Advanced Systematic Theology
Course code: SYTH 500

Course Description

An investigation of the themes that comprise 基督ian systematic theology. Our study will focus on theology as a coherent discipline, with immediate application to life and service.

Topics include: Revelation, 神, 男人。, 罪, 基督, 救恩, 圣灵, 教堂, 去年的事情, 和天使学.

The ultimate goal of this course is to enhance worship, personal conviction, and ministry.

Intended Outcomes

学生将 知道…

• The meaning of key theological terms and concepts.
• The nature and necessity of Systematic Theology.
• The theological method (sources and tools) of systematic theology in the Wesleyan tradition.
• The doctrines of Revelation, 神, 男人。, 罪, 基督, 救恩, the 圣灵, the 教堂 and 去年的事情.
• The historical 开发ment of key doctrines.

学生将 欣赏…

• The importance of a firm theological foundation.
• The value of theological education to the act of worship.
• Our essential unity with all true 基督ians.
• The unique witness of the Wesleyan/Holiness tradition.
• The responsibility to be entrusted as a guardian of the faith “once delivered to the saints.”

学生将 可以 to…

• Explain the relevance and the practical implications of theology.
• Articulate the meaning of key theological terms and concepts.
• Communicate sound theology in a variety of mediums, such as sermons, teaching lessons, 脸谱网, 和博客.
• Critically evaluate past and present theological systems/beliefs.
• Know and love 神 with greater intelligence.
• Analyze one’s own spiritual life in light of biblical doctrine and determine areas in which one needs to grow.
• Apply the doctrines learned to life and ministry.
• Recognize and refute false doctrine.
• Help others to see the relevance of theology to the needs of today.

学生将 开发 facility in using the theological method for research and 写作 on a graduate level.

Assignment 概述

Textbook and other assigned 阅读

15 1-hour Google+ live synchronous 视频视频群聊

每周 写作 assignments and 小测验

Beginning and maintaining a theological blog on which students post 写作 assignments

Writing a personal statement of faith