A study of the historical development of selected doctrines, with attention to the development of each theological theme from the church fathers to the present day.

This course seeks to define the origins and development of the theology of the church. It will trace the historical development of the major branches of systematic theology, noting specifically the formulation and modification of each branch from the early church to the present day. In addition, an attempt will be made to define the major formulation of doctrine, whether orthodox or heterodox. Finally, an investigation of the contemporary trends in Protestant thought will enable the student to gain perspective on the issues with which the church is grappling.

Those attending class are expected to download and print the notes for the class and bring them to class.

Instructor: Dr. Robert Dean, Jr., Th.M., M.A., D.Min.

Israelology is a systematic theology of what the Scriptures say in regard to the people of Israel. Dr. Fruchtenbaum surveys Israel's past, present and future from the perspective of four major schools of theology (postmillennialism, amillennialism, premillennialism and dispensationalism). Israelology is a dispensational study of this topic, how it is central to a proper systematic theology and, thus, critical in terms of issues such as Messiah's return, evangelism, anti-Semitism and, ultimately, God's entire agenda for Jews and Gentiles alike.

Instructor: Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum

A thematic study of the Life of Jesus the Messiah with a special emphasis on Jewish, Rabbinic and cultural backgrounds. This course will include all four gospels by the use of a harmony.

Instructor: Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum

The servant of Jesus Christ must know about the history of the NT text to avoid mistakes, and to appreciate what God has done through faithful men and women.

The student will study the Greek manuscripts of the New Testament, the history, methods, and status of NT Textual Criticism (TC), and collation practice. The history of the printed Greek NT, apparatuses in the Greek NT, and practical applications of textual data are covered. Textual, translation, and preservation theories are evaluated.

Those attending will learn the basics concerning NT textual criticism, appreciation of historic textual studies and the reliability of the inerrant Word of God. Also, the student will learn the use of Greek NT textual apparatuses and do research in NT text and translations.

Professor: Dr. Ronald Minton, Th.D.