Spring 2019/Fuller Online

ST530

Burton

ST530: KARL BARTH AND EVAGELICALISM (4 Units: 160 hours). Bryan D. Burton.

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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: Students who complete ST530 will demonstrate: (1) a basic knowledge of Karl Barth’s life and his place in modern Christian theology; (2) knowledge of the content of Barth’s theology, including its major themes and priorities, as well as the contents and structure of the Church Dogmatics; (3) an understanding of Barth’s theological method and how this contrasts with other ways of approaching the task of theology; and (4) a critical understanding of the ways in which Barth’s thought has been received among English-speaking evangelicals, as well as the continuing relevance that Barth’s thought holds for evangelical theology and ministry in the twenty-first century.

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: 1,200 pp. required.

Barth, Karl. Dogmatics in Outline. Harper and Row, 1959. ISBN: 978-0061300561, Pub. Price $15.99 [155 pp.].

_________. Evangelical Theology: An Introduction. Eerdmans, 1995. ISBN: 978-0802818195, Pub. Price $24.00. Available as an e-book from the Fuller Library [206 pp.].

_________. The Humanity of God. WJKP, 1996. ISBN: 978-0804206129, Pub. Price $20.00 [96 pp.].

_________. Insights: Karl Barth's Reflections on the Life of Faith. WJKP, 2009. ISBN: 978-0664232399, Pub. Price $16.00 [128 pp.].

Busch, Eberhard. The Great Passion. Eerdmans. 2004. ISBN: 978-0802866547, Pub. Price $34.00 [302 pp.].

Collins, Christian and John Drury, ed. Karl Barth and the Future of Evangelical Theology. Wipf & Stock/Cascade. 2014. ISBN: 978-1608996827, Pub. Price $37.00. Available as an e-book from the Fuller Library [314 pp.]

RECOMMENDED READING:

Allen, Michael. Karl Barth's Church Dogmatics: An Introduction and Reader. T&T Clark, 2012. ISBN: 978-0567152190, Pub. Price $39.95 [256 pp.].

Barth, Karl. Church Dogmatics (4 vols.) T&T Clark, 1956-1977. [Available in many editions. Some volumes are available as e-books from Fuller Library].

Bromiley, Geoffrey. Introduction to the Theology of Karl Barth. Eerdmans/T&T Clark, 1979. ISBN: 978-0567290540, Pub. Price $60.00. Available as an e-book from Fuller Library [268 pp.].

Burnett, Richard, ed. The Westminster Handbook to Karl Barth. WJKP, 2013. ISBN: 978-0664225308, Pub. Price $40.00 Available as an e-book from the Fuller Library [272 pp.].

Busch, Eberhard. Karl Barth: His Life from Letters and Autobiographical Texts. Wipf & Stock, 2005. ISBN: 978-1597521697, Pub. Price $60.00. [590 pp.].

Hunsinger. George. How to Read Karl Barth. Oxford, 1991. ISBN: 978-0195083699, Pub. Price $61.00. Available as an e-book from the Fuller Library. [320 pp.].

ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

1. Instruction hours with class activities such as video lectures, online chats,etc. [25 hours].
2. 5 200 word weekly discussion posts as assigned based upon reading and instructional materials. Students will respond to at least two other student's posts (25% of course grade). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1,2,3,4] [10 hours].
3. 10 50-100 word weekly Spiritual Formation Posts part of weekly in class participation expectation and spiritual formation component of course. Optional for students to respond to one another in these posts (10% of course grade). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1,4] [10 hours].
4. 1,200 pp. of required and assigned reading [72 hours] including a Theological Reading Journal which documents reading of and demonstration of critical reading of required course texts (guideline of 750-1,000 words) submitted at the end of the course. [10 hours] (10% of course grade). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1,2,3,4].
5. Major Research and Critical Evaluation Paper of 2500-3000 words plus cover page, foot/endnotes and bibliography) focused upon a certain aspect of Karl Barth's life and/or thought and its relevance to Christian life and ministry today (35% of course grade). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1,2,3,4]. [25 hours].
6. 750 word Reflection Essay Forum on “How Karl Barth Changed My Mind" with 100 word response to 2 other students post. (10% of course grade). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1,3,4]. [4 hours].
7. 750 word Case Study Forum as Assigned (with a 100 word response to at least 2 other students). (10% of course grade) [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1,2,3,4]. [4 hours].

PREREQUISITES: None.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Option to meet the TH4 requirement in the 120 MDiv Program.

FINAL EXAMINATION: None.

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