Biblical School of World Evangelism Of Milford, Ohio SYLLABUS for Baptist History (Course) Religion (Department) Spring 2014 (Date) BT 208 (Catalog Number) Joe Landock (Name of Instructor) (Credit Hours)
Page 2 I. COURSE DESCPIPTION This is a study of the origins and history of those who followed biblical doctrine. The establishment of the church as well as the persecutions which followed as foretold by Christ. The origin of the Catholic Church and how it not only opposed true biblical teaching but killed any who disagreed with them. We will be looking at the doctrines associated with separation and why they were willing to die for them. We will also be looking at the Anabaptists, (Baptist forefathers), and what was told of them. We will look at many other bodies of believers through the Apostolic age. Dark age. Reformation period as well as Colonial America. II. COURSE OPALS A. Primary: To understand the historical value of what we hold dear in biblical separation. To not take lightly the doctrines of the Bible and to take a stand for right even if it means persecution. B. Philosophical; Baptists are not Protestants. Baptists did not come out of the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) - Baptists were never a part of it. C. Practical: Today, Baptists must know that they have always been a people since Jesus built His Church who have continued to exist down through the centuries. They have been known by various names and maintained doctrinal identification with the Church that Jesus built. And equally important. Baptists need to know that these people have been persecuted and martyred for their fidelity to the pure teachings of, Jesus. ffl. PREREOUISITES None IV. TEXTBOOKS Carroll, J.M. The Trail of Blood. By J.M. Carroll, Lexington: Ashland Avenue Baptist Church (reprint), 1931. Pickering, Ernest. Biblical Separation, By Ernest Pickering, Illinois: Regular Baptist Press, 1979.
Page 3 V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS A. Academic regulations: 1. Students will read the text. Biblical Separation, Chapters 1-4. 2. Students will read. The Trail of Blood. J.M. Carroll (56 Pages). 3. Students will complete the discipleship lesson "K" for Kinship (our Baptist Heritage), A-Z Christian Mentoring by the second class session (January 22, 2014). 4. Students will learn the definition and descriptions of those who believe and practice opposing methods of baptism. 5. Students will learn to identify five prominent groups from the Apostolic Age through the Reformation who believed and practiced the teachings that Jesus gave the New Testament Church and were consequently labeled, "heretics," and murdered for their faith. 6. Students must turn-in all work either early or on-time. No assignments (e.g., papers, projects, and reading assignments) will be accepted late (i.e.. Late equals a grade of "0."). B. Attendance Policies: 1. A maximum of two(2) absences will be allowed for any reason with the exception of administrative absences. Any student missing more than two (2) classes will receive an "F." 2. If a student is more than ten (10) minutes late to a class or leaves more than ten (10 minutes early, he/she will be counted absent. 3. Three "tardies" will constitute an absence and will detract from the total allowable absences. 4. It a student arrives to class has already been recorded, he/she must speak to the instructor immediately following the class in order to verify his/her
Page 4 attendance was properly recorded. Attendance records will not be changed retroactively. C, Test Make-up Policies: 1. Make-up quizzes will only be permitted if the absence is excusable (sickness, death in the family, jury duty, or an emergency). 2. A note must be given to the teacher immediately upon returning to stating the nature of the absence. 3. All make-up quizzes should be scheduled the day upon returning to class and taken within a week of the absence. 4. Please contact Brother Joe to make up quizzes. 5. Make up-tests will not be given. 6. No major exams (i.e., mid-term or fmal exams) will be taken unless the absence results from extenuating circumstances which are approved by the administration. VI. COURSE OB.TECTTVES A. Cognitive 1. Students will understand that Baptists have existed since the time of the early church and may be traced by a consistent set of beliefs and practices rather than by the name, "Baptist." 2. Students will learn that Baptists have been persecuted and martyred throughout the centuries because of their stand against doctrinal errors and their strict adherence to the Word of God. 3. Students will understand that the major (although not the only) doctrinal error against which the Baptists stood and fought centered around the heretical teaching of baptismal regeneration endorsed by the state church or sacral society of the day.
Page 5 B. Affective 1. Students will learn that the distinguishing tenets of historical Baptists {ox Anabaptist) doctrine is, in fact, the belief and practice of the first century church. 2. Students will be exhorted to embrace a lifestyle-conviction of defending and upholding biblical truth. 3. Students will be asked to consider the possibility of their own potential persecution or martyrdom in the reasonable pursuit of truth and the path taken by the Lord Jesus. Vn. COURSE SCHEDULE A. Class dates This course meets for thirteen (14) sessions only for 1 and a half hours each session on the following dates (all of which are Wednesday evenings): 1 2 3 4 5, 6 7 January 15 January 22 January 29 February 5 Februar}' 12 February 26 March 5 8. March 12 9. March 19 10. April 2 11. April 9 12. April 16 13. April 23 14. April 30 B. Evaluation Dates 2 3 4 5 6 7 January 22 January 29 February 12 March 5 March 19 April 9 April 30 "Kinship" due Mid-term Final test
Page 6 Vm. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURE A. Lecture B. Discussion IX. ASSESSMENT and GRADING A. Percentage value 1. Outside assignments 10% 2. zes 20% 3. Oral persentation 20% 4. Mid-term 25% 5. Final assignment 25% B. Letter grade 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D 0-59 F X CONDENSED OUTLINE Introduction Doctrinal differences Apostolic age to 313 AD Rise of Catholicism Dark Ages Reformation Colonial era