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CURRICULUM SYLLABUS DEPARTMENT of BIBLICAL STUDIES, HERMENEUTICS and SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

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GUJRANWALA THEOLOGY SEMINARY PAKISTAN 10 0 103 115 114 112 752 .1

117 109 109

BS

BIBLICAL STUDIES (General)

B S:1

Introduction: Origin of Scripture - How we got our Bible Divisions - OT-NT relationship - Transmission - Canon Translation

B S:2

Can we trust the Biblical record? - Biblical archaeology & historical background

B S:3

B S:4 B S:5 B S:6

Understanding the land of the Bible - A Biblical-Theological Guide: Overview - Specifics - Contrasting perspectives Hermeneutics: How to interpret the Bible - History of the development of Hermeneutics as a discipline. Steps for Applying Hermeneutics: Original message / Its background / Intended meaning / Scriptural harmony / Relevance today. Genres: Law - OT Narrative / History - Prophecy - Poetry Wisdom - Gospel - Parable - Acts - Letter -Apocalyptic Biblical Languages: Hebrew Biblical Languages: Greek

12 0

1 22. 9 122 12 8 13 4 15 6 15 3 15 1 83 0 13 7 14 0

OT

O T:1

Making Sense of the OT - Reasons for studying the OT Obstacles to understanding the OT. Principles of Interpreting the OT: Author's intention - Context - Genre Background - Grammar - Harmony of Scripture - Witness to Christ - Open-mindedness. OT Survey: Hebrew Divisions Historical Outline of the OT - Key Themes of the OT

OT:3

Exodus: Redemption seen in Israel’s history and God’s presence with His people demonstrated

OT:4

1 & 2 Samuel: God at work through & despite human leaders to achieve His purposes

OT:5

Ezra / Nehemiah: Restoration of God’s people and their homes through faithful servants

OT:6

16 4

Proverbs: principles of wisdom for life Psalms: the prayer / hymn book of the believer, covering every kind of emotion and situation

OT:7 OT:8

Isaiah: OT presentation of the Gospel regarding the coming Messiah who will suffer for his people.

OT:9

‘12’ (Minor) Prophets: Hosea – God’s steadfast love; Amos God’s demands of righteous living

12 6 NT 16 2 16 3 17 0

OLD TESTAMENT

NEW TESTAMENT Introduction to the NT: Gospels - Acts - Letters - Revelation OT fulfilled in the NT - Key themes pf the NT – Paul’s theology – John’s theology

NT:1 NT:2

The Life of Christ – Matthew’s Gospel: account of Jesus’ life, death & resurrection

16 4 16 9 17 1 17 4 17 5 18 0 18 6 19 7 25 0

NT:3 NT:4 NT:5 NT:6

The Teaching of Jesus: The Sermon on the Mount, The Lord’s Prayer John’s Gospel: great teacher who laid down his life for friends Acts: History of the early church (Pt. 2 of Luke’s history of the establishment of Christianity) Romans: the essence of being a Christian - a theological & practical guide for the believer Galatians: saved by faith alone - heart of the gospel

NT:7

Ephesians: the nature of salvation and the Christian life spiritual warfare

NT 8

Pastoral Epistles: the care of the churches, discipline, fellowship, perseverance, authority

NT:9

Hebrews: a defence of the Christian faith against those who look for salvation in keeping the Law or elsewhere commentary on the OT

NT:10

20 0 Doc

20 0 21 0

D oc1 D oc2

24 0 28 0

D oc3 D oc4

Revelation: a cryptic picture of heavenly reality – Jesus reigns - as an encouragement during persecution eschatology

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY (DOCTRINE) Introduction to Theology - Kinds of theology: natural, biblical, systematic, contextual, contemporary. Why study theology? - its sources - an encyclopaedia (map) of theology (relationship with other disciplines) God - Heaven & Earth - Revelation

Jesus Christ -The End Times - Humanity - Redemption

The Holy Spirit - The Church

DEPARTMENT of PHILOSOPHY, COMMUNICATION, and CONTEMPORARY STUDIES 30 0 Apo 30 0 36 0

A po1 A po2

40 0 CS 40 0 41 5 41 2 45 0 49 0 50 0 51 0 52 0 52 4 54 0 55 0 54 0 55 1 55 7

PHILOSOPHY & APOLOGETICS Philosophical Theology Apologetics: Principles for defending our faith

CONTEMPORARY STUDIES Contemporary Beliefs / Issues; Contemporary Theology Inter-denominational issues; Inter-Faith relations

CS:1 CS 2 CS:3 CS:4 Com C om1 C om2 C om3 EM

EM:1

EM:2

Women's Studies: in Scripture, theology, folk religion, Rights & Roles in Soc / Church, Abuse in the family Islamics

57 0 58 0

Culture in mission - Approaching Other Faiths - Strategy in Mission - Local Models EM:3 DEPARTMENT of CHURCH HISTORY

60 0 60 0 61 0 61 5 62 0 69 0 69 2 69 3

CHURCH HISTORY

CH

Intro: God and History, AD 1-1500: Beginnings, acceptance and conquest - a Christian society

CH:1

1500-2000: Reform - reason. Revival & revolution - cities & empires - present & future CH:2 CH:3

The Church in Asia (incl. Persia, Central Asia) - Mission on Indian Sub-continent - Pakistan Church HISTORICAL THEOLOGY

HTh H Th1 H Th2

Doctrinal Developments / Controversies in: Patristic Theology - Scholasticism - Reformation Theology. - The Enlightenment Period

DEPARTMENT of PRACTICAL THEOLOGY and PASTORAL THEOLOGY

Contextual Theology: Relevancy to local culture/values COMMUNICATION Principles of Communication Elocution (voice production) - Recording & PA System Preaching as proclamation (Biblical principles) Expository preaching; other kinds of preaching Homiletics (the craft and practice of preaching)

Formularies & Creeds

700

710

PrTh

PrTh1

EVANGELISM & MISSION Biblical: Faith sharing & evangelism. Practical: Hindrances - signals - media - cross-cultural communication - listening

714 715

Theology of Mission - History of Mission - Call to Mission - Strategy of Mission

718

PrTh3

719

PrTh4

PrTh2

PRACTICAL THEOLOGY Discipleship: Conversion / Forgiveness - Obedience / Self-denial - Guidance - Spiritual Warfare - Selfcontrol / Discipline - Cost of Discipleship Spiritual Formation - Communion with God - Imitating Christ - Spiritual Growth (Fruit of the Spirit) - Holiness The Means of Grace: Feeding on God's Word - Prayer Life - Worship with others - Christian Fellowship Christian Service: Using Gifts - Church Involvement Community Service Work - Use of Time / Money Giving Psychology of Self

720

720

721 723.3

CEth

CEt1

CEth 2

725

CEth 3

726

CEth 4

729

CD:1

730

Ed

731 740 750

754

Ed:1 Ed:2

Ed:3

766

Ed:4

767

Ed:5

770

770 778

CEd

CE:1 CE:2

CHRISTIAN ETHICS Biblical P rinciples of Christian Ethics Moral Theology: Christian Values / Virtues - Combating Vices - Setting Priorities - Conscience & Conflicts Sexual / Gender Ethics - Truth & Deception. Attitudes to Material Possessions, Property & Money Environmental Theology: Ecological Issues Stewardship of Resources - Use & Abuse of Technology Combating Pollution

780

TE

786

TE:1

800

PaTh

803

PaTh1

809

PaTh2

810 814

PaTh3

820

RR

Social Theology: Personal Attitudes in Community Life Power Struggles & Parti-bazi - Social / Global Issues Community Development EDUCATION Principles of Learning & Teaching - Developing Logic and Curiosity Study Methods: Reading Skills - Note Taking Researching - Thinking - Evaluating Evidence / Ideas Wring Essays & Assignments - Preparing Projects & Theses - Organising Material - Presentation of Material Urdu Grammar

Teaching in the Parish: Catechists Classes Confirmation -Sunday School - Youth Work Marriage Preparation Parish Training in Mission, Pastoral Care, Social Responsibility

Theological Framework (Knowing) - Biblical Reflection (Understanding) - Godly Character (Being) - Ministerial Skills (Doing) PASTORAL THEOLOGY The Pastor: Gifts - Character - Office & Church Order - Designation of Responsibilities to Others Roles: Manager - Missionary Strategist - Teacher Preacher - Liturgist (Leader in public worship) Spiritual Advisor - Counsellor The Psychology of Pastoral Care Care of Individuals / Jesus as Counsellor Shepherding the wayward - Encouraging the faint Counselling the troubled - Rescuing the weak - Family problems - Comforting the grieving - Ministering to the sick - Visiting the parish - Seeking the lost Building up the faithful REVIVAL and RENEWAL

RR:1

History & Theology of Revival - Marks of a Vital Church

821 829

RR:2

Personal Renewal - Charismatic Renewal - Tongues & Spirit Baptism - Spiritual Discernment - Retreats

830

Wor

831

Wor1

832 833

Wor2 Wor3

835

CO

824

Functional English CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION

836-8 843-4

CO:1

WORSHIP Biblical Patterns - Essential Ingredients Public Worship: How Traditional? (Historical) - How World-wide? (Universal) - How Cultural local? (Social) - How Adapted to Personal Temperament? (Psychological) Church Music CONGREGATIONAL OVERSIGHT Equipping for service - Disciplining the disobedient Conflict resolving - Change management - Team Work

CO:2

Principles of Relational Leadership Jesus as: Leader - Mentor - Model

841-6

CO:3

Leading a Congregation: Modelling - Vision - Strategy - Outreach - Stewardship

850

Org

840

860 864

Org1

870

Den

873 881-6

Den1

ORGANISATION Administration (Congregational) - Finances & Fund Raising - Property & Maintenance; Legalities Church Courts: Sessions - Councils - Boards of Institutions DENOMINATIONS Distinguishing Church, Denomination, Sect, & Cult Own Denominational Ethos Other Denominations: Survey of History - Doctrines - Worship - Polity (Government) - Official posts - Geographical Divisions