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Historical Theology
200 LEVEL COURSES
Required Courses
HIT 220 LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
This course is a survey of the theology, practice and life of the Lutheran churches in America
from their 17th-century beginnings to the present time. The Lutheran Church—Missouri
Synod receives special emphasis. It introduces the student to the careers and influence of
American Lutheran leaders including Henry Muhlenberg, Samuel Schmucker, Charles
Porterfield Krauth, C. F. W. Walther and Franz Pieper; traces the institutional and liturgical
development of American Lutheranism; and provides an opportunity to investigate and assess
the various theologies represented and promulgated by the Lutheran churches of America.
Elective Courses HIT HISTORY AREA ELECTIVE
The History Area Elective offers the student an opportunity to study in depth a subject matter
of historical theology that is of particular interest and significance. The purpose of this elective
is to enhance the student’s knowledge and appreciation of the church’s thought and life in
the past and its relevance for the present and future life of the church. Note 4.
HIT 221 THEOLOGY OF THE GREEK CHURCH FATHERS
An in-depth study of Fathers of the Greek Church through the examination of their writings. Special consideration is given to those writings which concern the Trinity, Christology, church and ministry, the Sacraments, and salvation. The course varies in the subject matter of its study, but Fathers who may be discussed include Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, Origen, Athanasius, the Cappadocian Fathers, Cyril of Alexandria and John Chrysostom.
HIT 222 THEOLOGY OF THE LATIN FATHERS
An in-depth study of Fathers of the Latin Church through the examination of their writings. Special consideration is given to those writings which concern the Trinity, Christology, church and ministry, the Sacraments, sin and grace. The course varies in the subject matter of its study, but Fathers who may be discussed include Tertullian, Cyprian, Ambrose, Jerome, Augustine and Leo the Great.
HIT 223 REFORMATION IN ENGLAND
A course in the origin and development of Protestantism in Tudor England. The religious policies of Edward VI, Mary and Elizabeth will be featured. The theological issues will be studied in their social, political and cultural context. Students will read and discuss primary sources.
HIT 224 PURITANISM
The study of English-speaking Christianity from Elizabeth I to the English Civil War. Lecture topics include the Elizabethan Statement and reaction thereto; the beginnings and development of Puritanism in its various forms including that which took root in America; English Catholicism and recusancy; Anglican defenders of the establishment and the reforms of Archbishop Laud; the origins of the King James Bible; and the English Civil War including the Westminster Assembly.
HIT 225 FORMATIVE INFLUENCES IN AMERICAN CHRISTIANITY
A survey of a series of key individuals, institutions and ideas in American Christianity. Subjects may include the influence of the Reformation, Puritanism, Jonathan Edwards, Democratization, Revivalism, the Mercersburg Theology, Feminism and Feminization, Millennialism, Social Gospel, the Ecumenical Movement, Christ and Culture, among others. Special attention is given to the contemporary impact of the influences studied. Students will read and discuss primary sources.
HIT 226 RELIGION AND AMERICAN CULTURE
The course examines the phenomenon of American religion in its cultural context. Topics treated will include the following: the persistence of religious commitment in America; the decline of “denominationalism”; the place of religion in a post-industrial, secularized, scientific, therapeutic, post-modern cultural environment; the “restructuring of American religion since 1950”; the relation of religion and the media; the relation of church and state; the ongoing conflict between the religious “right” and “left”; religion and sexuality, et al..
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