HT3201 - THEOLOGY II (rev. 5/31/06)

MBTS, Cky J. Carrigan, Ph.D., 919-844-9434 (NC office), 919-345-1874 (wireless)

ccarrigan@namb.net  ~ www.ontruth.com

Summer 2006, 3hrs, June 5-9, M-F, 8a-12n & 1-5:50p

 

I. DESCRIPTION: A continuation of HT3200.  Special attention is given to the doctrines of the person and work of Christ and salvation.  Included are the doctrines of reconciliation, redemption, the church, and eschatology.

 

II. PURPOSE: Equip the student to fulfill the Great Commission of making disciples, baptizing disciples and teaching disciples.

 

II. OBJECTIVES:

 

  • Gain a systematic understanding of various Christian doctrines (Christ, the Holy    Spirit, salvation, the church, last things).

 

  • Understand some of the important theological controversies in church history, and their influence on the development of various doctrines.

 

  • Examine the contemporary theological landscape and respond to its challenges.

 

  • Acquire a holy passion for and an appreciation of theology that will profoundly influence both life and ministry.

           

III. REQUIRED TEXTS

 

Any standard English version of the Bible and Greek NT if able to work in it (Bring to class).

 

Grudem, Wayne. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Bible Doctrine. Grand Rapids:

Zondervan, 1994. (Bring to class.)

 

House, Wayne. Charts of Christian Theology and Doctrine. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1992.

            (Bring to class.)

 

IV. ASSIGNMENTS

 

At-A-Glance: Reading Reports (20%) Open-book Reading Exam (20%), Research Paper (20%), Final Exam (40%).

 

Open-book Reading Exam (20%): The student must complete this open-book exam on the assigned chapters in Grudem’s Systematic Theology and submit the exam at the beginning of the first class period at 8:00am on June 5. (Open-book Exam attached.)

 

 

Reading Reports (20%): A thorough reading of Chapters 26-57 from Grudem’s Systematic Theology together with Reading-Report-A must be completed before the beginning of the first class period at 8:00am on June 5. Students should be prepared to discuss the assigned reading in class. And, a thorough reading from one of the three books listed below together with Reading-Report-B must be completed on or before 8:00am June 9. (Reading Reports attached.)

 

            Blaising, Craig and Darrell Bock. Progressive Dispensationalism. Wheaton: BridgePoint,              1993.

 

            Geisler, Norman. Chosen But Free: A Balanced View of Divine Election, 2nd ed.                                         Minneapolis:    Bethany House, 2001.

 

            Stott, John R. W. The Cross of Christ. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1986.

 

Final Exam (40%): This exam will be given from 12:30-4:30pm on Friday June 16 and will cover material from the class lectures, and other material assigned by the professor. This will be a comprehensive examination consisting of 111 points (11 bonus points). Part One of the exam is worth seventy-six points and consists of about fifty questions and 152 short answers. Fifteen of these questions are taken from the Open-book Reading Exam. Part Two of the exam is worth thirty-five points and consists of about seven questions requiring long answers. A study guide for the final exam will be posted at www.ontruth.com/studentindex.html. Students are strongly urged to take the final exam at the scheduled time and date, but will be permitted to take this exam at an alternative time and date with permission from the professor.

 

Research Paper (20%): A research paper on an approved topic of interest to the student is due by 4:30pm June 30. Topics must be submitted to the professor on, or before, 8am Wednesday June 7. The paper must be 8-10 pages (dbl sp) in length and written in good form and style according to the latest edition of Kate L. Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. Specific instructions for this paper and research and writing tips are provided at www.ontruth.com/studentindex.html

 

V. LATE ASSIGNMENTS: Assignments are due promptly at the appointed time on the assigned date. The penalty for late assignments will be 5pts for each day, or portion of a day, that the assignment is late. Late assignments should be submitted to Sandy Smith in the office of the Dean of the Faculty during regular office hours. No late assignments will be accepted after 4:00p July 14.

 

VI. CLASS ATTENDANCE: 100% class attendance is required to earn an A- or better. A minimum of 90% class attendance (32 of 35 sessions) is required to earn a B+, B or B-. And, absences greater than 80% (28 of 35 sessions) will not earn a passing grade.

 

VII. GRADING SCALE:

 

A = 97-100, A- = 95-96

B+ = 93-94, B = 90-92, B- = 87-89

C+ = 84-86, C = 80-83, C- = 77-79

D+ = 75-76, D = 73-74, D- = 70-72                           F = 0-69

VIII. SYLLABUS UPDATES: Any updates to this syllabus will be posted online at www.ontruth.com/studentindex.html

 

IX. COURSE SCHEDULE:

 

Daily…

 

8:00-9:15 – Session 1 (S1)

9:15-9:25 -- Break

9:25-10:40 – Session 2 (S2)

10:40-10:50 -- Break

10:50-12:00 – Session 3 (S3)

12:00-1:00 – Lunch Break

1:00-2:05 – Session 4 (S4)

2:05-2:15 -- Break

2:15-3:20 – Session 5 (S5)

3:20-3:30 -- Break

3:30-4:35 – Session 6 (S6)

4:35-4:45 – Break

4:45-5:50 – Session 7 (S7)

 

 

Mon, June 5   –          S1-S2 Course Preview, S3 Theological Method,

S4 Trinity Review, S5-S7 Holy Spirit,

Reading-Report-A and Open-book Reading Exam Due 8:00am

 

Tues, June 6   –          S1-S7 Christ

 

Wed, June 7   –          S1-S3 Christ, S4-S7 Salvation, Submit Paper Topic 8:00am

 

Thurs, June 8            –          S1-S2 Salvation, S3-S7 Church

 

Fri, June 9      --          S1-S2 Church, S3-6 Last Things, Reading-Report-B Due 8:00am

                                    Lunch Break will be 30mins and class will conclude at 4:00p

 

Fri, June 16    --          Final Exam, 12:30-4:30pm

 

Fri, June 30    --          Research Paper Due, 4:00pm

HT 3201, READING-REPORT-A

Carrigan, Summer 2006

 

 

I ______________________________________(student name), affirm that I have

read thoroughly ____________% of chapters 26 through 57 from Grudem’s Systematic Theology. I further understand that I may not count any previous reading of any portion of this book for this assignment, that is, I have done these readings some time after April 17, 2006.

______________________________________ (student signature) ______________ (date)

HT 3201, READING-REPORT-B

Carrigan, Summer 2006

 

 

I ______________________________________(student name), affirm that I have

read thoroughly ___________% of either Blaising’s and Bock’s Progressive Dispensationalism,

 

Geisler’s Chosen But Free, or Stott’s Cross of Christ (circle the book you read).  I further understand that I may not count any previous reading of any portion of this books for this assignment, that is, I have done these readings some time after April 17, 2006.

______________________________________ (student signature) ______________ (date)