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CHIS674 DEVELOPMENT OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST THEOLOGY

November 4-7, 2013

MA in Pastoral Ministry Intensive Riverside, California Jerry Moon, Ph.D.

CHIS674 DEVELOPMENT OF SDA THEOLOGY NOVEMBER 4-7, 2013

GENERAL CLASS INFORM ATION

Class location: Southeastern California Conference office, Riverside, California.

Class time/day: 8:00 am-12:00 noon, and 1:30–5:00pm, Monday-Thursday, Nov. 4-7. Note: Class begins Monday morning at 8:00 am, NOT Sunday evening.

Credits offered: 3

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT DETAILS

Professor: Jerry Moon, PhD Telephone: 269-471-2337, home, 8:00 am—8:00 pm only. Thank you  Email: [email protected] Office location: Seminary N332 Office hours: By appointment Admin Asst: Fran McMullen, [email protected], 269-471-3541

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The history and development of Seventh-day Adventist theology from the 1840s to the present, with emphasis on doctrines such as the Sabbath, sanctuary, conditional immortality, eschatology, covenants, Christology, and righteousness by faith.

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COURSE MATERIALS

Textbooks, required

Burt, Merlin D., Development of Seventh-day Adventist Theology. Berrien Springs, MI: , Center for Adventist Research, 2013. A pdf copy (253 pp.) is available FREE on request by email from [email protected]. OPTIONAL: spiral bound print copy of the textbook ($30 + shipping). Telephone the Center for Adventist Research (269-471-3209) and ask for Heidi Magesa. Give her your phone number, shipping address, and credit card information. The book should reach you in 1-2 weeks.

Goldstein, Clifford. Graffiti in the Holy of Holies. Nampa, Idaho: Pacific Press, 2003. 175 pages. The purpose of this book is to provide a clear, uncluttered guide to the prophecies connected with the sanctuary and judgment. See Assignment #3.

White, Ellen G. The Great Controversy (1911). This book clearly articulates the essential elements that define our identity as Seventh-day Adventists. See Assignment #4.

Recommended, but Not Required Burt, Merlin D., compiler. “Source Materials for CHIS674: The Development of Seventh-day Adventist Theology,” 2006. This is a large collection of primary and other source materials in pdf form. You are not required to read this material. A pdf copy (600+ pp.) will be available FREE in class. (The file is too big to email.)

Duffield, Ron. The Return of the Latter Rain: A Historical Review of Seventh-day Adventist History from 1844 through 1891 (Dixie, WA: By the author, 3rd ed., 2013). Duffield, a fifth-generation Adventist, was for many years the archivist at Weimar College in California. The book is available online for a variety of prices from different vendors: $21.95 paperback, 480 pp. http://www.teachservices.com/return-of-the-latter-rain-duffield-ron/

$6.99 as pdf file; $8.99 as e-book. http://www.lulu.com/us/en/shop/ron-duffield/the-return-of- the-latter-rain-vol-1-3rd-edition-pdf/ebook/product-20876914.html

Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/The-Return-Latter-Rain-Duffield/dp/0974315249 The 1st edition (2010) has many typographical errors, corrected in later editions.

SOURCES FOR USED OR OUT-OF-PRINT BOOKS www.adventistbooks.org. Proceeds help students at Great Lakes Adventist Academy. www.LNFBooks.com. Lost-N-Found. “World’s Largest Selection of Adventist Books.” Brushton, NY.

Leaves-Of-Autumn Books. The “original” Adventist out-of-print bookstore–no email, no website. Telephone 520-474-3654. P.O. Box 440, Payson, AZ 85547.

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OUTCOMES

Program Learning Outcomes (PO):

MA in Pastoral Ministry Program Outcomes for CHIS674: 3. Understand the historical-theological development of major SDA doctrines.

MDiv Program Outcomes for CHIS674: 7. Demonstrate advanced understanding of . . . Seventh-day Adventist history, theology, and practice; and the influence of Ellen G. White on Adventist history, theology, and lifestyle.

CHIS674 Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): Upon successful completion, the student will be able to: 1. Describe the historical-theological development of major SDA doctrines. 2. Match doctrinal concepts with the thought leaders who championed them. 3. Recall biblical passages on which SDA doctrines are based. 4. Relate current controversies in to their historical antecedents.

TOPICS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Date Class will meet 8:00 am–12:00 noon Assignments and Due Dates and 1:30-5:00 pm

Monday (1) Orientation; Lecture Outline, #1. Read Burt, Development of SDA Theology 11/4/2013 sections I-III. (SLO 1-4, MDiv PO 7, MAPMin PO 3)

Tuesday Lecture Outline, sections III-V. 11/5/2013 Assurance from Augustine to Wesley.

Wednesday Outline, VI-VII. Adventist assurance 11/6/2013 from Miller to the Judgment.

Thursday 8:15 am. #2. Core Issues Exam  #2. Core Issues Exam, 8:15—9:15 am. 11/7/2013 Lecture Outline, VIII-IX. (SLO 1-4, MDiv PO 7, MAPMin PO 3)

12/31/2014 #3. Chapter Reports on Goldstein (SLO 3-4, MDiv PO 7, MAPMin PO 3)

1/31/2014 #4. Chapter Reports on Great Controversy (SLO 1-4, MDiv PO 7, MAPMin PO 3)

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ASSESSMENT AND GRADING

Credit-Hour Definition A professional 3-credit course taken at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary requires a total of 135 hours for course lectures, reading requirements and written assignments. For this course, the instructor estimates that this total of 135 hours will be distributed in the following activities:  Class Lectures during the Intensive: 25 hours  Reading: 75 hours  Exam preparation 10 hours  Written work 25 hours  TOTAL 135 hours

Course Requirements for 3 credits (MA PMin): Estimated Prep. Time Points Possible #1. Reading Textbook, Burt. 20 hours (on exam) #2. Core Issues Exam 10 hours 25 points #3. Book Report on Goldstein 25 hours 25 points #4. Final Report on Great Controversy 50 hours 50 points TOTALS 105 hours 100 points

Assignment Submission: Written work should be submitted by email (attached document) to: [email protected].

Grading will be based on the following scale: A 94-100% B+ 86-89% B- 80-82% C 70-74% D 50-59% A- 90-94% B 83-85% C+ 75-79% C- 60-69% F 0-49%

DETAILS OF ASSIGNMENTS

#1. Read Burt, Development of SDA Theology, for the Thursday exam.

#2. Exam over Core Issues, Thursday, 8:15 am. About 25 “objective” questions from Burt, Development of SDA Theology, Outlines 1-13, 15, and Moon, Course Outline. The exam will be limited to the following topics as covered in Burt’s textbook and Moon’s Course Outline. 1. a. Millerite Movement history b. Aspects of c. Aspects of calculating the 2300-day prophecy c. First angel’s message d. Second angel’s message e. Samuel Snow f. Jewish Karaite calendar 2. 1844 Disappointment a. Causes of the Disappointment(s) b. Shut door and subsequent time-setting c. Bridegroom theology, Dan 7, Matt 25 d. Charles Fitch, Josiah Litch 3. Sanctuary theology a. O.R.L. Crosier, Hiram Edson, S EVENTH - D A Y A D V E N T I S T T HEOLOGICAL S EMINARY

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b. Aspects of sanctuary typology, and phases of atonement in Crosier’s “Law of Moses.” c. d. Further development of judgment concepts 4. Sabbath theology a. Joseph Bates, role and publications 5. Spirit of Prophecy and its role in the development of SDA theology 6. Third Angel’s message and mark of the beast 7. Conditional immortality 9. 1888, Minneapolis, faith of Jesus, and Christ our Righteousness

#3. Chapter Reports on Goldstein, due December 31, 2013. Read Clifford Goldstein, Graffiti in the Holy of Holies (about 175 pp.) and for every chapter, write at least 3 sentences summarizing the main argument of that chapter. Report to be typewritten and submitted by email. GRADING: 25 points possible. Full credit if each and every chapter report is (1) typewritten, (2) is at least three thoughtful, grammatical sentences in length, and (3) offers a reasonable summary of the chapter within those space limitations. Hasty, thoughtless, or ungrammatical sentences, or summaries that omit major issues may receive less than full credit.

#4. Final: Chapter Reports on Great Controversy, due January 31, 2014. Read Ellen White, Great Controversy, and for every chapter, write at least 3 sentences summarizing the main argument of that chapter. Report to be typewritten and submitted by email. GRADING: 50 points possible. Full credit if each and every chapter report is (1) typewritten, (2) is at least three thoughtful, grammatical sentences in length, and (3) offers a reasonable summary of the chapter within those space limitations. Hasty, thoughtless, or ungrammatical sentences, or summaries that omit major issues may receive less than full credit.

If you have recently read the entire Great Controversy, you may substitute Ron Duffield, The Return of the Latter Rain: A Historical Review of Seventh-day Adventist History from 1844 through 1891 (details at “Course Materials,” p. 3, above), or you may substitute other book(s) with approval of the professor.

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CLASS POLICIES

Attendance Since this is an intensive, all students will be expected to be present for all class sessions. Any exceptions should be worked out with the professor before the anticipated absence.

Disability Accommodations If you qualify for accommodations under the American Disabilities Act, please notify the instructor as soon as possible for assistance in arranging such accommodations.

Academic Integrity “In harmony with the mission statement, Andrews University expects that students will demonstrate the ability to think clearly for themselves and exhibit personal and moral integrity in every sphere of life. Thus, students are expected to display honesty in all academic matters.

“Academic dishonesty includes (but is not limited to) the following acts: falsifying official documents; plagiarizing, which includes copying others’ published work, and/or failing to give credit properly to other authors and creators; misusing copyrighted material and/or violating licensing agreements (actions that may result in legal action in addition to disciplinary action taken by the University); using media from any source or medium, including the Internet (e.g., print, visual images, music) with the intent to mislead, deceive or defraud; presenting another’s work as one’s own (e.g. placement exams, homework, assignments); using material during a quiz or examination other than those specifically allowed by the teacher or program; stealing, accepting, or studying from stolen quizzes or examination materials; copying from another student during a regular or take-home test or quiz; assisting another in acts of academic dishonesty (e.g., falsifying attendance records, providing unauthorized course materials).

“Andrews University takes seriously all acts of academic dishonesty. Such acts as described above are subject to incremental discipline for multiple offenses and severe penalties for some offenses. These acts are tracked in the office of the Provost. Repeated and/or flagrant offenses will be referred to the Committee for Academic Integrity for recommendations on further penalties. Consequences may include denial of admission, revocation of admission, warning from a teacher with or without formal documentation, warning from a chair or academic dean with formal documentation, receipt of a reduced or failing grade with or without notation of the reason on the transcript, suspension or dismissal from the course, suspension or dismissal from the program, expulsion from the university, or degree cancellation. Disciplinary action may be retroactive if academic dishonesty becomes apparent after the student leaves the course, program, or university. AU Bulletin

Late Assignment Submission All late assignments incur a 10% penalty per month.

Examinations “Credit is not granted in courses unless the required examinations are completed by the student. Students are expected to follow the published examination schedule.” AU Bulletin

Class Absences “Whenever the number of absences exceeds 20% (10% for graduate classes) of the total course appointments, the teacher may give a failing grade....Three tardies are equal to one absence.” AU Bulletin

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INSTRUCTOR PROFILE

Jerry Moon Professor and chair of Church History Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49104-1500 Phone: office 269-471-3541/3542 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 269-471-6202

Jerry Moon is professor and chair of church history in the Seminary at Andrews University. He and wife Sue (Staples) graduated from Union College, spent eleven years in pastoral and evangelistic ministry, and are currently active in the St. Joseph, Michigan, Seventh-day Adventist

Church. Jerry earned the PhD in Adventist Studies from Andrews University in 1993 and joined the Seminary faculty in 1994. He currently teaches Issues in Ellen G. White Studies, Development of SDA Theology, Development of SDA Lifestyle, Radical Reformation (16th- century Anabaptists), and Contemporary Adventist Theological Issues. He has taught History of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Seminar in History and Theology of Ellen White’s Testimonies, vols. 1-9; and several other courses, as well as directing theses and dissertations. He edited a theological journal, Andrews University Seminary Studies, from 2000 to 2009. Other publications include W. C. White and Ellen G. White: The Relationship between the Prophet and Her Son (Berrien Springs: Andrews University Press, 1993); The Trinity: Understanding God’s Love, His Plan of Salvation, and Christian Relationships, co-authored with Woodrow Whidden and John W. Reeve (Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald, 2002), also translated into German, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish; and The Ellen G. White Encyclopedia, co-edited with Denis Fortin (Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald, forthcoming).

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

Burt, Merlin D. “The Historical Background, Interconnected Development, and Integration of the Doctrines of the Sanctuary, the Sabbath, and Ellen G. White’s Role in Sabbatarian Adventism from 1844 to 1849” (Ph.D. dissertation, Andrews University, 2002).

Damsteegt, P. Gerard. Foundations of the Seventh-day Adventist Message and Mission. Berrien Springs, MI: Andrews University Press, 1977.

Dederen, Raoul, ed. Handbook of Seventh-day Adventist Theology. Silver Spring, MD: General Conference of SDA, 2000.

Duffield, Ron. The Return of the Latter Rain: A Historical Review of Seventh-day Adventist History from 1844 through 1891. Dixie, WA: By the author, 2010.

Goldstein, 1844 Made Simple. Boise, Idaho : Pacific Press, 1988.

Holbrook, Frank B. ed. Doctrine of the Sanctuary: A Historical Survey. Daniel and Revelation Committee Series, vol. 5. Silver Spring, MD: Biblical Research Institute, General Conference of SDA, 1989.

Knight, George R., compiler and editor. 1844 and the Rise of Sabbatarian Adventism. Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald, 1994.

Knight, George R. A Search for Identity: The Development of Seventh-day Adventist Beliefs. Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald, 2000.

______. William Miller and the Rise of Adventism. Nampa, ID: Pacific Press, 2010.

The Midnight Cry: William Miller & the End of the World. Film by T.N. Mohan from script by Ronald A. Knott and Dennis O'Flaherty. Lathika International Film and Entertainment, in association with Alpha Productions, Boise, Idaho. Distributed by Andrews University Press, 1994.

Prescott, W. W. The Divine-Human Family (1895). In-class handout.

Shea, William H. Selected Studies on Prophetic Interpretation. Daniel and Revelation Committee Series, vol. 1. Silver Spring, MD: Biblical Research Institute, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 1982.

Whidden, Woodrow W. Ellen White on Salvation: A Chronological Study. Review and Herald, 1995.

______. Ellen White on the Humanity of Christ: A Chronological Study. Review and Herald, 1997.

Whidden, Woodrow, Jerry Moon, and John Reeve. The Trinity: Understanding God’s Love, His Plan of Salvation, and Christian Relationships. Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald, 2002.

White, Ellen G. The Great Controversy. Available in English and translated into many other languages.

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