TH735 Seminar in Theological Method

What makes one statement, opinion, or  argument better or wiser than another in  the fields of theology, biblical studies, ethics or practical theology? How does  one best understand how scripture,  tradition, reason, experience, context, and future function as...

TH720 State of The Field

Assists the Th.M. students in the preparation of a thesis proposal by  introducing the basics of academic  research and writing. By the end of the course the student 1) will be able to  construct a well-designed research proposal; 2) will be familiar with basic ...

TH700 Orientation Seminar

This seminar orients incoming students to  the Th.M. program, to life at Western  Theological Seminary, and to the larger academic world of the theological disciplines. Forms a “community of  scholars” in which scholarly reflection on intercultural issues is engaged....

TH310 Systematic Theology 1

The first course in a two-part sequence,  this course explores four major Christian  doctrines: the doctrines of God, creation,  humanity, and Christ. Exploring these  expansive topics will include an examination of the doctrine of the Trinity, the divine attributes,...

TH301 Church History 2

The second course in a two-part  sequence, this course explores the life  and witness of the church from the Protestant Reformation to the present.