Greek I - 3.00 Hours
An introductory study concentrating on basic vocabulary and analysis of the grammar of New Testament Greek.
NT5100-H1 - Residential
Steven Jones
9/9/2024 - 12/2/2024
Monday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hermeneutics - 3.00 Hours
This course will cover traditional hermeneutical issues, including the relationship between the OT and the NT, the role of the interpreter, the use of creeds and confessions in interpretation, and the relationship between original meaning and modern meaning.
ON5100-H1 - Residential
Prof. Mike Glodo
9/13/2024 - 12/7/2024
Friday | 9/13/2024 - 9/13/2024 | 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 9/14/2024 - 9/14/2024 | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday | 10/11/2024 - 10/11/2024 | 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 10/12/2024 - 10/12/2024 | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday | 12/6/2024 - 12/7/2024 | 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 12/7/2024 - 12/7/2024 | 9:00 AM - 4:30 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-H1 - Residential
Markus Berger
8/29/2024 - 12/2/2024
Thursday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 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).
PT5150-H1 - Residential
Rev. Fred Greco
8/26/2024 - 12/2/2024
Monday | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Evangelism - 2.00 Hours
The purpose of this course is to train students to be effective evangelists and to understand and use biblical principles and methods of church growth. Emphasis is placed on having an intense desire to reach the lost for Christ. The value of small group ministries and mobilizing the laity for growth and ministry are considered.
PT5200-H1 - Residential
Andrew Powars
10/17/2024 - 11/16/2024
Thursday, Friday | 10/17/2024 - 10/18/2024 | 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 10/19/2024 - 10/19/2024 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thursday, Friday | 11/14/2024 - 11/15/2024 | 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 11/16/2024 - 11/16/2024 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Theological Research and Writing - 1.00 Hours
This course will give special attention to using the library, writing graduate level research papers, and the problem of plagiarism. This course is designed to help you communicate well. Written communication and oral communication overlap, so whether you are going on for graduate studies or studying to become a pastor, you will need to learn how to develop and deliver a thesis.
PT6115-H1 - Residential
Dr. Duncan Rankin
8/26/2024 - 11/25/2024
Monday | 5:00 PM - 6:00 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-H1 - Residential
J. Jack Smith
9/6/2024 - 11/2/2024
Friday | 9/6/2024 - 9/6/2024 | 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 9/7/2024 - 9/7/2024 | 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Friday | 10/4/2024 - 10/4/2024 | 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 10/5/2024 - 10/5/2024 | 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Friday | 11/1/2024 - 11/1/2024 | 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 11/2/2024 - 11/2/2024 | 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Calvin's Institutes of the Xn Religion - 2.00 Hours
This course examines the major life work of Reformer John Calvin (1509-1564): his Institutes of the Christian Religion. The 1559 final Latin edition, as edited by John T McNeill and translated into English by Ford Lewis Battles in 1960, will form the core textbook of this class. The background, development, historical impact, dogmatic content, and theological method of this classic work will be studied in this class. Forming the most influential fountainhead of Reformed literature, Calvin's Institutes will give the student a deeper knowledge of the Scriptures, exegesis, Christian piety, and a paradigm in rich theological thinking. The content of the course will be provided through reading the Institutes, class lectures, student discussions, historic genetic research, and careful theological writing.
ST6150-H1 - Residential
Dr. Duncan Rankin
10/25/2024 - 11/23/2024
Friday | 10/25/2024 - 10/25/2024 | 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 10/26/2024 - 10/26/2024 | 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Friday | 11/8/2024 - 11/8/2024 | 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 11/9/2024 - 11/9/2024 | 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Friday | 11/22/2024 - 11/22/2024 | 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 11/23/2024 - 11/23/2024 | 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Personal Sanctification - 1.00 Hours
This course emphasizes methodology and responsibility for personal growth in Christ. This involves the study of Scripture for personal nurture and the exercise of certain disciplines necessary for spiritual growth.
PT5375-H1 - Residential
Richard Harris
1/31/2025 - 2/1/2025
Friday | 1/31/2025 - 1/31/2025 | 3:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 2/1/2025 - 2/1/2025 | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
ST: Ecclesiology & Sacraments - 2.00 Hours
This course explores biblical doctrine from a systematic perspective. Topics include Ecclesiology and Sacraments.
ST5250-H1 - Residential
Dr. Guy Waters
1/6/2025 - 1/10/2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Apologetics - 2.00 Hours
Students examine the various approaches to apologetic methodology and engage the most frequently raised objections to the Christian faith.
ST5450-H1 - Residential
Dr. John Fesko
1/13/2025 - 1/17/2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Life and Theology of Augustine - 2.00 Hours
This course examines the life and theology of Augustine of Hippo, and considers his thought in context through a chronological/biographical framework. Key teachings will include: grace and the Christian life; the interpretation of Scripture; the nature of the Church; the Trinity; and the relationship between the Church/Christian and the world.
HT6305-H1 - Residential
Dr. D. Blair Smith
2/3/2025 - 3/4/2025
Monday, Tuesday | 2/3/2025 - 2/4/2025 | 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Monday, Tuesday | 3/3/2025 - 3/4/2025 | 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Greek II - 3.00 Hours
This course continues the study of grammar, builds vocabulary, and develops techniques for the exposition of the Greek text.
NT5125-H1 - Residential
Steven Jones
2/7/2025 - 5/17/2025
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-H1 - Residential
2/7/2025 - 5/17/2025
Hebrew II - 3.00 Hours
A continuation of OT5100.
OT5125-H1 - Residential
Markus Berger
2/7/2025 - 5/17/2025
Thursday | 6:00 PM - 9:30 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.
PT5175-H1 - Residential
Rev. Fred Greco
2/10/2025 - 5/17/2025
Monday | 6:30 PM - 9:30 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-H1 - Residential
2/7/2025 - 5/17/2025
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.
ST5100-H1 - Residential
Dr. Mark McDowell
2/6/2025 - 4/12/2025
Thursday, Friday | 2/6/2025 - 2/7/2025 | 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday | 2/8/2025 - 2/8/2025 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday, Friday | 4/10/2025 - 4/11/2025 | 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday | 4/12/2025 - 4/12/2025 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 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.
ST5550-H1 - Residential
Dr. James Anderson
3/20/2025 - 5/10/2025
Thursday, Friday | 3/20/2025 - 3/21/2025 | 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 3/22/2025 - 3/22/2025 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thursday, Friday | 5/8/2025 - 5/9/2025 | 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday | 5/10/2025 - 5/10/2025 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM