Birmingham
Theological Seminary
Department of Historical Theology
HT4520 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH IN MISSION
An historical study of the spread of the Gospel through time and through
various cultures, from the early church to the present. REQUIRED
FOR M.A.MIS. – Two Credit Hours
HT4528 EARLY & MEDIEVAL CHURCH HISTORY
Beginnings and progress of the church, the Roman Empire, the church
in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Doctrinal controversies during
this period. REQUIRED FOR M.DIV. - Two Credit Hours
HT4529 CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE CHURCH IN AMERICA
Students will become acquainted with some of the increasing challenges
of effective ministry in the most diverse country in the world, i.e.
the United States of America. The history, culture, contributions,
religion and family life of major minority groups will be surveyed.
Students will be exposed to both negative and positive use of Scripture
both in the past and present in addressing cultural change in society.
The student will become acquainted with various views the church
has held concerning culture, the origin of the races, racism, segregation,
interracial marriage, and the consequences of such views in a multicultural
pluralistic society. The student will learn how to relate to different
ethnic/cultural groups with integrity, compassion, and humility while
promoting a Biblical diversity with Biblical truth and morality as
anchors. This will be accomplished both by classroom learning, research,
learning activities and practical experiences with a diverse ethnic/cultural
group. REQUIRED FOR M.DIV., M.A.M., C.MIN. – Two Credit Hours
HT4641 CHURCH HISTORY IN AMERICA
A survey of Christianity in North America from colonial times to the
present. REQUIRED FOR M.DIV., M.A.B.S., M.A.M. - Two Credit Hours
HT4721 REFORMATION & MODERN CHURCH HISTORY
Causes and events leading up the Reformation with focus on its leaders
and effects. Also covered are the Counter-Reformation, the Evangelical
Revival and growth of the Protestant Church to the present. REQUIRED
FOR M.DIV., M.A.B.S., M.A.M. - Two Credit Hours
HT4743 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HISTORY
A study of the origins and development of the Presbyterian Church with
particular emphasis on the reasons for formation of the Presbyterian
Church in America and its development. REQUIRED FOR M.DIV. - Two
Credit Hours
Electives
HT4642 CLASSICS OF CHRISTIAN LITERATURE
Seminar on Pilgrim’s Progress, Paradise Lost, Foxe’s Book
of Christian Martyrs, and others. - Two Credit Hours
HT4654 WESTMINSTER CONFESSION OF FAITH
A study of the great Christian doctrines as illustrated by this classic
of the Reformed churches. - Two Credit Hours
HT4745 HISTORY OF REVIVALS
Background, history, and continuing significance of great revivals
of religion. - Two Credit Hours
HT4764 ECUMENICAL MOVEMENT
History and development of the Ecumenical Movement, together with an
evaluation of its major pronouncements and their effect on the church
and its mission. - Two Credit Hours
HT4765 GIANTS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
A study of Paul, Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, Calvin and Jonathan Edwards.
- One Credit Hour
HT4770 THEOLOGY OF LAW & GOVERNMENT
This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of the
way one’s theology influences and shapes one’s view of
law and government. The course will survey the various influences
upon American law and government, with special emphasis upon the
legal system of the ancient Hebrews as revealed in the Bible and
other documents, upon the development of English common law and the
influence of Hebrew law and English common law upon the American
legal and political system. - Two Credit Hours
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