ST 5103 Theology 3: Holy Spirit, Church, Last Things Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Fall 2013 Course Syllabus Instructor: Dr. Wayne G. Johnson WGJohnson.Kenya@gmail.com 407 697-7699 Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m., Feb. 5 th May 14 th Northway Wexford Campus, Trinity Room Course Description This course begins with the study of the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Focus then shifts to the doctrine of the church. Topics include the nature, mission, function, organization, and ordinances of the church, the use of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in ministry, and the relation of Israel to the church. The course concludes with a treatment of the Last Things in relation to individuals (including the intermediate state and the resurrection of the body) and in relation to the following corporate groups: the church, Israel, and the nations. Learning Objectives: By the end of this course the student will be able to: 1. Explain who the Holy Spirit is and the work of the Holy Spirit in relation to the Trinity, redemption, and the Church. 2. Relate the work of the Holy Spirit between the Old and New Testaments. 3. Understand and explain the different perspectives on the baptism, filling and gifts of the Spirit 4. Develop a philosophy of ministry in light of the biblical teaching on the mission, nature, and roles of the Church. 5. Understand, explain and apply the different perspectives on church ordinances, church governance, ordination, the role of women, and other issues in ecclesiology. 6. Define and explain the different evangelical theologies of eschatology, the millennium and rapture. Identify the hermeneutical issues involved in each. 7. Identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative contemporary eschatological perspectives. 8. Evaluate both evangelical and non-evangelical eschatology in light of biblical theology. 9. Identify and evaluate different perspectives on death, judgment, hell, and the future heavens and earth. 10. Grow in the skills of hermeneutical, exegetical, and theological evaluation of doctrine and the application of theology to life and ministry. Session Schedule Session Date Session Topics Reading 1 Aug 27 Syllabus and Course Introduction; Holy Spirit in the Old Testament 2 Sept 3 Holy Spirit in the Gospels and Acts; Meaning of Baptism of the Holy Spirit. 1 P a g e E:40-41 (G:30)
3 Sept 10 Holy Spirit in the Epistles; Meaning of Filling of the Spirit. 4 Sept 17 Spiritual Gifts; Summary Sept 24 No Class 5 Oct 1 Historical and Contemporary Models of the Church 6 Oct 8 Defining the Nature of the Church; Introduction, definitions, and metaphors. 7 Oct 15 Roles and Functions of the Church; Church Government, Leadership, and Laity E: 49-50 (G: 44-45, 51) E: 51 (G:46-47) 8 Oct 22 Church Ordinances and Ordination. E:52-53 (G48-50) 9 Oct 29 Issues in Ecclesiology E: 54 10 Nov 5 Eschatology in Historical and Contemporary Perspective. E: 55 (G:540 11 Nov 12 Eschatology in the Old Testament; Eschatology in the New Testament. 12 Nov 19 Eschatology in the New Testament continued. 13 Dec 3 Survey of Millennial and Rapture Views E: 57-58 (G:55) 14 Dec 10 Personal Eschatology; Heaven and Hell. E:56, 59 (G: 56-57). 15 Dec 17 Final Exam Textbooks Erickson, Millard J. Christian Theology. 2 nd edition. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 1998. Green, Michael. I Believe in the Holy Spirit. Rev. Ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2004. Harper, Brad and Paul Louis Metzger. Exploring Ecclesiology: An Evangelical and Ecumenical Introduction. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos Press, 2009. Erickson, Millard J. A Basic Guide to Eschatology: Making Sense of the Millennium. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1998. Recommended Reading Grudem, Wayne. Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 2000. Read Parts 3-5 (chapters 21-43)). Holy Spirit Fee, Gordon D. God s Empowering Presence: The Holy Spirit in the Letters of Paul. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1994. Packer, J. I. Keep In Step With the Spirit. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2005. Keener, Craig S. Gift Giver: The Holy Spirit for Today. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2001. Brand, Chad Owen, ed. Perspectives on Spirit Baptism: Five Views. Nashville, TN: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 2004. 2 P a g e
3 P a g e Grudem, Wayne A. Are Miraculous Gifts for Today: Four Views. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1996. Oden, Thomas. Systematic Theology, Vol. 3. Life in the Spirit. Peabody, MA: Hendrikson Publishers, 2006. Karkkainen, Veli-Matti. Pneumatology: The Holy Spirit in Ecumenical, International, and Contextual Perspective. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2002. Walvoord, John F. The Holy Spirit: A Comprehensive Study of the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit. 3 rd Ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1958. Ecclesiology Saucy, Robert L. The Church in God s Program. Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1972. Dulles, Avery C. Models of the Church. New York, NY: Image Books, 2002. McKnight, Scot. A Community Called Atonement. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 2007. Husbands, Mark and Daniel Treier. The Community of the Word: Toward an Evangelical Ecclesiology. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2005. Van Gelder, Craig. The Essence of the Church: A Community Created by the Spirit. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2000. Karkkainen, Veli-Matti. An Introduction to Ecclesiology: Ecumenical, Historical & Global Perspectives. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2002. Carson, D.A. Becoming Conversant with the Emerging Church: Understanding a Movement and Its Implications. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2005. Anderson, Ray S. An Emergent Theology for Emerging Churches. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2005. Cowen, Steven B., ed. Who Runs the Church: 4 Views on Church Government. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2004. Armstrong, John H., ed. Understanding Four Views on the Lord s Supper. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2007.. Understanding Four Views on Baptism. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2007. Eschatology Schwarz, Hans. Eschatology. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm B Eerdmanns, 2000. Hoekema, Anthony A. The Bible and the Future. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm B Eerdmanns, 1979. Campbell, Donald K. and Jeffrey L. Townsend, eds. A Case for Premillennialism: A New Consensus. Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1992. Bock, Darrell L. Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan,1999. Hultberg, Alan. Three Views on the Rapture: Pretribulation, Prewrath, or Posttribulation. Eschatology Schwarz, Hans. Eschatology. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm B Eerdmanns, 2000. Hoekema, Anthony A. The Bible and the Future. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm B Eerdmanns, 1979. Campbell, Donald K. and Jeffrey L. Townsend, eds. A Case for Premillennialism: A New Consensus. Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1992. Clouse, Robert G., ed. The Meaning of the Millennium: Four Views. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1977. Bock, Darrell L., ed. Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1996. Archer, Gleason L., etal. The Rapture: Pre-, Mid-, or Post-tribulational? Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1984.
Baker, David W., ed. Looking Into the Future: Evangelical Studies in Eschatology. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2001. Assignments 1. Reading: Read the assigned chapters in Erickson s Christian Theology (or Grudem s Systematic Theology). Report when the reading is complete. 10 points. Due: December 10 th. 2. Submit a 5 page, double-spaced summary and evaluation of the following three required texts. 10 points each. a. Green, Michael. I Believe in the Holy Spirit. Rev. Ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2004. Include a statement of the author s purpose/thesis, how the author develops the book and main ideas and contributions made by the book. Include your personal interaction and evaluation of the content of the book. This may done throughout the paper or in the final 1-2 pages. Formatting and style should follow Turabian s 8 th edition of A Manual for Writers. Due: October 1 st. b. Harper, Brad and Paul Louis Metzger. Exploring Ecclesiology: An Evangelical and Ecumenical Introduction. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos Press, 2009. Include a statement of the author s purpose/thesis, how the author develops the book and main ideas and contributions made by the book. Include your personal interaction and evaluation of the content of the book. This may done throughout the paper or in the final 1-2 pages. Formatting and style should follow Turabian s 8 th edition of A Manual for Writers. Due: November 5 th. Erickson, Millard J. A Basic Guide to Eschatology: Making Sense of the Millennium. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1998. Give a brief (1-2 paragraphs) summary of each of the positions, including chapters 1 & 2. Conclude the paper with a brief personal evaluation of the tribulational and millennial positions. December 3 rd. 3. Major Project: Exegetical, Theological, or Philosophy of Ministry Paper 4 P a g e The student will have the opportunity to research and write a major paper that is either exegetical, theology or practical. The paper must be a minimum of 2500 words, typed, following Turabian format (about 10 pages). Papers will be marked down for poor quality writing and not following
the appropriate format. All papers should include at least 5 academic level monographs along with additional articles. Submit a written proposal for your major project that states the project you are undertaking and gives a brief outline of how you intend to approach the project. I will evaluate the suitability of your project and give recommendations for your research and approach. a. Exegetical Paper Option: Using good hermeneutical and exegetical skills, do an exegetical study of one passage of Scripture relevant to the topics of this course. The purpose of this option is delve more deeply in the text of Scripture and interact with exegetical, hermeneutical, and theological issues that arise from a study of the passage. If you have not had Greek or Hebrew you may still do this assignment but will depend much more on commentaries. Summarize the important and relevant aspects of your exegetical study in the paper. Be sure to identify the major issues and interact with alternative positions as you draw your own conclusions about the meaning of the passage and the implications of the teaching of the passage for the relevant doctrine. Explain the contribution of this passage to doctrine and Christian practice. b. Theological Paper Option: Using good principles of theological inquiry and formulation, write a theological paper on a topic of your choice. It must relate directly to the course and should be approved by the instructor before you begin. A good theological paper will include: 1) A concise and accurate statement of the question or problem. 2) Will include awareness of and interaction with alternative interpretations and perspectives. One should also present the alternative views accurately and fairly. 3) Will include the relevant biblical basis that is representative of the biblical perspective (ie., not selective) and that is based on sound exegesis. 4) A well thought out and argued presentation of your own view. c. Philosophy of Ministry Option: This paper is an opportunity to reflect on and develop your philosophy of ministry. Tailor the paper to the ministry in which you are engaged. Include explanations of the nature, roles, activities of the church and how, in light of these, you intend to carry out your ministry. Include specific personal goals and ministry methods and strategies as appropriate. Due: December 10 th. 4. Final Exam Course Grading Reading 10% Summaries & Evaluations 30% (10% each) Major Project 40% Final Exam 20% 5 P a g e