TH307 Basic Biblical Doctrines Syllabus Fall 2013

TH307
Basic Biblical Doctrines
Syllabus Fall 2013
Instructor: Pastor David Cuff
Generation Bible College
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TH307 – Basic Christian Doctrine
Syllabus Fall 2013
Instructor
Pastor David Cuff
[email protected]
Basic Christian Doctrine
2 Credits
Time and Location
Thursday 10:00 am-12:10
At CC Santa Barbara
Required Texts
Basic Theology: by Charles Ryrie
ISBN:0-89693-814-X
Recommended Texts:
Lectures in Systematic Theology By Henry C. Thiessen
3529-5
ISBN:0-8028-
Course Description:
The purpose of this class is to give the student an introduction to and
appreciation for the basic doctrines of the Bible. In sixteen weeks we will
not be able to give all the details nor various views of each doctrine that
will be discussed. What we will do however, is give a general introduction
to those beliefs contained in Biblical Christianity and provide the student
the methodology to determine sound biblical interpretation. It is hoped
that you will understand more of the Bible and Christian teaching by the
end of the quarter and that your studies will enrich your walk with Jesus
Christ.
The first quarter of Christian Doctrine will deal with the following topics:
The Bible, God, Man, and Sin. The second quarter will deal with Christ,
Salvation, the Church, and the End Times.
Course Goal:
Page 2 Some students are taking this class for credit toward an Associate Degree
of Biblical Studies. Others are here for a Certificate of Ministry or personal
enrichment. The lectures will be geared for all students. The difference
will be in the amount of work required of the three groups of students.
Personal Enrichment students are not required to do any outside
assignments, although it is recommended.
Those students desiring a Grade will be required to (1) have regular
attendance, (2) do the required outside readings, and (3) answer the
study questions prepared from the text. There will be exams. They are
designed to test your knowledge of basic ideas presented in the lecture
and lecture notes.
Course Requirements:
Each topic covered in the class has a set of study questions, which follow
the text. Those seeking a Grade are required to answer the questions
and turn them in. Personal Enrichment students are not required to do
the study questions but are encouraged to do so. The questions in the
text are simply a tool to review the material discussed in class. They can
be answered easily with little problem.
Readings and assignments are expected to be done the week that they
are due. If you will be unable to meet the due date let me know the week
before it is due.
The text for this course is Basic Theology: A Popular Systematic Guide to
Understanding Biblical Truth by Charles Ryrie. All required reading will
be from this book which is very readable and will stimulate you to further
studies.
There are a number of good theological works that can be used for further
study. A bibliography is supplied at the end of the syllabus. Feel free to
consult them as they can only enrich your overall comprehension of the
material covered in class.
Course Schedule
Page 3 1.Aug. 29th
2. Sept. 5th
3. Sept. 12th
4. Sept. 19th
5. Sept. 26th
6. Oct. 3rd
7. Oct. 10th
8. Oct. 17th
9. Oct. 24th
10. Oct. 31st
11. Nov. 7th
12. Nov. 14th
13. Nov. 21st
14. Dec. 5th
*3 Hour class
*3 Hour class
Basis for the Grade
Students will be graded on attendance, exams, written assignments
(including essays and evaluations of required reading), and participation
in class discussions.
Attendance & Grading Policy
CCBC requires 100 percent attendance for all classes taken by
students. All absences will be handled by the Registrar’s Office and
NOT the teacher. Whenever an absence occurs (for whatever reason)
the student must make up the class. For all absences, students need to
fill out the absence authorization form available in the Front Office. This
form completed, along with the one-page summary, is to be turned in to
the absence authorization box in the Front Office. In addition, any
homework that was due the day of absence should be included as well.
This must be completed and submitted within two weeks of the absence.
Page 4 All Absences will incur a penalty.
1. If the class is made-up by MP3 available in the library, the absence
penalty is a one increment grade deduction. (i.e. A to A-, A- to B+,
etc.)
2. If the class is not made up, the penalty is a two increment
deduction. (i.e. A to B+, B to C+, etc.)
In the event of excessive absences due to illness and/or family
emergencies, the student may need to withdraw from school and return
the following semester when his or her health improves.
Tardies
For every two tardies there will be a one increment grade deduction.
Grading
This course is graded on a letter grade basis, with the Instructor
responsible for assigning a grade. The grade will be based on the four
assignments: Textbook reading summaries, Mid-Term Exam, Research
paper, and the Final Exam. Out of 100 possible points, the final grade will
be based on the number of accumulated points. The following grading
scale will be used:
A
B+
C+
CD
F
95-100 A-90-94
87-89
B 83-86
77-79
C 73-76
70-72
D+67-69
63-66
D-60-62
59 and below
Page 5 Homework Schedule
Reading Assignment
Topic
Questions
Bible
Reading Assignment
God
Pgs. 27-68 (41 pgs.)
Angels
Pgs. 9-23; 71-134 (76 pgs.)
Pgs. 137-153; 157-192 (51 pgs.)
Study Guide
Pgs. 119-121
Pgs. 121-123
Pgs. 123-125
Man
Pgs. 195-236 (41 pgs.)
Pgs. 125-126
Sin
Pgs. 239-269 (30 pgs.)
Pgs. 126-128
Christology
Pgs. 273-313 (40 pgs.)
Pgs. 128-130
Soteriology
Pgs. 319-387 (68 pgs.)
Pgs. 130-133
Pneumatology Pgs. 395-444 (49 pgs.)
Pgs. Handout TBD
Ecclesiology
Pgs. 455-502 (47 pgs.)
Pgs. 133
Eschatology
Pgs. 509-603 (94 pgs.)
Pgs. 133
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