REL 127 Salvation Army Theology II

Syllabus—Winter 2020

Instructor Contact Information Pamela Pinksen, Major (MTS) [email protected] Office: 204-924-5601 Cell: 431-557-6769 Office Hours: Monday—Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Course Description: This course will introduce students to the tools and tasks of theology as practiced within . Salvation Army doctrine statements six through eleven will form the framework of the class topics to be considered, including an emphasis on the themes of salvation, sanctification, ecclesiology (including sacraments), and eschatology.

Delivery Mode: The course objectives will be accomplished via class lecture, interaction, written reflections and papers; all assisted by multimedia tools. Duration: January 13 - April 9, 2020 Thursdays: 8:30—11:15 a.m. (Unless otherwise noted on timetable) Credits: 3 credit hours Prerequisites: REL 126; enrollment is restricted to CFOT only

Time Extension Deadline: March 27, 2020 Voluntary Withdrawal Deadline: March 6, 2020 Voluntary Withdrawal for Cadets must be approved in advance by the CFOT Director of Academic Studies.

Course Objectives—Learning Outcomes At the conclusion of the course, the student will be able to:  identify the theological terms and concepts presented, developing a deeper theological vocabulary;  an ability to critically analyze and interpret Christian theology from a Wesleyan perspective and gain confidence in their own theological voice;  an understanding of the relationship between Salvationist practice and conviction;  decipher theological themes which will assist to facilitate preaching and teaching, demonstrating integration of material into practical ministries.

Primary Texts

The Salvation Army Handbook of Doctrine. , England: Salvation Army International Headquarters, 2010. Print.

Grenz, Stanley J. Theology for the Community of God. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2000. Print. Harris, Ray. Convictions Matter: The Function of Salvation Army Doctrines. Toronto, ON: Triumph Press, 2014. Print.

Auxiliary Texts

House, Wayne H. Charts of Christian Theology & Doctrine. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House. 1992. Print.

The Salvation Army in the Body of Christ; An Ecclesiological Statement. London, England: Salvation Army International Headquarters, 2008. Print.

Doctrine for Today. London, England: Salvation Army International Headquarters, 2017. Print.

Reading: 1. Primary texts, to be completed prior to class each week as indicated in the course schedule

and/or a *supplementary reading available on Moodle prior to each applicable class.

Course Outline:

Tuesday 8:30-9:45 Introduction and Syllabus review January 14 10:00-11:15 ① Review and Preview Friday 8:30-9:45 Doctrine #6 H of D, 127-144 January 17 10:00-11:15 Grenz, p. 339-353 ② Atonement Theories Thursday 8:30-9:45 Doctrine #7 H of D, 145-162 February 6 10:00-11:15 Grenz, p. 405-415 ③ The Process of Salvation Thursday 8:30-9:45 Doctrine #8 H of D, 163-178 February 13 10:00-11:15 ④ The Nature of Salvation February 17-23 CFOT Training Week

Tuesday 8:30-9:45 MidTerm Exam H of D, 179-190 February 25 ⑤ 10:00-11:15 Doctrine #9 Maintaining Salvation Thursday 8:30-9:45 Doctrine #10 H of D, 191-222 February 27 10:00-11:15 ⑥ The Doctrine of Holiness Grenz, p. 440-447 Thursday 8:30-9:45 The Doctrine of Holiness Cont’d Boundless – Ch 3* March 5 10:00-11:15 “Holiness” ⑦ Settled Views – Ch 2* “Teaching on Holiness” Tuesday 8:30-9:45 Ecclesiology H of D, 247-254 March 10 ⑧ 10:00-11:15 The Salvation Army in the Body of Christ Thursday 8:30-9:45 Catherine Booth Article* March 19 10:00-11:15 Ecclesiology Cont’d ⑨ Thursday 8:30-9:45 The SA in the Body of Christ: March 26 10:00-11:15 Ecclesiology Cont’d An Ecclesiological Statement ⑩

Tuesday 8:30-9:45 Doctrine #11 H of D, 223-245 March 31 10:00-11:15 ⑪ Eschatology: The doctrine of last things Grenz, p. 571-583, 623-633, 641-649 Monday 8:30-9:45 April 6 10:00-11:15 Eschatology Cont’d ⑫ April 14-17 Exam Week

Assignments:

Readings/Class Participation: 10% Students will be expected to complete the assigned readings before each class in order to be adequately prepared to engage in in-class discussion. Class participation marks will be awarded to those who interact with the material as shown by their active participation in respectful dialogue during class time.

Doctrinal Response Reflection: 20% After the material for each doctrine is covered, students are required to submit a written reflection (approx. 300-500 words) on 4 out of the 6 doctrines answering specifically one or more of the following:  What resonated with you and/or affirmed a deeply held belief?  Did you find something particularly challenging to your belief system?  Did you have a significant reaction or response that you really want to write about? Also, briefly comment on the following:  What about this doctrine is especially relevant to ministry in this culture and context?

Specific Reference to course reading and/or class lectures will be reflected in higher marks on these reflection papers. (Submissions are to be uploaded to the MyBoothOnline course dropbox provided, no later than midnight CST of the Monday night its due). Quotes and references are to be noted properly.

Reflection #1 Due Wednesday, February 5 Reflection #2 Due Wednesday, February 12 Reflection #3 Due Thursday, February 20 Reflection #4 Due Wednesday, February 26 Reflection #5 Due Monday, March 9 Reflection #6 Due Wednesday, April 8 Midterm Exam: 20% February 25, 2019 Exam will consist of T/F, Fill-in-the-Blanks and short answer questions.

Book Review: 20% Due: March 9 Read Ray Harris’ “Convictions Matter” and write a 5-6 page (type-written, double-spaced) review. In the review, students should: - Identify Harris’ thesis - Comment on the effectiveness of defending/supporting the thesis in the book. This should involve providing a summary of the book - Describe one major takeaway or new learning/insight from reading the book

Major Essay: 30% Due: April 15 Choose one topic covered in our teaching on any of the Doctrines (6-11) as well as the topics regarding sacraments and/or women in leadership. Prepare an essay contrasting two divergent views and arguing for the one that is most consistent with Salvationist Doctrine. Marks will be more highly achieved for strength of argument, cohesive and organized thought and clear understanding of Wesleyan Arminian theology around that topic. Course textbooks should be utilized as well as at least three (3) outside credible sources (not including Study ). Essay length: 8-10 pages double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font utilizing Chicago Style format).

Criteria for Evaluation

- Written assignments will be evaluated primarily on content, secondarily on how successfully they communicate, and finally on good form, grammar, spelling, etc. - All written homework assignments are to be completed on the computer, and uploaded to the MyBoothOnline course shelf dropbox by midnight CST of the due date. - Exceptions and extensions must be arranged prior to the due date. - Participation will be evaluated on the quality more than the quantity of in-class comments, questions, and responses that contribute to the overall value of the course.

Correlation with Field Training:

Students will gain an insight into how the key theological concepts discussed in the course relate to Salvation Army mission and ministry, and discover topics and related biblical texts for use in constructing teaching and preaching material for the corps setting.

Evaluation Reflection Papers (4x 5% ea) 20% Midterm 20% Book Review 20% Major Essay 30% Readings/Class Participation 10% Total 100% Grading System

A+ (4.5) 96-100 Exceptional performance with evidence of outstanding original thinking, superior organization, exceptional capacity to analyze and synthesize; a superior grasp of the subject matter with sound critical evaluations; evidence of an extensive knowledge base. A final grade of A+ may be awarded only with the approval of the Academic Dean.

A (4.0) 83-95 Excellent performance with evidence of excellent original thinking, excellent organization, excellent ability to analyze and synthesize; an excellent grasp of the subject matter with sound critical evaluations; evidence of an extensive knowledge base.

B+ (3.5) 76-82 Very good performance with evidence of original thinking, very good organization, demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize; a very good grasp of the subject matter; evidence of good critical judgment, a very good understanding of the relevant issues under examination; very good familiarity with the relevant literature.

B (3.0) 70-75 Good performance with evidence of a good grasp of the subject matter; evidence of critical capacity, good analytical ability, a good understanding of the relevant issues under examination; evidence of good familiarity with the relevant literature.

C+ (2.5) 65-69 Satisfactory performance with evidence of a satisfactory grasp of the subject matter; evidence of critical capacity, demonstrated analytical ability, an understanding of the relevant issues under examination; evidence of familiarity with the relevant literature.

C (2.0) 60-64 Adequate performance with evidence of an adequate grasp of the subject matter; some evidence of critical capacity, an ability to develop solutions to simple problems found in the material; evidence of familiarity with some of the relevant literature.

D (1.0) 50-59 Marginal performance with evidence of marginal familiarity with the subject matter and some evidence that critical and analytical skills have been used.

F (0) 0-49 Inadequate performance with little evidence of even a superficial understanding of the subject matter; serious weaknesses in critical and analytical skills; limited or irrelevant use of the literature; failure to satisfy course requirements.

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Bloesch, Donald G. Essentials of Evangelical Theology. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 2006. Print.

Booth, Catherine Mumford. Settled Views : The Shorter Writings of Catherine Booth. Edited by Andrew M Eason and Roger Joseph Green. Lanham: Lexington Books, 2017. Print.

Booth, William, Andrew M Eason, and Roger Joseph Green. Boundless Salvation : The Shorter Writings of . New York: Peter Lang, 2012. Print.

Booth, W. Purity of heart. Salvation Books, 2007. Print

Callen, Barry L. and Richard P. Thompson, eds. Reading the in Wesleyan Ways. Kansas City, MO: Beacon Hill, 2004. Print.

Clifton, Shaw. Who Are These Salvationists?: An Analysis for the 21st Century. Alexandria, VA: Crest Books, 1999. Print.

Collins, Kenneth J. John Wesley: A Theological Journey. Nashville, TN: Abingdon, 2003. Print.

Coppedge, Allan. John Wesley in Theological Debate. Wilmore, KY: Wesley Heritage Press, 1987. Print.

Coutts, John J. This We Believe: a Study of the Background and Meaning of the Salvation Army Doctrines. London: Salvation Army International Headquarters, 1976. Print.

Dunning, H. Ray, Grace, Faith & Holiness: A Wesleyan Systematic Theology. Kansas City: Beacon Hill, 1988. Print.

Green, Roger Joseph. Catherine Booth : A Biography of the Cofounder of the Salvation Army. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Books, 1996. Print.

Green, Roger Joseph. War on Two Fronts : The Redemptive Theology of William Booth. Alexandria, Va.: Crest Books, 2017. Print.

Grider, J. Kenneth. A Wesleyan-

Holiness Theology. Kansas City, MO: Beacon Hill, 1994. Print.

Grenz, Stanely J., David Guretzki, and Cherith Fee Nordling. Pocket Dictionary of Theological Terms. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1999. Print.

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Metcalf, William. The Salvationists and the Sacraments. The Salvation Army International Headquarters. London: 1965. Print.

Metrustery, Denis, ed. Saved, Sanctified and Serving : Perspectives on Salvation Army Theology and Practice. Paternoster Theological Monographs. London: Paternoster, 2016. Print.

Milne, Bruce. Know the Truth – A Handbook of Christian Belief. Rev. ed. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1998. Print.

Murray, Iain H. Wesley and Men Who Followed. Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, 2003. Print.

Needham, Philip D. Community in Mission: A Salvationist Ecclesiology. Atlanta, GA.: Salvation Army Supplies, 1987. Print.

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Patzia, Arthur G., and Anthony J. Petrotta. Pocket Dictionary of Biblical Studies. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2002. Print.

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Truesdale, Albert, ed. Square Peg: Why Wesleyans Aren't Fundamentalists. Kansas City, MO: Beacon Hill, 2012. Print.

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Other Guidelines To earn a passing grade, cadets must submit all required assignments in the course.

Late submissions will be accepted for assignments up to one week after the due date. However, a per diem penalty of 4% for the respective assignment will be assessed. Assignments that are more than one week late will receive a failing grade. Please note that cadets are still required to submit the late assignment.

Academic Policies Cadets are responsible for reviewing and abiding by all Booth UC academic policies in the current Academic Calendar. Three policies of particular relevance are:

Academic Integrity It is a serious offence to present a piece of work for course credit as one’s own if the work or a portion thereof was done by some other person (plagiarism). Actions of plagiarism harm both the student and the reputation of the University College. Plagiarism or any form of cheating in examinations or term tests (e.g. crib notes) is subject to serious academic penalty that may include loss of part or all of the marks for an assignment/test, failure in the course, dismissal from the University College, or other serious consequences. Plagiarism or cheating in a course in which a student is cross-registered with the University of Manitoba may lead to disciplinary action by the University according to its policies.

To plagiarize is to take ideas or words of another person and pass them off as one’s own. In short, it is stealing something intangible rather than an object. Obviously it is not necessary to state the source of well-known or easily verifiable facts, but students are expected to acknowledge the sources of ideas and expressions they use in their written work, whether quoted directly or paraphrased. This applies to diagrams, statistical tables and the like, as well as to written material and materials or information from Internet sources. Failure to do so constitutes plagiarism. It will also be considered plagiarism and/or cheating if a student submits an assignment in whole or in part by someone other than him/herself, or copies the answer or answers of another student in any test, examination, or take-home assignment.

At the beginning of their program of study, all students are required to complete the prescribed plagiarism tutorial.

Instructors are required to report all allegations of plagiarism or cheating to the Academic Dean before a grade is assigned. The original assignment is submitted to the Academic Dean.

The Academic Dean will chair a joint meeting of student and instructor to hear both the allegations and the student’s response to the allegations. The Academic Dean will then make a determination whether or not plagiarism or cheating has in fact occurred and decide on appropriate disciplinary measures. The student and instructor will be notified of the Academic Dean’s decision in writing. A copy of the decision will be sent to the Registrar and University College President. The student has the right to appeal the decision of the Academic Dean (see Academic Appeals).

Absenteeism (Cadet Manual 3.2.4) “Academic penalty may result if more than 15% of classes (four 75-minute classes or two 150-minute classes) are missed. Sustained patterns of absenteeism may result in a Cadet being recommended to the Evaluation Board to be placed on conditional status. Chronic lateness will be regarded as unsatisfactory, and may result in a Cadet being documented as a Cadet on conditional status with appropriate action from the administration. A doctor’s note may be required upon return to class following an absence of three or more days.”

Policy on the Use of Personal Computers, Electronic Devices and Cell Phones in CFOT Classrooms Computer / Personal Electronic Device (PED) Usage Policy (Cadet Manual 3.7.1) “Course instructors may choose to allow Cadets to bring personal laptop computers / PEDs to class for note taking. Cadets should exhibit the highest level of integrity while using computers/PEDs in class and remain fully 'engaged' in the class. During class time Cadets will refrain from using their computers/PEDs for personal use, this includes surfing the internet, emails, Facebook, chat rooms, etc. Cadets who choose to 'disengage' from class lectures and use their computers / PEDs for surfing the internet, chatting on internet sites, sending emails, etc. may be asked by the instructor(s) to refrain from using the computer / PED during the remainder of the class as well as in future classes.”