Systematic Theology 3 Syllabus Introduction There are certain things that are critical for a pastor.

They need to know the Bible, they need to live a life that is above reproach, they need to have compassion, and they need to be able to lead and feed their congregation. But there is an unstated core need that people have for their pastor; they need their pastors to know God. Knowing God comes from experience, obedience, and a theology that is well grounded in the scriptures. ny knowledge that does not come out of these areas is suspect and unlikely to bear real fruit in a person!s life. The more you know God the more likely your life yields the fruit of holiness. "hen # state that this is the core of your studies # mean that all you have studied till now has e$uipped you to understand and agree or disagree with what you will study in theology. Theology is primary rooted in good hermeneutics of the scripture. But you need to know enough of the scripture to do hermeneutics effectively. %hurch history shows how important both theology and its application are. "e stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us. &ow is theology important' (aul said this to Timothy) As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, (4) nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith (!) "he aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith (#) $ertain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion, (%) desiring to be teachers of the law, without understanding either what they are saying or the things about which they ma&e confident assertions. *+Ti +),-. /012 (aul is saying that sincerity and elo$uence mean little without truth; what is important is doctrinal truth that results in love and a true faith. This is sound doctrine, or as we say, biblically grounded theology. Knowing God in truth will help you lead and feed God!s people. #n fact the more you know God, the easier it is to minister. 3ou give out of your overflow, and a deep, full knowledge of the one you represent. 0econdarily this reduces burnout, and brings greater 4oy to ministry. 5ut of a rich treasury are available many more gifts. Purpose) +. To help the student know their God in a deeper way. 6. To help the student understand the differences in theological thought. ,. To help the student have an understanding of diverse views from their own and develop a respect for those views. 7. To help the student to articulate their own theology. 8. To help the student to defend their own theology logically and biblically. 9. To help the student to refute wrong doctrine:theology with understanding and wisdom. Required texts: These texts are available for download or as hardcopy. 1. Christian Theology by ;illard <. /rickson (arts +=-+6 *chapters 7,-9=2 the section on 0alvation, The church, and the >ast things. 2. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to i!lical "octrine by "ayne Grudem) (art6 +=-+6 *%hapters 77-8.2, the sections on The church, and The future.

Assignments The student is re$uired to complete all reading, discussion, and writing assignments. I Interacti#e assignments *?ue each week posted2 Change of days from the last courses: ;ost weeks there will be $uestions that you will be re$uired to answer posted on the course web site. 3ou are re$uired to respond online to each $uestion by $riday and then by Sunday read all responses and then thoughtfully reflect to at least one *more then one is better@2 other person!s posting. #t would also be beneficial to reflect on someone!s answer that has not had someone else respond to their thoughts. Special %ote: "hen $uoting sources make sure you give credit where due. 0tate if you are summariAing someone!s idea or $uoting by making certain that you are putting their statement in $uotation marks. This gives responders a better grasp of your thoughts verses someone else!s and enables them to answer you with a clearer understanding. #t is also nice if you state where your source is located *book or website address2 so others can see if they agree on your use of the $uotation. This is considered good scholarship and is expected at higher levels of education. II Reading and &riting assignment '?ue 0unday week 72 Christian Theology Beading level) 6 +. %hoose 7 topics in part +=; 0alvation, and write a page on each one. 0ummariAe what the author states and give your own thoughts on the topic. *7 pages2 6. %hoose , topics in part ++; The %hurch, and write a page on each one. 0ummariAe what the author states and give your own thoughts on the topic. *, pages2 ,. "rite a + page summery of each chapter in (art +6, The last things; summariAe what the author states and give your own thoughts on the topic. *8 pages2 Special %ote: As in your last course( please su!mit your &ritten assignments to edelman)ted*hotmail.com. All assigments are to !e done in 12 point type( ha#e one inch margins and !e dou!le spaced 'no extra spaces +or titles,. III Reading and &riting assignment *?ue 0unday week -, Systematic Theology Beading level) 6. +. %hoose 8 topics in part 9 *try to choose different topics then you did in ssignment ##2 ; The doctrine of the church, and write a page on each one. 0ummariAe what the author states and give your own thoughts on the topic. *8 pages2 6. 0ummariAe chapters 87- 8. *(art .2 with a page each. 0ummariAe what the author states and give your own thoughts on the topic. * total of 7 pages2 I. /xam There will be an exam in this course. This exam will cover all three courses in theology. 0ar1ing 3ou will be marked on how well you did each part of your assignment in terms of content and thoughtfulness. ;ake certain you answer all $uestions in writing assignments. #nteractive forum assignments # ,=C Beading and writing ## assignment ,=C Beading and writing ### assignment 6=C /xam #1 6=C