GORDON-CONWELL/COGOP CONSORTIUM Miami #1, Florida May 27-31, 2015 TH 504 Systematic Theology I Professor: Héctor Ortiz, Ph.D. Telephone: 281-685-3407 E-mail: hortiz@cogop.org Course Objectives To enhance the students defining and clarifying his or her credo in light of the Holy Text in relation to its teachings on the Doctrine of the Holy Scripture, the Doctrine of God, the Doctrine of Man and the Doctrine of the Person of Christ. A. To better understand in whom one has believed (2 Tim. 1:12) B. To enlarge ones understanding in what he or she believes (1 Tim. 4:16) C. To be better prepared to explain to others the reasons of the hope of the gospel (1 Peter 3:15) Required Texts 1. The Holy Bible Read the Gospel of John, Romans, Ephesians, and 1 and II Timothy. 2. Erickson, Millard J. Introducing Christian Doctrine, edited by L. Arnold Hustad. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, ISBN 0-8010-3215-6. 3. Enns, Paul. The Moody Handbook of Theology. Chicago: Moody Press, 1989 or 2008, ISBN 0-8024-3428-2. 4. Ortiz, Hector. The Living Word. Read all except the last chapter. This book can be purchased through the GCTS/ACTS office at the International Offices. The price is $7.00. 5. A Theological Workbook will be furnished. The price is $7.00. Course Requirements A. Attendance and participation are mandatory. B. Participation in assigned study groups is the responsibility to oneself, but also to the other members of the class. 1
C. Pre-Class Assignments 1. Read the following Bible books: the Gospel of John, Romans, Ephesians and I and II Timothy, giving due attention to theological terms and concepts. 2. Read the following sections in Millard J. Erickson s book: Part 2, God s Revelation (and His Holy Word) Part 3, Nature of God Part 5, Humanity Part 7, The Person of Christ Refer to the Index and read the pages that deal with Calvinism and Arminianism 3. Read the following in Paul Enns book: In Part 2 Introduction to Systematic Theology Bibliology: Doctrine of the Bible Theology Proper: Doctrine of God Christology: Doctrine of Christ Anthropology: Doctrine of Man In Part 4 Calvinistic Theology Arminian Theology Use the index to locate and read additional information on Calvinism and Arminianism 4. Read Hector Ortiz s book, The Living Word, except the last chapter. 5. Using Paul Enn s book, write a two page, double-spaced paper on Calvinistic theology and a two page, double-spaced paper on Arminian theology. These two papers should be turned in on the first day of the class, August 5, 2015. D. The reading log should be turned in the first day of class. E. Residency Focus Program May 29 Calvinistic Theology May 30 Arminian Theology F. Post-Class Assignment: Final paper will be a Theological Concept paper of 8 pages double-spaced on one of the following subjects: Bibliology, theology proper, anthropology, or Christology. The final paper must manifest a clear understanding of the different components that make up the respective area of research. The final paper should be based on class lecture, course required reading, bibliographical resources, and your personal investigation. This is a research paper; not a sermon or a testimony. Final paper will be due August 7, 2015. 2
Important Information Attendance: This course is taught in an intensive mode and, therefore, it is necessary to be in attendance every day! ACADEMIC HONESTY Students are on their honor to complete assignments with integrity. This means that all written assignments are to reflect the student s own work and to be submitted for credit only in this course. Where other secondary sources are used, appropriate dependence with the proper use of footnotes must be adhered to. Relative to the entire course of study, it must be assumed that cheating and plagiarism are sins contrary to God s laws and the mission of Gordon-Conwell. Plagiarism is using the intellectual property of others without proper citation, giving the impression that it is the student s own work. Be aware that if assignments are discovered to contain plagiarized materials, the assignment will be failed. Grading Participation in Focus Program 15% Reading Log 15% Calvinistic & Arminian Theology Reviews 25% Final Paper 45% Important: Final Paper is due August 7, 2015. 3
Systematic Theology 1 TH 504 Reading Assignment Log Sheet Course Requirements: This sheet is to be turned in the first day of class. As a student, there are required readings to be completed before the course begins. Indicate below the readings you have accomplished as this is part of your final grade. Check the appropriate space. Bible Readings Gospel of John Yes No Romans Yes No Ephesians Yes No 1 & 2 Timothy Yes No In Introducing Christian Doctrine, Millard J. Erickson: Part 2: God s Revelation Yes No Part 3: Nature of God Yes No Part 5: Humanity Yes No Part 7: Person of Christ Yes No In The Moody Handbook of Theology, Paul Enns: Introduction to Systematic Theology Yes No Bibliology: Doctrine of the Bible Yes No Theology Proper: Doctrine of God Yes No Christology: Doctrine of Christ Yes No Calvinistic Theology Yes No Arminian Theology Yes No The Living Word, Hector Ortiz: All except last chapter Yes No Have you read the syllabus and understood the content? Yes No Student Name: Remember, final paper is due August 7, 2015. 4
Systematic Theology 1 TH 504 General Outline/Schedule Miami #1 Wednesday, May 27, 2015 6:00 p.m. Devotion/Orientation 6:30 Class Bibliology (Doctrine of the Bible) 8:00 Recess 8:45 Class Bibliology (Doctrine of the Bible) 10:00 p.m. Dismiss Thursday, May 28 6:00 p.m. Devotion 6:15 Class Bibliology (Doctrine of the Bible) 8:00 Recess 8:45 Class Bibliology (Doctrine of the Bible) 10:00 p.m. Dismiss Friday, May 29 9:00 a.m. Devotion: Selected Person 9:15 Class Theology Proper (Doctrine of God) 10:45 Recess 11:00 Class Theology Proper (Doctrine of God) 12:30 p.m. Lunch 1:45 p.m. Class Theology Proper (Doctrine of God) 3:30 Recess 3:45 Class Theology Proper (Doctrine of God) 5:45 Dinner 7:00 Focus program Calvinistic Theology 8:30 p.m. Dismiss 5
Systematic Theology 1 TH 504 General Outline/Schedule Miami #1 Saturday, May 30 9:00 a.m Devotion 9:15 Class Anthropology (Doctrine of Man) 10:45 Recess 11:00 Class Anthropology (Doctrine of Man) 12:30 p.m. Lunch 1:45 p.m. Class Anthropology (Doctrine of Man) 3:30 Recess 3:45 Class Christology (Doctrine of Christ) 5:45 Dinner 7:00 Focus program Arminian Theology 8:30 p.m. Dismiss Sunday, May 31 3:30 p.m. Devotion 3:45 Class Christology (Doctrine of Christ) 5:00 Recess 5:15 Class Christology (Doctrine of Christ) 6:30 Recess 6:45 Focus Group Presentations 8:15 Final Remarks Concerning Post Work (Final Paper) 8:30 p.m. Dismiss 6
Reference Bibliography (Selective) The Holy Bible Chafer, Lewis Sperry. Systematic Theology, Vols. 5 & 6. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 1976. Cunningham, William, James Buchanan, and James Bannerman. The Reformers and the Theology of the Reformation. Edinburgh (Carlisle, PA): Banner of Truth Trust, 1989. Dayton, Donald W. Theological Roots of Pentecostalism. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1987. Enns, Paul. The Moody Handbook of Theology. Chicago: Moody Press, 1989. Erickson, Millard J. Christian Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1985.. Introducing Christian Doctrine, edited by L. Arnold Hustad. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1985. Harrison, Everett F. Baker s Dictionary of Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1960. Harvey, Van A. A Handbook of Theological Terms. New York: Collier Books, MacMillan Publishers, 1964. Henry, Carl F. H. Basic Christian Doctrine. New York; Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1962. Kittel Gerhard and Friedrich Gerhard. Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, Vols. 1-10. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1977. McClendon, James William, Jr. Systematic Theology: Doctrine, Volume 2. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1994. McKim, Donald K. Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 1996. Menzies, William W. and Robert P. Menzies. Spirit and Power: Foundations of Pentecostal Experience. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2000. Muller, Richard A. Dictionary of Latin and Greek Theological Terms. Grand Rapids, MI: 1985. Pittman, Don Alvin. Ministry & Theology in Global Perspective: Contemporary Challenges for the Church. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1996. 7
Pruitt, Raymond M. Fundamentals of the Faith. Cleveland, TN: White Wing Publishing House, 1981. Richardson, Alan. A Dictionary of Christian Theology. Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1969. Ryrie, Charles C. Basic Theology. Wheaton, IL: Victor, 1986. Stelten, Leo F. Dictionary of Ecclesiastical Latin. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers Inc., 1995. Strong, Augustus Hopkins. Systematic Theology: A Compendium Designed for the use of Theological Students. Old Tappan, NJ: Fleming H. Revell Company, 1907 (27 th Printing, 1970). Williams, J. Rodman. Renewal Theology, Volume 1: God, the Word, and Redemption. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1988.. Renewal Theology, Volume II: Salvation, the Holy Spirit, and Christian Living. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1990. 8