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Historical Theology
400 LEVEL COURSES
Required Course
HIT 430 THE LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
A study of the origin and developments of Lutheranism in America from the colonial period
to the present, taking into account the organization of congregations, synods, larger units
and their agencies; confessional trends; influence of Muhlenberg, Schmucker, Krauth,
Walther and others. The formation of the ELCA and the story of the LC-MS receive particular
attention. The course views Lutheranism in America in its relation to the various events
and movements in the nation’s history and also as the integral part of that history.
Elective Courses HIT H450 RELIGION IN COLONIAL AMERICA
A survey of American religious life before the American Revolution. Topics include
Puritanism, the Great Awakening and the Enlightenment. Works of major theologians from
the period will be studied.
HIT H461 ROOTS OF MISSOURI
This course intends to familiarize the student with the early history of The Lutheran
Church—Missouri Synod by actually visiting throughout the academic year some of the
sites where the history happened in Frankenmuth, St. Louis, Perry County and Fort Wayne.
HIT H473 ST. AUGUSTINE AND HIS TIMES
Astudy of St. Augustine and his work in the context of the late Roman Empire. Special attention
is given to his writings on good and evil, Church and Sacraments, and sin and grace.
Post-Augustinian developments until the Council of Orange, 529 A.D., are also studied.
HIT H495 INDEPENDENT STUDY
When students wish to fulfill a special need, they may request an independent study course
through the department chairman. This is not available to Sem I or Sem II students.
HIT H499 EDUCATIONAL TOURS
Students travel with the instructor to visit sites that are important for the history, theology
and growth of the Church. As time and opportunity permit, the instructor will enrich
the class by lecturing and leading discussions. Besides visiting the locations, students
are expected to complete assigned readings as well as other pertinent oral and
written assignments.
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