ST502
Dorman
ST502: SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY II. David Dorman.
DESCRIPTION:
- An introductory course designed to provide a foundational
understanding of the doctrines of Christ and salvation. 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 MINISTRY:
- The topics discussed illumine the basis for the Church's life of
worship, nurture, and proclamation, both in articulating the content of the
faith and in suggesting models of relating faith to those ministries.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The course will meet for forty hours of lecture and
discussion.
REQUIRED READING:
- Ferguson, Wright, and Packer, eds. New Dictionary of
Theology. InterVarsity Press, 1988.
- Letham, Robert. The Work of Christ. InterVarsity Press, 1993.
- Marshall, I. H. The Origins of New Testament Christology.
InterVarsity Press, 1976, 1990.
- And Either
- Berkhof, Louis. Systematic Theology. Eerdmans,
1954. OR
- Weber, Otto. Foundations of Dogmatics, Vol. 2. Eerdmans,
1983.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Barth, Karl. Church Dogmatics. Vol. IV/1, IV/2. T & T
Clark, 1956, 1958.
- Berkouwer, G. C. The Person of Christ. Eerdmans, 1954. (O.P.)
- ________. The Work of Christ. Eerdmans, 1965. (O.P.)
- Braaten, C. E. and R. W. Jenson. Christian Dogmatics (2 Vols.).
Fortress, 1984.
- Carson, D. A. New Testament Commentary Survey. Baker, 1993.
- Dunning, H. Ray. Grace, Faith, and Holiness: A Wesleyan Systematic
Theology. Beacon Hill, 1988.
- Fiorenza, F. S. and J. P. Galvin, eds. Systematic Theology: Roman
Catholic Perspectives (2 Vols.). Augsburg Fortress, 1991.
- Green, J. B. et al., eds. Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels.
InterVarsity Press, 1992.
- Grenz, Stanley J. Theology for the Community of God. Broadman,
1994.
- Hawthorne, G. F. et al., eds. Dictionary of Paul and his Letters.
InterVarsity Press, 1993.
- Johnson, Elizabeth A. Consider Jesus. Crossroad, 1990.
- LaCugna, Catherine Mowry. God for Us: The Trinity and Christian
Life. Harper, 1991.
- Oden, Thomas C. The Word of Life. Harper and Row, 1989.
- Pannenberg, Wolfhart. Systematic Theology, Vol. 2. Eerdmans,
1994.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Track 1: Formalized class notes, two short response papers, and a
10-15 page term paper.
Track 2 (option for those who have done track 1
work in a previous course): 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 "B"
(STB);
MA: Church History/Theology.
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Take-home final exam in track 2.