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).
03PT5100/01
Dr. Jim Newheiser
Monday 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
TueWedThur 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
June 3 - June 7
ST:Scripture,TheologyProper,Anthropology - 3.00 Hours
This course explores biblical doctrine from a systematic perspective. Topics include Scripture, theology proper, and anthropology.
03ST5150/01
Dr. Kevin L DeYoung
Mon to Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
June 3 - June 7
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.
03OT5350/01
Dr. Richard Belcher Jr.
Mon to Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
June 10 - June 14
Life & Thought of Martin Luther - 2.00 Hours
This course examines the life and thought of Martin Luther in context. Adopting a broadly chronological/biographical framework, it will assess Luther's relationship to the medieval Catholic Church, his role in the controversies of the time, and his ongoing significance for the Protestant church.
03HT6315/01
Dr. Carl R. Trueman
Monday 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
TueWedThur 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
June 17 - June 21
Planting & Growing a Campus Ministry - 2.00 Hours
This course will discuss the general principles and practice of Christian ministry, with emphasis on the college age group. Topics will include logistics of initiating a ministry on a college campus and the continuance of that ministry, qualifications of a campus minister, stages of group growth, and relationship with the local church. Note: This is a required course for RTS-C MDiv Campus Ministry Emphasis and is only offered every other summer.
03PT6200/01
Rev. Les Newsom
Monday 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
TueWedThur 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
June 24 - June 28
ST:Christology, Soteriology, Eschatology - 3.00 Hours
This course explores biblical doctrine from a systematic perspective. Topics include Christology, Soteriology, and Eschatology.
03ST5200/01
Dr. Derek W. H. Thomas
Mon to Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
July 8 - July 12
Preaching Laboratory II - 2.00 Hours
Prerequisite: PT5150 Students will preach multiple sermons. Women and other non-ministerial candidates will substitute additional elective course hours for all Preaching Labs.
03PT5175/01
Dr. D. Blair Smith
Monday 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
TueWedThur 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
July 13 - July 19
Preaching Laboratory I - 2.00 Hours
Prerequisite: PT5100 or PT508, Communication I Students will preach multiple sermons. Women and other non-ministerial candidates will substitute additional elective course hours for all Preaching Labs.
03PT5125/01
Dr. D. Blair Smith
Monday 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
TueWedThur 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
July 15 - July 19
Typical Problems in Christian Counseling - 3.00 Hours
This course emphasizes the process of change for counselees in the context of specific topics in biblical counseling. Topics addressed include addictions, abuse, eating disorders, crisis situations, decision making, finances, self-injury, etc. Special attention will be given to the necessary qualities and qualifications for counselors as they seek to be God's agents for help.
03CO5100/01
Dr. Jim Newheiser
Mon to Fri 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
July 15 - July 19
Hist&Cultural Perspectives on Counseling - 2.00 Hours
This course is designed to help students to think historically about the personal ministry of the Word: biblical soul care, counseling, and one-another ministry. Students will use historical precedence as a current guide to relational ministry. Attention will be given to the ministry of pastors and lay people throughout church history in order to develop a historical theology and methodology of soul care, counseling, and one-another ministry.
03CO6110/01
Dr. Robert W. Kellemen
Monday 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
TueWedThur 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
July 22 - July 26
Greek I - 3.00 Hours
An introductory study concentrating on basic vocabulary and analysis of the grammar of New Testament Greek.
03NT5100/01
Dr. Robert J. Cara
Mon to Fri 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
July 29 - August 16
Baptist Polity & History - 2.00 Hours
This course offers a historical introduction and a biblical case for a Baptist view of church polity, the ordinances, ministry, and public theology.
03PT6331/01
Dr. Jonathan D. Leeman
TueWedThur 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
August 13 - August 16
D.Min Courses
Fundamentals of Pastoral Ministry - 3.00 Hours
This course will explore pastoral ministry from a biblical, theological, cultural, and historical perspective. Topics include: The biblical foundations of pastoral ministry, ministry of the word, pastoral care, personal holiness, public worship, church administration, church government, the pastor and his public life, contemporary American culture, the work of the pastor in historical perspective, and the pastor’s self-care. Lectures present a theology of Reformed pastoral ministry and its application to the life of the pastor and his work. Class conversations offer time to discuss the challenges and opportunities of ministry, and to work together toward developing a biblical theology of ministry and practice. Note: Due to the advanced preparation required for this course, REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON MAY 15.
D.Min.
03DM8425/01
Dr. Charles Wingard
Monday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
TueWedThur 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
July 8 - July 12
Preaching from the Pastoral Epistles - 3.00 Hours
The Pastoral Epistles are unique among the Pauline epistles in that they address two men who have been given pastoral oversight over particular churches. While they address specific problems and specific circumstances, they are especially useful in identifying Paul’s priorities, not just for pastoral ministry, but also for the ministry of the church in general. This course will focus on the interpretation of these three letters with an eye toward preaching them, as well as ensuring that the ministry of our churches today matches the biblical model of a faithful church. Note: Due to the advanced preparation required for this class, REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON MAY 15.
D.Min.
03DM8265/01
Dr. William B. Barcley
Monday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
TueWedThur 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
July 15 - July 19
Doctoral Project Research Methodologies - 3.00 Hours
Prerequisite: Student must have completed 7 DMin courses prior to enrolling in 03DM8990. This online course will assist the student to understand the required components of the DMin Project and to prepare an acceptable Project Proposal. As an outcome of the course, students will write the first draft of a Project Proposal with bibliography and be prepared to launch into the research and writing of the Project itself. The course has two parts: The first will include online instruction and interaction with the DMin Director. This portion of the course will assist the student to focus the Project topic, and create a research model and preliminary bibliography for the chosen topic. The second part will pair each student with a faculty advisor who will guide the student in refining the bibliography. The required writing component of this section will be a first draft DMin Project Proposal.
D.Min.
03DM8990/01
Dr. Donald Fortson
Not App 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
July 30 - January 15
Introduction to Christian Counseling - 3.00 Hours
An overview of current trends in counseling theory and practice and role of counseling in public, private and church settings. Basic counseling skills taught in this course include interviewing, assessment and therapeutic listening in a laboratory situation. Application is made to premarital, family crisis, grief and substance abuse counseling, with emphasis on developing strategies and applying scriptural principles.
03CO5000/01
Dr. Jim Newheiser
Thursday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
August 21 - December 3
Human Personality - 2.00 Hours
Theories of personality try to capture what is both stable and unique about human nature. In this course we survey and critique some prominent secular personality theories, personality assessments, and personality "disorders" from the perspective of a biblical anthropology. Then we consider how biblical counselors might address the issues and questions raised by the secular theories.
03CO5250/01
Dr. Rod Mays
Thursday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
August 21 - December 3
Counseling Practicum II - 2.00 Hours
Prerequisite: CO5910 Counseling Practicum I. Students will conduct 25 hours of independent counseling in a church or ministry setting. Students will complete case reports for each session and interact with the instructor for feedback and evaluation.
03CO5920/01
Dr. Jim Newheiser
Not App 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
August 21 - December 3
Counseling Practicum III - 2.00 Hours
Prerequisite: CO5920 Counseling Practicum II. Students will conduct 25 hours of independent counseling in a church or ministry setting. Students will complete case reports for each session and interact with the instructor for feedback and evaluation.
03CO5930/01
Dr. Jim Newheiser
Not App 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
August 21 - December 3
History of Christianity I - 3.00 Hours
This general introduction to Christianity in the early and medieval periods focuses on key Christian doctrines and great leaders from Justin Martyr to Martin Luther who made contributions of lasting significance to the Christian Church.
03HT5100/01
Dr. Donald Fortson
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
August 21 - December 3
ARP Church History - 1.00 Hours
This course will survey Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church history beginning with its ecclesiastical roots in Scottish Presbyterianism and then carry over into an overview of over 200 years of history in America. Attention will be given to connecting the church's history with theological and polity issues as well.
03HT6120/01
Rev. Kenneth J. McMullen
Tuesday 3:10 PM - 5:10 PM
August 21 - December 3
Life & Theology of Augustine of Hippo - 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.
03HT6305/01
Dr. D. Blair Smith
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
August 21 - December 3
Greek II - 3.00 Hours
Prerequisite: NT5100 Greek I. This course continues the study of grammar, builds vocabulary, and develops techniques for the exposition of the Greek text.
03NT5125/01
Dr. William A. Ross
Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
August 21 - December 3
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.
03NT5200/01
Dr. Michael Kruger
Monday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
August 21 - December 3
Hermeneutics - 3.00 Hours
Emphasis will be placed upon the relationship of the OT and the NT. Background hermeneutical issues will also be covered, including the role of the interpreter, the use of creeds and confessions in interpretation, and the relationship between original meaning and modern meaning.
03ON5100/01
Dr. Richard Belcher Jr.
Dr. Robert J. Cara
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
August 21 - December 3
Prayer in the Bible - 2.00 Hours
Selections from the Bible’s prayers and teachings about prayer are examined, with special attention to the language and theology of prayer.
03ON6300/01
Dr. John Currid
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
August 21 - December 3
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.
03OT5100/01
Dr. William A. Ross
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
August 21 - December 3
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 Even in the Garden of Eden to the second giving of the Law.
03OT5200/01
Dr. Richard Belcher Jr.
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
August 21 - December 3
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.
03OT5350/01
Dr. William A. Ross
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
August 21 - December 3
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).
03PT5100/01
Dr. Jim Newheiser
Thursday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
August 21 - December 3
Communication II - 2.00 Hours
Prerequisite: PT5125 or PT510, Preaching Lab I. A continuation of Communication I. Short projects are assigned to develop writing and speaking precision. At least two full-length sermons are developed with application, persuasion, inspiration, and conviction as central goals. Special emphasis is given to the role of communication/preaching in building church identity and community.
03PT5150/01
Dr. Richard Belcher Jr.
Thursday 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
August 21 - December 3
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.
03PT5250/01
Dr. Kevin L DeYoung
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
August 21 - December 3
Leadership & Discipleship - 2.00 Hours
This course is a study of leadership philosophy, principles, and skills through which a pastor can lead a session in cultivating a culture of discipleship in order to fulfill the church’s mission in its life and witness. A variety of leadership, discipleship, Christian education, and philosophy of ministry topics will be discussed.
03PT5275/01
Dr. Rod Culbertson
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
August 21 - December 3
Church Polity - 1.00 Hours
Students examine the biblical data relative to church government and the Book of Church Order. The organization and function of church courts, including discipline and appeals, are considered, and parliamentary procedure is examined.
03PT5325/01
Dr. Rod Culbertson
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
August 21 - December 3
Pastoral Counseling - 3.00 Hours
An overview of current trends in counseling theory and practice and the role of counseling in public, private and church settings. Basic counseling skills taught in this course include interviewing, assessment, and therapeutic listening in a laboratory situation. Application is made to premarital, family crisis, grief and substance abuse counseling, with emphasis on developing strategies and applying scriptural principles.
03PT5350/01
Dr. Jim Newheiser
Thursday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
August 21 - December 3
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.
03PT5375/01
Dr. D. Blair Smith
Tuesday 2:05 PM - 3:05 PM
August 21 - December 3
Field Education Seminar - 0.00 Hours
Prerequisite: 400 hours of field education experience. 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.
03PT5905/01
Dr. Donald Fortson
Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
August 21 - December 3
Discipleship and Campus Ministry - 2.00 Hours
This course addresses the need for developing a philosophy of ministry that focuses on building followers of Christ among college students in particular. Attention is given to the concept of disciple-making in general, as well as to plans and strategies for creating a disciple-building environment that can be used in a campus ministry and/or in conjunction with a local church located near a college or university campus. A Reformed theological and philosophical perspective will undergird the content of the course.
03PT6275/01
Dr. Rod Culbertson
Tuesday 3:10 PM - 5:10 PM
August 21 - December 3
ARP Church Polity - 1.00 Hours
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of Presbyterian polity. The purpose of this course is for students to acquire an understanding of the polity and procedures of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARP) sufficient for ministry in this denomination.
03PT6325/01
Rev. Kenneth J. McMullen
Tuesday 3:10 PM - 5:10 PM
August 21 - December 3
Intro to Pastoral & Theological Studies - 3.00 Hours
This course introduces students to the biblical, theological, and pastoral aspects of ministry preparation in the Reformed tradition.
03ST5100/01
Dr. James Anderson
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
August 21 - December 3
ST:Scripture,TheologyProper,Anthropology - 3.00 Hours
This course explores biblical doctrine from a systematic perspective. Topics include Scripture, theology proper, and anthropology.
03ST5150/01
Dr. D. Blair Smith
Thursday 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
August 21 - December 3
Pastoral & Social Ethics - 3.00 Hours
Students are introduced to terminology, major views, and problems in the study of ethics and to a biblical basis for morality. Basic concerns and current issues in social ethics are covered.
03ST5500/01
Dr. James Anderson
Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
August 21 - December 3
Westminster Standards/Reformation Creeds - 2.00 Hours
A study of Reformation creeds, emphasizing their theology and usefulness for today, especially in public worship and pastoral care. Approximately half of the course will concern the Westminster Standards.
03ST6375/01
Dr. Robert J. Cara
Monday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
August 21 - December 3
Acts & Romans - 2.00 Hours
A study of Acts and Paul’s Epistle to the Romans that emphasizes both the original meaning and the modern meaning.
03NT5250/01
Dr. Robert J. Cara
Monday 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
TueWedThur 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
January 6 - January 10
Hebrew II - 3.00 Hours
Prerequisite: OT5100 A continuation of OT5100.
03OT5125/01
Dr. William A. Ross
Mon to Fri 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
January 6 - January 17
Apologetics - 2.00 Hours
Students examine the various approaches to apologetic methodology and engage the most frequently raised objections to the Christian faith.
03ST5450/01
Dr. James Anderson
Monday 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
TueWedThur 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
January 13 - January 17
Ministry in a Postmodern Context - 2.00 Hours
This course will concentrate on both intellectual and social aspects of the postmodern condition. The goal will be to describe the postmodern context, to reflect on both challenges and opportunities, and to suggest a "third way" beyond wholesale acceptance or rejection of current cultural trends.
03HT6205/01
Dr. David Filson
Monday 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
TueWedThur 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
January 20 - January 24