Curriculum for Seminary
The Seminary division of St. Louis Theological Seminary offers graduate
studies. Courses in the Seminary division are designed to equip
students with an in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of the Bible from
a dispensational viewpoint and the skills necessary for ministry with
an emphasis on God's Word as the absolute authority in all matters in
Christian life.
OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY (3 Hours)– A study of the primary themes
throughout the Old Testament and the involvement of God in developing
His plan of redemption.
OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS (3 Hours)- A study of the ministry of
each prophet, with emphasis on their message, their time and place in
Israel’s history.
GENESIS (3 Hours)- A detailed exegesis of this book, with emphasis on its reliability and importance in the Canon.
CREATIONISM (3 Hours)- A study of the scientific reliability of
the Bible’s account of the origin of the Universe. Emphasis will be
given to the debate between Evolution, Intelligent Design, and Young
Earth.
NEW TESTAMENT THEOLOGY (3 Hours)- A study of the primary
themes throughout the New Testament and the continued development of
God’s plan of redemption.
ESCHATOLOGY (3 Hours)- A study of the basic tenets of
premillennialism, with emphasis on the mystery aspect of the Rapture
and the end time prophecies concerning Israel.
ECCLESIOLOGY (3 HOURS)- A study of the origin of the church, the “Body of Christ,” and its mission.
REVELATION (3 Hours)- A study of the significance of the “Day of the Lord,” with emphasis placed on the wrath to come.
PAULINE EPISTLES (3 Hours)- A study of the special revelation
given to the Apostle of the Gentiles concerning this present
Dispensation.
THEOLOGY PROPER & BIBLIOLOGY (3 Hours)- A study of the
attributes of God and the argument for the inerrancy and inspiration of
the Scriptures.
APOLOGETICS (3 Hours)- A study of the defense of the Christian faith and doctrine.
CHURCH HISTORY I (3 Hours)- A study of the origin of the church, the Ante-Nicene period and the Post-Nicene period.
CHURCH HISTORY (3 Hours)- A study of church history from the Medieval Period and the Protestant Reformation, to present day.
MISSIONS (3 Hours)- A study of the importance of Missions and
the local church’s responsibility toward outreach, both foreign and
domestic.
EVANGELISM (3 Hours)- A study of the need for evangelism and our calling as Ministers of the Word of Reconciliation.
PERSONAL EVANGELISM (3 Hours)- A study of the methods and objectives of personal evangelism.
PASTORAL ETHICS (3 Hours)- A study of the recognition of the
calling and responsibility of ordained men. Emphasis will be placed on
recognizing the plethora of moral theories that exists in our world
today.
CHRISTIAN ETHICS (3 Hours)- A study of values and virtues from a Biblical perspective.
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