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Course Descriptions
Church History
CH520 The Theology of John Calvin (2)
A study of the nature and sources of Calvin’s theology in its historical setting. Special attention will be given to Calvin’s own writings. Staff.
CH522 Reformed Spirituality (1)
An examination of the historical development of Reformed piety and the resources of that development for the life of the church and individual Christians today. Mr. Hart.
CH524 Types of Modern Theology (1)
A historical and theological examination of the types of Christian belief systems emerging in the modern period from Schleiermacher to Küng. Mr. Horton.
CH525 The Theology of Martin Luther (2)
An analysis of the development and nature of the theology of Martin Luther through a study of original sources and recent Luther historiography. Mr. Godfrey.
CH527 Ecclesiastical Latin I (2)
An introduction to Ecclesiastical Latin using grammar and primary readings. The readings are chosen from patristic and biblical sources. Fall semester. Mr. Clark.
CH528 Ecclesiastical Latin II (2)
Continuation of grammar from Ecclesiastical Latin I. Readings are chosen from Medieval and Reformation sources. Prereq., CH527. Spring semester. Mr. Clark.
CH530 Reformation and the Modern Church (2)
The Protestant Reformation of the 16th century, against the background of the medieval church (doctrinal controversies, growth of papal power, monasticism, scholasticism, mysticism). The course examines the Reformation’s impact on theology, worship, piety, and society generally; the consolidation of Protestant orthodoxy, the challenge of pietism and rationalism, the evangelical revival, and contemporary trends. Spring semester. Mr. Clark.
CH545 The History of the Dutch Reformation (2)
A study of the Dutch Reformation from 1520 to 1648 with particular attention to the theology and organization of the early Reformed church, church-state relations, the rise of Arminianism, and the Synod of Dort. Mr. Godfrey.
CH601 The Ancient Church (2)
A study of the developing theology, ecclesiology, piety, and worship of the Christian church from the close of the apostolic age to 600 A.D. Special attention will be given to primary sources. Fall semester. Mr. Godfrey.
CH602 The Medieval Church and the Reformation (4)
A survey of church history from 600 A.D. to 1600 A.D. The first half of the course will study medieval developments: doctrinal controversies, the growth of papal power, monasticism, scholasticism, mysticism, and forerunners of the Reformation. The second half of the course will study the Reformation, examining its impact on theology, worship, and piety as well as its general effect on society. Spring semester. Mr. Clark.
CH625 The History of Evangelicalism in the United States (2)
An examination of characteristic evangelical thought and practice since the revival of the eighteenth century. Special attention will be given to twentieth-century developments: fundamentalism, neo-evangelicalism, and the religious right. Mr. Hart.
CH635 The History of American Presbyterianism (1)
A survey of Presbyterian bodies in America from colonial to modern times. Special attention is given to major personalities and theological developments that have shaped contemporary Presbyterianism. Winter term 2007. Mr. Hart.
CH653 Great Preaching and Preachers: A History of Homiletics (2)
A general survey of the history of preaching and preachers in the Christian church from apostolic times to the present. Along with sermonic and biographical analysis, special attention will be given to the Old Testament background and Gospel foundation for the preaching task. Cross-listed as PT540. Mr. Julius Kim.
CH654 Machen and Modernism (1)
An explanation of Dr. Machen’s critique of Protestant liberalism
with reference to its continued relevance. This course will focus on
Machen’s work as a biblical scholar, his involvement in the
fundamentalist controversy, and his efforts to reform the
Presbyterian Church. Several of Machen’s most important works will
be read. Some attention will also be given to the relationships
among confessional Presbyterianism, mainstream Protestantism and
American evangelicalism. Winter semester. Mr. Hart.
CH685 Religion and American Politics (1)
An overview of the themes that have dominated the interaction of religion and politics from the Declaration of Independence to Faith- Based Initiatives. The course will consist of lectures and discussion of primary sources. Special attention will be given to religious freedom, law, legitimate authority, public standards of morality, and the duties of Christian citizens. Mr. Hart.
CH701 The Church in the Modern Age (4)
A study of prominent movements in the church from 1600 A.D. to the present. The course will focus on the consolidation of Protestant orthodoxy, the challenge of pietism and rationalism, the evangelical revival, the impact of revolution and liberalism, and the rise of Pentecostalism. Prereq., CH602. Fall semester. Mr. Godfrey.
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