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CURRICULUM SYLLABUS

of DEPARTMENT of BIBLICAL STUDIES,

HERMENEUTICS and
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
GUJRANWALA THEOLOGY SEMINARY
PAKISTAN
10
BIBLICAL STUDIES (General)
0 BS
Introduction: Origin of Scripture - How we got our Bible -
103 B Divisions - OT-NT relationship - Transmission - Canon -
115 S:1 Translation

B Can we trust the Biblical record? - Biblical archaeology &

114 S:2 historical background
112
Understanding the land of the Bible - A Biblical-Theological
752 B
Guide: Overview - Specifics - Contrasting perspectives
.1 S:3
Hermeneutics: How to interpret the Bible - History of the
development of Hermeneutics as a discipline. Steps for
Applying Hermeneutics: Original message / Its background /
Intended meaning / Scriptural harmony / Relevance today.
B Genres: Law - OT Narrative / History - Prophecy - Poetry -
117 S:4 Wisdom - Gospel - Parable - Acts - Letter -Apocalyptic
B
Biblical Languages: Hebrew
109 S:5
B
Biblical Languages: Greek
109 S:6
12 The Teaching of Jesus: The Sermon on the Mount, The
OLD TESTAMENT Lord’s Prayer
0 OT
16 John’s Gospel: great teacher who laid down his life for
Making Sense of the OT - Reasons for studying the OT - 4 NT:3 friends
Obstacles to understanding the OT. Principles of
Interpreting the OT: Author's intention - Context - Genre - 16 Acts: History of the early church
1 (Pt. 2 of Luke’s history of the establishment of Christianity)
22. Background - Grammar - Harmony of Scripture - Witness to 9 NT:4
9 O Christ - Open-mindedness. OT Survey: Hebrew Divisions -
17 Romans: the essence of being a Christian - a theological &
122 T:1 Historical Outline of the OT - Key Themes of the OT
1 NT:5 practical guide for the believer
17
Galatians: saved by faith alone - heart of the gospel
12 Exodus: Redemption seen in Israel’s history and God’s 4 NT:6
8 OT:3 presence with His people demonstrated Ephesians: the nature of salvation and the Christian life -
17
1 & 2 Samuel: God at work through & despite human 5 NT:7 spiritual warfare
13
4 OT:4 leaders to achieve His purposes Pastoral Epistles: the care of the churches, discipline,
18
Ezra / Nehemiah: Restoration of God’s people and their 0 NT 8 fellowship, perseverance, authority
15
6 OT:5 homes through faithful servants Hebrews: a defence of the Christian faith against those who
15 18 look for salvation in keeping the Law or elsewhere -
Proverbs: principles of wisdom for life
3 OT:6 6 NT:9 commentary on the OT
15 19
1 Psalms: the prayer / hymn book of the believer, covering Revelation: a cryptic picture of heavenly reality – Jesus
7
83 every kind of emotion and situation reigns - as an encouragement during persecution -
25
0 OT:7 eschatology
0 NT:10
13 Isaiah: OT presentation of the Gospel regarding the coming SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
Messiah who will suffer for his people.
20
7 OT:8 0 Doc (DOCTRINE)
14 ‘12’ (Minor) Prophets: Hosea – God’s steadfast love; Amos -
Introduction to Theology - Kinds of theology: natural,
0 OT:9 God’s demands of righteous living
biblical, systematic, contextual, contemporary.
12 20 D Why study theology? - its sources - an encyclopaedia (map)
NEW TESTAMENT of theology (relationship with other disciplines)
6 NT 0 oc1
16 21 D
2 God - Heaven & Earth - Revelation
Introduction to the NT: Gospels - Acts - Letters - Revelation 0 oc2
16
OT fulfilled in the NT - Key themes pf the NT – Paul’s
3
theology – John’s theology Jesus Christ -The End Times - Humanity - Redemption
17
24 D
0 NT:1
0 oc3
16 The Life of Christ – Matthew’s Gospel: account of Jesus’ 28 D
life, death & resurrection The Holy Spirit - The Church
4 NT:2 0 oc4
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DEPARTMENT of PHILOSOPHY, 0 Culture in mission - Approaching Other Faiths - Strategy
COMMUNICATION, and 58 in Mission - Local Models
0 EM:3
CONTEMPORARY STUDIES
DEPARTMENT of CHURCH HISTORY
30 60
PHILOSOPHY & APOLOGETICS CHURCH HISTORY
0 Apo 0 CH
30 A 60 Intro: God and History, AD 1-1500: Beginnings,
Philosophical Theology 0 CH:1 acceptance and conquest - a Christian society
0 po1
36 A 61
Apologetics: Principles for defending our faith 0 1500-2000: Reform - reason. Revival & revolution - cities
0 po2
61 & empires - present & future
40
CONTEMPORARY STUDIES 5 CH:2
0 CS 62 The Church in Asia (incl. Persia, Central Asia) - Mission
40 0 CH:3 on Indian Sub-continent - Pakistan Church
0 Contemporary Beliefs / Issues; Contemporary Theology 69
41 Inter-denominational issues; Inter-Faith relations HISTORICAL THEOLOGY
0 HTh
5 CS:1
Doctrinal Developments / Controversies in: Patristic
41 Women's Studies: in Scripture, theology, folk religion, 69 H Theology - Scholasticism - Reformation Theology. - The
2 CS 2 Rights & Roles in Soc / Church, Abuse in the family 2 Th1 Enlightenment Period
45 69 H
Islamics Formularies & Creeds
0 CS:3 3 Th2
49
Contextual Theology: Relevancy to local culture/values DEPARTMENT of PRACTICAL
0 CS:4 THEOLOGY and PASTORAL
50
0 Com
COMMUNICATION THEOLOGY
51 C Principles of Communication PRACTICAL THEOLOGY
0 om1 Elocution (voice production) - Recording & PA System 700 PrTh
52 C Preaching as proclamation (Biblical principles) Expository
Discipleship: Conversion / Forgiveness - Obedience /
0 om2 preaching; other kinds of preaching
Self-denial - Guidance - Spiritual Warfare - Self-
52 C control / Discipline - Cost of Discipleship
Homiletics (the craft and practice of preaching)
4 om3 710 PrTh1
54
EVANGELISM & MISSION Spiritual Formation - Communion with God - Imitating
0 EM
Christ - Spiritual Growth (Fruit of the Spirit) - Holiness
55
Biblical: Faith sharing & evangelism. Practical: The Means of Grace: Feeding on God's Word - Prayer
0 714
Hindrances - signals - media - cross-cultural Life - Worship with others - Christian Fellowship
54 715 PrTh2
communication - listening
0 EM:1 Christian Service: Using Gifts - Church Involvement -
55 Community Service Work - Use of Time / Money -
1 Theology of Mission - History of Mission - Call to Mission 718 PrTh3 Giving
55 - Strategy of Mission
7 EM:2 Psychology of Self
719 PrTh4
 CHRISTIAN ETHICS THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION
720 CEth 780 TE
Biblical P Theological Framework (Knowing) - Biblical
rinciples of Christian Ethics Reflection (Understanding) - Godly Character (Being)
720 CEt1 786 TE:1 - Ministerial Skills (Doing)
Moral Theology: Christian Values / Virtues - Combating PASTORAL THEOLOGY
Vices - Setting Priorities - Conscience & Conflicts - 800 PaTh
Sexual / Gender Ethics - Truth & Deception. Attitudes to The Pastor: Gifts - Character - Office & Church
721 CEth Material Possessions, Property & Money Order - Designation of Responsibilities to Others
723.3 2 Roles: Manager - Missionary Strategist - Teacher -
Environmental Theology: Ecological Issues - Preacher - Liturgist (Leader in public worship) -
Stewardship of Resources - Use & Abuse of Technology - 803 PaTh1 Spiritual Advisor - Counsellor
CEth
725 3 Combating Pollution 809 PaTh2 The Psychology of Pastoral Care
Care of Individuals / Jesus as Counsellor -
Social Theology: Personal Attitudes in Community Life - Shepherding the wayward - Encouraging the faint -
CEth Power Struggles & Parti-bazi - Social / Global Issues Counselling the troubled - Rescuing the weak - Family
726 4 problems - Comforting the grieving - Ministering to
Community Development 810 the sick - Visiting the parish - Seeking the lost -
729 CD:1 814 PaTh3 Building up the faithful

EDUCATION REVIVAL and RENEWAL

730 Ed 820 RR
Principles of Learning & Teaching - Developing Logic History & Theology of Revival - Marks of a Vital
731
740 Ed:1 and Curiosity 824 RR:1 Church
Study Methods: Reading Skills - Note Taking - 821 Personal Renewal - Charismatic Renewal - Tongues &
Researching - Thinking - Evaluating Evidence / Ideas 829 RR:2 Spirit Baptism - Spiritual Discernment - Retreats
750 Ed:2
Wring Essays & Assignments - Preparing Projects &
Theses - Organising Material - Presentation of WORSHIP
830 Wor
754 Ed:3 Material
831 Wor1 Biblical Patterns - Essential Ingredients
Urdu Grammar Public Worship: How Traditional? (Historical) - How
766 Ed:4
World-wide? (Universal) - How Cultural local?
767 Ed:5 Functional English
(Social) - How Adapted to Personal Temperament?
832 Wor2 (Psychological)
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
770 CEd 833 Wor3 Church Music
Teaching in the Parish: Catechists Classes -
CONGREGATIONAL OVERSIGHT
Confirmation -Sunday School - Youth Work - 835 CO
770 CE:1 Marriage Preparation Equipping for service - Disciplining the disobedient -
Parish Training in Mission, Pastoral Care, Social 836-8 Conflict resolving - Change management - Team
778 CE:2 Responsibility 843-4 CO:1 Work
 Principles of Relational Leadership
840 CO:2 Jesus as: Leader - Mentor - Model
Leading a Congregation: Modelling - Vision - Strategy
841-6 CO:3 - Outreach - Stewardship

ORGANISATION
850 Org
Administration (Congregational) - Finances & Fund
Raising - Property & Maintenance; Legalities -
860 Church Courts: Sessions - Councils - Boards of
864 Org1 Institutions

DENOMINATIONS
870 Den
Distinguishing Church, Denomination, Sect, & Cult -
Own Denominational Ethos Other Denominations:
Survey of History - Doctrines - Worship - Polity
873 (Government) - Official posts - Geographical
881-6 Den1 Divisions