Theology (THEO) < Liberty University (2024)

THEO 510Survey of Theology3 Credit Hour(s)

A foundational study of the basic disciplines of theology. The following theological disciplines will be examined: biblical, systematic, historical, dogmatic, and contemporary theologies.

Offered: Resident

THEO 525Systematic Theology I3 Credit Hour(s)

A course beginning the study of systematic theology with special attention given to prolegomena the doctrines of Scripture, God, angels, humanity and sin.

Offered: Resident and Online

THEO 530Systematic Theology II3 Credit Hour(s)

A course completing the study of systematic theology with special attention given to the doctrines of the person and work of Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the church, and last things. Such issues as nature and extent of salvation, the origin, nature and future of the church, and the eternal state are explored.

Offered: Resident and Online

THEO 601Patristic and Medieval Christian Thought3 Credit Hour(s)

A study of the early development of Christian ideas from their background in the Greco-Roman world, Judaism, and the Scriptures, through the apostolic fathers, the apologists, and the early struggles toward doctrinal clarity and purity. In the latter half of the course, attention will be given to the establishment of papal supremacy, the rise and subsequent decline of the scholastic Christianity, and the conceptual factors leading toward the Renaissance and Reformation. (Formerly THEO 501)

THEO 602Renaissance and Reformation Christian Thought3 Credit Hour(s)

A study of the renewal of cultural and intellectual activity in Europe from the later Middle Ages through the Renaissance, Protestant Reformation, Roman Catholic Counter Reformation, rise of capitalism, scientific revolution, and the Enlightenment. (Formerly THEO 502)

Offered: Online

THEO 603Modern and Contemporary Christian Thought3 Credit Hour(s)

A study of thought from Enlightenment trends to contemporary theological and philosophical developments. The latter subject includes Nineteenth Century liberalism, Twentieth Century new-orthodoxy, existentialism, and post-existential trends such as secular, liberation, and hope theologies. Attention is also given to recent philosophical movements such as logical positivism, linguistic analysis, and process thought. The course stresses the history of major ideas, the system of formative scholars, and the conservative alternative. (Formerly THEO 503)

Offered: Resident and Online

THEO 610Biblical Theology3 Credit Hour(s)

A study of the nature, history and current trends in biblical theology. Each semester there will be a special focus given to specific areas in Old Testament biblical theology or New Testament Biblical theology.

Offered: Resident and Online

THEO 615Theological Foundations for Humanitarian Action and Human Rights3 Credit Hour(s)

This course examines Scripture to understand the relationship between evangelism and those serving in helping ministries. Special attention will be given to those who desire to minister to the hurting and oppressed in their own communities and around the world.

Offered: Online

THEO 620Ecclesiology3 Credit Hour(s)

This course is a study of the origin, nature, purpose, mission, polity, and ministry of the church; a major emphasis will be on Baptist ecclesiology.

Offered: Online

THEO 626Doctrine of God3 Credit Hour(s)

A study of the existence, nature, and attributes of the triune God. Contains a study of such doctrines as the decree of God, Creation, the providence of God, and the doctrine of the Trinity.

Offered: Resident and Online

THEO 630Eschatology3 Credit Hour(s)

A study of key issues related to eschatology such as heaven and hell, Israel, the church, the rapture, the tribulation, the millennium, the Book of Revelation, and Dispensationalism.

Offered: Online

THEO 635Contemporary Theological Issues3 Credit Hour(s)

Designed to isolate and discuss major theological issues within the various major heads of systematic theology. Specific problems to be discussed will vary with the discretion of the professor, but issues such as free will and determinism, the nature of man, and the rapture of the Church are indicative of the kinds of issues to be discussed.

THEO 641Advanced Bibliology3 Credit Hour(s)

A detailed study of the whole area of Bibliology. Special emphasis will be placed on contemporary conceptions of such doctrines as Revelation and Inspiration. An in-depth analysis of the contemporary debate over the inerrancy and authority of Scripture will be included.

Offered: Resident

THEO 642Advanced Christology3 Credit Hour(s)

A detailed examination of the Person, nature, and works of Jesus Christ. Focus will be not only on traditional issues in Christology, but also on contemporary discussions in the field, both within orthodoxy and outside it.

Offered: Resident

THEO 644Johannine Theology3 Credit Hour(s)

A course focusing on the unique contributions of John to each of the major areas of history, symbolism, language and journalistic style of development. From the course, the student will correlate the unique Johannine principles of theologizing and hermeneutics, as well as the particular contributions John makes to New Testament theology.

Note: Offered to M.A. and Th.M. students.

THEO 650Public Theology3 Credit Hour(s)

A study of the role and practice of Christian ministry in responding to ethical challenges presented by cultural developments in the contemporary world.

Offered: Resident and Online

THEO 654Pneumatology3 Credit Hour(s)

A comprehensive study of the Person and work of the Holy Spirit. The activities of the Holy Spirit are traced through the Old and New Testaments, with special attention to His ministry to Christ, to the Church, and to the individual Christian.

Offered: Resident and Online

THEO 678Western and New Religions3 Credit Hour(s)

The history, doctrines, and present state of the major cults such as Mormonism, Christian Science, Jehovah's Witnesses and Seventh Day Adventism. The course will also include a study of the Occult Movement. Emphasis is placed on the errors of these groups and on methods and materials for confronting them effectively.

THEO 679Theology Capstone3 Credit Hour(s)

This theology capstone course is for the Master of Theology student who has completed at least 24 hours toward the degree. This course is to demonstrate scholarship and contribute to the general knowledge in a specified field of theology. The approved topic must be related to the student's chosen area of study in the Master of Theology program.

Offered: Online

THEO 695Directed Research in Theology1-3 Credit Hour(s)

Designed for the advanced student in good standing who has demonstrated an ability to work independently. The student will work with the instructor in developing a proposal for guided research in a specified area of theology.

Offered: Online

THEO 697Seminar in Theological Studies3 Credit Hour(s)

An intensive study in a specific subject of theology. This course allows variation in the approach and content of the regular curriculum and often will be used by visiting professors.

Offered: Resident and Online

THEO 698Thesis Project Proposal and Research1-3 Credit Hour(s)

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Offered: Resident