Dr. J. Michael Shannon Fall 2014

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1 Cincinnati Christian University Foster School of Biblical Studies, Arts & Sciences HIST 230 (01): HISTORY OF THE RESTORATION MOVEMENT 3 Semester Hours Credit Dr. J. Michael Shannon Fall 2014 Professor of Preaching MWF 10:00-10:50 a.m. Dean, Russell School of Ministry mike.shannon@ccuniversity.edu Office COURSE PLAN Course Description: A survey of the Restoration Movement identifying the leading thoughts and figures that have contributed to this movement. Political, theological, and social influences upon this movement will receive special attention. Rationale: The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the Restoration Movement. Since Cincinnati Christian University stands within this movement, all students are expected to have an understanding of the Movement: its history, its theological presuppositions, and its commitments. Objectives: For the student to: 1. Know the key personalities and events related to the Restoration Movement. 2. Appreciate the major commitments of the Movement: the Bible as the only basis for church life and practice; unity of Christians on the basis of biblical teaching; and Christian liberty in non-essentials. 3. Write objective analytical papers (improve reading, writing, and critical thinking skills). Agenda and Reading Assignments: Aug 25 Introduction and Orientation Unit One: Early Influences Through Barton Stone and the Christian Connection 27 The Protestant Reformation 29 European Influences on the Campbells and Stone Sept 1 Labor Day Break 1

2 3 Early Religious Life in America 5 Early Colonial Attempts at Restoration (North, Chapters 1, 2) 8 New England Christians 10 Barton Stone and the Cane Ridge Revival (North, Chapter 3) 12 The Last Will and Testament (The Last Will and Testament) Last Will paper due for those who choose this option. 15 Stone after Cane Ridge 17 Biblical Concept of the Church 19 Test #1 Unit Two: The Campbells and the Coalescence of a Movement 22 Thomas Campbell in the New World (North, Chapter 4) 24 Declaration and Address (Read, The Declaration and Address) Declaration and Address paper due 26 Alexander Campbell (North, Chapter 5) 29 Conflict with the Baptists Oct 1 Walter Scott and the New Evangelism (North, Chapter 6) 3 Break 6 The Nature of Faith 8 Alexander Campbell as a Leader 10 Alexander Campbell as a Debater (Cherok, entire book) Cherok book review due 13 Union of Campbellites and Stoneites (North, Chapter 7) 15 The Luneneburg Letter Lunenburg letter paper due for those who choose this option 17 Movie, Part One 20 Movie, Part Two 2

3 22 Additions to the Movement (North, Chapter 8) 24 The Civil War 27 James Garfield: The Preacher President 29 Challenges to the Movement (North, Chapter 9) 31 Test #2 Unit Three: Opportunities and Challenges after the Campbells Nov. 3 Fundamentalist Modernist Controversy (North, Chapter 10) 5 Colleges and Missions (North, Chapter 11) 7 The History of CCU 10 Final Effort at Reunion (North, Chapter 12) 12 Final Division 14 The DOC Today (North, Chapter 13) 17 COC Today (North, Chapter 13) 19 ICC/CC Today (North, Chapter 13) 21 The Restoration Movement Outside the US North book review due 24 Break 26 Break 28 Break Dec 1 African-American Developments 3 Women Leaders in the Restoration Movement 5 Offbeat People in the Restoration Movement 8 Test #3 10 The Bible and its Authority The Future of the Movement 3

4 12 Review for Final Major Project (Required by all): Each student is expected to analyze the Declaration and Address. The analysis of the Declaration must be five pages. The paper should be an analysis, not just a summary. What are the major principles operative in the document? Do not just summarize these consecutively, analyze them thematically. The project must be typed and double-spaced. Due date is September 24 th. Minor Project (choose one of two): Each student will write an analysis of either: Last Will and Testament of the Springfield Presbytery or The Lunenburg Letter If you choose the Last Will and Testament, it is due September 12 th. If you choose The Lunenburg Letter, it is due October 15 th. The minor project must be three pages. As with the major project, the paper should be an analysis, not just a summary. What are the major principles operative in the document? Do not just summarize these consecutively, analyze them thematically. The project must be typed and double-spaced. Book Reviews: Students will write a three page review of Debating for God (due Oct. 10 th ) and Union in Truth (due Nov. 21 st ). Policies: 1) Late Work: Written work, whether book reports or projects, is due at the beginning of class on the date assigned. Any work turned in after this time will be considered late and will be discounted one full letter grade. Paper will receive a letter grade penalty for each week late. 2) Attendance Policy: Your attendance is strongly recommended. Any unexcused absence may result in a lowering of your grade. The school s attendance policy leaves little room for elective absences. 4

5 3) Computer use: Students may not text message, , Facebook, or use computers or cell phones for any non-academic purpose. Grading: Disclaimer: Major Project (D & A) 20% Minor project 10% Book Review #1 10% Book Review #2 10% Test #1 10% Test #2 10% Test #3 10% Final Exam 20% The professor reserves the right to alter this course plan and agenda. Texts: James B. North, Union in Truth: An Interpretive History of the Restoration Movement Rick Cherok, Debating for God The following documents are readily available free of charge on the internet: Barton W. Stone, Last Will and Testament Thomas Campbell, Declaration and Address Alexander Campbell, The Lunenburg Letter 5