Upcoming Classes

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.
Class meetings at Holy Trinity Church, 218 S Wabash Ave. Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60604

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

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. Guy Waters
9/26/2025 - 9/27/2025

Friday | 9/26/2025 - 9/26/2025 | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday | 9/27/2025 - 9/27/2025 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 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 - 10/4/2025

Thursday | 10/2/2025 - 10/2/2025 | 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday | 10/3/2025 - 10/3/2025 | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday | 10/4/2025 - 10/4/2025 | 1:30 PM - 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