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Philosophy for Theology
This course will introduce students to the philosophical grammar that God’s people have found useful throughout the ages in grasping the content of their faith. While this course will be weighted toward a broad survey of scholastic metaphysics, anthropology, and ethics, we will also consider other ancient and modern trends that have helped to illuminate…
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Protestant Moral Theology
Protestant moral theology is memorably summed up by Martin Luther’s dictum, “The Christian is the most free lord of all, subject to none. The Christian is the most dutiful servant of all, and subject to everyone.” In this course, we will unpack this profound dialectic, explaining the true shape of Christian liberty that flows from…
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Predestination and Reprobation in Early Modern Theology
This course provides an introduction to the debates surrounding predestination and reprobation in early modern theology, focusing on how medieval predestinarian views were both upheld and contested during this period. Special attention will be given to two pivotal controversies: the Congregatio de Auxiliis and the Synod of Dordt. These debates will serve as a springboard…
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According to the Scriptures: Cross and Resurrection in the Old Testament
The apostles claimed that Christ’s death and his resurrection on the third day occurred ‘according to the Scriptures’. This course offers a close exploration of the witness of the Old Testament in light of this claim, considering many of the ways in which themes of death and resurrection pervade it, and how the revelation of…
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The Basics of Christology
This course provides a foundational introduction to Christology. It is suitable for beginners who want to understand key principles—such as what it means to say that Christ is one person with two natures, how different predicates apply to each nature, and related topics. Students will gain familiarity with the historical development of the doctrine and…