- THS201 Systematic Theology I
- Class attendance
- The student is to be present, to be on time, and to actively participate in class discussion and activity.
- See the PLBC attendance policy.
- Scripture Reading
- Students will read the assigned Scripture passages before the class in which they will be discussed.
- The student will get more out of the in-class activities if they have thought through the teaching of these passages ahead of time.
- The verses can be found in the “Lecture Notes” section of the Course pack.
- Textbook Reading, Quizzes and Discussions
- The student will read the ICD and KG textbook assigned readings according to the course schedule.
- The readings are to be completed before the class session.
- A brief quiz will be given and in-class discussion will take place each week on the assigned readings.
- A Study guide is included in the course pack and practice quizzes/reviews are posted online to help the student prepare for the quiz and discussion.
- hyperlink to Course Schedule
- hyperlink to ICD Study Guide
- hyperlink to KG Study Guide
- Textbook Reading and Critical Review
- The student will choose one of the four optional textbooks, read it in its entirety, and write a 1000-2000 word critical review.
- The review must be typewritten and contain the following items:
- 1) Describe the overall thesis/message of the book.
- 2) Summarize each of the chapters and how each chapter contributes to the overall message.
- 3) Describe what about the book impacted you the most and how it will impact your life and ministry.
- 4) Describe the action steps you plan to take to implement and apply what you have learned and gained from reading this book.
- Due Friday Nov. 15th 8:00 am.
- Theological Glossary
- In conjunction with their readings and class materials, the student will write a brief (1-3 sentence) definition/description of each of the terms listed on the assignment sheet.
- Definitions must be in the student’s own words and will be graded on how well they demonstrate understanding of the terms and integration into a Christian worldview.
- hyperlink to Glossary Assignment Sheet
- Due Friday Dec. 13th 8:00 am.
- Research Paper
- The student will write a 2000-2500 word research paper on one of the following questions:
- 1) Compare and contrast a Biblical/Christian epistemology with one or more alternate explanation of how we can have knowledge.
- 2) Why should we trust the Scripture in all matters of life and faith?
- 3) What difference does it make to a person’s life that God is…(choose an attribute of God)?
- 4) How does our understanding of general and special revelation influence our view of evangelism/global missions and our practice(s) in ministry?
- 5) You may choose an alternate topic from the material covered in this course (pending instructor approval)
- The student will follow the procedure modeled in class (Scripture – Synthesis – So what?) to research the topic – primarily from Scripture, but freely drawing from secondary theological resources.
- The student will not just give their opinion/conclusion, but will back up the conclusion with Scriptural and Theological justification.
- All sources will be documented with standard citation.
- Due Monday. Dec. 16th 5pm.
- Final Exam