Dr. J. Michael Shannon Fall 2015

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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 2015 Professor of Preaching MWF 10:00-10:50 a.m. 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. 24 Introduction and Orientation Unit One: Early Influences Through Barton Stone and the Christian Connection 26 The Protestant Reformation 28 European Influences on the Campbells and Stone 31 Early Religious Life in America Sep. 2 Early Colonial Attempts at Restoration 1

2 Sep. 4 New England Christians 7 Labor Day-No class 9 Barton Stone and the Cane Ridge Revival 11 The Last Will and Testament (The Last Will and Testament) Last Will paper due for those who choose this option. 14 Stone after Cane Ridge 16 Biblical Concept of the Church 18 Test #1 Unit Two: The Campbells and the Coalescence of a Movement 21 Thomas Campbell in the New World 23 Declaration and Address (Read, The Declaration and Address) Declaration and Address paper due 25 Alexander Campbell 28 Conflict with the Baptists 30 Walter Scott and the New Evangelism Oct. 2 No class 5 The Nature of Faith 7 Alexander Campbell as a Leader 9 Alexander Campbell as a Debater (Cherok, entire book) Cherok book review due 12 Union of Campbellites and Stoneites 14 The Luneneburg Letter Lunenburg letter paper due for those who choose this option 16 Movie, Part One 19 Movie, Part Two 2

3 Oct. 21 Additions to the Movement 23 The Civil War 26 James Garfield: The Preacher President 28 Challenges to the Movement 30 Test #2 Unit Three: Opportunities and Challenges after the Campbells Nov. 2 Fundamentalist Modernist Controversy 4 Colleges and Missions 6 The History of CCU 9 Final Effort at Reunion 11 Final Division 13 The DOC Today 16 COC Today 18 ICC/CC Today 20 The Restoration Movement Outside the U.S. Webb book review due Thanksgiving Break 30 African-American Developments Dec. 2 Women Leaders in the restoration Movement 4 Offbeat People in the Restoration Movement 7 Test #3 9 The Bible and its Authority The Future of the Movement 11 Review for Final 14 FINAL EXAM 3

4 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 23 rd. 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 11 th. If you choose The Lunenburg Letter, it is due October 14 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 October 9 th ) and In Search of Christian Unity (due November 20 th ). 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. 4) Academic accommodations: Students who require academic accommodations due to any documented physical, psychological, or learning disability must request assistance from Ray Horton via the Student Services Center. Students are encouraged to complete this request within the first two weeks of each semester. The Student Services Center is located on the second floor of Presidents Hall across from the elevator. You may contact Ray Horton by phone ( ) or Tutoring services in various subjects are also available. 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: Henry Webb, In Search of Christian Unity 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 The professor highly recommends as supplemental reading, Union in Truth, by James North, which is currently out of print. 5