Gospels - 3.00 Hours
Attention is given to each writer’s literary art, theological teaching, pastoral purpose, and message for today’s church and world.
NT5200-W1 - Residential
Dr. Raymond Johnson
1/6/2025 - 1/10/2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Joshua - Esther - 3.00 Hours
This overview of the literature, history, and themes of Joshua through Esther gives particular attention to the relevance of these books for the church and world today.
OT5250-W1 - Residential
Dr. Peter Lee
1/13/2025 - 1/17/2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Isaiah - Malachi - 3.00 Hours
An expository study of the message and times of the prophets that emphasizes the themes day of the Lord, judgment, restoration, promise and fulfillment, Messiah, kingdom, and the new people of God.
Students taking this course are expected to attend all in person lectures at the Washington, DC campus. There are additional live online lectures & assignments (see syllabus). Counts towards Washington residency requirements.
OT5350-W1 - Flex
Dr. Scott Redd
1/27/2025 - 1/31/2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Missions - 2.00 Hours
This course examines issues in the world mission enterprise in light of today’s challenges, opportunities, and obligations. The call to mission service is examined, the theological mandate for missions is clarified, the historical advance of the Church through missions is reviewed, and strategies for effective contemporary missions are considered.
PT5225-W1 - Residential
Dr. Lloyd Kim
1/9/2025 - 1/13/2025
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Pastoral Ministry - 2.00 Hours
This course will lay the foundations of a biblical theology of the pastor in relation to the church and the world. Students will begin to formulate a philosophy of ministry, assess readiness, and attain progress in their calling. A variety of pastoral skills and competencies will be included.
Students taking this course are expected to attend all in person lectures at the Washington, DC campus. There are additional live online lectures & assignments (see syllabus). Counts towards Washington residency requirements
PT5250-W1 - Flex
Dr. Irwyn Ince
1/27/2025 - 1/30/2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Church Polity - 1.00 Hours
Students examine the biblical data relative to church government, the Book of Church Order, and creedal subscription. The organization and function of church courts, including discipline and appeals, are considered, and parliamentary procedure is emphasized.
PT5325-W1 - Residential
Dr. David Silvernail
1/31/2025 - 2/1/2025
Friday | 1/31/2025 - 1/31/2025 | 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 2/1/2025 - 2/1/2025 | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Introduction to Biblical Counseling - 2.00 Hours
This course lays the groundwork for understanding people and the implications of human suffering and struggle. Caring for God’s people is not reserved solely for official ministry roles but is for every member of the body of Christ. Through the lens of the sufficient Word of God and the centrality of the ministry of the Holy Spirit, students will learn how biblical counseling flows out of personal sanctification and discipleship. This course is designed to help students gain a foundational understanding of how change takes place through the power of the gospel and the four aspects of a personal ministry relationship. The principles learned will have deeply personal application and will equip students for the work of ministry.
PT6360-W1 - Residential
Eliza Huie
1/23/2025 - 1/25/2025
Thursday, Friday, Saturday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Christian Encounter with Islam - 2.00 Hours
An introduction to the history, culture, traditions, beliefs, and practices of Islam. Students will reflect on the ways in which Islamic faith and life have been shaped by historical and cultural circumstances, study the diversity of Islam both in history and in contemporary expression, and develop a deeper understanding of Islam in order to love Muslims as their neighbors and witness more effectively to them.
Students taking this course are expected to attend all in person lectures at the Washington, DC campus. There are additional live online lectures & assignments (see syllabus). Counts towards Washington residency requirements
ST5550-W1 - Flex
Dr. Gray Sutanto
1/27/2025 - 1/30/2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
History of Christianity II - 3.00 Hours
A continuation of HT5100, concentrating on creeds and great leaders of the church in the modern period of church history from the Reformation to the 19th century.
HT5200-W1 - Residential
Dr. Rufus Burton
6/9/2025 - 6/13/2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Pauline Epistles - 3.00 Hours
An exposition of the epistles in chronological order that emphasizes the application of Paul’s theology to the pastoral needs of the churches of his day and ours.
NT5300-W1 - Residential
Dr. Guy Waters
7/28/2025 - 8/1/2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Genesis - Deuteronomy - 3.00 Hours
This course takes an expository approach to the major developments in the history of redemption: creation, covenant, promise, and fulfillment of the promises. This portion of the biblical revelation covers the period from Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden to the second giving of the Law.
OT5200-W1 - Residential
Dr. Peter Lee
6/16/2025 - 6/20/2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Communication II - 2.00 Hours
A continuation of Communication I. This course continues to develop the skills required for interpreting and communicating the Bible. Special emphasis is given to sermon composition, including its constituent parts, as well as to the different ecclesial contexts of sermon delivery (e.g., weddings, funerals).
Students taking this course are expected to attend all in person lectures at the Washington, DC campus (August 25-26). There are additional live online lectures & assignments beginning July 1 (see syllabus). Counts towards Washington residency requirements.
PT5150-W1 - Flex
Dr. Paul Jeon
8/25/2025 - 8/26/2025
Monday, Tuesday | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Preaching Laboratory II - 2.00 Hours
Building upon PT5150, students will preach multiple sermons. Women and other nonministerial candidates will substitute additional elective course hours for all Preaching Labs.
Students taking this course are expected to attend all in person lectures at the Washington, DC campus (August 27-28). There are additional live online lectures & assignments beginning August 13 (see syllabus)..
Counts towards Washington residency requirements.
PT5175-W1 - Flex
Rev. Joel St. Clair
8/27/2025 - 8/28/2025
Wednesday, Thursday | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Justice & War - 1.00 Hours
Threats to security and peace throughout human history have prompted questions about the morality of war. In the face of external security threats, what is the statesman's responsibility to act in the interest of peace? Is the use of force by political authorities a "lesser" evil? What theological principles should inform considerations about authorities' determinations of whether and how to engage armed conflict? This course will discuss the just war tradition and key just war objectives of order, justice, and peace. The seminar will equip Christians--whether serving in policy and military capacities, in ministry around them, or simply as citizens--to reflect theologically on the ethics of force and armed conflict.
PT6518-W1 - Residential
Dr. Eric Patterson
8/27/2025 - 8/29/2025
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Intro to Pastoral & Theological Studies - 3.00 Hours
This course introduces students to biblical, theological, creedal, and pastoral aspects of ministry preparation in the Reformed tradition.
Students taking this course are expected to attend all in person lectures at the Washington, DC campus (August 25-29). There are additional live online lectures & assignments beginning August 12. Please consult the course syllabus for Zoom meeting dates.
Counts towards Washington residency requirements.
ST5100-W2 - Flex
Dr. Scott Redd
8/25/2025 - 8/29/2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Intro to Pastoral & Theological Studies - 3.00 Hours
THIS COURSE IS OFFERED IN CHICAGO
This course introduces students to biblical, theological, creedal, and pastoral aspects of ministry preparation in the Reformed tradition.
ST5100-W1 - Extension Site
Dr. J. Ligon Duncan
Dr. Scott Redd
Dr. Mike Park
6/9/2025 - 6/13/2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
ST: Scripture, Theology, Anthropology - 3.00 Hours
This course explores biblical doctrine from a systematic perspective. Topics include Scripture, theology proper, and anthropology.
ST5150-W1 - Residential
Dr. Gray Sutanto
6/2/2025 - 6/6/2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Pastoral and Social Ethics - 3.00 Hours
Students are introduced to terminology, major views, and problems in the study of ethics. The biblical basis for morality will be emphasized along with aspects of the WLC. Basic concerns and current issues in social ethics are also covered.
ST5500-W1 - Residential
Dr. William Davis
6/2/2025 - 6/6/2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Christ, Culture & Contextualization - 2.00 Hours
This course will explore a biblical theology of culture from a Reformed perspective, evaluate different models for Christian cultural engagement, and develop a biblical perspective on the principles and practice of contextualization. Attention will be given to the application of cultural analysis and contextualization in church ministry.
ST5600-W1 - Residential
Dr. Gray Sutanto
Dr. Mike Park
Dr. Irwyn Ince
6/9/2025 - 6/11/2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
History of Christianity I - 3.00 Hours
This general introduction to Christianity in the early and medieval periods focuses on key Christian doctrines, ancient creeds, and great leaders from Justin Martyr to Martin Luther who made contributions of lasting significance to the Christian Church.
HT5100-W1 - Residential
Dr. Rufus Burton
9/9/2025 - 12/16/2025
Tuesday | 9/9/2025 - 10/7/2025 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday | 10/21/2025 - 12/16/2025 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Greek I - 3.00 Hours
An introductory study concentrating on basic vocabulary and analysis of the grammar of New Testament Greek.
NT5100-W1 - Residential
Dr. Paul Jeon
9/3/2025 - 12/1/2025
Monday, Wednesday | 9/3/2025 - 10/8/2025 | 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Monday, Wednesday | 10/20/2025 - 12/1/2025 | 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Gospels - 3.00 Hours
THIS COURSE IS OFFERED IN CHICAGO
Attention is given to each writer’s literary art, theological teaching, pastoral purpose, and message for today’s church and world.
NT5200-W2 - Extension Site
Dr. Thomas Keene
10/27/2025 - 10/31/2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Gospels - 3.00 Hours
Attention is given to each writer’s literary art, theological teaching, pastoral purpose, and message for today’s church and world.
NT5200-W1 - Residential
Dr. Thomas Keene
9/8/2025 - 12/15/2025
Monday | 9/8/2025 - 10/6/2025 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday | 10/20/2025 - 12/15/2025 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Hebrews - Revelation - 3.00 Hours
An introduction to the General Epistles and Revelation that includes the history, setting, theme, purpose, and message of each book.
NT5350-W1 - Residential
Dr. Thomas Keene
9/2/2025 - 12/9/2025
Tuesday | 9/2/2025 - 10/7/2025 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday | 10/21/2025 - 12/9/2025 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Hebrew I - 3.00 Hours
This course introduces basic elements of the Hebrew language. Lectures and small group sessions cover the Hebrew alphabet, pronunciation, and elementary grammatical structures.
OT5100-W1 - Residential
Dr. Peter Lee
9/2/2025 - 12/2/2025
Tuesday, Thursday | 9/2/2025 - 10/9/2025 | 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Tuesday, Thursday | 10/21/2025 - 12/2/2025 | 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Genesis - Deuteronomy - 3.00 Hours
This course takes an expository approach to the major developments in the history of redemption: creation, covenant, promise, and fulfillment of the promises. This portion of the biblical revelation covers the period from Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden to the second giving of the Law.
OT5200-W1 - Residential
Dr. Peter Lee
9/8/2025 - 12/15/2025
Monday | 9/8/2025 - 10/6/2025 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Monday | 10/20/2025 - 12/15/2025 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Poets - 2.00 Hours
An examination of the literary structure, themes, and history of the Psalms and wisdom literature of the Old Testament.
OT5300-W1 - Residential
Dr. Peter Lee
9/4/2025 - 11/13/2025
Thursday | 9/4/2025 - 10/9/2025 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday | 10/21/2025 - 11/13/2025 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Communication I - 2.00 Hours
This course introduces the theological framework and basic skills required for interpreting and communicating the Bible within the context of the church’s ministry (both formal and informal).
PT5100-W1 - Residential
Dr. Paul Jeon
9/3/2025 - 12/10/2025
Wednesday | 9/3/2025 - 10/8/2025 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Wednesday | 10/22/2025 - 12/10/2025 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Preaching Laboratory I - 2.00 Hours
Building upon PT5100, students will preach multiple sermons. Women and other nonministerial candidates will substitute additional elective course hours for all Preaching Labs.
PT5125-W1 - Residential
Rev. Joel St. Clair
9/3/2025 - 12/10/2025
Wednesday | 9/3/2025 - 10/8/2025 | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday | 10/22/2025 - 12/10/2025 | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Classics of Personal Devotions - 1.00 Hours
Devotional writings from the history of the church, including creeds, as well as from more contemporary Christians, are read and discussed to deepen the student’s knowledge of and love for God.
PT5400-W1 - Residential
Dr. Rufus Burton
9/2/2025 - 12/9/2025
Tuesday | 9/2/2025 - 10/7/2025 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday | 10/21/2025 - 12/9/2025 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
MDiv Field Education Seminar - 0.00 Hours
This seminar provides opportunity for theological reflection and discussion of problems, needs, and experiences in ministry. Students are required to write papers about their field experiences and present them to the class for discussion led by the professor. This may be taken in the fall or spring semester.
Dates and times will be determined by Dr. Lee based on the number of registrants.
PT5905-W1 - Residential
Dr. Peter Lee
9/8/2025 - 9/8/2025
Monday | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Women's Teaching Lab I - 2.00 Hours
This lab will equip women to know the Bible as a teacher, to know themselves as a teacher, and to know their audience as a teacher. This course will prepare women for leading small group study and teaching in larger group formats, including practice and feedback.
PT6106-W1 - Residential
Mrs. Nana Dolce
9/4/2025 - 11/13/2025
Thursday | 9/4/2025 - 10/9/2025 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday | 10/23/2025 - 11/13/2025 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Theological Research and Writing - 1.00 Hours
This one-hour course on theological research and writing is intended to help students develop communication skills that will be useful both in ministry and in further education. This course will focus on the process of writing a graduate-level essay, with special attention given to research methods, developing a strong thesis, avoiding plagiarism, and editing strategies.
PT6115-W1 - Residential
Ms. Stephanie DiMaria
9/8/2025 - 12/15/2025
Monday | 9/8/2025 - 10/6/2025 | 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Monday | 10/20/2025 - 12/15/2025 | 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Theological Research and Writing - 1.00 Hours
This one-hour course on theological research and writing is intended to help students develop communication skills that will be useful both in ministry and in further education. This course will focus on the process of writing a graduate-level essay, with special attention given to research methods, developing a strong thesis, avoiding plagiarism, and editing strategies.
This course will meet live online through Zoom.
PT6115-W2 - Sync - Local
Ms. Stephanie DiMaria
9/8/2025 - 12/15/2025
Monday | 9/8/2025 - 10/6/2025 | 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Monday | 10/20/2025 - 12/15/2025 | 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Advanced Pastoral Counseling - 1.00 Hours
This course offers strategies to deal with difficult people and problems from a pastoral counseling perspective. Students explore practical Biblical categories for understanding, interpreting, and intervening in the lives of parishioners. Skill development and practice are included in the course. This course builds on the foundation of PT5350 Pastoral Counseling but does not replace it. Also, PT5350 is not a prerequisite.
PT6365-W1 - Residential
Dr. Jim Coffield
10/2/2025 - 10/3/2025
Thursday | 10/2/2025 - 10/2/2025 | 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday | 10/3/2025 - 10/3/2025 | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
ST: Scripture, Theology, Anthropology - 3.00 Hours
This course explores biblical doctrine from a systematic perspective. Topics include Scripture, theology proper, and anthropology.
ST5150-W1 - Residential
Dr. Gray Sutanto
9/8/2025 - 12/15/2025
Monday | 9/8/2025 - 10/6/2025 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Monday | 10/20/2025 - 12/15/2025 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
ST: Christology, Soteriology, Eschatology - 3.00 Hours
This course explores biblical doctrine from a systematic perspective. Topics include Christology, Soteriology, and Eschatology.
ST5200-W1 - Residential
Dr. Scott Swain
10/13/2025 - 10/17/2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Covenant Theology - 2.00 Hours
An examination of covenant theology from exegetical and historical perspectives. Consideration is given to such issues as the relation of the Old and New Testaments, the significance of the covenants for sacramental theology, hermeneutics, and the role of the covenants in preaching and pastoral ministry.
ST5300-W1 - Residential
Dr. Peter Lee
Dr. Thomas Keene
9/2/2025 - 11/11/2025
Tuesday | 9/2/2025 - 10/7/2025 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday | 10/21/2025 - 11/11/2025 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Christian Thought and Philosophy - 3.00 Hours
An introduction to Christian philosophy from a Reformed perspective. Topics include the relationship between philosophy and theology, major figures and movements in the history of Christian thought, and the application of philosophical thinking to Christian faith and practice.
ST5400-W1 - Residential
Dr. Gray Sutanto
9/3/2025 - 12/10/2025
Wednesday | 9/3/2025 - 10/8/2025 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday | 10/22/2025 - 12/10/2025 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Worship - 2.00 Hours
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the biblical foundations for worship. This course will emphasize that gathered worship is legitimate, necessary, important, and should be conducted biblically in both form and content. In addition, the course will address the liturgical use of creeds, matters of music, congregational singing, contextualization, and “worship styles.” The goal is to prepare students to be biblical worshippers, to help others be biblical worshippers, and to be effective leaders in worship.
PT5300-W1 - Residential
Dr. J. Ligon Duncan
3/9/2026 - 3/13/2026
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM
MDiv Field Education Seminar - 0.00 Hours
This seminar provides opportunity for theological reflection and discussion of problems, needs, and experiences in ministry. Students are required to write papers about their field experiences and present them to the class for discussion led by the professor. This may be taken in the fall or spring semester.
Dates and times will be determined by Dr. Lee based on the number of registrants.
PT5905-W1 - Residential
Dr. Peter Lee
2/2/2026 - 2/2/2026
Monday | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM