a concentrated specific subject of interest and value in Practical Theology under the supervision and guidance of a particular professor. A major project paper is always required.

GS 970 Theological Foundation of Educational Ministry

A concentrated study of the biblical and theological foundations for the educational ministries of the church. Major emphasis is placed on setting objectives, developing curriculum, training teachers. Students are required to develop their own theology of education.

GS 971 Theology of Ministry

Ministerial activity and responsibility from a theological perspective and the relation of the practice of ministry to theological disciplines will be discussed in class in order to integrate academic and professional concerns. An evaluation of personal competencies for ministry will help participants in identifying areas of need and interest for individual major projects.

GS 972 Readings in Educational Ministries

A critical study and readings of selected treatises in the educational ministry of the Church. Students are required to critically review these treatises in light of their own theology of the educational ministry of the church.

GS 978 Selected Topics in Church and Ministry

Concentrated studies of selected topics or theories in Church and its Ministry. The course will be conducted by means of reading, lecture, seminar, and research. The professor shall determine specific requirements.

GS 979 Research in Philosophy of Education

An independent study that engages students in a concentrated specific subject of interest and value in the Philosophy of Education under the supervision and guidance of a particular professor. A major project paper is always required.

GS 980 Theology of Missions

This course offers a comprehensive survey of the biblical concept of missions. O.T. and N.T. data will be used to evaluate both the motives and methods of missions and an evaluation of past and present mission strategy and techniques.

GS 981 Seminar in Cultural Anthropology

Concentrated studies of selected topics in the Cultural Anthropology. The professor shall determine the requirements, and the course will be conducted by means of reading, lecture, seminar, and research covering major issues in the application of an anthropologic l perspective to Christian mission.

GS 982 Seminar on Evangelism, Church Planting and Church Growth

Seminar on special topics in Evangelism, Church Planting and Church Growth to provide graduate students researchable topics for their thesis, project, or dissertation.

GS 983 Readings in World Religions

Critical readings and studies in World Religions with special attention given to the analysis and evaluation of the origin, beliefs, practices and present-day impact of the major religions of the world in the light of Christian missions.

GS 988 Selected Topics in Missiology and Church Growth

Concentrated studies of selected topics, theories, or methodologies in Missiology and Church Growth. The course will be conducted by means of reading, lecture, seminar, and research. The professor shall determine specific requirements.

GS 989 Research in Missiology and Cultural Anthropology

An independent study that engages students in a concentrated specific subject of interest and value in Missiology and Cultural Anthropology under the supervision and guidance of a particular professor. A major project paper is always required.