ST501
Dorman

ST501: SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY I: THEOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGY. David A. Dorman.


DESCRIPTION:

An introductory course designed to provide a foundational understanding of the doctrines of revelation and Scripture, the triune God, creation, and humankind. Special emphasis will be given to the historical development of doctrine in relation to its biblical roots, and the role of traditional theology in contemporary thought.

RELEVANCE FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE AND MINISTRY:
The topics discussed illumine the basis for the Church's life of worship, nurture, and proclamation, both in articulating the content of faith and in suggesting models for relating the content to ministry.

COURSE FORMAT:
The course will meet daily for four-hour sessions of lecture and discussion.

REQUIRED READING:
Bray, Gerald. The Doctrine of God. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1993.

New Dictionary of Theology. Ed. Ferguson, Wright, and Packer. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1988.

And Either
Berkhof, Louis. Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1954. OR

Weber, Otto. Foundations of Dogmatics, Vol. 1. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1983.

RECOMMENDED READING:
Berkhof, Hendrikus. Christian Faith. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1986.

Berkouwer, G. C. The Providence of God. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1952.

___________. Sin. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1971.

___________. Holy Scripture. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1975.

Bloesch, Donald. Holy Scripture. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1994.

___________. God the Almighty. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1995.

Calvin, John. Institutes of the Christian Religion. Louisville: Westminster, 1960.

Carson, D. A. New Testament Commentary Survey. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1993.

Dunning, H. Ray. Grace, Faith, and Holiness. Beacon Hill, 1988.

Helm, Paul. The Providence of God. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1994.

Jewett, P. K. God, Revelation, and Creation. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1991.

Martin, Ralph P. New Testament Books for Pastor and Teacher. Louisville: Westminster, 1984.

Marsh, Thomas. The Triune God. Twenty-third Publications, 1994.

Oden, Thomas C. The Living God. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1987.

Pannenberg, Wolfhart. Systematic Theology, Vol. 1. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1992.

Taylor, John V. The Christ-like God. London: SCM, 1992.

Thompson, John. Modern Trinitarian Perspectives. Oxford, 1994.

ASSIGNMENTS:
Submission of six short response papers, and an essay-type take-home final exam.

PREREQUISITES:
None.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
Meets M.Div. core requirement in Systematic Theology "A" (STA).

FINAL EXAMINATION:
Take-home.