GSEM DOCTRINE OF THE SANCTUARY Spring Semester 2012

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1 S E V E N T H - D A Y A D V E N T I S T T H E O L O G I C A L S E M I N A R Y GSEM DOCTRINE OF THE SANCTUARY Spring Semester 2012 Richard M. Davidson

2 GSEM DOCTRINE OF THE SANCTUARY SPRING 2012 GENERAL CLASS INFORM ATION Class acronym: GSEM Class name: Doctrine of the Sanctuary Semester & year: Spring 2012 Class location: Seminary S340 Class time/day: 1:30 3:20pm Credits offered: 2 3 INSTRUCTOR CONTACT D ETAILS Instructor: Richard M. Davidson, Ph.D. Telephone: davidson@andrews.edu Office location: Seminary Old Testament Suite N111 Office hours: Tuesday, 11:30 1:00 pm Tuesday; Wednesday, 10:30 12:30 pm Thursday, 10:30 2:30 pm, Secretary: Dorothy Show showd@andrews.edu Office location: Seminary N111 BULLETIN CLASS DISCRIPTION A study of the earthly and heavenly sanctuaries with special emphasis on the books of Leviticus, Daniel, Hebrews, and Revelation. Team taught by members of various departments. 2

3 CLASS OBJECTIVES A. Being (Values) 1. The importance of a sola Scriptura approach to the biblical text. 2. The centrality of the sanctuary in the system of truth in Scripture. 3. The relevance of the sanctuary message in the personal life of the Christian. 4. The beauty, truth, and goodness of the sanctuary and the God of the sanctuary. 5. The good news (gospel-orientation) of the judgment for the Christian. 6. The vitality of Sanctuary Life : justification, sanctification, ethics, ecology. 7. The importance of preaching the sanctuary message. B. Knowing (Content) 1. The biblical basis of a Sola Scriptura approach to the text, and the underlying hermeneutical issues in modern study of the Scripture. 2. The pervasiveness of sanctuary data as backdrop to Scripture s grand central theme. 3. Major challengers and basic controverted issues in the sanctuary doctrine. 4. The biblical (exegetical) basis for the Adventist understanding of the sanctuary, including its pre Fall function in heaven and in Eden, its Gospel-centered focus after the Fall, and the return to its original function in the New Earth. 5. Biblical responses to the major challenges concerning the sanctuary doctrine. 6. The sanctuary as key to the whole system of biblical truth, beauty, and goodness. 7. The preaching values in the sanctuary doctrine. C. Doing ( Knows How To ) 1. Show the biblical basis of a sola Scriptura approach to Scripture, and the problems of an historical-critical methodology. 2. Trace the expansive treatment of the sanctuary throughout Scripture. 3. Set forth the basic Seventh-day Adventist understanding of the Sanctuary from Scripture, including its pre-fall function in heaven and in Eden, its Gospel-centered focus after the Fall, and the return to its original function in the New Earth. 4. Present a biblically-based, well-organized, Christ (gospel)-centered response to those who have challenged the sanctuary doctrine. 5. Demonstrate that the sanctuary is the key to the whole system of biblical reality (truth, beauty, and goodness) as it is centered in Jesus. 6. Integrate the study of the sanctuary with personal experience and make practical application to pastoral ministry. 7. Develop the preaching values of the sanctuary doctrine. COURSE OUTLINE A. Orientation/Importance of the Sanctuary Doctrine B. Issues in the Sanctuary Doctrine C. The Original Sanctuaries (Heaven and Earth) D. Aesthetics of the Sanctuary Doctrine E. Sanctuary Typology: Biblical Foundations and Principles of Interpretation F. Sanctuary Typology in the Pentateuch G. The Investigative Judgment in the Old Testament Outside of Daniel 3

4 H. A Theology of Judgment in Scripture I. The Sanctuary in Daniel J. The Sanctuary in Hebrews K. The Sanctuary and Festival Typology L. The Sanctuary in Revelation M. The Contemporary Relevance of the Sanctuary Message COURSE REQUIREMENTS A. Attendance Class attendance is required. A weekly record will be kept. Note the following policy on class absences in the AU Bulletin, p. 30: Whenever the number of absences exceeds 10% for graduate classes of the total course appointments, the teacher may give a failing grade. Merely being absent from campus does not exempt the student from this policy. Absences recorded because of late registration, suspension, and early/late vacation leaves are not excused. (See the AU Bulletin, p. 30, for the complete policy on class absences.) Classroom Seating: To facilitate the instructor learning each student s name, please select a permanent seat (for at least the first half of the semester) in the classroom by Tuesday, January 17, B. Reading The following books and articles are required reading for this class. (For the reading schedule, see Tentative Schedule and Reading List, pp ) All required reading is expected to be read by the date listed on the Tentative Schedule and Reading List. M.Div. students registered for 3 hours of credit should read an additional 30 hours from sources found in the suggested reading of the Tentative Schedule and Reading List, or other relevant sources. M.A. (Religion) students should read an additional 150 pages for 2 credit hours and another 40 hours of reading or its equivalent for a 3 rd credit. All of the readings below marked with an asterisk (*) will be sent to the student s box in time to be read for the class period in which the reading is due. If you do not receive material any given week, contact my administrative assistant, Dorothy Show (showd@andrews.edu). Note: A weekly reading report, declaring that the week s assignments (as listed in the Tentative Schedule and Reading List, pp. 8 11) have been completed, will be indicated on each Tuesday s attendance sheet. The student will mark one of the following: 3 (= done completely, thoroughly, and on time); 2 (= scanned quickly); 1 (= only partially completed); 0 (= assignments not done at all). *Canale, Fernando L. Philosophical Foundations and the Biblical Sanctuary. Andrews University Seminary Studies 36, no. 2 (Autumn 1998): *Davidson, Richard M. A Song for the Sanctuary (forthcoming textbook for the General Conference Biblical Research Institute). Weekly installments will be sent electronically to the students e- mail box. 4

5 *Holbrook, Frank B. Light in the Shadows: An Overview of the Doctrine of the Sanctuary. In Light in the Shadows: An Overview of the Doctrine of the Sanctuary and Walking in the Light: An Overview of the Doctrine of Salvation in Christ, Silver Spring, MD: Biblical Research Institute, Moore, Marvin. The Case for the Investigative Judgment: Its Biblical Foundation. Nampa, ID: Pacific Press, *Moskala, Jiri. Toward a Biblical Theology of God s Judgment: A Celebration of the Cross in Seven Phases of Divine Universal Judgment (An Overview of a Theocentric-Christocentric Approach). Journal of the Adventist Theological Society 15, no. 1 (Spring 2004): *. The Gospel According to God s Judgment: Judgment as Salvation. Journal of the Adventist Theological Society 22, no. 1 (1011): *Paulien, Jon. The Role of the Hebrew Cultus, Sanctuary and Temple in the Plot and Structure of the Book of Revelation, AUSS 33, no. 2 (Autumn 1995): Shea, W. H. Selected Studies on Prophetic Interpretation. DARCOM, vol. 1. Washington, DC: Review and Herald, (chaps. 1, 3, 5, 6). White, E. G. Patriarchs and Prophets, pp (chapter 30); Great Controversy, pp , (chapters 23, 24, 28). Please note: The assigned reading for the week should be reported on the attendance sheet each Tuesday. A final (cumulative) report including additional reading is due the day scheduled for the final exam (reading report form attached). Late reports will not receive full credit. Pertinent books and materials in addition to the assigned reading will be placed on hourly reserve in the James White Library, or may be found in the Heritage Room or the White Estate. C. Weekly Written Interaction with the Week s reading of A Song for the Sanctuary Every week the student is expected to interact in writing (2 3 pages) with the reading assignment for the week from A Song for the Sanctuary, by doing the following: 1. Write five questions covering the main points of the reading from A Song for the Sanctuary, along with written answers to these questions. 2. Give a personal response to the reading assignment from A Song for the Sanctuary, assessing in your opinion what areas are particularly helpful, need more clarification, and/or are not adequately substantiated, and offering suggestions as to how the material could be presented in a more relevant and/or user-friendly format. Note: The written interaction is due each Tuesday at the beginning of class time for the topic to be discussed during that class period. D. Project The sanctuary project may consist of one of the following: (1) a series of no less than three Bible studies for non-sda s, preferably encompassing the entire Sanctuary doctrine; (2) two major sermons (preferably one for an SDA congregation and one for evangelism outreach or two for evangelism outreach); or (3) a page research paper or essay on a selected topic approved by the instructor, or (4) another original sanctuary-related project (play, radio script, sanctuary model, musical composition, etc.) approved by the instructor. Assignment (1) or (2) must be fully written out, revealing clarity of presentation, containing solid support from Scripture (including recent research as dealt within class lectures or readings), and designed to enhance the appreciation of the 5

6 sanctuary message. The deadline for turning in this project is at the scheduled time for the final examination (Monday, April 30, 10:30 am). M.A. (Religion) students are required to write a research paper pages (minimum) in length on a topic approved by the instructor. (See list of suggested topics for ideas, although the topic chosen is not restricted to these suggestions.) E. Midterm and Final Take-Home Synthesis/Reflections A midterm take-home Synthesis/Reflection paper (15 20 pages double-spaced) is due Tuesday, April 3 (see tentative schedule), answering the following question: Is the unique SDA understanding of the Sanctuary Doctrine true (solidly based in Scripture), in light of major objections raised to the doctrine? (See the 10 major issues summarized at the end of chap. 3 in A Song for the Sanctuary.) The synthesis/reflection paper may be done in outline form, and not full sentences, but the main ideas should be evident to the reader. Be sure to give your own personal response to the basic question! The final take-home Synthesis/Reflection paper (5 10 pages), due at the time regularly scheduled for the final examination (Monday, April 30, 10:30 am), will address the following questions: So What? How is the Sanctuary Doctrine as taught by SDA s relevant to your own life and the life of the church? What difference does it make that we believe the sanctuary doctrine? Both of these assignments need to show solid biblical evidence for your answers. Further explanation of these assignments will be given in class. GRADING A. Basis for Grading Your grade will be based on your class attendance, your outside reading and weekly interaction papers, your personal project (Bible studies/sermons/research paper/other project), your midterm and final take-home synthesis/reflection papers, and your contribution to the class discussion. For information about the use, timing, and possible alternate grades (Withdrawal or Incomplete), see the AU Bulletin, pp. 6, 7, 29. Midterm synthesis/reflection, 30%; final synthesis/reflection, 30%; project, 20%; reading and weekly interaction papers, 20% (weekly interaction papers: 10%; weekly reading: 5%; cumulative reading report: 5%) Please Note: All late submissions will incur a 10% penalty per class period. B. Grading Percentages A = 94% + A- = 90 93% B+ = 87 89% B = 83 86% B- = 80 82% C+ = 75 79% C = 65 74% C- = 60 64% D = 50 59% 6

7 GRADING CRITERIA AND COURSE ASSESSMENT ITEMS Criteria for Grades An A rating is assigned when the student produces work of an undoubtedly superior quality for tests, assignments, and projects and: Demonstrates a broad knowledge and solid, detailed understanding (i.e., mastery ) of the topic; Relates the material to other significant and pertinent information in the context of the topic, and at a level that includes considerable synthesis and analysis; Supports arguments with ample reference to relevant information applied systematically and logically throughout the discussion; Gives evidence of detailed research in relevant and representative sources directly related to, and in the broad context of the topic under discussion; Organizes the answer logically with sound, in-depth analysis and progression of thought Proposes creative ideas, and innovative theories and solutions; Presents the answer in a respectable format, demonstrating strong written communication skills, and with minimal spelling, grammatical or typographical errors (with some flexibility in the case of a student whose native language is not English). A B rating is assigned when the student produces work of an adequate quality and: Demonstrates a basic knowledge and general understanding with regard to the topic; Relates the material to other significant and pertinent information in the context of the topic; Gives evidence of research in relevant and representative sources; Organizes the answer logically with sound analysis and progression of thought; Proposes practical but predictable ideas, and workable theories and solutions; Presents the answer in a respectable format, giving evidence of acceptable language skills (with some flexibility in the case of a student whose native language is not English). A rating below B is assigned when the student produces work that does not meet the rigors expected of graduate-level academic endeavor, and: Demonstrates a dearth of knowledge and understanding with regard to the topic, and makes factual errors in the presentation; Makes little or no reference to significant materials and information in the context of the topic; Fails to support arguments adequately, systematically, or logically; Gives little evidence of research in relevant sources, or makes poor use of sources; Demonstrates faulty logic and unsound reasoning; Proposes theories and solutions that are unworkable or inadequate; Submits answers that are unprofessional in presentation or in which poor grammar, style, and spelling are the norm rather than the exception (with some flexibility in the case of a student whose native language is not English). Assessment Submission Hard Copies. Late Submission All late assessments will incur a 10% per day penalty. 7

8 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE AND READING LIST (TOPICS, DATES, A ND LE CTURE RS WITH RELEVA NT READ IN G FOR EACH ) = Required Reading Week/Date 1 Jan 10 2 Jan 17 3 Jan 24 4 Jan 31 Topics Orientation/Importance of the Sanctuary Doctrine Overview of the Sanctuary Doctrine Davidson, R., A Song for the Sanctuary, preface and chapters 1 and 2 (sent by ) Moore, Marvin, The Case for the Investigative Judgment, chapters 1 4. Holbrook, Frank B., Light in the Shadows (sent by , to be read by the end of the semester). White, E. G., Patriarchs and Prophets, pp ; The Great Controversy, pp ; (to be read by the end of the semester). Davidson, R. A Song for the Sanctuary, Anchor Points (Review & Herald, 1993), pp Issues in the Sanctuary Doctrine Davidson, R. A Song for the Sanctuary, chapters 3 and 4 (sent by ). Moore, Marvin, The Case for the Investigative Judgment, chapters 5 7. Adams, R., The Sanctuary Doctrine, passim. Adventist Review, September 4, 1980 (Report of Sanctuary Review Committee) = Doctrine of the Sanctuary: A Historical Survey, ed. Frank B Holbrook; Daniel and Revelation Committee Series, vol. 5, Appendix D, pp Brinsmead, R., Judged by the Gospel, pp (cf. pp for details). Davidson, R., Assurance in the Judgment, Adventist Review, 7 January 1988, Davidson, R., In Confirmation of the Sanctuary Message. Journal of the Adventist Theological Society 2, no. 1 (1991): Davidson, R., What the Sanctuary Means to Me: Yom Kippur Calls Us to Repentance and Joy. Adventist Review, 19 February 1987, Ford, D., Daniel 8:14, Day of Atonement, and Investigative Judgment, pp Ford, D., Good News for Adventists (58 pp.). Martin, W., The Truth About Seventh-day Adventism, pp Ministry, October 1980 (Special Sanctuary Issue). Sanctuary Review Committee, 1980, Statement on Desmond Ford Document, DARCOM, vol. 5, Appendix D, pp Wallenkampf, A., Challengers to the Doctrine of the Sanctuary, DARCOM, vol. 5, Appendix C, pp The Original Sanctuary Heaven and Earth Canale, F., Philosophical Foundations and the Biblical Sanctuary (sent by ). Davidson, R., A Song for the Sanctuary, chapters 5 and 6 (sent by ) Davidson, Jo Ann, Toward a Scriptural Aesthetic, AUSS 41 (Spring 2003): , Toward a Theology of Beauty: A Biblical Perspective (Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 2008). Davidson, R., Cosmic Metanarrative for the Coming Millennium, Journal of the Adventist Theological Society 11, no. 1 2 (2000): de Souza, Elias Brasil, The Heavenly Sanctuary/Temple Motif in the Hebrew Bible, ATS Dissertation Series 7 (2005). 8

9 5 Feb 7 6 Feb 14 7 Feb 21 8 Feb 28 9 Mar 6 10 Mar 13 Mar16 25 Sanctuary Typology: Biblical Foundations and Principles of Interpretation Davidson, R., A Song for the Sanctuary, chapters 7 9 (sent by ). Davidson, R., Typology and the Levitical System, Part I, Ministry, February 1984, 16 19, 30., Typology in Scripture, chapters 1 and 2, esp. pp , Typology in the Book of Hebrews, in Issues in the Book of Hebrews, ed. F. Holbrook, (DARCOM series, vol. 4), pp , , Sanctuary Typology, Symposium on Revelation Book 1 (DARCOM series, vol. 6), Chapter 5, pp , Sanctuary Typology in the Pentateuch (R. Davidson, lecturer) Davidson, A Song for the Sanctuary, chapters (sent by ). Moore, Marvin, The Case for the Investigative Judgment, chapters Gane, R., Altar Call., Ritual Dynamic Structure., Cult and Character., NIV Application Commentary on Leviticus. Haskel, S., The Cross and Its Shadow. Hardinge, L., With Jesus in His Sanctuary. 70 Weeks, Leviticus, and Nature of Prophecy, chapters 6. The Sanctuary and the Atonement, chapters 4, 5, and 6 (revised edition, same). Treiyer, A., The Day of Atonement and the Heavenly Sanctuary from the Pentateuch to Revelation The Investigative Judgment in the Old Testament Outside of Daniel Davidson, R., A Song for the Sanctuary, chapters 15 & 16 Shea, W., Selected Studies, chapter 1. Davidson, R. The Divine Covenant Lawsuit Motif in Canonical Perspective. Journal of the Adventist Theological Society, 21/1-2 (2010): Davidson, R., In Confirmation of the Sanctuary Message, Journal of the Adventist Theological Society 2, no. 1 (1991): Shea, W., The Sanctuary and the Atonement, chapter 12. The Sanctuary in Daniel Part 1 (R. Davidson, lecturers) Davidson, R., A Song for the Sanctuary, chapters (sent in ) Moore, The Case for the Investigative Judgment, chapters 8 11 Symposium on Daniel, chapters 6 10 Maxwell, C. M., God Cares, Vol. 1, passim. The Sanctuary and the Atonement, chapters 8 and 9. The Sanctuary and the Atonement (original edition), chapter Weeks, Leviticus, Nature of Prophecy (DARCOM series, vol. 3), chapters 1 4. A Theology of Divine Judgment in Scripture (J. Moskala, lecturer) Davidson, R., A Song for the Sanctuary, chapter 17. Moskala, J., Toward a Biblical Theology of God s Judgment: A Celebration of the Cross in Seven Phases of Divine Universal Judgment (sent in ) Moskala, J. The Gospel According to God s Judgment: Judgment as Salvation (sent in ) The Sanctuary in Daniel Part 2 (R. Davidson, lecturers) Davidson, R., A Song for the Sanctuary, chapters (sent in ) Moore, The Case for the Investigative Judgment, chapters 12 17, Shea, W., Selected Studies, chapters 3, 5, and 6 Spring Semester Break 9

10 11 Mar Apr 3 13 Apr Apr Apr 24 Sanctuary in Hebrews Davidson, R., A Song for the Sanctuary, chapter 14 Moore, The Case for the Investigative Judgment, chapters Camacho, H., The Altar of Incense in Hebrews 9:3 4, AUSS 24 (1986): Cortez, Felix. The Anchor of the Soul that Enters within the Veil : The Ascension of the Son in the Letter to the Hebrews. PhD dissertation, Andrews University (2008). Davidson, R., Typology and the Levitical System, Part II, Ministry, April 1984, , Christ s Entry Within the Veil in Hebrews 6:19 20: The Old Testament Background. AUSS 39/2 (Autumn 2001): , Inauguration or Day of Atonement? A Response to Norman Young s Old Testament Background to Hebrews 6:19 20 Revisited. AUSS 40/1 (Spring 2002): Davidson, R., Typology in the Book of Hebrews, in Issues in the Book of Hebrews (DARCOM series, vol. 4), pp , Holbrook, F., Issues in the Book of Hebrews, Ministry, April 1985, 12 16, 21. Rice, G., AUSS 19 (1981): ; 23 (1985): 29 35; 25 (1987): Young, N. H. The Day of Dedication or the Day of Atonement? The Old Testament Background to Hebrews 6:19 20 Revisited, AUSS 40/1 (Spring 2002): Midterm Take-home Reflection/Synthesis Paper is due. Sanctuary and Festival Typology Davidson, R., A Song for the Sanctuary, chapters 13 and 26 (sent in ). Davidson, Richard M. The Forgotten Festival (unpublished sermon, available from Dorothy Show, showd@andrews.edu., Ponder the Passover, Shabbat Shalom 53, no. 1 (2006): 4 9., Sukkot: Festival of Joy! Shabbat Shalom 55, no. 2 (2008): The Sanctuary in Revelation (R. Davidson, lecturer) Davidson, R., A Song for the Sanctuary, chapters 23 and24 (sent in ) Paulien, J., The Role of the Hebrew Cultus, Sanctuary and Temple in the Plot and Structure of the Book of Revelation, AUSS 33, no. 2 (Autumn 1995): Davidson, R., Sanctuary Typology, in Symposium on Revelation Book 1, (DARCOM series, vol. 6), Holbrook, F., ed., The Sanctuary and the Atonement, chapter 17 (= chapter 8, abridged edition)., Symposium on Revelation Book 1 (DARCOM series, vol. 6), Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 13. Maxwell, C. M., God Cares, vol. II, passim. Strand, K., Interpreting the Book of Revelation., AUSS articles: 22 (1984): ; 25 (1987): ; 25 (1987): Sanctuary Message and Proclamation Davidson, R., A Song for the Sanctuary, chapters 25, 27, and 28 Moore, The Case for the Investigative Judgment, chapters Davidson, R., The Good News of Yom Kippur, Journal of the Adventist Theological Society, 2, no. 2 (1991): Weeks, Leviticus, Nature of Prophecy, chapter 10. Spectrum, vol. 11, no. 2 (November 1980); Vol. 14, no. 1 (August 1983), passim. Goldstein, C., False Balances. No Class Prepare final papers! 10

11 16 Apr 30 Final Examination Time: Monday, April 30, 10:30 am 12:30 pm. A. The following items are due on this date and time: Creative project Final take-home synthesis/reflection paper Final reading report A final reading report form with all assigned reading (including E. G. White, Patriarchs and Prophets, chapter 30, Great Controversy, chapters 23, 24, and 28; and Frank Holbrook, Light in the Shadows ) is attached (see p. 13) and should be filled out and submitted at the end of the semester. Space will be available on this form for the listing of the 150 additional pages (M.A. in Religion) of reading from bibliography (or other pertinent literature). For additional reading, list author and title and pages. B. Student presentations of creative projects will be held during the final exam time. C. Attendance will be taken. CLASS POLICIES Classroom Seating To facilitate the instructor in learning each student s name, please select a permanent seat (for at least the first half of the semester) in the classroom. Disability Accommodations If you qualify for accommodations under the American Disabilities Act, please see the instructor as soon as possible for referral and assistance in arranging such accommodations.) Late Submission of Assessment All late assessment will incur a 10% per day penalty. Class Attendance Regular attendance at all classes, laboratories and other academic appointments is required for each student. Faculty members are expected to keep regular attendance records. Whenever the number of absences exceeds 10% of the total course appointments, the teacher may give a failing grade. Merely being absent from campus does not exempt the student from this policy. Absences recorded because of late registration, suspension, and early/late vacation leaves are not excused. The class work missed may be made up only if the teacher allows. Three tardies are equal to one absence. ( Andrews University Bulletin, page 29-30) Excused Absence Excuses for absences due to illness are granted by the teacher. Proof of illness is required. Residence hall students are required to see a nurse on the first day of any illness which interferes with class attendance. Non-residence hall students should show written verification of illness obtained from their own physician. Excuses for absences not due to illness are issued directly to the dean s office. Excused absences do not remove the student s responsibility to complete all requirements of a course. Class work is made up by permission of the teacher. ( Andrews University Bulletin, page 30) Teacher Tardiness Teachers have the responsibility of getting to class on time. If a teacher is detained and will be late, the teacher must send a message to the class with directions. If after 10 minutes no message has been received, students may leave without penalty. If teacher tardiness persists, students have the right to notify the department chair, or if the teacher is the department chair, to notify the dean. ( Andrews University Bulletin, page 30) Academic Integrity Andrews University takes seriously all acts of academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes (but is not limited to) falsifying official documents; plagiarizing; misusing copyrighted material; violating licensing agreements; using media from any source to mislead, deceive or defraud; presenting another s work as one s own; using materials during a quiz or examination 11

12 other than those specifically allowed; stealing, accepting or studying from stolen examination materials; copying from another student; or falsifying attendance records. For more details see the Andrews University Bulletin, page 30. Consequences may include denial of admission, revocation of admission, warning from a teacher with or without formal documentation, warning from a chair or academic dean with formal documentation, receipt of a reduced or failing grade with or without notation of the reason on the transcript, suspension or dismissal from the course, suspension or dismissal from the program, expulsion from the university or degree cancellation. Disciplinary action may be retroactive if academic dishonesty becomes apparent after the student leaves the course, program or university. ( Andrews University Bulletin, page 30) INSTRUCTOR PROFILE Richard M. Davidson is J. N. Andrews Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan. He has been with the Andrews faculty since Born in California, Davidson attended Loma Linda University, Riverside, California, graduating in 1968 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theology. Two years later he earned his Master of Divinity degree summa cum laude from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University. He also received his doctorate in Biblical Studies at Andrews in His doctoral dissertation was titled "Typological Structures in the Old and New Testaments." It is now published under the title Typology in Scripture. Before coming to Andrews Davidson served as an associate pastor of a Seventh-day Adventist church in Phoenix, Arizona, and as pastor of the Flagstaff Seventh-day Adventist Church for more than five years. He was ordained as a minister in Prescott, Arizona, in Davidson is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, the Evangelical Theological Society, and the Adventist Theological Society. He has presented over seventy scholarly papers at professional meetings of these societies and other venues. Davidson has written numerous articles for refereed journals and Adventist denominational papers, as well as various chapters in scholarly books. These may be viewed on his website ( Additional publications include the following books: A Love Song for the Sabbath (Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1988), In the Footsteps of Joshua (Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1995), Biblical Hermeneutics (in Romanian; Editura CARD, 2003), and Flame of Yahweh: Sexuality in the Old Testament (Hendrickson Publishers, 2007). He is married to Jo Ann Mazat Davidson who also teaches at the Theological Seminary. They have a daughter, Rahel, and a son, Jonathan. Davidson enjoys backpacking, mountaineering, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and tennis. 12

13 Name Box No. Date GSEM Doctrine of the Sanctuary Final Reading Report Spring Semester 2012 Author Book/Article Title Canale, Fernando L. Philosophical Foundations and the Biblical Sanctuary. AUSS 36, no. 2 (Autumn 1998): (Total of 24 pp.) Davidson, Richard M. A Song for the Sanctuary (forthcoming book for General Conference Biblical Research Institute). (Approximately 400 pages.) Holbrook, Frank Light in the Shadows (Total of 23 pp.) Number of Pages Moore, Marvin The Case for the Investigative Judgment: Its Biblical Foundation. Nampa, ID: Pacific Press, (Total of 346 pp.) Moskala, Jiri. Toward a Biblical Theology of God s Judgment: A Celebration of the Cross in Seven Phases of Divine Universal Judgment (An Overview of a Theocentric-Christocentric Approach). Journal of the Adventist Theological Society 15, no. 1 (Spring 2004): (Total of 28 pp.) Paulien, Jon The Role of the Hebrew Cultus, Sanctuary, and Temple in the Plot and Structure of the Book of Revelation, AUSS 33, no. 2 (Autumn 1995): (Total of 20 pp.) Shea, W. H. Selected Studies on Prophetic Interpretation. DARCOM, vol. 1. Washington, DC: Review and Herald, Chapters 1, 3, 5, and 6. (Total of 92 pp.) White, E. G. Patriarchs and Prophets, pp ; Great Controversy, pp ; (Total of 53 pp.) Subtotal of Pages (986) Additional Reading Chosen from Bibliography (For additional space, write on the back of this form.) M.A. (Rel.): 2 credits 150 pages M.A. (Rel.): 3 rd credit additional 40 hours (or equivalent as cleared by instructor) Total Required Reading 13