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Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019
THE MR. AND MRS.
CHARLES W. LOGSDON
SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
Dean
Dr.
Robert R. Ellis
325-
670-5841
HSU Box 16235
rellis@hsutx.eduFACULTY
Larry Baker, Th.D., Professor of Pastoral Ministry
Robert R. Ellis, Ph.D., Phillips Professor of Hebrew and Old
Testament
Travis Frampton, Ph.D., Professor of Biblical Studies
James Heflin, Ph.D., Professor of Preaching and Pastoral
Ministry
Kelvin Kelley, D. Min., Assistant Professor of Theology
Kenneth Lyle, Ph.D., Professor of New Testament and
Greek
Randall Maurer Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Family
Ministry
Larry McGraw, Ph.D., Associate Dean School of Theology
Kelly Pigott, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Church
History
Susan M. Pigott, Ph.D., Professor of Old Testament and
Hebrew
Dan R. Stiver, Ph.D., Professor of Theology
Meredith Stone, Ph.D., Instructor of Christian Ministry and
Scripture
Rodney Taylor, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Theology
Myles Werntz, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Theology
The school is named for Charles and Koreen Logsdon of
Abilene, former students, long-time friends, and benefactors
of Hardin-Simmons University. The school was established in
1982 in memory of Mr. Logsdon, who died in October 1981.
Mr. Logsdon’s service as a trustee for 15 years was marked
by quiet, dedicated, effective service to his alma mater, from
which he graduated in 1928. Mrs. Logsdon attended Hardin-
Simmons in 1928-32. As an expression of her love for the
school and in fulfillment of her husband’s wishes, she made
the largest gift in Hardin-Simmons University history to that
date to establish the Logsdon School of Theology.
Objectives
Biblical Studies -
The courses in Bible are designed to give
the student a knowledge of and appreciation for the Bible. The
courses also provide foundational preparation for those who
plan future study in graduate theological education, as well as
giving professional preparation for those not anticipating
further formal education.
The biblical languages fulfill the language requirements for the
Bachelor of Arts Degree and also provide the student with an
understanding of the linguistic background of the Bible.
Historical/Theological Studies -
The courses in Theology
and Church History provide the student with an understanding
of the basic doctrinal positions of the Christian faith, an
understanding of alternative views, and an understanding of
the Christian past. The student is therefore better equipped to
evaluate the theological outlook of the present day.
Practical Studies -
The courses in Ministry and Missions are
designed to serve the educational and vocational guidance
needs of students planning church-related careers as pastors,
ministers, missionaries, counselors, or other ministries. All
HSU students are invited to strengthen their Christian
leadership potential by selecting such courses as electives.
The courses in ethics are designed to provide academic
involvement across the university. The courses explore the
ethical dimensions and dynamics of the vocational or interest
arenas of life for which students are preparing. The relevance
of ethical theories and practical application are explored.
Logsdon School Foundation Courses -
For all majors in the
Logsdon School, the following foundational courses are
required in addition to those of the major: BIBL 1301/1302,
2331, THEO 1331, 2101, and CHST 1311 Grades in these
courses impact the grade point average of the major
BIBLICAL STUDIES
COURSES IN BIBLE (BIBL)
2099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
2331 Methods in Biblical Interpretation
4099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
Old Testament
1301 Old Testament Survey
4302 Old Testament Historical Books
4303 Old Testament Prophets
4304 The Pentateuch
4305 Old Testament Writings
New Testament
1302 New Testament Survey
4301 New Testament Backgrounds
4312 Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels
4313 The Letters of Paul
4314 General Epistles and Revelation
4315 The Gospel of John
4316 Acts
COURSES IN CHURCH HISTORY (CHST)
1311 Introduction to Christianity
4099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
4352 Renaissance and Reformation
4358 American Christianity
COURSES IN ETHICS (ETHC)
3310 Applied Ethics and Social Justice Issues
3320 Ethics in Education
3330 Ethics in the Fine Arts
3340 Ethics in the World’s Religious Traditions
3360 Ethics and Science
4301 Ethics Minor Capstone
COURSES IN GREEK (GREK)
2301, 2302 Elementary Greek I, II
4301, 4302 Intermediate Greek I, II
COURSES IN HEBREW (HEBR)
2311, 2312 Elementary Hebrew I, II
4311, 4312 Hebrew Readings I, II
COURSES IN THEOLOGY (THEO)
1331 Introduction to Christian Thought
1332 Introduction to Christian Ethics
2099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
2101 Theological Research and Writing
3300 History of Ancient Philosophy
3320 Introduction to Christian Political Theology
3345 Philosophy/Theology of C.S. Lewis
4099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics Issues
4315 Contemporary Continental Philosophy, Critical Theory,
and Post Modernism
4320 Philosophy of Religion
4351 New Religious Movements and the Christian
Mainstream
4355 World Religions
4357 Christians and War