SURVEY THEOLOGY II: GLORIFYING THE WORD OF LIFE THS 512 2 Credit Hours Western Seminary – Portland Spring Semester, 2014 Gerry Breshears, Instructor Office Phone: (503) 517-1870 [email protected]

SYLLABUS

COURSE SCHEDULE

Monday January 5 through April 20, 6:00pm 10:00pm

CATALOG DESCRIPTION

Continuing the process of learning to think theologically you will now apply yourself to biblical revelation regarding the Son as the source of life. You will investigate humanity, its dignity as image of God and its depravity as sinful beings, the reality and impact of spiritual beings as backdrop for the atoning work of the Son and its application in the aspects of our salvation. Contemplating the majesty of the Son's work in light of the depth of sin will invigorate our worship and impel our work for His kingdom. Prerequisite: THS 511. 2 hours.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

A. You will develop a gospel-centered understanding of theological anthropology, hamartiology, angelology, work of Christ, and soteriology and the major historical and evangelical perspectives on these topics.

B. You will be able to articulate clearly and defend biblically your own position on these doctrines.

C. You will be able to assess contrary theological perspectives on these issues fairly and biblically.

D. You will apply these theological truths to contemporary issues in life, ministry, and culture.

E. You will develop a deeper spiritual life as you come to know God, his plans, and his purposes better.

REQUIRED TEXTS M. Driscoll & G. Breshears, Doctrine ISBN: 1433506254; Retail Price: $22.99. Optional Text: M. Erickson, Introducing Christian Doctrine ISBN: 0801022509; Retail Price: $34.99 M. Driscoll & G. Breshears, Death by Love ISBN: 1433501295; Retail Price $19.99 You are encouraged to purchase these titles through the Amazon.com associate program; the link is found on the Western website under “Current Students/Portland”: http://www.westernseminary.edu/students/portland

ONLINE CLASSROOM THS 502 SYLLABUS -- PAGE 1 -- SPRING, 2015 This class has an online classroom. Your first class assignment is to access this website and take a simple quiz confirming your participation in the course. You will use the learning center to download handouts and submit assignments.

To access the site, go to http://www.westernseminary.edu/classrooms/. Click on ‘login’ (on the right above the calendar), use your student number for your username, and the password you’ll receive via email when you register for the course. The on-line classroom will go live no later than the first Monday of the semester.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Online Orientation (15 min.)

Before the end of the first Friday of the semester, you need to log onto the web classroom, download the syllabus for the course, and complete the report indicating that you have read and understand the course requirements. By federal law, we now need to ensure that students participate in classes for the full length of the class. So failure to complete the online orientation on time will result in a grade penalty and may impact your financial aid eligibility.

A. Reading assignments (10 hours)

The assigned reading is listed in the course outline. Each assignment after the first one should be completed before the class session so that you will be able to participate in and benefit from the class discussions. Read Death by Love at a familiarity level (45 pages per hour) and the other readings at a mastery level (20 pages per hour) Readings beyond the texts are available in the web classroom. Each assignment completed on time will earn 5 points. Assignments completed late will earn 3 points each.

B. Class Outlines

The class outlines are published in the class files web classroom course materials folder. Most files are in MS Word 2003 format. I can also email the files to you in most any word processor format.

C. Scripture Meditation (7 hours)

We will spend time meditating on biblical passages relevant to the various topics we will cover in the class. We will read thoughtfully, prayerfully and theologically the week's passage for about 15 minutes, once a day, two days per week to be completed by the beginning of the first class of the week. To preserve the impact of the meditation, journal your personal reflections on the passages. Rather than summaries of the passages, focus on how our lives and ministries have been (or should be) impacted by the truths we have meditated on. I would like for you to share these with me as a point of accountability and as a way to let me get to know you better. Be sure to include your name, box, the passage and your journaling on each assignment. Print these out and turn these by the beginning of class each week.

D. Book Interaction (10 hours)

THS 502 SYLLABUS -- PAGE 2 -- SPRING, 2015 As you read Death by Love, write a five page paper covering the following areas: (1) in one page, describe the multi-faceted jewel approach to understanding atonement; (2) in one page summarize substitution as a theme of atonement; (3) in three pages write case and a letter akin to the ones in the book building from one of the themes of atonement. This paper will be due April 6 (10 hours)

As an alternative to the Death by Love paper, you may write a 5 page position paper on one of the following topics: (1) What is the balance between dignity and depravity in unsaved humans? (2) What impact can a demon have on a believer? (3) How do you apply your model of sanctification in dealing with sin in your life? (due April 1).

I am quite willing to discuss alternative topics or presentations if you have particular interests so long as it involves interaction with various positions on the issues covered in this course. I encourage you to run a draft of your paper by me as you prepare it. We can do the review by email, or by written draft as well as in person in my office.

E. Class Participation

A major portion of your learning experience is the involvement in the class. Therefore it is important that you be present and participate in the discussions. You will receive 3 points for each class you attend and up to 19 points for participation according to my assessment. You will keep track of your attendance on the class report and turn it in at the end of the term.

F. What is the Gospel? (3 hours)

Prior to the class discussion on March 16, take a maximum of two minutes to write out your version of the gospel noting where you would go in the Bible to find key statements of the gospel. This will not be graded, so don’t obsess on it! Then ask three other people to write down their version. Bring all this to class on March 16.

Following the class discussion, write out (1) your summary of the gospel in a page or so; (2) a statement of your personal testimony in a page or so; and (3) how you see the role of the gospel in a Christian's life in a couple of pages. This will all be due April 6.

G. Affirmations (10 hours) There are three groups of affirmation assignments due at the end of each section of the course. They are related to the state part of the state and defends you will hear about in class. You will write one or two page answers to the following state, support and defend questions. You may use Bible, books, and notes but not other people as you prepare your essays. On each affirmation, write out your view on the issue in two or three sentences. Do not address other views than yours. Then in a couple of good paragraphs support your view with well explained Scripture. Do each affirmation so that Chris will understand you. Chris is a college graduate, a recent convert, who believes the Bible completely but knows little about it, who knows nothing about theology. You will upload your paper to the web classroom.

Man and Sin Due February 23 Image of God: Clarify your understanding of the image of God in regards to substantive- relational-functional, the body as the image, the state of the image in fallen humans. Human structure: What is the basic structure of a person? Clarify your position on the relation of the person, the spiritual & material essences and the various terms like soul, spirit, mind, heart, etc, according to your position.

Depravity: What is the depth of depravity in the unsaved person. Specifically speak to spiritual ability in fallen humans.

Demons and Atonement Due March 16 Demonization of believers: What is the authority, influence, inhabitation, power of demons in the life of a believer?

Nature of Atonement: State your view of the atonement (e. g., multi-faceted or penal- substitutionary). If you do the multi-faceted view, you will need to define all the facets but you need only support three of them, one of which must be substitution.

Extent/Intent of the Atonement: For whom did Jesus die? What did He accomplish for those He died for?

Soteriology Due April 24 Nature of Redemptive Grace: Clarify where you stand on the spectrum between prevenient and/or effectual grace. Be sure you address both John 6:44 and John 12:32 in your support.

Nature of Sanctification: Focus on answering the question, "How do I deal with sin in my life as I pursue maturity” and support your answer biblically. Be sure and deal with Romans 6-8, Galatians 2:20; 5:16-25. Clarify sanctification as setting apart and moral cleansing, indicative- imperative as well as the roles & responsibilities of Spirit and believer.

Perseverance of the Believer: Focus on the question, "Can a truly regenerate person lose his or her salvation?" At minimum you must deal clearly with John 10 & 15, Romans 8, Hebrews 6:4-6 & 10:26ff.

FINAL GRADE

The grading scale is

A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- 99- 95- 93- 91- 88- 86- 84- 81- 79- 77- 74- 70- 100% 98% 94% 92% 90% 87% 85% 83% 80% 78% 76% 73%

Required Assignments Points Estimated Time to Complete Position paper 100 hours Book Interaction 80 10 hours Gospel 50 4 hours Affirmations 180 24 hours Meditations 75 7 hours Reading Report 70 60 hours Totals 572 120 hrs.

COURSE POLICIES

Attendance and Late Assignments: Students are expected to attend all class meetings. Students who miss class are responsible for missed work. Absences and tardiness may impact a student’s grade. Students who anticipate an absence should discuss it in advance with the instructor. Students who miss more than 20% of the seat time for the class will not pass the course, without a request for and the completion of additional assignments. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will result in a reduction of the student’s letter grade for that assignment.

Incompletes/Extensions: The final deadline for submitting all course work is the last day of the semester as noted in the Academic Calendar and in the class schedule. In the case of serious illness, family emergency, or similar extenuating circumstances, the student may request an extension. A 1-3 week extension is typical in all except the most extreme cases, and some penalty for late work may apply. Under no circumstances will the student be given more than 5 weeks to complete all required coursework except by petition and approval of the Administrative Committee. (Extensions longer than 5 weeks are rare and should only be requested under extreme circumstances.)

If students face a personal emergency that requires requesting an extension going beyond the end of the semester, it may affect their ability to receive financial aid in the next semester, and they may face the possibility that their next semester’s course registrations will be cancelled. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for assistance.

Audit/Enrichment Students: Enrichment students are encouraged, but not obligated, to participate in assignments and class discussions. I will grade your papers if you submit them, but there is no academic credit for them.

The Availability of Disability Services at Western Seminary: Western Seminary is committed to responding to the needs of students with disabilities as outlined in both the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Western students are assisted individually as their needs dictate. It is the responsibility of students with disabilities to identify themselves and the nature of the disability. Any student who has a disability should contact the seminary’s Disability (Section 504) Coordinator, Ashley Mitchell, at 503-517-1819/1-877-517-1800, ext. 1819. Her office is at the Portland campus. Students at the northern California campuses may contact Student Services Coordinator – San Jose or Director of Student Development – Sacramento, or they may contact Ms Mitchell directly. Appropriate forms will be provided and must be submitted to the Disability Coordinator’s office.

CLASS SCHEDULE

DISCUSSION BEGINS TOPIC AND ASSIGNMENT Jan. 5 Human Origin Image of God Introduction; Human Origin; Image of God; Unity of the Race; Genesis 1:26-2:25 Doctrine, Chapter 4 or Erickson, Chapter 18 [You may choose to read either book]

Jan. 12 Human Constitution Monism-Dualism; Biblical-Theological Foundations; Dichotomy-Trichotomy; Mark 12:28-34; 1 Thess. 5:23-24 Erickson, Chapter 19 [If you are reading Doctrine you have no assigned readings when Erickson is listed]

Jan. 19 Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday: No Class

Jan. 26 Human Living Personhood; Marriage; Eph. 5:18-31; 1 Pet.. 3:1-7 Erickson, Chapter 20

Feb. 2 Sin's Beginning Original State of Man; Origin of Sin; The Fall, Genesis 3:1-24 Doctrine, Chapter 5 or Erickson, Chapter 21 Christopher Wright, “Atonement in the Old Testament,” in The Atonement Debate, pp. 69-82

Feb. 9 Nature of Sin Nature of Sin; Transmission of Sin; Romans 5:11-21 Tennent, chapter 4, Theology in the Context of World Christianity, 77-101 George Weigel, “The Libertine Police State” http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/290842/libertine-police-state-george- weigel

Feb. 16 Sin's Impact Sin in the Human Race; Punishment of Sin; Ephesians 2:1-10 Erickson, Chapter 22-23 Peck, People of the Lie, 36-84 Josh Weed, “Club Unicorn: In which I come out of the closet on our ten year anniversary” at tinyurl.com/7bu8zme Their Nightline story is here. Sermon: “The Bible and Homosexuality” here: http://gracecc.net/media- archive/sermons/category/modern-family Handout in the course materials folder

Feb. 23 Angels & Demons Angelology, Satanology, Demonology; Colossians 1:13-23; 2:9-15 Erickson, Chapter 17 Rogue Fellowship, "Deliverance Ministry" MacArthur, “Can Christians Be Demon-Possessed?”

Mar. 2 Dimensions of Atonement Offices of Christ; Theories of Atonement, Hebrews 9:23-10:25 Doctrine, Chapter 8 or Erickson, Chapter 27 Packer, "The Heart of the Gospel," Knowing God I. Howard Marshall, “The Theology of the Atonement,” The Atonement Debate, pp. 49- 68

Mar. 9 Outcome of Atonement Nature of Atonement, Extent of Atonement; Rom. 3:21-31; Erickson, Chapter 28

Mar. 16 Gospel and Election What is the Gospel; Reviewing election; Acts 1:1-8; 2:1-47 Doctrine, Chapter 6 or Erickson, Chapters 31-32 Recommended reading: Cottrell, "The Classical Arminian View Of Predestination." Introduction, Sections I and III, conclusion [pp. 1-19, 23-41, 49] Driscoll/Breshears “Gospel” from Vintage Church

Mar. 23 Spring Break: No Class

Mar. 30 Grace and Conversion Common/Prevenient Grace, General/Effectual Calling, Conversion; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Erickson, Chapter 33

Apr. 6 Regeneration and Justification Regeneration, Justification, Adoption; Titus 3:3-8 Erickson, Chapter 34

Apr. 13 Sanctification Union with Christ, Sanctification; 2 Peter 1:1-11 Erickson, Chapter 35

Apr. 20 Persevernace Perseverance; Romans 8:1-39; Kevin Jackson, "Can Salvation be Lost?" http://bit.ly/1rrTTyM Tomas R. Schreiner, “Perseverance and Assurance: A Survey and a Proposal” at http://www.sbts.edu/documents/tschreiner/2.1_article.pdf Name ______Box _____

CLASS REPORT THS 512 Theology I Gerry Breshears, Instructor

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