A thorough overview of the life of Jesus Christ on earth, with special attention to the developing emphases and distinctive purposes that prevailed during our Lord’s public ministry. Theological and chronological difficulties are also considered.
Highlighted Courses
This course offers an introductory survey of Bible translation. After covering the motivation for Bible translation, the history of translation, and the continuing need for translation work, the course will focus on principles of translation and the challenges presented by various non-Indo-European languages. The course will include the reading of select biographies of well-known Bible translators.
This course will discuss the key theological presuppositions that determine the nature of interpretation and drive one’s theological method. A particular emphasis will be placed on the practical implementation of these ideas in various genres with a view to making solid applications.
A consideration of the theological realities that form the basis of a proper approach to counseling. Special emphasis is given to the nature of God and of man (unfallen and fallen), a biblical definition of the image of God, the nature of sin, the realities of regeneration and progressive sanctification, the concept of “the flesh” (old man/new man), an understanding of the heart/mind as used in Scripture, and the place of the local church in the ministry of counseling.