All term papers must follow the Turabian Style. This document gives a brief overview of this style. More detailed information is available in printed form, which is available through the seminary bookstore.

The general rules and policies adopted by the faculty for the classroom. Professors may also adopt policies specific to each course.

A study of the existence and knowability of God, His attributes, the Trinity and the decrees of God. Attention will be given to the doctrine of creation and its importance for Biblical study.

An investigation into the use of evidences in apologetics. Issues of concern are the value of evidences, the historical reliability of the Bible, and textual criticism. Attention will be given to the philosophical deficiencies of the theory of evolution.

A continuation of Hebrew I, including orthography, grammar, syntax and vocabulary, and selected readings from the Old Testament.

A survey of the early history of the Christian church from the birth of Christ until the accession of Pope Gregory I (AD 590). Emphasis will be given to the development of doctrine, worship, ecclesiology, and the growth of the papacy.

A consideration of the text of the New Testament, focusing on the origin and transmission of the text. Special attention will be given to the office of the apostolate, the concept of canon and textual criticism. Because we will be dealing with textual issues in the Greek New Testament, students who register for this course must have a reading knowledge of Koine Greek