ST501
Van Engen
ST501: TEOLOGÍA SISTEMÁTICA I. Charles Van Engen.
DESCRIPTION:
- This course examines the doctrines of God, revelation, the
scriptures, creation, providence, and the origin, unity and antiquity of the
human race.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- This course provides the student with the opportunity to reflect on
fundamental issues of the Christian faith, the faith and witness of the Church,
and the proclamation of the Gospel in the context of Latin America. The
readings and assignments have been designed to facilitate this kind of
reflection from the point of view of a biblical and dynamic pastoral activity
in the context of Latin America.
COURSE FORMAT:
- Although the course is strongly contextualized, for reasons of
integration, it will try to maintain close ties with the same material as
taught in the course in English. Effort will be made so that the high majority
of the readings and assignments may be done in Spanish. The readings will be
complemented by explanation, reflection, and discussion in class.
REQUIRED READING:
- Hodgson, P. and R. King. Readings in Christian Theology.
Fortress, 1985.
- Hyers, C. The Meaning of Creation. John Knox Press, 1984.
- Jewett, Paul K. God, Creation and Revelation. Grand Rapids:
Eerdmans, 1990.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Berkhof, Hendrikus. Christian Faith. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans,
1979. (selected passages)
- Berkhof, L. Manual de Doctrina Cristiana. Grand Rapids: The
Evangelical Literature League, 1979. (selected passages)
- Calvino, Juan. Institución de la Religión Cristiana.
Grand Rapids: The Evangelical Literature League, 1989. (selected passages)
- Grau, J. Introducción a la Teología. Barcelona: CLIE,
1977.
- Lacueva, F. Un Dios en Tres Personas. Barcelona: CLIE, 1978,
- ________. El Hombre, Su Grandeza y Su Miseria. Barcelona: CLIE,
1979.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Write six book reviews on the books read, following the format handed out
in class.
- Write a paper (minimum 12 pages, maximum 15) concerning a pastoral and
contextual matter related to the course.
- There will be a "take-home" exam on the major elements of Christian thought
related to the topics of the course.
PREREQUISITES:
- Spanish.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M. Div. core requirement in Systematic Theology "a" (STA).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Yes, take-home.