Mid-South Christian College Professor: Dr. Alton D. Merchant 3097 Knight Rd. E-mail: amerch2401@suddenlink.net Memphis, TN 38181 Cell: 870 816-5459 www.midsouthcc.org Office: 870 829-3236 Version: B Date: 8 Sep 2008 TH101 BASIC BIBLE DOCTRINE Fall 2008 COURSE DISCRIPTION This is a topical consideration of the essential elements of faith as revealed in the Bible. THE MISSION OF MSCC Mid-South Christian College exists to glorify God by partnering with Christian Churches in raising up individuals called by God to fulfill the global vision of Christ by facilitating their academic, practical and spiritual preparation. STUDENT CORE LEARNING THREADS (ACLTS) 1. Demonstrate skills at accurately handling the sacred Scriptures (ABIB). 2. Demonstrate personal spiritual growth (ASPI) 3. Demonstrate competence in the mental skills of thought, reasoning, reflection, analysis and discovery in seeking God s truth and application for today s cultures from a Biblical worldview. (AREA) COURSE OBJECTIVES Course Objective As a result of having completed this course, the student... 1. The student will have a basic understanding of Christian Doctrine 2. The student will begin to apply the various doctrines his or her life and to the life of the church Goal that it Supports This objective supports [ACLT] because... [ABIB] the student will read, answer questions on each reading assignment and discuss the particular doctrine [ABIB and ASIP] the student will apply the doctrines personally and to the life of the church on tests, exams and written assignments 1
3. The student will be able to defend against some of the major arguments that attack the foundation of Christianity contained in the biblical doctrines [AREA] the student their readings and written assignments and class discussion encounter some of the major attacks and misunderstanding of biblical doctrne COURSE TEXTBOOKS Study Bible with Old and New Testament (KJV, NKJV, NASV, NIV, or NRSV) Bilenzikian, Gilbert. Christianity 101. Grand Rapids: ZondervanPublishingHouse, 1993. Sizemore, Denver. 13 Lessons in Christian Doctrine, rev. Joplin: College Press Publishing Co., 1997. Sizemore, Denver. 12 More Lessons in Christian Doctrine. Joplin: College Press Publishing Co., 1987. PLAGIARISM. Students are expected to give proper credit when using the ideas of others. This frequently takes the form of quotation marks with proper footnotes or endnotes giving the source of the quotation. For examples, consult Turabian, Kate L. A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, & Dissertations. 6th ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1996. Submitting work done by another person as your own results in an F for the assignment and can result in further academic disciplinary measures. CLASS ATTENDANCE Regularity in class attendance is considered absolutely essential to the proper completion of a course. Absences caused by college sponsored activities are the only excused absences. All unexcused absences will result in the lowering of grades and may result in additional work. After absences equal to three weeks of class time the student must petition the faculty to remain in the class as a credit student. Absences in excess of 25% of the total class hours will result in failure of the course. A student is considered tardy if he arrives in class after the instructor begins to call the roll or has begun class or if he leaves before the class hour is completed. Four tardies are counted as one absence. Absences immediately preceding or following a school holiday will be counted as two absences. CLASS ASSIGNMENTS AND INCOMPLETE GRADES All class work is to be completed as assigned. No work will be accepted after the day of the final examination unless the student has filed for an extension before that time. An Incomplete Request Form is available in the Academic Dean s office upon the payment of a $10.00 fee. This form entitles the student to an extension of 30 days in which to complete all class assignments. Failure to complete the work within that extension will result in a grade of F. Announced tests and examinations should be taken when scheduled. Failure to 2
do so will result in a late fee of $5.00 which must be paid before the test is administered. COURSE CHANGES OR WITHDRAWALS FROM COURSES Students who desire to make course changes must do so within the first two weeks of the semester. In order to withdraw from a class or change classes, a student must secure written approval from the registrar and from his instructor. Withdrawal from a class is permitted without penalty (except financial as outlined in the financial section of the catalog) during the first three weeks of the semester. After three weeks, the grade WP or WF will be given and entered on the student s transcript After 6 weeks, a student is not permitted to change a class from credit to audit. After 10 weeks, a student is not permitted to withdraw passing from any course. Withdrawal from a course without written approval from both the registrar and the instructor results in an F grade. WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COLLEGE A student may not withdraw from the college without notifying the dean of students, academic dean or the president. The student is expected to meet all obligations involving his instructors, the business manager, librarian and registrar. Failure to notify the college of withdrawal may result in the student forfeiting any refunds due him. REFUNDS Withdrawal refunds of tuition and room rent will be as follows: During the first two weeks of the semester - 80% During the third week of the semester - 60% During the fourth week of the semester - 40% After the fourth week of the semester - No refund COURSE ASSIGNMENTS Description Date due Value 1 Reading and Answer Questions weekly 10% 2 Write a 5 page paper investigating one of the following: Canon of the Bible, Nature of God, Repentance, or Divine/ Human Nature of God 3 13 Oct 14%
3 Keep a notebook with notes on readings with the questions and answers, lectures, discussion (will be graded on organization, content and neatness 13 Oct And 15 Dec 4 Mid-Term Exam 13 Oct 11% 11% 5 Present your paper to the class for discussion 13 Oct 12% 6 Final paper due, 5 pages on one of the following subjects: Discipleship, Giving, Doubt, Spiritual Gifts, The Lord s Supper, or Baptism 15 Dec 15% 7 Class discussion on the papers 15 Dec 12% 8 Final Exam 15 Dec 15% Total 100% COURSE CALENDAR Class Date Topic Assignment 1 Sep 8 th Intro to the course The Role of Christian Doctrine Handout 2 15 th Bible Read Sizemore 13 Less 37-47 Answer questions 47-48 Read Bilezikian 3-22 3 22 nd God Read Sizemore 13 Les 2-19 Answer questions 20 Read Bilezikian 25-48 4 29 th Redemption/Salvation Part 1 Sin & Satan Covenants Faith Repentance 5 Oct 6 th Redemption/Salvation Part 2 Regeneration Baptism Current Views Read Bilezikian 143-56 a Read Sizemore 12 Les 25-52 Answer questions 37, 53 Read Sizemore 12 Les 89-101 Answer questions 102 Read Sizemore 13 Les 61-71 Answer questions 72-73 Read Sizemore 13 Les 75-86 Answer questions 86-87 Read Bilezikian 156 b -69 Read Sizemore 13 Les 75-86 Answer questions 100-01 Read Bilezikian 169-71 4
6 13 th Mid-Term 1 st Paper due Discuss papers Jesus Christ Notebooks will be checked Read Sizemore 13 Les 21-34 Answer questions 34-35 Read Bilezikian 51-83 7 20 th The Church Read Sizemore 13 Les 49-59 Answer questions 59-60 Read Bilezikian 175-225 8 27 th Holy Spirit Spiritual Gifts Gift of Tongues Read Sizemore 12 Les 121-35 Answer questions 136 Read Bilezikian 87-115 Read Sizemore 12 Les 157-69 Answer questions 171 Read Sizemore 12 Les 173-87 Answer questions 188 9 Nov 3 rd The Lord s Supper Read Sizemore 13 Les 103-14 Answer questions 115-16 Read RP 103-06 10 10 th Worship Read Sizemore 12 Les 189-203 Answer questions 204 RP 109-11 11 17 th Prayer and Giving Giving Read Sizemore 13 Les 117-29 Answer questions 130-131 Read Sizemore 12 Les 133-58 Answer questions 144-45, 159-60 12 24 th Discipleship Read Sizemore 12 Les 11-23 Answer questions 24 13 Dec 1 st Assurance of Salvation Read Sizemore 12 Les 103-18 Answer questions 119 RP 116-20 14 8 th Last Things Hell Heaven Read Sizemore 13 Les 177-92 Answer questions 192-3 Read Bilezikian 229-74 Read Sizemore 12 Les 73-87 Answer questions 88 RP 121 Read Sizemore 12 Les 55-70 Answer questions 71 5
15 15 th Final Exams - Final paper due Discuss papers Notebooks will be checked Prepare for discussion of paper BIBLIOGRAPHY Archer, Gleason L. Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties. Grand Rapids: ZondervanPublishing House, 1982. Armour, Mike. You are not Your Own: Becoming God's Steward. Joplin: College Press, 1995. Bavinck, Herman. The Doctrine of God. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1951. Bilezikian, Gilbert. Community 101: Reclaiming the Local Church as Community of Oneness. Grand Rapids: ZondervanPublishing House, 1997. Blomberg, Craig L. Heart, Soul, and Money. Joplin: College Press, 2000. Brower, Kent, E. and Andy Johnson, ed. Holiness and Ecclesiology in the New Testament. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2007. Bruce, F. F. Jesus: Past, Present and Future: The Work of Christ. Downers Grove: Intervarsity Press. Chafer, Lewis Sperry. Satan: His Motives and Methods. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1991. Cottrell, Jack. Baptism: A Biblical Study. Joplin: College Press, 1989.. What the Bible Says About God the Redeemer. Joplin: College Press, 1987. DeMar, Gary. End Times Fiction: A Biblical Consideration of the Left Behind Theology. Nashville: Nelson Publishing Co., 2001. Denney, James. The Death of Christ. Chicago: Inter-Varsity Press, 1951. Dickason, C. Fred. Angels: Elect & Evil. Chircago: Moody Press, 1995. Donley, Jeffrey R. W. What the Bible Says About Basic Theology. Joplin: College Publishing Co., 1988. Dunn, F. S. YaHWeH, Know YaHWeH : The Significance of the Unique Name of God. Berkeley: Bacchus Press, 1986. 6
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Syllabus Acknowledgement Form Read Carefully. Check each box [ ]. Give the signed & dated form to your instructor. [ ] I have received a copy of the syllabus for, for. Course Name Number Semester - Year [ ] I have read the syllabus in its entirety, and I fully understand the course objectives and requirements for this class. [ ] I understand that ALL assignments and course requirements must be completed in order to pass this class. Printed Name Date Signature 9