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A distinctive of the Campbell University Divinity School is our
emphasis on spiritual formation. Below are listed some of our course
offerings which emphasize the pursuit of spiritual formation.
DIV1000--Introduction
to Theological Education (2 hrs.)
An introductory course designed to orient students to the fields of
study and expectations related to preparation for ministry, under the
Divinity School mission statement of Christ-centered, Bible-based, and
Ministry-focused theological education.
DIV1260--Old
Testament Theology (3 hrs.)
A systematic study of the major theological traditions represented in
the Old Testament.
DIV2100--Christian Classics (3 hrs.)
A survey of Christian classics that have had major influence in the
lives of Christians and in the
development of the Church, with special emphasis on spirituality.
DIV 2200--Christian
Theology (3 hrs.)
A survey of the
doctrines that have formed the Christian community. Special attention will be given
to theological methodology, the history of Christian thought, and the
doctrines of revelation, God, creation, humanity, the person and work of Christ, the
Holy Spirit, the Christian life, the church, and Christian hope.
DIV2220--Preaching
and Teaching Christian Doctrines (3 hrs.)
An integrative study of
the ways in which ministers may contribute to the theological formation of
laypersons through doctrinal preaching and teaching.
DIV2221--God and
Humanity (3 hrs.)
A biblical, historical,
and systematic study of the Triune God and humanity in the image of God,
with special attention to the implications of these doctrines for Christian
ministry. Focal themes and theologians may vary in consecutive offerings of
the course. Prerequisite: DIV2200.
DIV2222--The Person
and Work of Christ (3 hrs.)
A biblical, historical,
and systematic study of the person and work of Jesus Christ, with special
attention to the implications of these doctrines for Christian ministry.
Focal themes and theologians may vary in consecutive offerings of the course.
Prerequisite: DIV2200.
DIV2223--The Church
and the Christian Life (3 hrs.)
A biblical, historical,
and systematic study of Christian community and Christian discipleship,
with special attention to the implications of these doctrines for Christian
ministry. Focal themes and theologians may vary in consecutive offerings of
the course. Prerequisite: DIV2200
DIV2231--Early
Christian Theology (3 hrs.)
A study of the
development of doctrine during the formative period of Christian theology, ca.
A.D. 100-451. Special attention will be devoted to the reading of primary
doctrinal texts from this period and to the enduring contributions of early
Christian theologians to contemporary theological reflection and ministry.
Prerequisite: DIV2200.
DIV2232--The Theology
of Karl Barth (3 hrs.)
A study of the thought
of the most significant theologian of the 20th Century. Special
attention will be given to the reading of selected primary texts from the Church
Dogmatics and other major writings of Barth and to the enduring contributions
of Barth to contemporary theological reflection and ministry. Prerequisite:
DIV2200.
DIV2233--Contemporary
Theology (3 hrs.)
A study of significant
developments in recent and contemporary theology and of the thought of
theologians who have contributed to these developments, with special attention
to the implications of these developments for Christian ministry. Prerequisite:
DIV2200.
DIV2234--The Theology
of Baptist Confessions of Faith (3 hrs.)
A study of the
theologies expressed in the confessions of faith Baptists have produced during the past
four centuries. Special attention will be given to confessional documents
related to Baptist bodies in the United States of America, but attention
will also be given to confessions adopted by other world Baptist bodies.
DIV2249--Special
Topics in Christian Theology (hrs. as specified when course is offered)
Study of a relevant
topic not otherwise covered in the curriculum.
DIV2400--Christian
Ethics (3 hrs.)
A survey of personal and
social ethics from a Christian perspective, focusing on ways ministers can
influence Christ-like living. Attention will be given to biblical ethics, the
resources of the Christian tradition for ethical reflection, and selected contemporary
issues in Christian ethics.
DIV4076--Precept
Group (1/2 hr.)
A spiritual formation
experience for students who are unable to participate in regular chapel services
or who desire additional devotional time in a small group. P/F grading.
DIV4077--Devotional
Life Practicum (1/2 hr.)
An approved worship
experience beyond regular church services that will develop the student’s
devotional life. Open only to those unable to participate in regularly scheduled
Divinity School worship experiences. Requires approval of adviser. P/F grading.
DIV4078--Covenant
Group (1/2 hr.)
A student-led,
topic-driven spiritual formation group for advanced students. The group focuses on
Scripture-based theological reflection on points of relevance for
post-modern Christian life and service. Prerequisites: Completion of a minimum of 30 hours
and an approved covenant.
DIV4082--Advanced
Research in Worship and Spiritual Formation (3 hrs.)
A specialized,
self-directed study project focusing on theory and praxis. Proposals and projects
are developed and conducted subject to the approval, counsel, and evaluation
of the professor. Open to advanced students with approval of professor.
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