7 courses with the subject THEO, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
An overview of the role that theological reflection plays in the life of the believer and the church. Students will be exposed to different methods and understandings of theology, major issues in the history of theology, and key contemporary theological issues and debates. Core: CW
Theology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 *THEO 321 Topics in Theology. . . . 3 *THEO 421 Contemporary Theology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
An advanced study of key thinkers and topics in theology in order to more fully develop skills of theological analysis, discussion and presentation. Students gain an appreciation of the role of theology within the life of the church to become better prepared for a role in the church's theological task. Provides an intensive setting for reflection on theological understandings and inter-disciplinary conversation with theology. Core: CW
In this course, students study biblical materials relating to peace and justice. Aspects of the study are the Old Testament's vision of creation, fall, deliverance, covenant, law, and prophetic critique; the New Testament's portrayal of Jesus, the One who fulfills the Old Testament prophetic vision— bringing salvation and establishing a community of justice and peace; the early church's interpretation of Jesus; and consideration of how the biblical vision of peace and justice applies to our modern world. Core: ABP
and Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bible and Religion core courses will satisfy the Christian Identity and WitnessrequirementoftheGlobalVillage Curriculum for Bible and religion depart- ment majors. Major in Biblical Studies This curriculum provides a foundation in biblical studies with a focus on methods of Bible study for the student antici- pating graduate-level seminary study. Students receive extensive exposure to theological topics and to contemporary issues of biblical interpretation and the meaning of Christian discipleship. This major requires the 27 hours of core courses plus the following 18 hours for a total of 45 hours: Required courses (12 SH): *BIST 202 History of the Bible. . . . . 3 *BIST 222 New Testament Studies: Gospels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 *BIST 341 Old Testament Studies: Prophets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 *BIST 381 New Testament Studies: . 3 Paul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 (Oneoftheabovecoursesmeetsthebiblical studies Bible and Religion core require- ment.) . . . 3 *THEO 321 Topics in Christian
Liberation theology names the effort to understand and interpret the gospel through conscious and reflective deliberation within experiences of injustice, inequality, violence, and oppression. This course will explore some of the various expressions that have arisen under the banner of liberation, such as Black theology, feminist theology, queer theology, and theology in the face of empire. (Fall 2023) Core: CW
Source: Eastern Mennonite University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
