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GEN 9340 - Introduction to Modern Hebrew
Grammar and reading skills leading to reading competency as required in the Seminary’s Graduate Studies Programs. (Credit not applicable to Master’s degrees.) Pass/Fail course.
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GEO 2500 - World Geography
A survey of geography with emphasis on the location of nations and cities, rivers and seas; a review of the historical and current political situation of each major area of the world. Topics include language, religion, population, government, culture, and economy. 3 semester hr(s).
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GRK 2610 - Biblical Greek I
An introduction to the elements of New Testament Greek. Credit will only be given if both GRK 2610 and GRK 2620 are satisfactorily completed. 3 semester hr(s). Fall semester, Summer term, and January term.
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GRK 2620 - Biblical Greek II
A continuation of GRK 2610 . 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): GRK 2610 . Spring semester, summer term, and January term.
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GRK 3000 - Greek Exegesis: [Book]
An exegesis of a selected text/texts from the Greek New Testament. (May be taken more than once for credit, if the text selection is different.) 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): GRK 2620 . Fall and Spring semesters.
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GRK 3610 - Greek Syntax and Exegesis I
A study of syntax, inflection, and vocabulary on the intermediate level and exegetical readings in the Greek New Testament. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): GRK 2620 . Fall and Spring semesters.
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GRK 3620 - Greek Syntax and Exegesis II
A practicum in the exegesis of Greek text building on the intermediate level study of Greek grammar and syntax 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): GRK 3610 . Spring semester.
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GRK 5110 - Biblical Greek I
The elements of Koine Greek for beginners in the Greek New Testament. Credit will be given only if both GRK5110 and GRK5120 are completed satisfactorily. 3 semester hr(s). Fall semester, Summer term, and January term.
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GRK 5120 - Biblical Greek II
Continuation of GRK 5110. Careful reading of I John. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): GRK 5110 . Spring semester, Summer term, and January.
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GRK 6000 - Greek Exegesis: [Book]
An exegesis of a selected text/texts from the Greek New Testament. (May be taken more than once for credit, if the text selection is different). 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): GRK 5120 . Fall and Spring semesters.
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GRK 6500 - Greek Syntax and Exegesis
A comprehensive study of syntax, inflection, and vocabulary on the intermediate level and exegetical readings in the Greek New Testament. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): GRK 5120 . Fall and Spring semesters and Summer term.
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GRK 6600 - Intermediate Greek Exegesis
A practicum in the exegesis of Greek text building on the intermediate level study of Greek grammar and syntax. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): GRK 6500 . Spring semester.
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GRK 7610 - Advanced Greek Grammar
A comprehensive study of syntax, inflection, and vocabulary. Reading in the Greek New Testament. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): GRK 6600 . Occasional.
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GRK 7620 - Advanced Greek Reading
Reading of key passages in the Greek New Testament with particular attention to an inductive study of the grammar. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): GRK 7610 . Occasional.
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GRK 7650 - Septuagint
A study of the Greek translation of the Old Testament. Includes an overview of its history, comparative grammar and translation, the use of the LXX in textual criticism, and the use of the LXX in the New Testament. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): GRK 5120 and HEB 5120. Every 2-3 years.
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GRK 7900 - Introduction to Textual Criticism (Greek)
An introduction to the materials, history, and principles of New Testament textual criticism. Application of principles to selected passages in the Greek New Testament. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): GRK 6500 Occasional.
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GRK 9600 - Seminar in New Testament Greek Linguistics
A study of New Testament Greek linguistics and its contribution to phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, Bible translation philosophy and interpretation. 3 semester hr(s).
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GRK 9730 - Seminar in Selected Greek Texts from the General Epistles
An in-depth study of selected passages from a New Testament book or corpus dealing with translation, exegesis, interpretation, and application in the modern context. 3 semester hr(s).
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GRK 9900 - Seminar in New Testament Textual Criticism (Greek)
A study of New Testament textual criticism, including persons, theories, and praxis with differing methodological and theoretical perspectives. 3 semester hr(s).
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HEB 2610 - Biblical Hebrew I
An introduction to the fundamentals of classical Hebrew with primary emphasis on the strong verb and basic vocabulary. 3 semester hr(s).
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HEB 2620 - Biblical Hebrew II
A continuation of HEB 2610 with emphasis on the weak verb and reading from the biblical text. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HEB 2610 .
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HEB 3000 - Hebrew Exegesis: [Book]
An exegesis of a selected text/texts from the Hebrew Bible (May be taken more than once for credit, if the text selection is different.) 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HEB 2620 . Fall and Spring semesters.
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HEB 3610 - Biblical Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis
A consideration of the special problems of intermediate Hebrew grammar with supervised reading of selected texts in the Old Testament. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HEB 2620 .
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HEB 3620 - Intermediate Hebrew Exegesis
A practicum in the exegesis of Hebrew text, building on the intermediate level study of Hebrew grammar and syntax. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HEB 3610 . Spring semester.
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HEB 5110 - Biblical Hebrew I
An introduction to the fundamentals of classical Hebrew with primary emphasis on the strong verb and basic vocabulary. Credit will be given only if both HEB 5110 and HEB 5120 are satisfactorily completed. 3 semester hr(s). Fall semester, Summer term, and January term.
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HEB 5120 - Biblical Hebrew II
A continuation of HEB 5110 with emphasis on the weak verb and readings from biblical text. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HEB 5110 Spring semester, Summer term, and January term.
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HEB 6000 - Hebrew Exegesis: [Book]
An exegesis of a selected text/texts from the Hebrew Bible (May be taken more than once for credit, if the text selection is different.) 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HEB 5120 . Fall and Spring semesters.
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HEB 6500 - Biblical Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis
A consideration of the special problems of intermediate Hebrew grammar with supervised reading of selected texts in the Old Testament. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HEB 5120 . Fall and Spring semesters and Summer term.
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HEB 6600 - Intermediate Hebrew Exegesis
A practicum in the exegesis of Hebrew text, building on the intermediate level study of Hebrew grammar and syntax. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HEB 6500 . Spring semester.
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HEB 6740 - Biblical Hebrew Poetry
A study of the different aspects and characteristics of what is known as Biblical Hebrew poetry with special attention to the pervasive features of parallelism. Selected texts from the Hebrew Bible will be read to illustrate salient features of poetry as compared with standard prose. A history of its study from antiquity down to the present will be included. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HEB 6500 .
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HEB 7620 - Advanced Hebrew Reading
A consideration of the special problems of advanced Hebrew grammar with supervised reading of selected texts in the historical, prophetic, and poetical sections of the Old Testament. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HEB 6500 . Occasional.
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HEB 7810 - Biblical Aramaic
A study of the basic principles of phonology, morphology, and syntax of Biblical Aramaic. Translation and analysis of the Aramaic texts, both biblical and Second Temple Literature. The course assumes a reading knowledge of Hebrew. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HEB 5120 . Every 2-3 years.
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HEB 7820 - Syriac
A study of the basic principles of phonology, morphology, syntax of the Syriac language including the Estrangelo, Serto, and Eastern scripts, including translation and analysis of Syriac texts. Prerequisite(s): HEB 7810 . Every 2-3 years.
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HEB 7900 - Old Testament Textual Criticism
An introduction to the materials, history, and principles of Old Testament textual criticism. Application of principles to selected passages in the Hebrew Bible. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HEB 5120 , GRK 5120 . Fall odd years.
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HEB 7920 - Medieval Rabbinic Commentaries
Reading and analysis of Medieval Jewish Bible commentaries in the original language. Attention will be given to their interpretive method(s) and the effect on subsequent interpreters both Christian and Jewish. The characteristics of Medieval Hebrew and its place in the history of the language will also be examined. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HEB 5120 .
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HEB 7930 - Historical Hebrew Grammar
An analysis of the development of the Hebrew language from its relationship to early Canaanite through the biblical period down to the period of the Mishna. Non-biblical Hebrew inscriptions form the Assyrian, Babylonian, and Persian periods will be examined. Special attention will be given to the differences between Classical Biblical Hebrew and Late Biblical Hebrew. 3 semester hr(s).
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HEB 7940 - Dead Sea Scrolls
A study of selected texts from the Dead Sea Scrolls. A special focus will be given to the analysis of the Dead Sea Scroll Commentaries on Old Testament books as well as the teachings from the sectarian documents and their possible connection to the New Testament. This course will also include a survey of the documents of the Dead Sea Scrolls and their contribution to Biblical Studies. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HEB 5120 Every other Fall Semester.
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HEB 7950 - Comparative Semitic Linguistics
A comparative study of the phonology, morphology and cognitive vocabulary of the Semitic language family, as well as a survey of the individual languages that provide the necessary data for the reconstruction of the Proto-Semitic language and culture. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HEB 6500 . An intermediate level knowledge of at least one semitic language is necessary to function in the class. Every other fall, according to the course sequence in the MA(OT).
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HEB 7990 - Introduction to Modern Hebrew
An introduction to the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of Modern Hebrew leading to reading competency in published literature pertaining to biblical and related subjects. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HEB 5120 HEB 2620 Every two years, according to the course sequence in the MA(OT). May also be offered as 3 week intensive in Israel.
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HEB 9730 - Seminar in Selected Hebrew Texts from the Law
An investigation of Hebrew literature from the Law. The seminar will consist of translation and readings from selected passages from the Pentateuch with attention to grammar, syntax, lexicography, textual criticism and exegesis. Specific attention will be given to approaches of the application of the Law to the Christian Life.
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HEB 9740 - Seminar in Selected Hebrew Texts from the Writings
This seminar will consist of translations and readings from selected passages from the Writings focusing on vocabulary, grammar, syntax, exegesis and theology. 3 semester hr(s).
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HEB 9750 - Seminar in Selected Hebrew Texts from the Prophets
The seminar will consist of translations and readings from selected passages from the prophets, focusing on vocabulary, grammar, syntax, exegesis and theology. Specific attention will be given to approaches to the interpretation of prophecy. 3 semester hr(s).
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History |
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HIS 1110 - Western Civilization I
A survey of the development of western civilization to the 1400’s. 3 semester hr(s). Fall semester.
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HIS 1120 - Western Civilization II
A survey of the development of western civilization from the 1400’s to the present. 3 semester hr(s). Spring semester.
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HIS 2110 - Church History I: Patristic, Medieval, and Pre-Reformation
A survey of the history of Christianity from apostolic times through the Reformation. 3 semester hr(s). Fall and spring semesters.
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HIS 2120 - Church History II: Reformation and Modern
A continuation of HIS 2110 from the Reformation to the present. 3 semester hr(s). Fall and Spring semesters.
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HIS 2130 - Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity
A study of Baptist origins, development, principles, leaders, and thought. Special attention is given to the distinctive contributions of Baptists. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 2610 - State Bapt. Conventions: History & Polity
A study of the history, structure, operation, and ministries of the state Baptist conventions. This course requires classroom study and attendance at an annual meeting of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, the Baptist General Association of Virginia, or the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia as either a messenger or observer. 2 semester hr(s).
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HIS 2611 - The Southern Baptist Convention
This course is designed as a series of lectures, discussions, and on-site examination. Students will meet for two days, travel to the Convention, observe what occurs, and upon their return prepare a paper analyzing the yearly meeting from a practical and theological standpoint. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 3510 - American History I Pre 1877
A survey of American political, economic, military, social, and cultural history from its colonial beginnings to the end of Reconstruction. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 3520 - American History II Post 1877
A survey of American political, economic, military, social, and cultural history from the end of Reconstruction to the present. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 3531 - The Reformation
An historical and critical study of selected aspects of the Protestant Reformation. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HIS 2110 .
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HIS 3532 - American Religious History
A study of the development of American religion from the Colonial period to the present, with emphasis on classical problems in the story of American religion, such as pluralism, denominationalism, and the role of experience. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HIS 2110 . Spring semester in even-numbered years.
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HIS 3620 - Greco Roman and Early Medieval History
A survey of the development of Greek and Roman culture, its shaping of the ancient Mediterranean world, its continuation into the Middle Ages, and its impact on modern Western culture. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 3630 - African History Since 1700
An examination of the important figures, events, ideas and values in African history since 1700. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 3640 - Far Eastern History
A study of the history of the Far East with emphasis on China and Japan. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 3650 - American Constitutional Development
An examination of the evolution and development of American constitutional law and thought, both theoretically and as applied. Special attention will be given to constitutional interpretation, substantive due process, the freedom of religion clauses, and the broader historical milieu in which constitutional decisions were made. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 3710 - Life & Practice of the Early Church
A study of the life and practice of Christians in the first centuries of the church’s history with regard to standard church ministries, including the ordinances, preaching, evangelism, and church government. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HIS2110
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HIS 3720 - Medieval Christianity
A historical and critical study of selected aspects of the medieval church. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HIS2110
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HIS 3810 - History of the Southern Baptist Convention
A study of the development of the Southern Baptist Convention from its inception to the present, with special emphasis on Southern Baptist origins, institutional and denominational development as well as controversies that have shaped the convention. 3 semester hr(s). Every 2-3 years.
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HIS 4599 - Senior Colloquium in History
An intensive reading, research, and lecture course designed to help the student develop a Christian approach to the craft of history. This course is designed to build upon, and tie together, the previous courses in history taken by the student and to prepare the student for further studies both inside and outside of academia. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 4620 - Ancient Near Eastern History
A survey of ancient Near Eastern Societies focusing on Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Hittite, Canaanite, and Persian cultures with a special emphasis on their relationship to Israelite history. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 4630 - The Civil War
An examination of the origins, development and results of the Civil War (1860-1865). 3 semester hr(s). Every 2-3 yrs.
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HIS 4631 - Race Relations in America
An examination of the history of race relations in America (particularly between blacks and whites) from 1619 to the present, with emphasis on the role that Christianity played. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 4632 - The Sixties: America, 1960 - 1973
An in-depth examination of the historical events and developments of the 1960s and early 1970s. 3 semester hr(s). Every 2-3 yrs.
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HIS 4633 - The American Revolution
An examination of the founding of the United States of America. 3 semester hr(s). Every 2 - 3 yrs.
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HIS 4640 - Twentieth-Century Europe
A survey of the history of the countries of Europe in the twentieth century, with special emphasis placed on World War I, World War II, and the Cold War. 3 semester hr(s). Every 2-3 yrs.
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HIS 4650 - Latin American History
A survey of Latin American history from the pre-Columbian era to the present. 3 semester hr(s). Every 2-3 yrs.
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HIS 4660 - History of Russia
A survey of the history of Russia, with special emphasis placed on the rise and fall of the Soviet Union. 3 semester hr(s). Every 2-3 yrs.
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HIS 4731 - American Puritanism
An examination of the development of Puritanism in British North America during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Special attention is placed on the Puritan foundations of American culture and democracy. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 4930 - Women in Church History
A study of the role and contribution of women in the history of the Christian church. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 4990 - Special Topics in History
A detailed investigation of a topic in history to be determined by the instructor. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 5110 - Church History: Patristic, Medieval, and Pre-Reformation
A survey of the history of Christianity from apostolic times through the Reformation. 3 semester hr(s). Fall
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HIS 5120 - Church History: Reformation and Modern
A continuation of HIS 5110 from the Reformation to the present. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 5130 - Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity
An examination of Baptist origins and development, denominational structures, and theological emphases. A significant component of the class will address Southern Baptist heritage with special emphasis given to cooperative missions and the Cooperative Program. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 5910 - SCP Church History I Intensive
Advanced intensive for approved students who successfully completed Introduction to Church History I in undergraduate studies. Eligible students should contact the SCP Office for enrollment in the Intensive. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 5920 - SCP Church History II Intensive
Advanced intensive for approved students who successfully completed Church History II in undergraduate studies. Eligible students should contact the SCP Office for enrollment in the Intensive. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 5930 - SCP Baptist History Intensive
Advanced intensive for approved students who successfully completed Baptist History in undergraduate studies. Eligible students should contact the SCP Office for enrollment in the Intensive. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 6610 - Life and Practice in the Early Church
A study of the life and practice of Christians in the first centuries of the church’s history with regard to standard church ministries, including the ordinances, preaching, evangelism, and church government. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HIS 5110
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HIS 6620 - Medieval Christianity
A historical and critical study of selected aspects of the medieval church. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HIS 5110
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HIS 6710 - The Reformation
The Reformation
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HIS 6720 - The Modern Church
A historical and critical study of selected aspects of the church since the Reformation. 2 semester hr(s).
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HIS 6721 - The Bible in the Modern World
A study of the interpretation and use of the Bible from the Enlightenment to the present with attention to the rise of biblical criticism and to modern hermeneutical developments. 2 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): HIS 5120 .
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HIS 6730 - American Religious History
The course will trace the development of American religion from the Colonial period to the present. Such classical problems in the story of American religion as pluralism, denominationalism, and the role of experience will be emphasized. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 6731 - American Puritanism
An examination of the development of Puritanism in British North America during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Special attention is placed on the Puritan foundations of American culture and democracy. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 6732 - Religious Liberty
The course traces the history of American religion from the perspective of the development of religious freedom in America. 2 semester hr(s).
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HIS 6800 - Advanced Baptist History
Advanced Baptist History
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HIS 6801 - Worship, Baptism, and Communion Among Baptists
A historical examination of the development of Baptist thought and practice regarding baptism, communion, and of the variety of practices and forms of worship among Baptists. 2 semester hr(s).
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HIS 6810 - The History of the Southern Baptist Convention
The development of the Southern Baptist Convention from its inception to the present. Special emphasis will be placed on Southern Baptist origins, institutional and denominational development as well as controversies that have shaped the convention. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 6811 - The Southern Baptist Convention
A study of the history, structure, and work of the Southern Baptist Convention. Students are required to attend the annual Convention as a part of this course. 3 semester hr(s). P/F.
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HIS 6820 - State Baptist Conventions: History and Polity
A study of the history, structure, operation, and ministries of a state Baptist convention. This course requires classroom study and attendance at an annual meeting of a Baptist state convention, such as the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, the Baptist General Association of Virginia, or the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia as either a messenger or an observer. 2 semester hr(s). P/F.
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HIS 6910 - Christian Classics and Biography
Studies in selected classic source materials from all periods of church history with special attention given to the careers of the authors of the chosen works. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 6930 - Women in Church History
A study of the role and contribution of women in the history of the Christian church. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 6931 - History of Feminism
An examination of the history of feminism from the early modern period through the present day. Special attention will be given to the influence of these ideas on the church in the West as well as the cultural shift that has taken place due to the re-defining of gender roles in Western societies. 3 semester hr(s). Prerequisite(s): M.Div./W.S. or professor permission.
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HIS 6990 - Church History Study Tour
A guided tour of European sites prominent in Church History. 3 semester hr(s). P/F.
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HIS 9600 - Seminar in Early Church History
The specific topics to be studied will vary from year to year. They will include church government, ministry, historiography, early Christian apologetics, and the various collections of early Christian literature. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 9730 - Seminar in American Theological History
A critical examination of selected themes in the history of American theology. Topics to be announced. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 9731 - Seminar in American Religious Institutions
A critical examination of selected themes in the history of American religious institutions. Topics to be announced. 3 semester hr(s).
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HIS 9800 - Seminar in Baptist History
A critical examination of selected themes in Baptist history. The specific topics to be selected will vary from year to year. 3 semester hr(s).
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HTH 7730 - 19th Evangelical Theology
19th Evangelical Theology.
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