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MN336 Christian Interior Life

This course explores the ways in which a  minister’s life history, spiritual growth,  and vocation intersect and shape his/her personal and professional identity.  Students will reflect on their own  psychological and spiritual development  and their opportunities for...

BL301 New Testament Foundations

An introduction to the content, history, and theological dynamism of the  writings of the New Testament, with a  view to appropriating the message of  the New Testament for today.

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....