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Master of Sacred Theology
HISTORICAL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
View the section for the Department of Historical Theology. 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 H724 THEOLOGY OF THOMAS AQUINAS
A study of the life and theology of Thomas Aquinas. The student will read selections from
Aquinas’ “Summa of Theology” and his “Summa against the Gentiles” in order to become
acquainted with his method, philosophy and theology. Aquinas’ thought will be seen against
the backdrop of earlier scholastic theologians, Muslim and Jewish Aristotelians like
Averroes and Maimonides, and the formation of the Dominicans and other mendicant orders
in the 13th century. The course will compare Thomism with rival late medieval theological
schools, such as Scotism and Nominalism, and will also follow the role of Aquinas in
Roman Catholic theology up to the present, looking at “Neo-thomism” for example, so that
the student will understand how and why Aquinas came to be considered the classic formulator
of official Roman Catholic thought.
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 H753 REVIVALISM AND AMERICAN LUTHERANISM: THEN AND NOW
This course investigates the influence of Revivalistic Arminianism on American Lutheranism
both historically and in the contemporary setting. The class examines the development of
revivalistic Arminianism, its influence on American Lutheranism, how the Missouri Synod
resisted the movement at its founding, and how elements of the movement have made their
way into American Lutheran doctrine and practice. The course especially considers the pastoral
implications of the theology and practice of revivalism.
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 H770 MILLENNIUM IN AMERICAN CULTURE
This seminar examines the complex relationship between Christian eschatology and American culture. It opens with a survey of the classic theological interpretations of the relevant Biblical materials (i.e., pre-, post-, and a-millennial eschatologies). After this initial doctrinal survey, the seminar will probe the relationship(s) between these eschatologies and American culture down to present-day expressions such as the Branch Davidians and Heaven's Gate.
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 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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