CH551
Sattler
CH551: PRESBYTERIAN HISTORY AND PROGRAMS. Gary R. Sattler.
DESCRIPTION:
- The history and programs of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will
be examined. This course will trace the roots of Presbyterianism from Europe
and Scotland to the American colonies and its spread through out the States
with an emphasis on significant people, ideas, and movements. Presbyterians
programs will be presented to familiarize students with the workings of the
denomination.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- Service in a denomination requires a familiarity with and
understanding of the history, ethos, and functioning of that denomination. A
historical perspective provides a sense of identity and purpose, a knowledge of
programs facilitates participation within the denomination to further that
identity and purpose.
COURSE FORMAT:
- This course is comprised of lectures, presentations, and
discussion. Presbyterian history will be presented on Mondays from 8:00-9:50
a.m. Presbyterian programs on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:50 a.m. , coordinated by
Jan Sperry, Interim Director of Presbyterian Ministries.
REQUIRED READING:
- Brown, G. Thompson. Presbyterians in World Mission. Decatur,
GA: CTF Press, 1995.
- Loetscher, Lefferts S. A Brief History of the Presbyterians.
Louisville: Westminster Press, 1983.
- Marsden, George. Reforming Fundamentalism: Fuller Seminary and the New
Evangelicalism. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1987.
- Current Presbyterian Program Calendar.
- In-class handouts.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Students will be expected to attend class regularly and participate in
class discussion.
- Presbyterian History: one midterm (4, February) and one final examination
(16, March). (66% of grade)
- Presbyterian Programs: one 600-word reflection/evaluation paper covering
three of the program classes and one 600-word participant-observer report on
one denomination event you attended including registration material and a
description/reflection on the workshops you attended (papers due 11, March).
(33% of grade)
PREREQUISITES:
- None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Elective.
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Yes.