Summer Semester 2013

PR 6000: Apologetics and the Church - Confidence in God and the Gospel

Instructor: Dr. John Lennox
Credit hours: 3
Description: A study of issues related to apologetics that have relevance for the witness of individuals and the local church in the wider culture. Students will become familiar with major issues and cultural trends today and develop an understanding of major movements, leading personalities, and intellectual developments that have shaped the need for apologetics in the local church. This course seeks to provide insight into effective ways to defend and proclaim the gospel and the Christian worldview to this generation.
Location and time: Xenos Study Center Classroom
- PR 6000 is a wrap-around course being held in conjunction with the Xenos Summer Institue July 10-13, 2013. Class times are as follows:
  - July 10th, 4:30-6:30 pm (dinner provided)
  - July 11th, 12:00 - 1:45 pm / 3:45-5:00 pm (lunch provided)
  - July 12th, 9:00-10:00 am / 12:00-1:45 pm / 7:00-8:15 pm (lunch provided)
  - July 13th, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm (breakfast provided)
Cost: $860 for TEDS credit; $170 to audit (includes special $35 catering fee)
Syllabus: download
Registration: Current students should register themselves through FirstClass once the class is listed. New students should contact the Extension Site Coordinator at 614.823.6510 x 1226 or Trinity@xenos.org
Students must also register for the Xenos Summer Institute (separate fee)
This course counts toward an M.A. in Christian Studies

Instructor: Dr. Greg Scharf
Credit hours: 2
Description: Theological foundations for preaching and sermon preparation with emphasis on biblical integrity and structural soundness. Course is divided between lecture sessions and laboratory preaching.
Location and time: Xenos Study Center Classroom
- Classes are held Friday evening from 7:00-10:00 p.m., and Saturday from 8:30-4:30 p.m.
  - September 27-28, 2013
  - November 15-16, 2013
  - December 6-7, 2013
Cost: $564 for TEDS credit; $90 to audit.
Syllabus: download
Registration: Current students should register themselves through FirstClass once the class is listed. New students should contact the Extension Site Coordinator at 614.823.6510 x 1226 or Trinity@xenos.org
This course counts toward an M.A. in Christian Studies, as well as the M. Div.

Instructor: Dr. David Seemuth
Credit hours: 4
Description: An introduction to the literature of the New Testament, the history of Israel, critical issues of New Testament formation, method of New Testament study, and the theology of the New Testament.
Location and time: Xenos Study Center Classroom
- Classes are held Friday evening from 7:00-10:00 p.m., and Saturday from 8:30-4:30 p.m.
Cost: $1128 for TEDS credit; $180 to audit.
Syllabus: coming soon
Registration: Current students should register themselves through FirstClass once the class is listed. New students should contact the Extension Site Coordinator at 614.823.6510 x 1226 or Trinity@xenos.org
This course counts toward an M.A. in Christian Studies, as well as the M. Div.

Instructor: Dr. Phil Sell
Credit hours: 1
Description: Receive assistance in personal assessment of character, leadership and learning styles, gifts and ministry and relational skills as it relates to your vocational calling.
Location and time: Xenos Study Center Classroom
- Classes are held Friday evening from 7:00-10:00 p.m., and Saturday from 8:30-4:30 p.m.
Cost: $282 for TEDS credit; unable to audit
Syllabus: coming soon
Registration: Current students should register themselves through FirstClass once the class is listed. New students should contact the Extension Site Coordinator at 614.823.6510 x 1226 or Trinity@xenos.org
This course counts toward an M.A. in Christian Studies, as well as the M. Div.
This course is REQUIRED for both programs.