PRTH 584: Interpreting and Teaching the Gospel of John (3 hours) 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.
PRTH 583: Interpreting and Teaching Proverbs (3 hours) A study of the book of Proverbs intended to equip students to study and teach the book of Proverbs with attention to its historical, cultural, and literary dimensions. Special attention is given to its theological...
PRTH 577 Genesis: Developing and Implementing a Biblical Worldview This course provides in-depth biblical instruction and non-technical explanation of scientific evidence confirming the truth of Genesis so that the student can develop, teach, and implement a biblical...
PRTH 576: Ethics and Bible Difficulties (3 hours) Building on a brief introduction to biblical ethics (in contrast to popular ethical systems today), this course examines objections to the Christian faith that relate to morality. The biblical positions on...
PRTH 573: Miracles, Resurrection and the Afterlife (3 hours) This course addresses philosophical objections to the possibility of miracles, elaborates on the logic of and evidence for the resurrection of Christ (the greatest miracle of all), and evaluates claims of...
PRTH 572: Creation, Science and the Problem of Pain (3 hours) 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. Until the early 1800s the Church...
PRTH 571: Understanding Contemporary Islam (3 hours) This course explores the rise and influence of contemporary Islam, both in its moderate and fundamentalist sects, reviews Islamic history, and presents the theological tenets of Islam and the cultural features of...
PRTH 563: Planting and Refocusing Churches (3 hours) 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...
PRTH 552: Conflict Management and Resolution (3 hours) This course 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...
PRTH 551: Steward Leadership and the Church (3 hours) This course explores the concept of steward leadership and its role in non-profit organizational contexts. Students will learn how steward leadership is distinct from other leadership styles and become equipped to...
