CTSP501‒ The Perpetual Voice of God: Description

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The Perpetual Voice of God is a greatly needed and carefully documented exploration of the biblical, historical, and theological question of whether God still speaks personally and moves supernaturally in the lives of believers today. The course traces the prophetic thread from the Old Testament through the early church, addressing why prophetic standards differ markedly between the Old and New Testaments — a distinction that changes everything.

Students will encounter familiar names in unfamiliar territory as the course brings to light the fascinating and surprising accounts of well-known Christian pioneers and leaders through the centuries whose experiences defied their own theological expectations — accounts that have been collecting dust in seminary archives far too long, and in some cases were deliberately left there.

This course was designed for the student who finds the idea of God speaking and moving supernaturally today either theologically unacceptable, uncomfortable, or experientially foreign — as well as for the student who has embraced the prophetic without the biblical and historical grounding to sustain it. Wherever you are arriving from, there is a seat at this table. Come with your questions. The exploration is worth it.

Requirement Designation: MDiv Requirement
Prerequisite: No Prerequisite
Credit Hours: 3 Credits
Course Difficulty: Comfortable
Instructional Components: In-Course Readings
Retention & Assessment: Quizzes
Educational Material Author: Lynmarie Franklyn