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Introduction to Christian Theology

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This course, taught by Anna Case-Winters and Linda Eastwood at McCormick Theological Seminary, is an introduction to Christian theology. The approach to theological inquiry is constructive, contextual, cross-cultural, conversational, and ecumenical. Attention is given to understanding basic church teachings (God, creation, humanity, Christ, Spirit, ‘last things’) in connection with contemporary

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Texts and Traditions 3

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This course, taught by Kimlyn J. Bender and Roger E. Olson at George W. Truett Theological Seminary, is study and analysis of the major texts and traditions of the church in the twentieth century with an emphasis upon the interaction of Christianity with contemporary culture and the student’s ability to read

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Constructive Theology

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This course, taught by Kimlyn J. Bender and Roger E. Olson at George W. Truett Theological Seminary, is the culminating course following the Christian Texts & Traditions sequence covering central themes of Christian systematic theology using the materials of students’ studies (viz., biblical and theological). The course may focus on

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Space in the Catholic Imagination

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This course, taught by Alan Vincelette at St. John’s Seminary, will bring in various astronomers, theologians, and science fiction authors to discuss what modern astronomy can tell us about the cosmos and other possible worlds, how theologians treat these issues regarding Christology and soteriology, and how science fiction authors envision

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Theology II

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This course, taught by Ken Keathley at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, is a study of Christology, Pneumatology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology, and Eschatology in which the biblical, historical, systematic and philosophical views of these doctrines will be defined and surveyed. The scriptural foundations for these doctrines will be emphasized and arguments set

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Christian Theology I: Revelation, God, Humanity, Sin

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This course, taught by John Hammett and Benjamin Quinn at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, is designed to introduce the student to the discipline of systematic theology and the doctrines of the Christian faith dealing with revelation, God, humanity, and sin. Study will include the biblical foundations and historical development of

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Systematic Theology I

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In this course, taught by Tim Sansbury at Knox Theological Seminary, students will examine the character of God, the creation, and the nature of humanity. The students will be introduced to pertinent biblical texts and themes, theological terms, key figures, and the importance of culture and history in framing various

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Introduction to Theology

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This course, taught by Ted Vial at Iliff School of Theology, is an introduction to Christian theology will focus on systematic theology, that is, what are the traditional loci (topics or rubrics) that form a complete theological system, how do they fit together, and how does thinking them as a

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Trinity & Mission: The God of Jesus Christ

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This course, taught by Antonio Sison at Catholic Theological Union, is an invitation for students to deepen in their understanding of God the Trinity whom Christians witness through their lives. It offers a critical and constructive reflection on the divine Trinitarian communion—a plenitude of self-giving love—in the light of salvation,

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Theological Anthropology

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This course, taught by Daniel P. Horan at Catholic Theological Union, offers an historical and contextual approach to the key themes of theological anthropology including creation, nature, grace, sin, and eschatology, among others. Special attention is given throughout the course to the relationships between theology and science, traditions and cultures,

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