DTS Course Schedule

A study of the major techniques and strategies that can be appropriately and effectively used in counseling individuals, including ways of determining and defining problems (diagnosis) as well as helping with the problem (treatment). Prerequisite: BC210 Counseling Theory.

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A survey of theories, issues, and informational sources associated with educational choices, career options, and vocational decisions that will enable the counselor to assist clients with vocational guidance and healthy lifestyle choices.

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A study of cultural and cross-cultural issues related to counseling. The course will investigate society and the church in terms of the role of women, ethnic groups, lifestyle traditions and change, population patterns, and counseling on the mission field.

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An examination of group purpose, membership, stages and process, including the leaderâ??s role and leadership competencies. Emphasis is placed on small-group experience and its application both professionally and ministerially.

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An introduction to inductive Bible study involving the steps of observation, interpretation (hermeneutics), application, and correlation. Principles in these steps are applied to several biblical passages and books. Required prerequisite or corequisite to all Bible Exposition courses.

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An exposition of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, and Judges with emphasis on the biblical theology of these books, their genre, and application. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BE101 Bible Study Methods and Hermeneutics. 3 hours.

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An exposition of the historical books (1 Samuel through Esther), Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon with emphasis on the biblical theology of these books, their genre, and application. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BE101 Bible Study Methods and Hermeneutics.  Recommended Prerequisite: BE102 Old Testament History I. 2 hours.

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An exposition of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John with emphasis on the biblical theology of these books, their genre, and application. Recommended Prerequisite: BE104 Old Testament Prophets. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BE101 Bible Study Methods and Hermeneutics. Recommended Prerequisite: BE104 Old Testament Prophets

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An exposition of Hebrews, James, 1 and 2 Peter, 1, 2, and 3 John, Jude, and Revelation with emphasis on the biblical theology of these books, their genre, and application. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BE101 Bible Study Methods and Hermeneutics.

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An exposition of Ruth, Psalms, Jonah, and three of Paulâ??s epistles (Romans, Ephesians, and Philippians) that are not taught in the other required Bible courses, with emphasis on the biblical theology of these books, their genre, and application. This course is required for M.A. students and is an elective for Th.M. students. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BE101 Bible Study Methods and Hermeneutics. Recommended Prerequisites: BE102 Old Testament History I and BE104 Old Testament Prophets.

• Sat. 09/14 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 10/05 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 10/26 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 11/16 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 12/14 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

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A study of the educational ministry of the local church, with attention to aims, principles, leadership, organization, and agencies of a biblical program for all age-groups. Enrollment limited to 40 students.

• Sat. 08/31 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 09/21 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 10/12 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 11/02 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 11/30 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

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A study of Christianity from the second century to the rise of the Enlightenment with special emphasis on the institutional history of the church as well as theological developments in the church.

• Sat. 08/31 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 09/21 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 10/12 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 11/02 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 11/30 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

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A study of the basic principles of biblical Greek, for students who have not had Greek or who need an extensive review in the elements of the language.One section each of NT101 and NT102 will be an honors Greek Section. The purpose of honors Greek is to gain greater facility in the Greek language as a preparation for more thorough exegesis in the New Testament. Besides the standard requirements for NT101-NT102, honors Greek will focus on increased vocabulary and composition from English to Greek. No previous study of Greek is required.

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A study of the grammar and syntax of the Greek New Testament, and an introduction to New Testament textual criticism. Prerequisite: NT101-NT102 Elements of Greek or a satisfactory score on the advanced standing exam.

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An introduction to the basic principles of Hebrew phonology and morphology.

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An introduction to the exegesis of Hebrew narrative and poetry, including a review of Hebrew morphology, syntax, and lexical analysis in conjunction with translation of the Book of Ruth and the exegesis of selected Psalms. Prerequisite: NT101-102 Elements of Greek, OT101 Elements of Hebrew I, and OT102 Elements of Hebrew II or a satisfactory score on the advanced-standing exams.

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A study of the biblical principles that govern true Christian character and service, with emphasis on the sufficiency of the divine provisions and the heart conditions necessary for holy living and spiritual power in ministry.

• Sat. 08/31 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 09/21 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 10/12 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 11/30 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

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A study of the methods of personal and group evangelism, with emphases on equipping laypersons to evangelize, the use of church and parachurch structures in evangelism, the care of new converts and discipleship, and the use of apologetics as well as current issues in evangelism

• Sat. 09/14 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 10/05 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 10/26 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 11/16 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 12/14 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

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Instruction in narrative preaching, with attention to theological development, sermon structure, oral clarity, the public reading of Scriptures, and long-term sermon development. Students preach twice and receive evaluation from fellow students and the professor. Prerequisites: NT104 Introduction to New Testament Exegesis and PM103 Expository Preaching I. Enrollment limited to 12 students.

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This course challenges students to examine the personal and corporate implications of sin and grace in their lives. Life Change is the primary resource used in developing integrity in the lives of group members. Transcripted nonacademic credit, fall only.

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This course challenges students to examine the personal and corporate implications of sin and grace in their lives. Life Change is the primary resource used in developing integrity in the lives of group members. Transcripted nonacademic credit, fall only.

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This course challenges students to examine the personal and corporate implications of sin and grace in their lives. Life Change is the primary resource used in developing integrity in the lives of group members. Transcripted nonacademic credit, fall only.

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This course challenges students to examine the personal and corporate implications of sin and grace in their lives. Life Change is the primary resource used in developing integrity in the lives of group members. Transcripted nonacademic credit, fall only.

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A study of prolegomena as the nature, method, and sources of theology; revelation, especially the inspiration, authority, sufficiency, inerrancy, and canonicity of the Bible; and theological hermeneutics, including an introduction to dispensationalism. This course is prerequisite to all other Systematic Theology (ST) courses.

• Sat. 09/07 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 09/28 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 10/19 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 11/09 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 12/07 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

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A study of angelology, the doctrines of the unfallen angels, the fallen angels, and Satan; anthropology, a study of the creation of humanity, the material and immaterial aspects of humanity, and the Fall of humanity; and original and personal sin. Prerequisite: ST101 Introduction to Theology.

• Sat. 09/07 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 09/28 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 10/19 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 11/09 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 12/07 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

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A study of sanctification, the doctrine of the spiritual life; and ecclesiology, the doctrines of the body of Christ and the local church including its organization, ministry, ordinances, government, and purpose. Prerequisite: ST101 Introduction to Theology.

• Sat. 09/14 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 10/05 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 10/26 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 11/16 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sat. 12/14 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

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