Bethesda University 730 North Euclid Street, Anaheim, California Tel:(714) , Fax:(714)

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1 Bethesda University 730 North Euclid Street, Anaheim, California Tel:(714) , Fax:(714) TH150 "Introduction to Theology" Fall 2014 Professor: Paul Namhun Cho, pastor Class Hour: Monday 1:00-3:30pm Class Room: N/A Office: Faculty Lounge Phone: (323) Office Hours: Monday 4:00-6:00pm TA: TBA Credit Unit: 3 A. Bethesda University Mission Statement Bethesda University is a Christ-centered community of higher education preparing Korean/English speaking men and women with professional competence, academic excellence, and spiritual integrity to be servant leaders in the Church, community, and global society. B. Relationship of Course to Bethesda University's Mission This class contributes to the mission of Bethesda by: (1) understanding the root of our faith, and preparing the students for their ministry with great confidence and gladness, (2) learning doctrinal development through the whole era. It can make the students grow in academic ability, and (3) studying missionary movement to expand God's Kingdom. C. Course Description A study of the foundation and application of the Christian doctrines of the Scriptures, God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the church and the last things including introductory survey, orthodox Christian doctrines and the theological issues which developed in various time periods. D. Course Objectives & Student Outcomes The overall objective of this course is to present an interpretive overview of Christian doctrines on theology, bibliology and anthropology, with the purpose of providing insights into systematic theology which will enhance the student's ministry in the present and the future.

2 At the conclusion of the course the student should be able to: Spiritually Intellectually Socio-Emotively Vocationally Expected Student Outcomes Wait upon the Lord in mediations on His goodness and greatness Describe and explain basic concepts of orthodox Christian doctrines Be sensitive to situations where God's truth and honor are being jeopardized Function as a minister-theologian in interpreting for others' various insights. Assessment used to Measure Outcomes Class Participation and Attendance Mid-term and Final Exams Class Participation and Group Discussion Term Research Paper E. Teaching/Learning Methods Theology teaching doesn't have to be dull and drab. Professors do not have to get stuck in ruts. The methodology possibilities leave professors without excuse for incorporating variety into their lesson plans. Lack of creativity is not due to a lack of choices in how to teach. Following is a list of possible teaching methods which are used for this class: Lecture, Examinations, Term Project, Question/Answer, Debate/Discussion, Inductive Bible Study, Brainstorming, Case Studies and so on. F. Required Textbooks No Title Author Publisher Library Code Year 1 Lecture Note Cho, Paul Introducing Christian Doctrine Erickson, Millard Baker N/A Knowing God Packer, James IVP N/A 1993 G. Recommended Reading and Other Course Resources No Title Author Publisher Library Code Year 1 Christian Theology Erickson, Millard Baker N/A 1983

3 2 Evangelical Dictionary of Theology Elwell, Walter Baker N/A Charts of Christian Theology and Doctrine House, H. Wayne Zondervan N/A Renewal Theology Williams, Rodman Zondervan N/A Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Bible Doctrine Grudem, Wayne IVP N/A The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church Cross, F. L. & Livingstone, E. A. Oxford University N/A Reason and Religious Belief: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion Peterson, Michael & Hasker, William Oxford University N/A 1991 H. Course Calendar/Schedule wk Date Theme Reading Assignments 1 8/25 Prolegomena Lecture Note pp.1-5 Last Day to Request Add/Drop is Friday of First Week 2 9/1 Labor Day: No Class 3 9/8 Bibliology Lecture Note pp /15 Theology (1) Lecture Note pp /22 Theology (2) Lecture Note pp /29 Anthropology Lecture Note pp /6 Christology (1) Lecture Note pp /13 Christology (2) Lecture Note pp Last Day to Request Grade Withdrawal "W" is Friday of 8th Week 9 10/20 Mid-Term Exam 10 10/27 Pneumatology Lecture Note pp /3 Soteriology Lecture Note pp /10 Ecclesiology (1) Lecture Note pp /17 Ecclesiology (2) Lecture Note pp /24 Thanksgiving Break 15 12/1 Eschatology Lecture Note pp Paper Due Last Day to Request Grade Incomplete "I" is Friday of 15th Week

4 16 12/8 Final Exam & Class Evaluation I. Assignments 1. The basic textbook for the course will be the "Lecture Note" prepared by the professor. The student is expected to keep abreast of class discussions by reading the related sections indicated in the Calendar of Lectures. Each student should have continuous access to this work, and completion of the reading requirement in this book is to be indicated at the time of the final examination. 2. A brief mid-term test and a final examination will be given. They will normally be composed of identification and essay questions based primarily on class lectures and the textbook. Brief review periods will precede tests. Those unable to be present for a test must clear in advance their excuses with the professor. 3. Each student must prepare a brief theological research paper on a subject directly related to the course of study. The essay should be of good quality, carefully developed, readably written, and footnoted. The paper should be 8-10 pages in length. Evaluation of the paper will be based on the following: (1) adequacy and accuracy of contents, (2) logical development of the subject, (3) documentation of facts and ideas, (4) proper use of grammar and correct spelling, (5) a table of contents or detailed outline, (6) a bibliography, and (7) faithfulness to the style guide. J. Evaluation/Assessment Rationale for Grade Determination 1. Grade Assessment The course grade for each student will be calculated as follows: Mid-Term Exam 40% Final Exam 50% Attendance and Appropriate 10% Class Participation % 2. Grade Definition A B C D Excellent` Good Satisfactory Poor

5 F Failure 3. Grade Scale Letter Grade Numerical Grade Grade Points A A B B B C C C D D D F 59 or lower 0 K. Course Policies 1. Attendance, Preparation, and Participation Attendance and appropriate class participation is calculated as 10%. Five unnoticed absences will automatically receive the grade of "F." 2. Deadlines All course work is due on the date and time assigned by the professor. Student who do not hand in assignments on time will be subject to the professor's late grading policies. In all other cases and unless otherwise stated by the instructor, all course work is due by 4:00 p.m. of the last day of the semester. It is too late to request an incomplete after the semester ended. 3. Test policy Tests must be taken on assigned dates. Make-up exams are not allowed without previous arrangements before the exam date and without approval of the professor. 4. Incomplete Policy Incompletes will only be awarded to a student who cannot physically finish all their course work by the last day of the semester. Incompletes must first be approved by the Academic

6 Dean's office. L. Support Services M. Bibliography Cross, F. L. and Livingstone, E. A. ed. The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. New York: Oxford University Press Elwell, Walter A. ed. Evangelical Dictionary of Theology. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House Erickson, Millard J. Christian Theology. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House Erickson, Millard J. Introducing Christian Doctrine. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House Grudem, Wayne. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Bible Doctrine. Leicester: Inter Varsity Press House, H. Wayne. Charts of Christian Theology and Doctrine. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House Packer, J. I. Knowing God. Downers Grove, Illinois: Inter Varsity Press Peterson, Michael and Hasker, William. etc. Reason and Religious Belief: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion. New York: Oxford University Press Rodman J. Williams, Renewal Theology. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House Bethesda University (c) Paul Namhun Cho, Professor