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• Systematic Theology

  • Instructor: Jonathan Sorum

  Theo 202 Systematic Theology
  This course explores from a Trinitarian perspective the traditional topics of theology: God, creation, fall, human beings, sin, Christ, justification, atonement, regeneration, Holy Spirit, sanctification, Church, sacraments, eschatology, and vocation. 

• Lutheran Reformers and the Book of Concord

  • Instructor: Jim Nestingen

  Theo 201 Lutheran Reformers and the Book of Concord

  This course examines the classical theological roots of the Lutheran Reformation, its leading figures, and its key documents -- especially those collected in the Book of Concord. The objective is that students learn to think theologically in the way the Lutheran Reformation. Major theological doctrines forged in the reformation are carefully considered in light of how they apply to parish ministry today.

• The History of the Christian Church to 1500

  • Instructor: Mark Tranvik

  Hist-201 The History of the Christian Church to 1500

  This course examines the development of the Christian Church and doctrine from Christian origins in the first century to the “harvest of medieval theology” in the work of Gabriel Biel. Special attention is given to the ecumenical councils of the church and the development and repudiation of the classical heresies. Emphasis is placed upon the relevance of church history for Christian proclamation.

• The Lutheran Confessions in Contex

  • Instructor: Jim Nestingen

  HST 350: The Lutheran Confessions in Context
  The confessional documents of the Lutheran tradition are examined in an effort to understand the historical context surrounding their writing and to develop theological possibiliites for our contemporary context. The Augsburg Confession, The Apology, The Schmalkald Articles, the Formula of Concord are examined in detail. (3 credits)
  
• Faith Knowledge & Reason

  • Instructor: Greg Peterson

  EPR 301: Faith, Knowledge & Reason
  This course introduces students to basic issues of faith, knowledge, and reason, both in contemporary philosophy and theology adn as these issues have been addressed historically in the Western philosophical tradition. Typical historical figures covered include Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Pascal, and Kierkegaard. Modern topics may include issues of internal and external justification and warrant, foundationalist and nonfoundationalist epistemologies, and contrasts of theological and scientific method. (3 credits)
  
• Creation & The Triune God/ God, Creation and Anthropology

  • Instructor: Edward Kettner

  HST 401: Creation & The Triune God
  A study of the doctrine of God and relation of God and world. Students will explore the theology of creation and its relation to contemporary scientific theories of cosmos and nature, and issues and theological anthropology, including possible topics of natural evil, original sin and sinfulness, and natural law and purpose. (3 credits)
  
• History of Christian Doctrine I: Origins to 1500

  • Instructor: Dennis Bielfeldt

  HST 301: History of Christian Doctrine I: Origins to 1500
  This course surveys important issues in the development of western theology from the first century Christian origins, through the great ecumenical councils, to the "great medieval synthesis" of the thirteenth century and its critique by representatives of the viamoderna. Students will learn to distinguish the development of orthodox doctrine from various heterodox errors. Special emphasis is given to the impact of the Greek philosophical tradition on the development of Trinitarian theology and the formation of the medieval synthesis. (3 Credits)