Course Descriptions: Theology and History Division

THEO 241 Biblical Theology of Prayer
3 Credit Hours
A study of biblical instructions and precedents regarding prayer in the life of the individual and the Church, with the purpose of establishing a biblical pattern of prayer and understanding its relationship to effective Christian life and ministry.

THEO 255 Holy Spirit
3 Credit Hours
A practical overview of the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament, New Testament, Church history, today and in the future. The class will explore the theology of the Holy Spirit and His activity in the Book of Acts. It will provide an understanding of the gifts of the Spirit as found in I Corinthians and the fruit of the Spirit found in Galatians 5.

THEO 279 History of Pentecostalism
3 Credit Hours
A study of the origin and development of the Assemblies of God and other Pentecostal denominations. The course traces the roots of these fellowships not only to the outpouring of the Spirit at the beginning of the twentieth century, but also to the early church and the Day of Pentecost. The study examines the forces, which brought the Fellowship of ministers and churches together and how the spirit and effectiveness of the Pentecostal revival must be retained.

THEO 291 World Missions Perspectives
3 Credit Hours
A study of the history and development of Assemblies of God missions in the context of the modern missions movement. Attention is given to the biblical and theological basis for missions, the call and qualifications for missionary work.

THEO 305 Church History I
3 Credit Hours
A study of the major personalities in the Church history and the historical development of the Christian Church and its influence in world history from the time of the church fathers, through the founding of the Roman church, through the Middle Ages, the Reformation, and its progress to the development of English Protestantism. This study is taught over two quarters (THEO 305 and 306).

THEO 306 Church History II
3 Credit Hours
A study of the major personalities in the Church history and the historical development of the Christian Church and its influence in world history from the time of the church fathers, through the founding of the Roman church, through the Middle Ages, the Reformation, and its progress to the development of English Protestantism. This study is taught over two quarters (THEO 305 and 306).

THEO 311 Systematic Theology I
3 Credit Hours
A survey of major doctrines, which comprise the basis of a believer’s faith. Specific areas of study include the inspiration of the Scriptures, the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, the fall of man and mankind’s need of a savior. The course encompasses a thorough presentation of the doctrine of salvation.

THEO 311 Systematic Theology II
3 Credit Hours
A continuation of Systematic Theology I, including a survey of the major doctrines of Church, the Holy Spirit (Pneumatology) and the end times (eschatology).

THEO 340 Biblical Hermeneutics
3 Credit Hours
An introductory study of the principles and methods of correctly ascertaining the meaning of a biblical text and properly applying it to the contemporary situation. Special attention will be given to the interpretation of Scripture in its grammatical, historical, cultural, and theological context.

THEO 371 Theology of Worship
3 Credit Hours
An exposition of the scriptural foundations and spiritual dynamics of individual and corporate praise and worship. Considers also the theological basis and practical implications of music as it relates the planning and implementation of the contemporary worship service.

THEO 376 Apologetics
3 Credit Hours
A philosophical study of the evidential bases for Christian faith. This course helps students explore the relationship between faith and reason and develop a reasoned defense of the Christian worldview against rivals such as naturalism and humanism.

THEO 377 Eschatology
3 Credit Hours
An advanced study of the doctrine of last things, including such topics as: death and the intermediate state; resurrection and rapture; views of the tribulation; millennial views; judgment; and the final state of the righteous and the wicked.