Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

Southwestern Assemblies of God University

Matthew Goode, M.Div. Spring 2017 Jan. 10 - April 28, 2017

Authentic Christianity COURSE SYLLABUS REL 1133

Contents REL 1133 – Matthew Goode, MDiv.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The experience and ethics of authentic Christianity within contemporary culture. Using the Word of God, students embrace its unique world-view as a foundation for exemplary living, decision making, exploring personal aspirations, facing dilemmas and problem solving. Christian devotion and service in the Church and the marketplace are emphasized as well as the essential spiritual disciplines for character formation: engaging Scripture, personal and intercessory prayer, the dynamic of the Holy Spirit, and purity in lifestyle. Students are challenged to discover (and become one with) God’s view of themselves, the current times, and God’s purposes in the world.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

In completing this course of study each should expect to:

1. Identify and discuss the core elements of a Christian world-view, as it would find expression within a pagan culture. 2. Discuss, from a biblical perspective, the characteristics of authentic Christianity. 3. Identify the spiritual disciplines or habits that sustain authentic Christian life and service: Daily devotional Bible reading, personal and intercessory prayer, regular fellowship with believers through church attendance, and stewardship of time, talent and resources, etc. 4. Explain the importance of integrity to the authentic Christian life – what it consists of and how it is sustained from a biblical perspective. 5. Describe the role that godly counsel, the teaching of Scripture, and the Holy Spirit’s guidance play in decision making and resolving various ethical dilemmas in contemporary culture. 6. Discuss the essential role of the Holy Spirit in character formation, effective Christian witness, and productive ministry.

COURSE TEXTS

Chan, Francis, and Mark Beuving. Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples. CO Springs, CO: David C Cook, 2012. Print. (Do not buy the book since the material is free from the author’s website: https://s3.amazonaws.com/multiplymovement.com/index.html)

Foster, Richard. The Challenge of the Disciplined Life: Christian Reflections on Money, Sex and Power. New York: Harper San Francisco, 1985.

Hayford, Jack. Living the Spirit-Formed Life. Ventura, CA: Regal Books, 2001.

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The Holy Bible preferably the New American Standard (NASB), the New Living Translation (NLT), the English Standard Version (ESV), or the New International Version (NIV).

Required use of Bible software The use of approved Bible software is required for all courses within the 24 hour, (8 courses) within the General Biblical Studies component of General Education at the University. The following software suites are approved for use:

Accordance10 Bible Software. (Both Mac and PC platforms) OakTree Software, Inc. Altamonte Springs, FL. 2013. The Bible Study Suite (for non-ministry majors) or Essentials Suite (for Bible-Theology and ministry related majors within the church.

Logos Bible Software (Both PC and Mac platforms) Version 5.X Bronze Library or 4.X Scholar’s Library. Bellingham, WA: Libronix Corporation, 2000-2013. (PC or Mac platforms) This suite of software is especially recommended for Bible-theology and ministry related majors within the church..

Students having previously purchased WordSearch9. Austin, TX: Wordsearch Corp., 2013. (customized suite of resources prepared specifically for SAGU) and having access to it will be permitted to utilize it and its resources. This suite of software is no longer for sale at SAGU.

Student having previously purchased PC Study Bible Version 5.X, Advanced Library and having access to it will be permitted to utilize it and its resources. This suite of software is no longer for sale at SAGU.

NOTE: Southwestern provides quality training in today’s technology-oriented world. Students must have experience in utilizing excellent Bible software as part of their training. The software suites listed above have been analyzed and approved for that purpose in all of the eight required “core” courses within the General Bible Studies component of the curriculum at SAGU. Accordance and Logos along with SAGU Bookstore work very hard to provide the approved software suites to students in both MAC and PC platforms at a very competitive price.

COURSE METHODOLOGY

1. Lecture 2. Class Discussion 3. Student Presentations 4. Textbook Reading 5. Book Review 6. Audio/Visual Presentations 7. Exams

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Examinations There will be three exams that cover the material from the class lectures and textbook. Exam 1 on Feb. 4th; Exam 2 on March 23rd; Exam 3 tbd April 25-28..

Personal Journal/Blog. Each student is required to keep a personal journal or blog of reflections on Bible Reading, devotional reading, and prayer. Students are expected to record personal reflections on 25 different days of the semester. The personal journals/blog entries are to be turned in to the instructor on or before April 20th. To receive full credit for this assignment, all journal/blog entries will need to be completed in a meaningful and readable manner.

Chapel Journal. Each student is required to summarize and react to at least 25 chapel services during the semester. To receive full credit for this assignment, all journal entries will need to be filled out in a meaningful and readable manner. The chapel journal entries are due on or before April 20th. If you have a qualified chapel excuse that will not permit you to attend chapel at least 20 times during the semester, see the instructor sometime during the first two weeks of the class. To receive full credit for this assignment, all entries need to be completed in a meaningful and readable manner.

Spiritual Exercise & Oral Presentation – Solitude

Students will read the chapter in Hayford’s book on solitude and then conduct a 12-hour period of solitude. This should be broken into at least six 2-hour periods. During this time of total quiet before God, students should record what they feel, hear, and sense during their time of solitude.

After the conclusion of the exercise, each student will make a five-minute presentation to the class that demonstrates principles learned during the exercise. The presentation must include one of the following forms of visual aids: artistic methods such as painting, sculpture, poem, song, multi-media presentation, collage OR the student will write a five-page reflection on the exercise experience.

Students will present to the class or submit their papers on March 28th. Presentation dates may be adjusted based on number of students making presentations. In addition, ALL students will look up the topic of solitude (being alone with God) in the Bible software and summarize the material there and submit the reference material from the computerized materials consulted. This can be turned in with the paper or at the time of the presentation. Failure to do this portion of the project will result in a 20% reduction in your grade.

Oral Presentation Rubric Your Oral Presentation will be graded with the following criteria in mind: 20%...Visual Aids 20%...Explanation of your Experience 20%...Personal Insights Gained from your Experience 20%...5-Minute Presentation 20%...Bible Software Research

Presentation Practice To help you get over your nerves of public speaking, you will be placed into a small group and assigned two topics from below's list and will be required to make a 2-minute long presentation in class with your partner on the days we are covering those topics. Your presentations should include a bible verse, a personal story, and a challenge to the class.  Hearing God.... (Group 1)  Baptism.... (Group 2)  Communion.... (Group 3)  Forgiveness.... (Group 4)  Feeding on the Bible.... (Group 5)  Integrity.... (Group 6)  Living in the Holy Spirit.... (Group 7)  Submission.... (Group 8)  Solitude.... (Group 9)  Worship.... (Group 10)  Prayer.... (Group 11)  Fasting.... (Group 12)

Class Participation Your class participation grade consists of your willingness to engage in class discussion, attendance, and completion of assigned questions over the Multiply text in Blackboard.

The Multiply Text questions are due before midnight of the day the reading is assigned. Late submissions will not be accepted. This is to ensure that the assigned group reading/discussion is being completed on schedule.

COURSE EVALUATION Grades will be determined by the following method:

Grades Grading Scale Grading Scale Exams 40% A + 100%-97% C 76%-73%

Chapel 10% A 96%-93% C - 72%-70% Journals Personal 10% A - 92%-90% D + 69%-67% Journals Oral 15% B + 89%-87% D 66%-63% Presentation Class 25% B 86%-83% D - 62%-60% Participation Total 100% B - 82%-80% F Below 60%

C + 79%-77%

COURSE POLICIES

Examination Policy Absences on Testing days will result in a ZERO grade, unless: • You email me before class begins, and • Provide a written medical excuse note from a doctor or school nurse, or In the case of true family emergencies and funerals, notify me by email before class begins on or before the testing day

Assignment Policy All course assignments should be completed with due consideration for the professional work expected of students of this university. Work should be neat and organized. Students should proofread their work prior to turning it in to the instructor so that errors may be corrected. It is also advisable for students to maintain a copy of their work before sending it in.

Late Work: No late work will be accepted in this course unless there is a legitimate emergency.

Extra Credit Work: No extra credit work is offered in this course. The scores from designated assignments determine a student’s grade.

Electronic Devices: The instructor reserves the right to lay out set guidelines for the use of all electronic devices in class (phones, laptops, calculators, etc.) The use of electronic or mobile devices during exams is prohibited.

Date Read Lecture Topics

1/10 Hayford, chap. 1 1. Syllabus

1/12 Hayford, chap. 2 1. Overview of Spiritual Disciplines

2. Multiply – What is a Disciple 1/17 Hayford, chap. 3 1. Hayford – Hearing God

2. Multiply – The Command to Make Disciples 1/19 Hayford, chap. 4 1. Hayford – Power of Baptism

2. Multiply – The Heart of a Disciple Maker 1/24 Hayford, chap. 5 1. Hayford – The Lord’s Table

2. Multiply – Life in the Church 1/26 Hayford, chap. 6 1. Hayford – Forgiveness

2. Multiply – The Local Church

1/31 Hayford, chap. 7 1. Hayford – Feeding on the Word

2. Multiply – The Global Church 2/2 Hayford, chap. 8 1. Hayford – Integrity

2. Multiply – Why Study the Bible?

2/7 1. Exam 1 Study Guide

2. Multiply – Studying the Bible Prayerfully and Obediently

2/9 1. Winter Break

2/14 1. Exam 1

2/16 Hayford, chap. 9 1. Hayford – Abiding in the Spirit

2. Multiply – Studying Logically 2/21 Hayford, chap. 10 1. Hayford – Submission

2. Multiply – Creation

2/23 Hayford, chap. 11 1. Hayford – Solitude

2. Multiply – The Fall

2/28 Hayford, chap. 12 1. Hayford – Worship

2. Multiply – God’s Covenant with Abraham

3/2 Hayford, chap. 12 cont. 1. Hayford – Prayer

2. Multiply – Exodus and Redemption

3/7 1. Hayford – Fasting

2. Multiply – God’s Covenant with Moses 3/9 1. Hayford – Faith

2. Multiply – Sacrifice and Atonement 3/14 Spring Break

3/16 Spring Break

3/21 1. Exam 2 Study Guide

2. Multiply – God’s Presence on Earth

3/23 1. Exam 2

3/28 1. Oral Presentations

2. Solitude Papers Due 3/30 1. Oral Presentations Cont.

4/4 Foster, chap. 1-2 1. Foster – Overview of Money, Sex, and Power

2. Multiply – The Kingdom of God 4/6 Foster, chap. 3-4 1. Foster – Money

2. Multiply – Exile & the Promise of Restoration 4/11 Foster, chap. 5-6 1. Foster – Money cont.

2. Multiply – Jesus the Messiah

4/13 Foster, chap. 7-8 1. Foster – Sex

2. Multiply – The Great Commission

4/18 Foster, chap. 9-10 1. Foster – Sex cont.

2. Multiply – The Spirit of God

4/20 Foster, chap. 11 1. Foster – Power

2. Multiply – The Early Church

3. Final Exam Study Guide

4/25-28 Multiply – Good News for All Nations 1. Final Exam

2. Journals Due

SAGU ACADEMIC POLICIES

For specific academic policies pertaining to your courses please click on the SAGU Academic Policies button inside Blackboard.

Professor Contact: My office is located in the Hagee Communication Center room 2023. I am available to meet with you during office hours by appointment. Be sure to seek help immediately if you are having difficulty with this course. Please do not be hesitant to make an appointment with me. Office Extension #972-825-4862 Email Address: [email protected]

COURSE DESIGN

Selected Bibliography

Alcorn, Randy. Money, Possessions and Eternity. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House, 1989.

Allen, David. Shattering the Gods Within: Victory Over the Powers that Control Us. Chicago: Moody Press, 1994.

Anderson, Ray S. Living the Spiritually Balanced Life. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1998.

Arthur, Kay. When the Hurt Runs Deep. Colorado Springs, CO: Waterbrook, 2010.

Boa, Kenneth. Conformed to His Image:Biblical and Practical Approaches to Spiritual Formation. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2001.

Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. The Cost of Discipleship. Riverside, NJ: Macmillan, 1967.

Bridges, Jerrry. The Pursuit of Holiness. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 2006.

— — —. Respectable Sins. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 2007.

Cloud, Henry. Changes that Heal: How to Understand Your Past to Ensure a Healthier Future. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1992.

Cloud, Henry and John Townsend. How People Grow: What the Bible Reveals about Personal Growth. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2001.

— — —. Boundaries. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1992.

Crabb, Larry. Inside Out. Colorado Springs, CO: Navpress, 1991.

Dayton, Howard. Your Money Counts. Gainsville, GA: Crown Financial Ministries, 1996.

Eldredge, John. Wild At Heart. Nashville, TN: Nelson, 2001.

Eldredge, John and Stasi Eldredge. Captivating. Nashville, TN: Nelson, 2010.

Eller, Vernard. The Simple Life. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eermans Publishing, 1973.

Foster, Richard. Celebration of Discipline. Rev. ed. New York: HarperSanFransico, 1988.o: Moody Press, 2003.

— — —. Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home. New York: Harper and Row, 1992.

Getz, Gene. The Measure of a Man. Ventura, CA: Gospel Light, 2004.

Hart, Archibald. The Sexual Man. Dallas: Word, 1994.

— — —. Secrets of Eve: Understanding the Mystery of Female Sexuality. Nashville, TN: Word Publishing, 1998. Huggett, Joyce. The Joy of Listening to God. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1986.

Hybels, Bill. Becoming a Contagious Christian. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994.

— — —. Honest to God: Becoming an Authentic Christian. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1990.

Keller, Timothy. Generous Justice. New York: Dutton, 2010.

Koessler, John. True Discipeship: The Art of Following Jesus. Chicago: Moody, 2003.

Lewis, C.S Mere Christianity. New York: HarperCollins, 2001.

— — —. Problem of Pain. New York: HarperCollins, 2001.

— — —. Screwtape Letters. New York: HarperCollins, 2001.

Linder, Ray. Financial Freedom: Seven Secrets to Reduce Financial Worry. Chicago: Moody Press, 1999.

Macchia, Stephen. Becoming a Healthy Disciple: 10 Traits of a Vital Christian. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2004.

MacDonald, Gordan. Restoring Your Spiritual Passion. Nashville: Oliver Nelson, 1986.

McGee, Robert. The Search for Significance. Nashville: W Publishing Group, 2003.

Moore, Beth. Breaking Free. Nashville, TN: B&H, 2000.

— — —. So Long Insecurity. Carol Springs, IL: Tyndale, 2010.

Myers, David. The Pursuit of Happiness. New York: Avon Books, 1992.

Ogden, Greg. Discipleship Essentials: A Guide to Building Your Life in Christ. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1998.

Ortberg, John. If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat. Grand Rapids, IL: Zondervan, 2001.

— — —. The Life You’ve Always Wanted. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1997.

Packer, J.I. Knowing God. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1993.

— — —. Growing in Christ. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 1994.

Parrott, Les and Leslie Parrott. Saving Your Marriage Before You Start. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2006.

Peterson, Eugene. A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 2001.

Piper, John. Don’t Waste Your Life. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2003.

Short, Ray. Sex, Love, or Infatuation: How Can I Really Know? Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg/Fortress, 1990.

Sider, Ronald. Living Like Jesus: Eleven Essentials for Growing a Genuine Faith. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1996.

Simon, Arthur. How Much is Enough? Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 2003.

Smith, Gordon. Beginning Well: Christian Conversion and Authentic Transformation. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 2001.

Stanley, Charles F. Surviving in an Angry World. New York: Howard Books, 2010.

Stowell, Joseph. Following Christ: Experiencing Life the Way it Was Meant to Be. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1996.

Sweet, Leonard. Learn to Dance the Soul Salsa –17 Surprising Steps for Godly Living in the 21st Century. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2000.

Swindoll, Charles. Strengthening Your Grip. Rev. ed. Nashville, TN: Word Publishing, 1998.

Tozer, A.W. The Pursuit of God. Radford, VA: Wilder Publications, 2008.

Veith, Jr., Gene Edward, God at Work: Your Christian Vocation in All Your Life. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2002.

White, John. Money Isn’t God, So Why is the Church Worshiping It? Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, 1993.

Wilkerson, Bruce. You Were Born for This. Colorado Springs, CO: Multnomah, 2009.

Willard, Dallas. Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1999.

— — —. Renovation of the Heart: Putting on the Character of Christ. Colorado Springs, CO: Navpress, 2002.

— — —. The Divine Conspiracy. New York: HarperSanFransico, 1997.

— — —. The Great Ommission. New York: HarperSanFransico, 2006.

Wilson, Sandra. Hurting People Hurt People: Hope and Healing for Yourself and Your Relationships. Grand Rapids, MI: Discovery House, 2001.

Yancey, Philip. Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2006.

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SOUTHWESTERN ASSEMBLIES OF GOD UNIVERSITY

Authentic Christianity REL 1133

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