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title: RTS Announces Spring 2021 Course Offerings
canonical: "https://michaeljkruger.com/rts-announces-spring-2021-course-offerings/"
pubDate: "2020-12-21T08:57:57.000Z"
updatedDate: "2023-04-14T18:00:49.000Z"
author: Michael Kruger
description: "As we wrap up the lamentable year that was 2020, there are hopeful things to look forward to in 2021. One of those things is the wonderful slate of in-person, course offerings for the Spring 2021 term across all the campuses of Reformed Theological Seminary. That's right, we are pressing on with in-person, residential education. [...]"
tags: ["Academics & Seminary", Reformed Theological Seminary]
---

As we wrap up the lamentable year that was 2020, there are hopeful things to look forward to in 2021. One of those things is the wonderful slate of in-person, [course offerings for the Spring 2021 term](https://rts.edu/news/news-institutional/rts-announces-spring-2021-course-offerings/) across all the campuses of Reformed Theological Seminary.

That’s right, we are pressing on with in-person, residential education. While our traditional slate of [distance education offerings](https://rts.edu/campuses/online/students/course-syllabi/) classes will continue to be available, and while we are offering some [remote live courses](https://rts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Spring-2021-Course-Schedule-v2.pdf), the bulk of our courses this Spring will be face-to-face.

Online registration was opened on Dec 1st and classes have filled up quickly (some classes are capped due to COVID). So if you are looking to take a course this Spring, you will want to go ahead and register as soon as possible.

Of course, there are some folks out there considering taking a class, but don’t feel up to doing a whole degree program. For that reason, know that we just unveiled a slate of [new certificates](https://rts.edu/news/rts-launches-new-core-certificates/) in biblical studies, systematic theology, biblical counseling and beyond. Each certificate requires only 8-13 hours of course credit.

Here is the full [schedule of course offerings](https://rts.edu/academics/upcoming-classes/) across all of our campuses. For the [Charlotte campus](https://rts.edu/campuses/charlotte/students/course-schedules/), here are some notables:

### Puritan Theology – 2.00 Hours

This course is designed to be an introduction to Puritan theology in its historical context. It includes an analysis of the theological contributions, cultural impact, and literary output of leading Puritan theologians.

03HT6300/01
 **Dr. Derek W. H. Thomas**
 Thursday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 February 2 – May 10

### Typical Problems in Christian Counseling – 3.00 Hours

This course emphasizes the process of change for counselees in the context of specific topics in biblical counseling. Topics addressed include addictions, abuse, eating disorders, crisis situations, decision making, finances, self-injury, etc. Special attention will be given to the necessary qualities and qualifications for counselors as they seek to be God’s agents for help.

03CO5100/01
 **Dr. Jim Newheiser**
 **Dr. Nathanael J. Brooks**
 Thursday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 February 2 – May 10

### ST:Christology, Soteriology, Eschatology – 3.00 Hours

This course explores biblical doctrine from a systematic perspective. Topics include Christology, Soteriology, and Eschatology.

03ST5200/01
 **Dr. Kevin L. DeYoung**
 Wednesday 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
 February 2 – May 10

### Christ, Culture, and Contextualization – 2.00 Hours

This course will explore a biblical theology of culture from a Reformed perspective, evaluate different models for Christian cultural engagement, and develop a biblical perspective on the principles and practice of contextualization. Attention will be given to the application of cultural analysis and contextualization in church ministry.

03ST5600/01
 **Dr. James Anderson**
 Friday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
 February 2 – May 10

### Trinitarian Theology – 2.00 Hours

The biblical foundations and the ecclesiastical creedal formulations of Trinitarian theology are examined, as well as related developments in the history of thought— ancient, medieval, and modern.

03ST6100/01
 **Dr. D. Blair Smith**
 Wednesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 February 2 – May 10

This is just a sampling. There are many [more Charlotte courses](https://rts.edu/campuses/charlotte/students/course-schedules/) coming up. Hope to see you on the campus in 2021!