Upcoming Graduate Classes
Spring 2025
Biblical Hermeneutics |
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Dr. Stephen Smith Biblical Hermeneutics examines the principles and practice of biblical interpretation as well as the primary tools of biblical research. |
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| BITH 580 || Biblical Theology & Exegesis | |
Old Testament Theology |
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Dr. Allan Brown Old Testament Theology introduces you to the nature and significance of Old Testament Theology as a sub-discipline of Biblical Theology, identifying the methodological issues, limitations, and proper objectives of the discipline. Special focus is given to the concept of covenant/promise and to the theological concepts that are specific to the Pentateuch, the Prophets, and the Writings. The relationship between the Old Testament and the New Testament will be discussed, as well as methods for knowing Jesus through the Old Testament. |
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| BITH 610 || Biblical Theology & Exegesis | |
Biblical Theology of Holiness |
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Dr. Philip Brown Using biblical-theological methods, students in this course will study Old and New Testament teachings on holiness, God’s ethical expectations, humanity’s problem, and God’s solution. Capstone Course Prerequisite: This course is the capstone course for all GBSC MA programs. Unless waived by your advisor, all other program requirements must be met before taking this course. |
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| BITH 612 || Biblical Theology & Exegesis | |
The American Holiness Movement and its Methodist Origins |
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Dr. William Snider A study of the growth and development of the American Holiness Movement and the origins of the doctrine of Christian perfection in Methodism. Focused attention is given to the thought of John Wesley and the American modifications thereof, as well as the subsequent emergence of the National Holiness Association and its constituency proceeding to the InterChurch Holiness Convention and its supporting ideas and component organizations.
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| HITH 545 || Historical Theology | |
Preaching the Synoptic Gospels |
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Dr. Stephen Oliver Preaching the Synoptic Gospels is an exploration of the structural and literary devices by which Matthew, Mark and Luke each highlight and enrich their unique portraits of Jesus. Emphasis will be placed on practical application of exegetical insights to expository preaching. |
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| PRTH 513 || Practical Theology, Worship | |
Biblical Theology of Christian Worship |
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Dr. Paul Peak Biblical Theology of Christian Worship provides an overview of principles of Christian worship and examines the Bible’s concepts and practices of worship. |
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| PRTH 520 || Practical Theology, Worship | |
Planning and Leading Christian Worship |
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Dr. David Hartkopf Planning and Leading Christian Worship equips students to plan and lead biblically-informed and historically-guided, Christian corporate worship. Attention is given to the theological and philosophical underpinnings of a range of Christian worship actions, contextual considerations, wise navigation of change, and analysis of optimal practices in worship design and leadership. Classes are discussion-based and the professor dialogues and coaches students in the design and implementation of corporate worship services. |
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| PRTH 521 || Practical Theology, Worship | |
Integration of Christian Faith and Counseling Theory |
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Dr. Andrew Graham An investigation of the various perspectives on the integration of Christian faith and counseling theory.
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| PRTH 530 || Practical Theology, Christian Counseling | |
Helping Skills for Christian Counseling |
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Dr. Andrew Graham An overview of effective helping strategies used to provide ethical care and Christian counseling to those in distress. Students will have the opportunity to develop theologically-sound skills that can be used in a variety of ministry contexts. Prerequisite: PRTH530 |
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| PRTH 531 || Practical Theology, Christian Counseling | |
Conflict Management and Resolution |
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Dr. John Whitaker Conflict Management & Resolution explores the basic theories and concepts of conflict resolution: its philosophical and historical development, paradigms, structure and function, and issues and trends in the field. It will examine ways to implement conflict management and resolution from a Biblical perspective into the students personal life, workplace, and ministry settings. Students will investigate the theoretical and practical aspects of conflict assessment, negotiation, problem solving, mediation, and arbitration. |
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| PRTH 552 || Practical Theology, Leadership | |
Planting and Refocusing Church |
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Dr. Matt Friedeman Planting and Refocusing Churches explores effective principles and methods for successfully starting a new church. Special emphasis is placed on the vital role of spiritual disciplines in the lives of church planters. Students will cultivate spiritual growth through their daily devotions and participation in discipleship groups. For those seeking to refocus an existing church, an option will be given to adapt some coursework toward that goal. |
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Understanding Contemporary Islam |
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Dr. Tim Boyd This course explores the rise and influence of contemporary Islam, reviews Islamic history, and presents the tenets of Islam and its cultural features. |
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| PRTH 571 || Practical Theology, Apologetics | |
Creation, Science and the Problem of Pain |
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Dr. Thane Ury Creation, Science, and the Problem of Pain analyzes how various approaches to origins, hermeneutics, science, and authority impact our understanding of the problem of evil. |
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| PRTH 572 || Practical Theology, Apologetics | |
Interpreting and Teaching Revelation |
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Dr. Stephen Smith A study of the message of the Book of Revelation within its historical, cultural, and literary contexts. This class will use an English translation of Revelation. |
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| PRTH 581 || Practical Theology, Bible Teaching | |
Interpreting and Teaching the Gospel of John |
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Dr. Stephen Smith A study of the message of the Gospel of John within its historical, cultural, and literary contexts. This class will use an English translation of John.
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| PRTH 584 || Practical Theology, Bible Teaching | |
Christology |
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Dr. Mark Bird A systematic study of the person and work of Christ, using biblical and historical sources. The subject will be theologically grounded in the doctrine of God as a triune being, and a special focus will be given to ways Christology shapes worship. We will also address current challenges to orthodox Christology.
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| SYTH 610 || Advanced Systematic Theology | |
Greek Exegesis: Romans |
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Dr. Steven Oliver Greek Exegesis: Romans consists of translation of and exegetical analysis in Greek of the epistle to the Romans, with special attention to how syntactical structures contribute to semantic analysis. |
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| GREK 603 || Biblical Theology & Exegesis | |
Greek Exegesis: Galatians |
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Dr. James Sedlacek Translation and exegesis of Galatians using a prescribed step-by-step process. Emphasis is placed on the dynamic of translation in the interpretive process as well as the relation of syntactical structures to the text’s meaning. |
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| GREK 604 || Biblical Theology & Exegesis | |
Graduate Program Calendar
Fall 2024 Dates
- November 1st: Registration for Spring Opens
- November 24-30th: Thanksgiving Break
- December 1st: Spring Application & Registration Deadline
Spring 2025 Dates
- January 6th: Spring Graduate Classes Convene
- January 11th: Add/Drop Deadline
- February 16th-22nd: Late Winter Break
- March 1st: Withdrawal Deadline
- April 1st: Program Application and Scholarship Deadline (Summer 2025)
- April 6th-12th: Spring Break
- May 3rd: Spring Semester Ends
- May 10: Commencement
For more important dates the the GBSC Calendar.
Registration
- Do one of the following to register for classes:
- Matriculated Students – email your advisor
- Non-Matriculated Students – fill out this registration form
If you have any questions, email gradinfo@gbs.edu or call 513-763-6575.
Textbooks
- See the Fall 2024 Graduate Program Booklist.
Future Semesters
- To see what courses will be offered in future semesters, see the GBSC Graduate Program Course Rotation Schedule.
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