TH307 Basic Biblical Doctrines Syllabus Fall 2013 Instructor: Pastor David Cuff Generation Bible College 1 N. Calle Cesar Chavez Suite #21 Santa Barbara CA 93103 T 805-730-1400 -F 805-730-1403 http://generationbiblecollege.com/ Page 1
Generation Bible College TH307 Basic Christian Doctrine Syllabus Fall 2013 Instructor Pastor David Cuff davidcuff@ccmv.us Basic Christian Doctrine 2 Credits Time and Location Thursday 10:00 am-12:10 At CC Santa Barbara Required Texts Basic Theology: by Charles Ryrie ISBN:0-89693-814-X Recommended Texts: Lectures in Systematic Theology By Henry C. Thiessen 3529-5 ISBN:0-8028- Course Description: The purpose of this class is to give the student an introduction to and appreciation for the basic doctrines of the Bible. In sixteen weeks we will not be able to give all the details nor various views of each doctrine that will be discussed. What we will do however, is give a general introduction to those beliefs contained in Biblical Christianity and provide the student the methodology to determine sound biblical interpretation. It is hoped that you will understand more of the Bible and Christian teaching by the end of the quarter and that your studies will enrich your walk with Jesus Christ. The first quarter of Christian Doctrine will deal with the following topics: The Bible, God, Man, and Sin. The second quarter will deal with Christ, Salvation, the Church, and the End Times. Course Goal: Page 2
Some students are taking this class for credit toward an Associate Degree of Biblical Studies. Others are here for a Certificate of Ministry or personal enrichment. The lectures will be geared for all students. The difference will be in the amount of work required of the three groups of students. Personal Enrichment students are not required to do any outside assignments, although it is recommended. Those students desiring a Grade will be required to (1) have regular attendance, (2) do the required outside readings, and (3) answer the study questions prepared from the text. There will be exams. They are designed to test your knowledge of basic ideas presented in the lecture and lecture notes. Course Requirements: Each topic covered in the class has a set of study questions, which follow the text. Those seeking a Grade are required to answer the questions and turn them in. Personal Enrichment students are not required to do the study questions but are encouraged to do so. The questions in the text are simply a tool to review the material discussed in class. They can be answered easily with little problem. Readings and assignments are expected to be done the week that they are due. If you will be unable to meet the due date let me know the week before it is due. The text for this course is Basic Theology: A Popular Systematic Guide to Understanding Biblical Truth by Charles Ryrie. All required reading will be from this book which is very readable and will stimulate you to further studies. There are a number of good theological works that can be used for further study. A bibliography is supplied at the end of the syllabus. Feel free to consult them as they can only enrich your overall comprehension of the material covered in class. Course Schedule Page 3
1.Aug. 29 th *3 Hour class 2. Sept. 5 th 3. Sept. 12 th 4. Sept. 19 th 5. Sept. 26 th 6. Oct. 3 rd 7. Oct. 10 th 8. Oct. 17 th 9. Oct. 24 th 10. Oct. 31 st *3 Hour class 11. Nov. 7 th 12. Nov. 14 th 13. Nov. 21 st 14. Dec. 5 th Basis for the Grade Students will be graded on attendance, exams, written assignments (including essays and evaluations of required reading), and participation in class discussions. Attendance & Grading Policy CCBC requires 100 percent attendance for all classes taken by students. All absences will be handled by the Registrar s Office and NOT the teacher. Whenever an absence occurs (for whatever reason) the student must make up the class. For all absences, students need to fill out the absence authorization form available in the Front Office. This form completed, along with the one-page summary, is to be turned in to the absence authorization box in the Front Office. In addition, any homework that was due the day of absence should be included as well. This must be completed and submitted within two weeks of the absence. Page 4
All Absences will incur a penalty. 1. If the class is made-up by MP3 available in the library, the absence penalty is a one increment grade deduction. (i.e. A to A-, A- to B+, etc.) 2. If the class is not made up, the penalty is a two increment deduction. (i.e. A to B+, B to C+, etc.) In the event of excessive absences due to illness and/or family emergencies, the student may need to withdraw from school and return the following semester when his or her health improves. Tardies For every two tardies there will be a one increment grade deduction. Grading This course is graded on a letter grade basis, with the Instructor responsible for assigning a grade. The grade will be based on the four assignments: Textbook reading summaries, Mid-Term Exam, Research paper, and the Final Exam. Out of 100 possible points, the final grade will be based on the number of accumulated points. The following grading scale will be used: A 95-100 A-90-94 B+ 87-89 B 83-86 C+ 77-79 C 73-76 C- 70-72 D+67-69 D 63-66 D-60-62 F 59 and below Page 5
Homework Schedule Reading Assignment Topic Reading Assignment Study Guide Questions Bible Pgs. 9-23; 71-134 (76 pgs.) Pgs. 119-121 God Pgs. 27-68 (41 pgs.) Pgs. 121-123 Angels Pgs. 137-153; 157-192 (51 pgs.) Pgs. 123-125 Man Pgs. 195-236 (41 pgs.) Pgs. 125-126 Sin Pgs. 239-269 (30 pgs.) Pgs. 126-128 Christology Pgs. 273-313 (40 pgs.) Pgs. 128-130 Soteriology Pgs. 319-387 (68 pgs.) Pgs. 130-133 Pneumatology Pgs. 395-444 (49 pgs.) Pgs. Handout TBD Ecclesiology Pgs. 455-502 (47 pgs.) Pgs. 133 Eschatology Pgs. 509-603 (94 pgs.) Pgs. 133 Page 6