Denver Seminary

General Information

Each fall or spring course is 15 weeks long and follows the regular semester schedule. Each summer course is 10 to 14 weeks long. These courses are not self-paced, though there is never a time when all of the students have to be online at the same time.

All courses include access to our Moodle course management system, and require regular online threaded discussions. Most courses also include quizzes, midterms, finals, projects, and textbook readings. Information from the professor is provided in different media for different courses. Degree seeking students are limited in the number of online classes they may take.

Questions about admission to Denver Seminary should be directed to the . 

Questions about registration should be directed to the Registrar's Office. 

Technical questions and questions about media should be directed to .

You need to:

• Apply and register - download the Application and Statement of Faith
• Sign Statement of Faith
• Buy textbooks for course
• Pay tuition
• Obtain password and user name for Moodle by activating a Student Services Account
• Pay tech fee - CURRENTLY WAIVED

Courses

Spring 2009

BI 501 XD Effective Biblical Interpretation

Foundational for all biblical studies, this course introduces the students to the proper principles and methods for correctly interpreting Scripture. It traces the history of interpreting the Bible since its writing, the need for appropriate presuppositions, the nature of preunderstanding, the goals for interpretation, essential methods for performing the task, and an introduction to the various genres of both testaments as the requisite basis for doing biblical interpretation today. Includes laboratory. Two hours.

CH 501 XD Survey of Church History

Surveys church history from the days of the apostles to the present, with particular attention to the relationship between Christianity and culture. Three hours.

CH 502 XD Reformation & Modern Church History

Acquaints students with the major figures, events, and movements of Church history from the era of the Reformation to the present day. It will complete the story of Christianity through the centuries and provide a special focus upon evangelicals and their (our) particular development in America. Three hours.

EM 601 XD Teaching Practicum

Introduces students to the process of teaching the Bible through the preparation and presentation of teaching sessions. Recommended for second year students. Two hours.

GS 589 XD Academic Resources and Research

Prepares students in MA programs, other than counseling, for research in their disciplines, Students will be required to work with their academic department to receive discipline-specific education in research and writing in addition to the more general content of the first portion of the course. A preliminary project or thesis proposal is developed as part of the class. One hour.

NT 512 XD Understanding the Epistles and Revelation

Surveys the New Testament epistles and the apocalypse. Issues of introduction and content receive emphasis as well as a continual focus on the theology of evangelism and on the contemporary relevance of the variety of issues these documents raise for contemporary life. Students engage in the inductive study of a selected biblical passage to increase their ability to engage in interpretation of the New Testament for themselves. Prerequisite: BI 501 or a comparable course at another institution and the permission of the instructor. Three hours.

OT 512 XD Understanding the Kingdom of Israel and Its Prophets

Explores how God involved himself in the life and politics of ancient Israel. What could God require of his people today and what is the hope offered in the Old Testament? This course surveys the history of Israel from the rise of the monarchy to the return from exile and the prophets during this time period. Books to be covered include 1 Samuel to Esther and Isaiah to Malachi. Three hours.

TH 502 XD Survey of Christian Doctrine II

Introduces students to the doctrines of the person and work of Christ, aspects of the plan and progress of salvation, the nature and mission of the church, major theological systems, and general and personal eschatology. Issues of historical context, biblical foundation, and application for life and ministry will be considered for each doctrine. Three hours.

Summer 2009

BI 501 XD Effective Biblical Interpretation

Foundational for all biblical studies, this course introduces the students to the proper principles and methods for correctly interpreting Scripture. It traces the history of interpreting the Bible since its writing, the need for appropriate presuppositions, the nature of preunderstanding, the goals for interpretation, essential methods for performing the task, and an introduction to the various genres of both testaments as the requisite basis for doing biblical interpretation today. Includes laboratory. Two hours.

EM 501 XD Foundations of Teaching and Learning

Introduces students to the educational ministry of the church, including history, educational psychology, and practical educational methodology, with a special emphasis on ministry to families with small children. Also included is a teaching practicum element. Three hours.

OT 512 XD Understanding the Kingdom of Israel and Its Prophets

Explores how God involved himself in the life and politics of ancient Israel. What could God require of his people today and what is the hope offered in the Old Testament? This course surveys the history of Israel from the rise of the monarchy to the return from exile and the prophets during this time period. Books to be covered include 1 Samuel to Esther and Isaiah to Malachi. Three hours.

TH 501 XD Survey of Christian Doctrine I

Introduces students to the task, resources, and method of doing theology, together with the doctrines of revelation, Scripture, God, creation, providence, the human person and sin. The course examines the historical context, biblical basis, and applications for life and ministry for the doctrines considered. Three hours.

Technical Requirements

PC

Note: Some classes may require additional downloadable software.

Macintosh

Note: Some classes may require additional downloadable software.

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