Thad James
Dr. Thaddeus J. James, Jr. is Vice President of Academic Affairs at Birmingham Theological Seminary.
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About
Dr. Thaddeus J. James, Jr. is Vice President of Academic Affairs at Birmingham Theological Seminary. He holds an M.A. in Pastoral Leadership from BTS and a Ph.D. in Theology from Trinity Theological Seminary. In addition to teaching seminary students and supervising faculty, Dr. James serves as Director of the BTS Prison Initiative at Bibb County Correctional Facility, a program that offers Certificates in Practical Theology and/or M.A. degrees in Biblical Studies. He is Associate Minister and a Ruling Elder at Household of Faith Church (PCA) in Birmingham, and served as chair of the Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries (ARTS) Commission on Accreditation. Dr. James and his wife Yvonne are the parents of six children, ten grandchildren, and have been licensed therapeutic foster parents for more than 19 years.
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Building Your Theology
Consider how followers of Jesus determine what to believe and how committed we should be to specific doctrines and traditions.
Church History
Learn from more than 60 theologians, pastors and teachers as they offer insight into the history of the church, from the apostolic era through the Reformation.
Your Kingdom Come: The Doctrine Of Eschatology
Examine what the Scriptures teach about the last days, including the afterlife, the general resurrection, and the consummation of Christ's messianic kingdom.
We Believe in God
Explore who God is, his attributes, his plan for the universe, his works in history, and why we should study theology proper.
The Gospels
Explore the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John and discover their distinctive approaches to the life, ministry and message of Jesus.
He Gave Us Scripture: Foundations of Interpretation
Take an in-depth look at the dynamics of interpreting God's Word and applying it to our lives.
The Epistle of James
Study the background, structure and content of the epistle of James and explore the book's wisdom and practical instruction for the original audience and today.
Kingdom, Covenants & Canon of the Old Testament
Explore the basic theology and overarching story of the Old Testament, and why it is still relevant for Christians today.
Paul's Prison Epistles
Investigate Paul's letters from prison and consider his responses to many of the difficulties we face as Christians.
The Book of Samuel
Study Israel's history from the birth of Samuel through the reign of King David, and learn how important this century was in the development of God's kingdom.
The Biblical Doctrine of the Trinity
Investigate what the Scriptures teach about God's Trinitarian nature as three persons in one divine essence.
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- 1Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics
- 2Preparation for Interpretation
- 3Investigating Scripture
- 4Approaches to Meaning
- 5The Complexity of Meaning
- 6Discovering Meaning
- 7Applying Scripture
- 8Modern Application and Old Testament Epochs
- 9Modern Application and the New Covenant
- 10Biblical Culture and Modern Application
- 11Modern Application for Individuals