Academic Departments
A. Biblical Studies: The Holy Scriptures are the foundation for both Christian faith and
practice. Therefore, St. Athanasius emphasizes academic excellence in Biblical Languages,
Biblical Interpretation, and the theology of Old and New Testaments. Every semester St.
Athanasius will offer at least one course in Biblical Studies from the following areas:
1. Biblical Interpretation (BI): These courses are designed to provide students with
tools to understand the biblical framework:
a. Introduction to Scriptures (BI 100)
b. Biblical Interpretation (BI 120)
c. Introduction to Biblical Theology (BI 220)
d. Biblical Theology of Worship (BI 300) [sub. Bibl. Theo. of Marriage]
e. New Testament Use of the Old Testament (BI 405)
2. Biblical Languages (BL H/G): These courses cover Biblical Hebrew and Greek,
both introductory and advanced:
a. Introduction to Biblical Greek (BL G100)
b. Biblical Greek Level 2 (BL G200)
c. Introduction to Biblical Hebrew (BL H120)
b. Biblical Hebrew Level 2 (BL H229)
3. Old Testament: These courses are dedicated to the study of the Old Testament’s
background and Theology:
a. Introduction to the Old Testament (OT 100)
b. Theology of the Pentateuch (OT 200)
c. Theology of Historical Books (OT220)
d. Theology of Major Prophets (OT 300)
e. Old Testament Exegesis (OT 309)
f. Wisdom (OT 320)
g. Theology of Isaiah (OT 400)
h. Old Testament Apocrypha (OT 407)
i. Theology of Job (OT 420)
j. Theology of Minor Prophets (OT 422)
4. New Testament: These courses examine the background and theology of the New
Testament:
a. Introduction to New Testament (NT 120)
b. Theology of the Synoptic Gospels (NT 200)
c. Theology of the Gospel of John (NT 220)
d. New Testament Exegesis (NT 225)
e. Theology of Paul (NT 300)
f. Theology of General Epistles (NT 320)
g. Revelation (NT 325) [sub. Hebrews]
h. j. Theology of Matthew (NT 400)
i. Romans (NT 420)
j. New Testament Apocrypha (NT 425)
B. Systematic and Historical Theology: Systematic theology is the arranging of scriptural truth
into an organized presentation of sound doctrine. Shaped by the biblical witness and the church’s
interaction with it through the centuries, systematic and historical theology provide a way of
reflecting on biblical revelation so as to enable students to commend the good news of Jesus
Christ to today’s world, especially in the face of the issues associated with Apologetics, Social
Justice, and Religious Pluralism. As a seminary in the Reformation and Evangelical traditions,
the following courses place particular emphasis on their biblical insights, and how such
theological truths can equip students to engage with contemporary cultural concerns:
1. Introduction to Systematic Theology (ST 100)
2. Creation, Anthropology, Hamartiology, Soteriology (ST 120)
3. Ecclesiology (ST 122)
4. Christology and Pneumatology (ST 200)
5. Eschatology (ST 300)
6. Philosophy (ST 305)
7. Ethics (ST 320)
8. Theology of the Reformation (ST 325)
9. Confessions of Faith (ST 400)
10. Islam (ST 405)
11. Coptic Theology (ST 407)
12. Apologetics (ST 420)
13. Contemporary Theology (ST 422)
14. Theology of the Prayer Book (ST 429)
C. Church History: Helping students learn from the successes as well as failures of the church
throughout history, the following courses examine how Christianity developed from its birth
until today:
1. Introduction to Church History (CH 120)
2. History of the Medieval Church and the Reformation (CH 200)
3. Eastern Church History (CH 300)
4. Modern Church History (CH 425)
D. Practical Theology: Since the study of theology is always a means to an end, the application
of theological insights to mission, spirituality, church ministry, and pastoral care is absolutely
crucial. The following courses in practical Theology help students learn how to act on and live
out their doctrinal commitments in the midst of the church as well as in their community:
1. Spiritual Formation (PT100)
2. Christian Mission (PT 200)
3. Christian Counseling (PT 220)
4. Pastoral Theology (PT 300)
5. Peace and Reconciliation (PT 305)
6. Christ and Culture (PT 320)
7. Homiletics (PT 322)
8. Christian Education (PT 400)
9. Internship (PT 409)
10. Church Management (PT 425)
11. Music (PT 429)
e. Methodology, Research, Writing Skills, and Projects:
Every course in theological education incorporates systematic reflection and research. Hence,
these courses provide students with instruction in the basic skills of academic methodology and
writing (which are fundamental for all their course work at St. Athanasius) as well as the
opportunity to practice these skills in specific projects. Since each theological subject has its own
courses on Methodology, Research, Writing Skills, and Projects, they do not constitute a separate
academic department.
A. Research and Writing (ME 100)
B. Classical Arabic (ME 120)
C. Project (emphasis of choice+practical part) (ME 205)
D. Project (emphasis of choice+practical part) (ME 225)
E. Project (emphasis of choice+practical part) (ME 305)
F. Field Study Project (ME 325)
G. Theological English (ME 405)
H. Final Project (ME 425)