Syllabi Archive

A course by Stephen Shoemaker at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary introduces "students to the various notions of gender, the body, and sexuality found in the earliest Christian traditions. The course’s main emphasis will be on the cultural construction of these three interrelated categories in early Christian literature."

A 2009 course by Barbara Green at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary "offers a survey of the former prophets (as the books of Samuel and Kings are called in the Jewish tradition) and of the latter or writing prophets (major and minor) who are presented as having lived before the exile to Babylon (587 B.C.E.)."

A 2014 course by Charles Cosgrove at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary offers "an advanced course . . . on the interconnected topics of ethics and moral formation in Paul. The course examines a wide range of material in Paul’s letters in the light of both Greco- Roman sources and critical scholarship."

A course by Mark Teasdale at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary on "the theological and practical considerations of conceptualizing evangelism and integrating evangelism into various aspects of congregational life."

A course by Hendrik Pieterse at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary draws "on scholarship in globalization theory, intercultural communication studies, and more to explore implications for doing theology across cultures today."

A 2014 course by Gennifer Brooks at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary "is designed to help students find their individual preaching voice as they develop the abilities and skills necessary for the construction and delivery of effective sermons." Attention is paid to "preaching as an imperative ecclesial act" and "the essential nature of the Holy Spirit in preaching, the significance of biblical exegesis and theological reflection in proclaiming the Gospel."

A 2014 course by Angela Cowser at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary uses "Biblical/theological sources, social theory, data gathering tools, and other resources for developing and evaluating effective ministries for social service and social change."

A 2014 course by Barry Bryant at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary considers "the biblical, historical, and theological developments of Christology and anthropology, which will include theological themes such as the Christological debates, incarnation, models of atonement, soteriology, Christ and other religions, theodicy and reconciliation."

A 2014 course by Hwa-Young Chong at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary examines "the biblical, historical, and contextual development of Christology and Theological Anthropology."