PHI7630 Philosophy of Religion An advanced study of historical and contemporary philosophical/theological issues relevant to the study of religion such as miracles, the problem of evil, the relationship between faith and reason, and religious experience. 3 semester hrs. Prerequisite: MA (Philosophy of Religion) or professor permission. Spring semester in odd years.
PHI7640 Philosophy of Mind An advanced study of the theories involved in the philosophy of mind as well as an investigation of how these theories are relevant to a Christian worldview. It is a study of the relationship between Christianity and different dualist theories, materialist theories, and idealist theories about the mind. 3 semester hrs. Prerequisite: MA (Philosophy of Religion) or professor permission. Fall semester every other year.
PHI7650 Religion and Science An examination of issues involved with the integration of science and orthodox Christian theology as well as an investigation of metaphysical naturalism and methodological naturalism as well as selected topics in philosophy of science relevant to a Christian worldview. It is a study of the relationship between Christianity and the natural, social, and mathematical sciences. 3 semester hrs. Prerequisite: MA (Philosophy of Religion) or professor permission. Every other year.
PHI7800 Philosophy of History An examination of the traditional interpretations of history and their implications for Christian theology with particular reference to eschatology. 3 semester hrs. Every 2-3 years.
PHI7900 Selected Topics in Philosophy of Religion Review, analysis, and critique of selected philosophical/theological issues of current importance in philosophy of religion. Topics vary and will be announced when the course is offered. 3 semester hrs. Every other year.
PHI7910 Religious Authority A study of the principle of authority in the Christian faith. Topics such as papal or liturgical authority, faith and reason, theories of biblical inspiration, the nature and impact of modern biblical criticism, experientialism, and new age religion will be discussed. 3 semester hrs. Occasional.
PHI7950 Special Topics in Christian Thought Review, analysis, and critique of selected issues of current importance in Christian Philosophy and Apologetics. Topics vary and will be announced when the course is offered. 3 semester hrs. Every 2-3 years.
PHI7995 Philosophy of Religion Thesis 3 semester hrs.
Pastoral Ministry PMN5631 Biblical Foundations for the Minister’s Wife A practical survey of issues relating to the role of the minister’s wife. This class is directed primarily toward the minister’s wife. Besides the wife of a minister, single women, female college students, and women from the community are welcome to attend. 3 semester hrs. Occasional.
PMN5635 Women’s Ministries in the Local Church An introduction to both the biblical basis and practical application of women’s ministries in the local church. Special attention is given to developing a comprehensive approach to women’s ministry. 3 semester hrs. Prerequisite: M.Div./W.S. or professor permission. Occasional.
PMN6500 Pastoral Ministry An integrative study of the nature and practice of pastoral ministry. 3 semester hrs. Fall and Spring semesters.
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