Summer Courses

2011

CH 605-100 American Church History
Time: Thursdays; May 19 – July 28; 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Credit: 3 hours
Instructor: Joseph Thomas
Location: TBA
Description: In these challenging times in our nation’s history many are wrestling with the core meaning of what it means to be American. The role of Christianity in the shaping of the American experience has been profound. This course will provide an overview of the most significant people, movements, institutions and ideas that have shaped the church in America, and by extension, the country as well. Dr. Joe Thomas will team teach the course with five other American historians allowing the student to benefit from a variety of scholarly views.

BI 605-150 The Epistles of John
Time: Tuesdays; May 24 – July 26; 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Credit: 2 hours
Instructor: Peter Spychalla
Location: TBA
Description: A study of the NT books of John 1, 2, and 3 in the English translation. Application of inductive Bible study methods to analyze the Epistles. Consideration of the literary structure of the book, key theological themes, overall message, historical-cultural-religious backgrounds and issues of authorship and date.

CT 602-110 Evil, Hell, & Universalism
Time: Mondays; May 23, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18 & 25; 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Credit: 3 hours
Instructor: Aaron Bird
Location: TBA
Description: An investigation of the various understandings of the doctrine of Hell in the Christian tradition, including an investigation into the nature of evil, the nature and duration of punishment, and the doctrine of universalism. This course will include a discussion of, and interaction with “Love Wins” by pastor Rob Bell.