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Systematic Theology 1 Wayne Grudem

This syllabus outlines a systematic theology course that will explore essential Christian doctrines such as the doctrine of God, the Trinity, the Word of God, and angels and demons. Students will complete reading assignments, a research paper, and a final exam. The research paper must be 8 pages, include at least 5 sources, and take a position on a topic relevant to the course. A final exam will be open book and completed on the last day of class. Students will be evaluated based on the research paper, final exam, and reading assignments/class participation. Academic honesty is taken seriously, and plagiarism or cheating will not be tolerated.

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Systematic Theology 1 Wayne Grudem

This syllabus outlines a systematic theology course that will explore essential Christian doctrines such as the doctrine of God, the Trinity, the Word of God, and angels and demons. Students will complete reading assignments, a research paper, and a final exam. The research paper must be 8 pages, include at least 5 sources, and take a position on a topic relevant to the course. A final exam will be open book and completed on the last day of class. Students will be evaluated based on the research paper, final exam, and reading assignments/class participation. Academic honesty is taken seriously, and plagiarism or cheating will not be tolerated.

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  • Course Introduction: Details course syllabus, objectives, instructor information, and recommended readings for an overview of Systematic Theology I.
  • Course Requirements and Policies: Outlines assignments, evaluation procedures, academic honesty guidelines, and exam information for course management.
  • The Doctrine of Man: Discusses the nature of man from biblical understanding including sin and salvation concepts.
  • The Doctrine of God: Discusses the attributes and works of God, focusing on providence and attributes.
  • The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God, Angels & Demons: Explores knowledge of God and beings within Christian theological perspectives.
  • The Doctrine of the Trinity: Examines the Trinity in both redemptive history and church history contexts.
  • Introduction to Christian Theology: Explores foundational concepts of Christian theology, including definitions and systematic approaches.
  • The Doctrine of the Word of God: Covers the nature, credibility, and teachings of Scripture as the Word of God.

Systematic Theology I

See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human
tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.
Colossians 2:8 (ESV)
Course Syllabus
This syllabus contains important information relative to this class, including requirements,
grading scale, and policies. Be sure to keep it and refer to it when you have any questions.
You are held accountable for the information in this syllabus.

Instructor: Samuel Nesan (samuelnesan@[Link])


Teaching Assistant: Marcus Lee (marcuslee@[Link])

Course description:
This course is designed to help students define Christian theology and to integrate different
approaches to theology (biblical, systematic, historical, philosophical, etc.). This course will
also explore essential Christian doctrines such as the Doctrine of God, the acts of God, the
attributes of God, the Trinity, the Word of God, the knowledge of God, angels and demons.

Course Bibliography & Recommended Reading:


Berkhof, Louis. Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1941.
Calvin, John. Institutes of the Christian religion. 5th edition. Edited by John T. McNeill.
Westminster: John Knox Press, 1960.
Erickson, Millard J. Christian Theology. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 1998.
Frame, John M. The Doctrine of the Word of God. Phillipsburg: P & R Publishing, 2010.
Frame, John M. Systematic Theology. Phillipsburg: P&R Publishing, 2013.
Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd edition.
Grand Rapids: Zondervan Academic, 2020.
Helm, Paul. The Providence of God. Nottingham: InterVarsity Press, 1993.
Horton, Michael. The Christian faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way.
Grand Rapids: Zondervan Academic, 2011.
McGrath, Alister E. Studies in Doctrine. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1997.
Vos, Geerhardus. Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments. London: Wipf and Stock
Publishers, 2003.
Course requirements
1. One Research/Position Paper (8 pages) – Due 14 days after final class.

a. The meaning of research/position is this: do good research on a topic, issue,


idea, or thinker, etc. relevant to the course (clear your topic with the professor
before beginning work) and take a personal position.
b. Argue your position clearly and carefully, anticipating and defending against
objections.
c. As part of this research project, students should read, research, synthesize,
write, summarize, and draw conclusions. (Minimum 5 resources, excluding
assigned texts; assigned texts can be included, but do not count towards
required source count.)
d. This paper should include cover sheet, table of contents or outline page, body
of the essay, and bibliography. Please note that the paper should be formatted
according to Turabian guidelines.

2. Reading Assignments – To be completed before each class.

3. Final Exam (Open Book) – To be completed on the last day of class.

Evaluation procedures (grading scale):


• Research/Position Paper (50% of final grade)
• Final Exam (30% of final grade)
• Reading assignments and class participation (20% of final grade)

Academic Honesty:
Absolute truth is an essential belief and basis of behaviour for those who believe in a God
who cannot lie and forbids falsehood. Academic honesty is the application of the principle
of truth in the classroom setting. Academic honesty includes the basic premise that all work
submitted by students must be their own and any ideas derived or copied from elsewhere
must be carefully documented.

Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to:


• Cheating of any kind.
• Submitting work originally prepared by the student for another course.
• Plagiarism: Submitting work prepared by someone else as if it were his/her own.
• Failing to credit sources properly in written work.
Course outline:
1. Introduction to Christian Theology
a. Defining Theology
b. Biblical Theology vs. Systematic Theology
c. A Covenantal Approach to Theology

2. The Doctrine of God


a. The Acts of the Lord
i. Providence
ii. Miracles
iii. Creation
iv. Decrees
b. The Attributes of God
i. The “Communicable” Attributes
ii. The “Incommunicable” Attributes
iii. Righteousness & Holiness
iv. Power & Will
v. God & Time

3. The Doctrine of The Trinity


a. The Trinity in Redemptive History
b. The Trinity in Church History

4. The Doctrine of the Word of God


a. The Word of God
b. The Canon of Scripture
c. Inerrancy & Infallibility
d. Authority, Clarity, Necessity and Sufficiency

5. The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God, Angels & Demons


a. God and Our Knowledge
b. Perspectives on Human Knowledge
c. Angels & Demons

6. The Doctrine of Man


a. Man in the Image of God
b. The Essential Nature of Man
c. Human Responsibility & Freedom
d. The Doctrine of Sin

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