Advanced Systematic Theology
Course code: SYTH 500
Course Description
An investigation of the themes that comprise 基督ian systematic theology. Our study will focus on theology as a coherent discipline, with immediate application to life and service.
Topics include: Revelation, 神, 男人。, 罪, 基督, 救恩, 圣灵, 教堂, 去年的事情, and Angelology.
The ultimate goal of this course is to enhance worship, personal conviction, and ministry.
Intended Outcomes
学生将 知道…
- The meaning of key theological terms and concepts.
- The nature and necessity of Systematic Theology.
- The theological method (sources and tools) of systematic theology in the Wesleyan tradition.
- The doctrines of Revelation, 神, 男人。, 罪, 基督, 救恩, the 圣灵, the 教堂 and 去年的事情.
- The historical 开发ment of key doctrines.
学生将 欣赏…
- The importance of a firm theological foundation.
- The value of theological education to the act of worship.
- Our essential unity with all true 基督ians.
- The unique witness of the Wesleyan/Holiness tradition.
- The responsibility to be entrusted as a guardian of the faith “once delivered to the saints.”
学生将 可以 to…
- Explain the relevance and the practical implications of theology.
- Articulate the meaning of key theological terms and concepts.
- Communicate sound theology in a variety of mediums, such as sermons, teaching lessons, 脸谱网, 和博客.
- Critically evaluate past and present theological systems/beliefs.
- Know and love 神 with greater intelligence.
- Analyze one’s own spiritual life in light of biblical doctrine and determine areas in which one needs to grow.
- Apply the doctrines learned to life and ministry.
- Recognize and refute false doctrine.
- Help others to see the relevance of theology to the needs of today.
学生将 开发 facility in using the theological method for research and 写作 on a graduate level.
Assignment 概述
Textbook and other assigned 阅读
15 1-hour Google+ live synchronous video hangouts
每周 写作 assignments and 小测验
Beginning and maintaining a theological blog on which students post 写作 assignments
Writing a personal statement of faith
