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Master of Sacred Theology
HISTORICAL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
View the section for the Department of Historical Theology. HIT H506 FATHERS AND HERETICS
A seminar in early Christian theology and history. Each offering is dedicated to detailed
study of a particular Father (e.g., Apostolic Fathers, Irenaeus, Cyril of Alexandria) or of a
particular issue (e.g., Arianism, Nestorianism, Sacraments).
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HIT H534 RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION
A seminar on the relationship of Renaissance culture to the Reformation. By reading selections
from such diverse authors as Petrarch, Erasmus and Marguerite of Narvarre, and by
studying masterpieces of Renaissance art, students will gain a better understanding of the
intellectual and cultural context in which the Reformation occurred.
HIT H536 READING IN LUTHER’S WRITINGS
Students will be required to read a number of Luther’s primary writings and report on their
allotted text to the group for discussion. Basic information and background will be provided
by the instructor.
HIT H550 C. F. W. WALTHER AND HIS TIMES
An examination of Walther’s background and career with special emphasis upon his
theological leadership in 19th century Lutheranism. Students will study Walther’s
thought on such topics as church ministry, confessional subscription and predestination by
examining his own writings and those of his contemporaries.
HIT H570 LUTHER AND THE MEDIEVAL BIBLE
A seminar on biblical interpretation from Gregory the Great to the Reformation. Students
will study such topics as exegetical theology and methods, the Bible and piety, and the
vernacular Scriptures in a medieval context in the work of Martin Luther.
HIT H571 ENGLISH BIBLE TRANSLATIONS
A history and analysis (based on the Greek New Testament) of significant English versions
of the Bible such as the King James, Revised Standard and New International versions.
Students will learn about the theological milieu from which such versions arose and will
examine texts for evidence of theological positions as well as indications of linguistic and
scholarly expertise.
HIT H580 STUDIES IN AMERICAN LUTHERANISM
This seminar analyses a series of key movements (political, economic, cultural and social)
and individuals that have shaped the institutions, theology and practice of Lutheranism in
the United States. Students will explore such topics as Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, the
General Synod, the Tennessee Synod, American Lutheran Pietism, the controversy over the
“Definite Platform,” the General Council, C. F. W. Walther, the Predestination Controversy,
Confessional Subscription, American Lutheran ecumenism, “The Statement” and the
Missouri Civil War, and the founding of the ELCA.
HIT H712 HISTORY OF MISSIONS IN THE LCMS
A survey of the mission outreach of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod from its
formation in the mid 19th century to the present. Attention is given to individuals and
institutions, men and movements, measures and methods employed by the Synod in
fulfilling the Master’s mandate “to teach all nations” the good news of salvation.
HIT H726 THEOLOGY OF THE ENGLISH REFORMATION
A seminar in the theology of Englishmen from the 1520’s to the 1640’s. Emphasis will be
on examining topics in the writings of major figures like Thomas Cranmer, Richard Hooker
or William Tyndale, and in the creeds and confessions of the church.
HIT H727 SACRAMENTAL THEOLOGY IN THE 19TH CENTURY
A seminar that explores various expressions of sacramental theology and practice in 19th
century America. Attention is given to denominations and individuals, and the social
context of religion will be a constant area of consideration. Students will study such topics
as the Lord’s Supper and the American Frontier; Baptism and the Lord’s Supper in the
Restoration Movement; the rise of Revivalism; the Mercersburg Theology; sacramental
theology in David Henkel, S. S. Schmucker, C. P. Krauth and the Lambeth Quadrilateral.
HIT H728 STUDIES IN 19TH CENTURY THEOLOGY
Topics may include work in Schleiermacher, Kierkegaard, Ritschl or Troeltsch.
Considerations may be given to Vilmar, Dorner, Tholuck, Feuerbach, Strauss and Hermann
among others. Sixteenth and 20th century thought will be used as foils to highlight the distinctive
character of 19th century theology.
HIT H729 WYCLIFFE/LOLLARDS
This course is designed to familiarize the student with a popular religious movement in late
medieval England, Lollardy, and with its ostensible founder, John Wycliffe. Questions to be
considered include why the medieval Church construed Lollardy and Wycliffe heretical;
what precisely was the connection between Wycliffe and the Lollards; how did Lollardy
survive and function after its condemnation by the Church; and what relationship, if any,
was there between the Lollards and the first English Protestants.
HIT H740 STUDIES IN THE APOSTOLIC AND POST-APOSTOLIC AGE
The problem of continuity from the first to the second century is studied. Of special interest
will be the movement toward canon, creed, theological definition and church institution in
the decades immediately posterior to the Apostles.
HIT H760 PREACHING IN THE EARLY CHURCH
A seminar in the study of early Christian homiletics and sermons. Early patristic sermons
will be studied in view of their historical and liturgical context, their use of biblical
material, and their rhetorical style.
HIT H777 PATRISTIC COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN
Significant patristic commentaries on the Gospel of John are studied in view of their
exegetical method and their theological and ecclesial interests. Commentaries most likely to
be studied include those of Origen, John Chrysostom, Cyril of Alexandria and Augustine.
HIT H780 CHRISTIANITY AND AMERICAN CULTURE
This course examines the phenomenon of American religion in its cultural context, i.e., the
place of religion in a post-industrial, secularized, scientific, therapeutic, post-modern cultural
environment.
HIT H790 HISTORICAL SEMINAR
(HIT H790 - HIT H794) A graduate historical seminar. Specific topics to be determined by
the professor.
HIT H795 INDEPENDENT STUDY
When students wish to fulfill a special need, they may request an independent study course
through the department chairman.
HIT H796 DIRECTED READINGS
When students wish to fulfill a special need, they may request a directed readings course
through the department chairman.
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