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General Information

Each fall or spring course is 15 weeks long and follows the regular semester schedule. Each summer course is 10 to 14 weeks long. These courses are not self-paced, though there is never a time when all of the students have to be online at the same time. Each course must have a cohort (minimum of 6 students) in order to be offered. We will determine whether the minimum has been met by early September for fall semester, late January for spring semester, and early June for summer term.

All courses include access to our Moodle course management system, and require regular online threaded discussions. Most courses also include quizzes, midterms, finals, projects, and textbook readings. Information from the professor is provided in different media for different courses.

Questions about admission to Denver Seminary should be directed to the admissions office. Questions about registration should be directed to the Registrar's office. Technical questions and questions about media should be directed to Venita Doughty.

You need to:

• Apply and register - download the Application and Statement of Faith
• Sign Statement of Faith
• Buy textbooks for course
• Pay tuition
• Obtain password and user name for Moodle by activating a Student Services Account
• Pay tech fee - CURRENTLY WAIVED

Courses

Summer 2007

BI 501 XD Effective Biblical Interpretation

Foundational for all biblical studies, this course introduces the students to the proper principles and methods for correctly interpreting Scripture. It traces the history of interpreting the Bible since its writing, the need for appropriate presuppositions, the nature of preunderstanding, the goals for interpretation, essential methods for performing the task, and an introduction to the various genres of both testaments as the requisite basis for doing biblical interpretation today. Includes laboratory. Two hours. This course contains video material and requires additional downloadable software.

EM 501 XD Foundations of Teaching and Learning

Introduces students to the educational ministry of the church, including history, educational psychology, and practical educational methodology, with a special emphasis on ministry to families with small children. Also included is a teaching practicum element. Offered fall semesters. Three hours.

OT 512 XD Understanding the Kingdom of Israel and Its Prophets

Explores how God involved himself in the life and politics of ancient Israel. What could God require of his people today and what is the hope offered in the Old Testament? This course surveys the history of Israel from the rise of the monarchy to the return from exile and the prophets during this time period. Books to be covered include 1 Samuel to Esther and Isaiah to Malachi. Three hours.

TH 501 XD Survey of Christian Doctrine I

Introduces students to the task, resources, and method of doing theology, together with the doctrines of revelation, Scripture, God, creation, providence, the human person and sin. The course examines the historical context, biblical basis, and applications for life and ministry for the doctrines considered. Three hours.

Fall 2007

BI 501 XD Effective Biblical Interpretation

Foundational for all biblical studies, this course introduces the students to the proper principles and methods for correctly interpreting Scripture. It traces the history of interpreting the Bible since its writing, the need for appropriate presuppositions, the nature of preunderstanding, the goals for interpretation, essential methods for performing the task, and an introduction to the various genres of both testaments as the requisite basis for doing biblical interpretation today. Includes laboratory. Two hours. This course contains video material and requires additional downloadable software.

CH 503 XD Engaging Reformation and Modern Church History

Introduces the origin of Protestant Christianity in all its expressions and then traces it, along with Roman Catholicism, through the centuries to the present. Required for all M.Div. students. It is recommended that CH 502 be taken prior to CH 503. Three hours. This course contains video material and requires additional downloadable software.

NT 511 XD Understanding the Gospels and Acts

Provides an overview of the intertestamental period, including the religious and political backgrounds to the first-century A.D. world. It studies issues of introduction for the four Gospels and Acts, and using the English New Testament provides a harmonistic study of the life of Christ with a focus on his essential teachings, the theology of evangelism and the planting of the church as recorded in Acts. Prerequisite or co-requisite: BI 501 or a comparable course at another institution and the permission of the instructor. Three hours.

OT 511 XD Understanding Early Israel and Its Wisdom Literature

Surveys the contents, historical background, critical issues and key texts found in Genesis—Ruth and the poetic and wisdom literature. Journey with Israel through the wilderness and experience its conquest and settlement in the land; listen to the poetry and song of Israel's psalms and consider their place in the ancient world; and sit with the sages of the Bible. Three hours.

TH 501 XD Survey of Christian Doctrine I

Introduces students to the task, resources, and method of doing theology, together with the doctrines of revelation, Scripture, God, creation, providence, the human person and sin. The course examines the historical context, biblical basis, and applications for life and ministry for the doctrines considered. Three hours.

Spring 2008

BI 501 XD Effective Biblical Interpretation

Foundational for all biblical studies, this course introduces the students to the proper principles and methods for correctly interpreting Scripture. It traces the history of interpreting the Bible since its writing, the need for appropriate presuppositions, the nature of preunderstanding, the goals for interpretation, essential methods for performing the task, and an introduction to the various genres of both testaments as the requisite basis for doing biblical interpretation today. Includes laboratory. Two hours. This course contains video material and requires additional downloadable software.

CH 502 XD Reformation & Modern Church History

Acquaints students with the major figures, events, and movements of Church history from the era of the Reformation to the present day. It will complete the story of Christianity through the centuries and provide a special focus upon evangelicals and their (our) particular development in America. Three hours.

GS 589 Academic Resources and Research

Prepares students in MA programs, other than counseling, for research in their disciplines. Students will be required to work with their academic department to receive discipline-specific education in research and writing in addition to GS 589 class work. A preliminary project or thesis proposal will be developed as part of the class. One hour

NT 512 XD Understanding the Epistles and Revelation

Surveys the New Testament epistles and the apocalypse. Issues of introduction and content receive emphasis as well as a continual focus on the theology of evangelism and on the contemporary relevance of the variety of issues these documents raise for contemporary life. Students engage in the inductive study of a selected biblical passage to increase their ability to engage in interpretation of the New Testament for themselves. Prerequisite: BI 501 or a comparable course at another institution and the permission of the instructor. Three hours.

OT 512 XD Understanding the Kingdom of Israel and Its Prophets

Explores how God involved himself in the life and politics of ancient Israel. What could God require of his people today and what is the hope offered in the Old Testament? This course surveys the history of Israel from the rise of the monarchy to the return from exile and the prophets during this time period. Books to be covered include 1 Samuel to Esther and Isaiah to Malachi. Three hours.

TH 502 XD Survey of Christian Doctrine II

Introduces students to the doctrines of the person and work of Christ, aspects of the plan and progress of salvation, the nature and mission of the church, major theological systems, and general and personal eschatology. Issues of historical context, biblical foundation, and application for life and ministry will be considered for each doctrine. Three hours.

Technical Requirements

PC

Note: Some classes may require additional downloadable software.

Macintosh

Note: Some classes may require additional downloadable software.