Christian Life College Systematic Theology 1 Syllabus -Fall Semester 2009 Class meets Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon Instructor: Terry R. Baughman, MAET Office phone: 209.476.7840 -Cell/Text: 480.381.5016 E-mail: CLCbaughman@gmail.com and/or trbaughman@clc.edu Facebook: www.facebook.com/trbaughman -Twitter: twitter.com/TRBaughman Course Description 1. Christology 2. Pneumatology 3. Soteriology 4. Anthropology Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, you will •be acquainted with Exegetical, Biblical, Systematic, Historical, Philosophical, and Practical/Pastoral approaches to theology •have an increased appreciation for the importance of a theological system in your Christian faith and life. •deepen your understanding of the nature and work of God and in so doing deepen your devotional life and ministry. •be able to state clearly a Biblical understanding of the doctrine of christology, and you will also understand how various christologies developed historically. •be able to state clearly a Biblical understanding of the doctrine of pneumatology, including the gifts of the Spirit and the fruit of the Spirit. •be able to state clearly a Biblical understanding of the doctrine of soteriology, including justification and sanctification. •understand the various atonement theories which have developed historically. •be able to state clearly a Biblical understanding of the doctrine of theological anthropology as opposed to non-biblical anthropologies. This will include a grasp of human origin, the image of God, the nature of the immaterial part of man and the relationship of the immaterial and material parts, and the nature and effect of sin on human existence. •be able to explain the various uses of sheol, hades and gehenna. •be able to present a systematic view of the intermediate state. Christian Life College Stockton, CaliforniaRequired Reading Erickson, Millard J. Christian Theology, 2nd. ed. (Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Book House, 1998), 479-1032 [554 pages]. Segraves, Daniel L. God In Flesh (Stockton, Cal.: Go Teach Ministry, 2001) [86 pages]. Segraves, Daniel L. Systematic Theology I: Syllabus and Text (Stockton, CA: Christian Life College, 2006) [185 pages]. Handouts. It is expected that the reading will be careful and thorough. The student should read at his normal pace, taking care to grasp and understand the content and to interact with it by taking notes or highlighting the main points. To receive credit for the required reading, the student must read the following: Before Resource Pages Test 1 Integration and Christology, Segraves God in Flesh, Segraves Erickson on Christology 1-93 1-86 677-775 Test 2 Class Notes, Segraves Erickson on Pneumatology 94-134 861-898 Test 3 Class Notes, Segraves Erickson on Soteriology 135-164 779-858 901-1032 Test 4 Class Notes, Segraves Erickson on Anthropology Erickson on Sin 165-185 479-575 579-674 Tests Four tests besides the final examination will be given over material previously covered, corresponding to the four major points on the course description. Students must be present for scheduled tests. Such tests may be made up only when the student submits an excused absence signed by the Campus Pastor or Dean of Students and makes up the test within one week. All students of this course will be required to be present for the final exam when it is scheduled. Class Attendance The regulations in the Student Handbook regarding class attendance will be strictly enforced. In this course, a student who misses more than six (6) class sessions for any reason may be dropped from the course. To be tardy three (3) times equals one (1) absence. Exceptions to this will be in accordance with the policy stated in the Student Handbook.Systematic Theology 1 /Syllabus /Christian Life College /Fall Semester 2008 /Terry R. Baughman, Instructor /2On occasion, a student disagrees with the instructor’s record of absences. The only way the instructor will amend his record is if the student can prove he or she was present on the day in question. The best way to prove this is by dating your notes each day you are in class. Use of Electronic Devices As a member of the CLC academic community, each student has a responsibility to professors and fellow students who are members of the college community. When cell phones or pagers ring and students respond in class or leave class to respond, it disrupts the class. Therefore, Christian Life College prohibits the use of cell phones and pagers in class. All such devices must be turned off and cannot be taken out during class. Wireless/laptop computers, palm pilots, and similar electronic devices may be used for taking notes in class, subject to the professor’s approval. However, these devices are never allowed to be used during exams. Use of electronic devices during an exam may lead to a charge of cheating or academic dishonesty which may result in being expelled from the class. Plagiarism and Cheating For questions regarding what constitutes plagiarism and cheating see the policy in the Academic Catalog and the Student Handbook. First Offense – The student receives a grade of “zero” for the assignment. Second Offense – The student will fail the course. Third Offense – The student is placed on disciplinary probation and may be subject to dismissal from college. Final Examination The final examination will draw largely from the material covered in the previous four tests. Term Paper A term paper of 1,000 words, not including front matter and bibliography, will be required. The paper must be typed, double-spaced, and follow standard form (as taught in Christian Life College English classes) for all details, including footnotes and bibliography. It must be your own work, not lifted from some other source. The paper will be due November 10, 2009 at 9:00 AM. For each school day the paper is late, the grade will be reduced by one full letter. The topic must be taken from one of the four main points on the course description. Systematic Theology 1 /Syllabus /Christian Life College /Fall Semester 2008 /Terry R. Baughman, Instructor /3Grading It is possible to earn 1000 points for reading, quizzes, and the final examination. Letter grades will be given as follows: 940-1000 A 910-939 A-880-909 B+ 850-879 B 810-849 B-770-809 C+ 730-769 C 680-729 C-640-679 D+ 600-639 D 580-599 D-0-579 F Points are earned as follows: Test 1 100 points Test 2 100 points Test 3 100 points Test 4 100 points Final examination 100 points Subtotal: Tests and Final Exam 500 points Theology Term Paper 100 points Reading (approx. 800 pgs. [.5 points each]) 400 points Total 1000 points Systematic Theology 1 /Syllabus /Christian Life College /Fall Semester 2008 /Terry R. Baughman, Instructor /4Course Outline and Tentative Class Schedule Review of Syllabus and Introduction I. Various Approaches to Theology: Exegetical, Biblical, Systematic, Historical, Philosophical, Pastoral/Practical II. Christology A. The Hypostatic Union B. Jesus as the Image of God C. The Kenosis D. The Influence of Hellenism on Christology E. Pleroma F. Christology in Romans G. Christology in Hebrews H. Christology in I Peter Test I (9/29) II. Pneumatology A. Historical Hypotheses B. Biblical Teaching C. The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament D. The Holy Spirit in the Life and Ministry of Jesus E. The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Life of the Christian F. Systematic Formulation G. Work of the Holy Ghost H. Signs and Wonders in the New Testament I. The Work of the Holy Ghost in the Church Today J. The Nine Spiritual Gifts K. The Role of Tongues in Praying in the Spirit L. Spiritual Warfare M. Pentecost: The Sign of the New Covenant Test II (10/27) III. Soteriology A. Historical Hypotheses B. Biblical Teaching 1. The Need for Salvation 2. Conversion and Regeneration 3. Calling 4. Conversion 5. Repentance 6. Faith 7. Regeneration Systematic Theology 1 /Syllabus /Christian Life College /Fall Semester 2008 /Terry R. Baughman, Instructor /58. Union with Christ 9. Justification 10. Adoption 11. Sanctification 12. Glorification 13. Cosmic Dimensions 14. How Salvation is Mediated 15. The Extent of Salvation 16. Systematic Formulation C. The Atonement 1. Historical Hypotheses a. The Ransom Theory b. The Satisfaction Theory c. The Moral Influence Theory d. The Socinian Theory e. The Governmental Theory f. Other Views 2. Biblical Teaching 3. Systematic Formulation Test III (11/24) IV. Anthropology A. The Problem B. Different Understandings C. Biblical Teaching 1. The Image of God 2. The Origin of the Soul 3. The Solidarity of the Race 4. The Human Constitution 5. Systematic Formulation D. The Intermediate State E. Sin 1. The Problem 2. Historical Hypotheses 3. Biblical Teaching 4. Systematic Formulation Test IV (12/8) Finals: December 16-18 Systematic Theology 1 /Syllabus /Christian Life College /Fall Semester 2008 /Terry R. Baughman, Instructor /6CLC Writing Guidelines Papers must be written in the standard, research paper format as indicated in Carole Slade’s Form and Style, 12th edition, which is available in the college bookstore. The Chicago Manual of Style format should be used unless otherwise indicated by the instructor. English grammar, idiom and spelling must be up to college level. Qualities valued include clarity, succinctness, and precision. Clarity means speaking clearly and intelligibly about whatever subject matter is at hand. Succinctness refers to the student’s economizing words to express thoughts in as few sentences as possible. Precision refers to the student’s ability to write precisely what is called for in the assignment instructions. Or, if the student is given the option of choosing a subject on which to write, precision can refer to the student’s focusing on one subject of his/her choice, avoiding the temptation of addressing other somewhat related (but essentially irrelevant) subjects. For example: if the writing assignment calls for a tracing of the growth of the first-century church as recorded in the book of Acts, a biography of the Apostle Paul would be somewhat related but essentially irrelevant to the immediate subject. Always include a strong introduction/thesis paragraph and conclusion paragraph. Separate the body of the paper with section headings as needed. The following are additional format guidelines: 1. 1" margins top, bottom and sides 2. Title page with no added effects to the title such as 48-point font, bold type, etc. (see sample pages in Form and Style chapter 1) 3. Double-spacing the entire research paper 4. 12-point standard font (Courier New is not standard; it’s bulky ) 5. Indent the first line of paragraphs ½” 6. No extra effects added to headings such as enlarged font, bolded font, italicized font or a combination of these. The first heading of your paper should look like this: Introduction 7. No enlargement of the font such as expanded text, character spacing or the like. 8. Text should be aligned with the left-hand margin of the page, not centered or justified. 9. Page numbers inserted into the header (top right) or footer (centered) of the document. If you are not familiar with formatting a header or footer in Microsoft Word, see the help menu. Systematic Theology 1 /Syllabus /Christian Life College /Fall Semester 2008 /Terry R. Baughman, Instructor /710.No extra spacing between paragraphs or after headings! Remember if you have your document set up to double-space automatically, then pressing [enter] twice will quadruple-space! These guidelines are illustrated in Carol Slades Form and Style, 12th ed. For proper title page format, refer to pg. 30; for outlines, pg. 31; for bibliographies, pg. 35. How to Incorporate Scripture into Your Writing Assignments 1. Abbreviate the book with a 2-3 letter abbreviation (not including epistle numbers) followed by a period; separate the chapter from the verse with a colon (I Tim. 3:16). 2. When citing multiple verses from the same chapter, separate nonconsecutive verses with commas and consecutive verses with a dash (Tit. 1:2, 7, 10, 12-14). 3. When citing multiple verses from different chapters, use a semicolon to separate the verses of one chapter from another chapter (Tit. 1:7; 2:2; 3:6). 4. When citing verses from two different books, use a semicolon to separate the books of the Bible in a multiple verse list (Tit. 1:7; I Tim. 3:16). 5. Apply the above three rules when listing multiple verses from multiple books from multiple chapters (Tit. 1:2-7, 10, 13; 2:3-5, 7, 9; 3:5; I Tim. 1:2-6; 2:6; 3:16; II Tim. 2:3). 6. Refer parenthetically (that is, at the end of a sentence in parentheses) to as many Scriptures as you wish, but DO NOT ABUSE THE QUOTATION OF SCRIPTURE IN YOUR WRITING ASSIGNMENTS! Good Examples: The phrase “in Christ Jesus,” which appears throughout the book of Ephesians, begins the argument that believers are united with Messiah. Paul makes it clear that this union was predestined by God and accomplished by the work of Messiah (Eph. 1:3-14; 2:1-10). Also, Paul states that the union is Systematic Theology 1 /Syllabus /Christian Life College /Fall Semester 2008 /Terry R. Baughman, Instructor /8spiritual in nature, which means that it results in spiritual blessings, strength, wisdom, and love (Eph. 1:3, 13-14; 2:22; 3:14-19). Bad Examples: Paul says in Ephesians chapter 1 and verse 3 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: (KJV). These spiritual blessings are spoken of again in verse 17, “ 17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: (KJV) Systematic Theology 1 /Syllabus /Christian Life College /Fall Semester 2008 /Terry R. Baughman, Instructor /9