TPDC
101 BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION
A
course in the basic principles of interpretation of the Holy Scriptures.
Special attention will be given to the grammatico-historical method.
TPDC
102 INTRODUCTION TO THE REFORMED FAITH
This
course is a reasoned explanation of the Sovereignty of God and the Reformed
interpretation of salvation.
TPDC
103 DOCTRINE OF ETERNAL DECREES
This
course examines the relation between predestination and creation, God’s
omniscience, His eternal decrees, redemption, and free will.
TPDC
104 DOCTRINE OF SCRIPTURE
This
course examines the inspiration, authority, and infallibility of the Bible.
The student will come to learn that the Bible is the only source of
truth.
TPDC
105 TEXT AND TRANSLATION
This
course examines the text and translation of the Bible.
A special emphasis is given to the King James Version controversy.
TPDC
106 SCRIPTURE AND TRADITION
A
historical survey of the doctrine of sola scriptura in its ancient, medieval,
and Protestant form. Critiques of
the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Modern Evangelical positions are
also examined.
TPDC
107 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
This
course is designed to introduce the student to the study of God, man,
covenant, Christ and salvation, the study of the church and its functions, and
last things or end times. Special emphasis will be given to the biblical and
historical context and development of Reformational theology.
TPDC
108 DOCTRINE OF LAST THINGS
A
thorough study of end times.
TPDC
109 INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN PHILOSPOHY
An
introduction to Christian philosophy that will lead the student to construct a
philosophical system based on the Bible alone.
TPDC
110 DEFENDING THE FAITH
This
course will establish the basic principles for the defense of the Christian
Faith. Attention will be given to a Christian theory of knowledge.
TPDC
111 BIBLICAL ETHICS
A
course of study dealing with moral issues in our modern society as they relate
to a biblical understanding of Gods Word. Special emphasis will be given to
the Westminster Confession’s teaching on the Law of God.
TPDC
113 CHURCH HISTORY I
A
study of the Early Church to the Reformation. Special attention will be given
to development of the church’s doctrine and practice in light of biblical
teachings.
TPDC
114 CHURCH HISTORY II
A
study of the Reformation to the Modern Twentieth Century Church. Special
attention will be given to the development of Reformed thought during and
after the Reformation.
TPDC
115 HISTORY OF DOCTRINE
This
course traces the movements of Christian thought within the church from the
Apostolic Fathers to the Twentieth
century.
TPDC
117 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY
A
survey of the content and history of the Old Testament. Special emphasis will
be given to the covenantal themes given in the progression of revelation.
TPDC
118 NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY
This
course will cover the content and history of the New Testament. Special
emphasis will be given to the covenantal themes give in the progression of
revelation.
TPDC
119 BIBLICAL COUNSELING
A
study in the principles of biblical counseling. Special emphasis will be given
to the Nouthetic method of counseling.
TPDC
120 SHORTER CATECHISM
An
examination of the Shorter Catechism with Scriptural proofs and explanations.
TPDC
121 PRESBYTERIAN GOVERNMENT
A
study of the biblical basis and defense of the Presbyterian form of Church
Government.
TPDC
122 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HISTORY
The
history and development of the Presbyterian Church, from its ideological
conception in Geneva to Scotland and America.
TPDC
123 EVANGELISM
A
study of the ministry of evangelism from the Prince of Preachers, Charles
Spurgeon.
TPDC
124 CHRISTIAN LIVING
A
study of practical, biblical advice
on Christ-centered family living, emphasizing communication with family
members, family guidance and discipline.
TPDC
127 CREATIONISM
This
course gives the student the scientific understanding and defense of Biblical
Creationism.
TPDC
128 Shepherding God’s Flock
A
study on the theology of the ministerial care of the church. Special emphasis
will be given to developing spiritual maturity in the life of a Christian.
TPDC
127 THE ELDERSHIP
A
course covering the qualification and duties for the office of Elder. There is
a practicum required for the completion of this
course of study.
*
Those in other Reformed
Denominations (Reformed Baptist, Reformed Episcopal, Christian Reformed,
etc.), will need to substitute their own denominational history with
arrangements made through Thornwell.
