ASSIGNMENT-SYLLABUS FOR COURSE # TH 8102 THEOLOGY AND MINISTRY

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1 ASSIGNMENT-SYLLABUS FOR COURSE # TH 8102 THEOLOGY AND MINISTRY Program: Doctor of Ministry Professor's name: Dr. Norman Manohar Professor's nmanohar@faiththeological.org Semester, Year: Fall 2014 Date & times of class: October 6, 13, 20, 27 (Mondays) 9am-5pm Individual courses, seminars, within graduate programs must evidence a process for the evaluation of stated objectives and/or student outcomes and competencies through objectives which can be assessed and evaluated through student performances/learning experiences at critical periods. TRACS Standards I. Name and Description of the Course Theology and Ministry This course explores how one s theology affects his ministry. A study of ministerial activity and responsibility from a theological perspective. The biblical distinctive of the reformed and other traditions explained. Christian apologetics, ethics, and historical theology as they affect the biblical doctrine of the church are pondered. II. The General Curriculum Objectives Addressed in this Course As part of the Faith Theological Seminary curriculum this course is designed to assist the student to achieve the following objectives of this curriculum: A. To research the various views concerning the salvation of man among different theologians. B. To discern the difference between the Biblical doctrines and the doctrines of devils. C. To overview how the modern denominations were affected by their different theological doctrinal positions. D. To show the important role played by Biblical Theology in the world filled with humanism, liberalism and nominal Christianity and to affirm how one s theology and doctrine affects his ministry. 1

2 III. The Specific Objectives of this Course Specific Objectives After successful completion of this course the student will be able... To explain various views concerning the salvation of man among different theologians. To answer the questions, How the modern denominations were affected by their different theological doctrinal positions? To affirm how one s theology and doctrine affects his ministry. Related Curriculum Objectives (from "II" above) IV. Demonstration of Learning Course assignments, guidelines for completion, due date, and rubric used for assessing student learning for each assignment 1. Attendance and discussion questions posed in each class to help assess the student s Scriptural comprehension of orthodox Christian faith. Related Course Objectives (from "III") A, B, C 50% 2. Reading assignment Buy and read the listed textbooks. A, B, C 25% 3. A 10 page research paper. A, B, C 25% Percent of Course Grade V. Information Resources and Technology Needed for this Course A. Information technology suggested for the student to use in this course: 1. [Logos Bible, Bible Works and Scholar's Library software (optional)] 2. Any resource from the John Norris Library at Faith Theological Seminary B. Texts and/or other learning resources required: 1. Four Views on Salvation in a Pluralistic World, Dennis L. Okholm and Timothy R. Phillips, General Editors; John Hick, Clark H. Pinnock, Alister E. McGrath, R. Douglas Geivett, and W. Gary Philipps, Contributors, Zondervan Publishing House, The Doctrines that divide: A fresh look at the Historic Doctrines that separates Christians, Lutzer, Erwin. Kregel Publications, Balanced Apologetics: Using evidences and Presuppositions in defense of the faith, Mayers, Ronald B. Kregel Publications, VI. Additional Course Policies and Procedures A. Class Attendance: It is expected that the student will be present on time for all classes. Missing a class for this four-day seminar will result in the lowering of one's grade. Since this is a doctoral level seminar of four days sessions, there is no allowance for absence in any of the classes. B. Class participation is an essential part of the learning process. 2

3 C. All late assignments are graded "F" but must be completed within one week of the due date. Assignments not completed may result in failure of the course. D. Calculation of course grade is in accordance with section IV (above). E. Please feel free to contact me personally through VII. Additional texts and/or learning resources for the student's further reference: Bahnsen, Geg. L., Walter C. Kaiser, Douglas J. Moo, Wayne Strickland, Willem A. VanGemeren. Five Views on Law and Gospel. Grand Rapids: Zondevan, Barrs, Jerram. A Biblical Ethic. What in the World is Real. Chmpaign, ILL: Communication Institute, 19, pp Chamberlin, Knox. The Law of Moses and the Law of Christ. Continuity and Discontinuity. Edited by P. Feinberg, pp. Clark, David K. and Robert V. Rakestraw. Readings in Christian Ethics. Volume 1: Theory and Method. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, Davis, John Jefferson. Evangelical Ethics: Issues Facing the Church Today. Phillipsburg: Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Company, Dorsey, David A. The Law of Moses and the Christian Compromise. Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 34/3 (September 1991): pp Geisler, Norman L. Ethics: Alternatives and Issues. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, Greene, William Brenton, Jr. The Ethics of the Old Testament. Classical Evangelical Essays in Old Testament Interpretation. Compiled and edited by Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1972, pp Holmes, Arthur F. Ethics: Approaching Moral Decisions. Contours of Christian Philosophy. Edited by C. Stephen Evans. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, Hopkins, Ezekiel. Understanding the Ten Commandments. Classical Evangelical Essays in Old Testament Interpretation. Edited by Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1972, pp [on cd] Kaiser, W. C. Jr. Toward Old Testament Ethics. Academie Books, Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, Applying the Principles of the Civil Law: Deuteronomy 25:4, 1; 1 Corinthians 9:8-10. The Uses of the Old Testament in the New. Chicago: Moody Press, 1985, pp Lalleman, Hetty. Celebrating the Law? Rethinking Old Testament Ethics. Milton Keynes, UK, Waynesboro, GA, USA: Paternoster Press, Middelmann, Udo. Pro-existence: the place of man in the circle of reality. Downers Grove. InterVarsity Press, Marshall, Paul. Heaven is Not My Home: Living in the Now of God s Creation. Nashville: Word Publishing, Mitchell, Charts of Christian Ethics. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Moo, D.J. Law. Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels. Downers Grove: IVP, 1992, pp Morey, Robert A. When Is It Right to Fight: A Christian Leader Looks at the Difficult Issues of Peace, Freedom, and Responsibility. Minneapolis: Bethany House Publishers,

4 Murray, John. Principles of Conduct: Aspects of Biblical Ethics. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans, Paulson, Ronald. Sin and Evil: Moral Values in Literature. New Haven and London: Yale University Press, Thomas, George. Christian Ethics and Moral Philosophy. New York: Charles Scribner s Sons, Wenham, G.J. Law and Legal System in the Old Testament. B.N. Kay and G.J. Wenhan, editors. Law, Morality, and the Bible. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, Old Testament Ethics for the People of God. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, An Eye for an Eye: The Place of Old Testament Ethics Today, The Ethical Authority of the Old Testament: A Survey of Approaches. Tyndale Bulletin 43, 1992, pp , Beale, G.K. The Temple and the Church s Mission: a biblical theology of the dwelling place of God. New Studies in biblical Theology 17. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, Buswell, James Oliver, Jr. A Systematic Theology of the Christian Religion. Two volumes in one. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, Edwards, Jonathan. A History of the Work of Redemption. Edited by John F. Wilson. Volume 9. Yale University Press, Erickson, Millard J. Christian Theology. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, Feinberg, S. John, ed. Continuity and Discontinuity: Perspectives on the Relationship Between the Old and New Testaments. Ill: Crossway, Gaffin, Richard B. Resurrection and Redemption: A Study in Paul s Soteriology. Biblical and Theological Studies. Phillipsburg: New Jersey, George, Timothy. Theology of the Reformers. Nashville: Broadman and Holman Publishers, Hodge, Charles. Systematic Theology. Three volumes. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, Kaiser, Walter C., Jr. The Present State of Old Testament Studies. Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 18 (1975): pp Toward an Old Testament Theology. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, Toward an Exegetical Theology: Biblical Exegesis for Preaching and Teaching. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, Toward Rediscovering the Old Testament. Academie Books, Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, Hard Sayings of the Old Testament. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, VIII. FTS Plagiarism policy Seminary Statement on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: Plagiarism means representing any work (including original ideas and opinions) as your own that is not your own. All information, quotes, and paraphrasing from all sources must be properly documented. All work submitted for this course must be your own and written exclusively for this course. Academic dishonesty is defined as an intentional act of deception in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or effort of another person, or uses unauthorized material or fabricated information in any academic work. It includes, but is not limited to: A. Cheating giving or receiving answers on assigned material, using materials or aids forbidden by the instructor, alteration of academic records, unauthorized possession of examinations, the 4

5 falsification of admissions, registration or other related college materials, or any other intentional use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information, or study aid. B. Plagiarism the offering of someone else s work, words, or idea as one s own or using material from another source without acknowledgement. Exclusive use of internet web sites for research content is discouraged. All references must be cited, NO paraphrased information. It is best to use the library databases/books for all research. C. Interference interfering without permission with the work of another student either by obtaining, changing or destroying the work of another student. D. Buying or selling of term papers, homework, examinations, laboratory assignments, computer programs, etc. E. Falsifying of one s own or another s records. F. Knowingly assisting someone who engages in A-E above. Committing plagiarism may result in the following consequences Faculty may impose the following disciplinary actions within the context of a course, o lowering of a grade or failure for a particular assignment. o lowering of a grade, failure and/or dismissal from the course. The Dean may impose harsher measures within the context of the seminary such as: o disciplinary probation may include a limitation on credits, mandatory repeat of a course, etc. o suspension from the seminary. IX. Class Schedule and Assignment due dates October 6 th Doctrine of Salvation in a Pluralistic World October 13 th Historic Doctrines that Separates Christians October 20 th In Defense of the Faith October 27 th Expose` of some Popular Ministers Ministry and Theology November 15 th 10 page paper due FAITH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 529 Walker Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland Phone (410) , Fax (410) nmanohar@faiththeological.org Website: 5