Fall 2014/Fuller Online
ST530
Burton
ST530: KARL BARTH AND EVAGELICALISM (4 Units: 160 hours). Bryan D. Burton.
DESCRIPTION: An Analysis of Karl Barth’s theology as a constructive paradigm for evangelical theology, with an emphasis on his understanding of the Word of God, the Trinity, Incarnation, Salvation, Worship, Ethics and Ministry. Particular attention will be given to the continuing relevance of Karl Barth’s theology for evangelical theology and praxis.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: This course will lead the student in (1) understanding what they believe in regard to the Christian Faith, (2) understanding the inter-related/integrated character of Christian Theology, (3) understanding why they believe what they believe, (4) understanding a range of theological options and reasons for this diversity, (5) thinking theologically in light of their own experience and church context, and (6) understanding the role of cultural diversity and its impact on theology.
COURSE FORMAT: This course will be conducted online on a ten-week schedule aligned with Fuller’s academic calendar for a total of 40 instructional hours, which is outlined below in the assignment and assessment section. Students are required to interact with the material, with each other, and with the instructor regularly through online discussions, reading, and other assignments that promote active learning.
REQUIRED READING: 1,500 pp. required.
Barth, Karl. Dogmatics in Outline. Harper and Row, 1959. ISBN: 978-0061300561, Pub. Price $15.00 [155 pp.].
_________. Introduction to Evangelical Theology. Eerdmans, 1995. ISBN: 978-0802818195, Pub. Price $22.00 [206 pp.].
_________. The Humanity of God. WJKP, 1996. ISBN: 978-0804206129, Pub. Price $20.00 [96 pp.].
Burnett, Richard, ed. The Westminster Handbook to Karl Barth. WJKP, 2013. ISBN: 978-0664225308, Pub. Price $35.00 [272 pp., selected readings required].
Busch, Eberhard. The Great Passion. Eerdmans. 2004. ISBN: 978-0802866547, Pub. Price $25.00 [302 pp.].
McCormack, Bruce and Clifford Anderson, ed. Karl Barth and American Evangelicalism. Eerdmans, 2011. ISBN: 978-0802866561, Pub. Price $30.00. [400 pp., select readings].
Webster, John, ed. The Cambridge Companion to Karl Barth. Cambridge, 2000. ISBN: 978-0521585606, Pub. Price $35.00 [305 pp.].
RECOMMENDED READING:
Barth, Karl. Church Dogmatics (4 vols.) T&T Clark, 1956-1977. ISBN: 978-066425503, Pub. Price $30.00.
Bromiley, Geoffrey. Introduction to the Theology of Karl Barth. Eerdmans/T&T Clark, 1979. ISBN: 978-0567290540, Pub. Price $50.00.
Busch, Eberhard. Karl Barth: His Life from Letters and Autobiographical Texts. Eerdmans, 1993. ISBN: 978-0802866547, Pub. Price $32.00.
Hunsinger. George. How to Read Karl Barth. Oxford, 1991. ISBN: 978-0195083699, Pub. Price $50.00.
ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:
250 word Weekly Online Forum Posts (10% of Course Grade). [This Assignment is related to learning outcome #1,2,3,4,5] [10 hours].
250 word Weekly Online Reply/Response Posts (10% of Course Grade). [This Assignment is related to learning outcome #1,2,3,4,5] [10 hours].
1,500 pp. of required reading [100 hours].
A Theological Reading Journal which documents reading of and interactions with the required course texts (750-1,000 words) (10% of Course Grade). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1,2,3,4] [4 hours].
A Major Research Paper which reflects an integration of perspectives and sources on a specific aspect of Karl Barth’s Life and Theology (3,000-3,500 words) (30% of Course Grade). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1,2,3,4,5] [24 hours].
An Online Presentation/Interactive Discussion of a specific issue related to the theology of Karl Barth (20% of Course Grade). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1,2,3,4,5] [10 hours].
500-750 word Essay on “How Karl Barth Changed My Mind” (20% of Course Grade). [This Assignment is related to learning outcome #1,2,3,4,5] [2 hours].
PREREQUISITES: None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Option to meet the TH4 requirement in the 120 MDiv Program.
FINAL EXAMINATION: None.