Christian Doctrine

Student Assessment Guide

 CONTENTS

SUBJECT OVERVIEW.................................................................................................3
ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES...................................................................................4
ASSESSMENT 1: CHRISTIAN DOCTRINES ASSESSMENT.............................6
ASSESSMENT 1 CRITERIA: CHRISTIAN DOCTRINES ASSESSMENT................................................................12
ASSESSMENT 2: CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE EXAM............................................13
ASSESSMENT 2 CRITERIA: Christian Doctrine Exam..........................................................................13

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 SUBJECT OVERVIEW
This is a general overview of the topics that may be covered in lectures and
tutorials in this subject:

 Introduction to & The Importance of Christian Doctrine

 Bibliology - the Bible
 The Existence of God
 The Creator God
 The Decrees, Attributes & Nature of God
 Anthropology - Humanity Made in the Image of God
 Christology - the Humanity and The Deity of Jesus Christ
 Soteriology – the Work of Jesus Christ
 The Trinity
 Pneumatology - the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
 Ecclesiology – the Church
 Eschatology – What Can we Hope for?

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 ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES
Overview
Assessment for this subject includes the following:

Assessment Submission Submission Submission Point

Format Type
1. Christian Word document Electronic Portal
Doctrines
Assessment
2. Exam Exam paper Hard copy In Class

You need to successfully complete all these assessments to achieve competence and
pass the subject. Failure to successfully complete one of the assessments will result in
you being judged Not Yet Competent for this subject.

Completing the Assessment

You should complete the assessments in the following way:
1. Read the assessments thoroughly
2. Work on the assessments throughout the semester.
3. Consult regularly with your tutor who will oversee your completion of the
assessments.
4. Prepare your work for final submission. Check each assessment to make sure
you use the appropriate format and submission method. Make sure you
download the relevant coversheet from the portal.
5. Submit the assessment.

You have a variety of people available to help you with this process including:
 Tutorial leader – your first point of call
 Lecturer
 Ministry Specialist
 Practicum Co-ordinator
 Campus Principals
 Fellow students
 Pastors and church staff

Lectures and Tutorials

In your lectures you will be taught the underpinning knowledge you will require to
complete this subject. You will also have opportunity within your tutorials to work on
your assessment tasks. Your tutorial leader will advise you on the evidence
requirements for assessment as well as sign off on your completed assessments.

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 Ministry Practicum (if applicable)
The specialist who is supervising you in your ministry practicum will provide you with
advice and support, including:
a. Giving you opportunities to demonstrate and practice your new skills
b. Evaluate the appropriateness of your implementation strategies within the ministry
area
c. Give you feedback during the implementation process
d. Empowering you to run a successful team
e. General leadership support and advice

You will be contacted regularly by the Practicum Coordinator who will ensure that the
process outlined above is meeting your individual training needs.

General Assessment Guidelines

 Make sure you answer all questions.
 Make sure you are answering what the question is asking you – if you do not
understand the question ask your tutorial leader.
 All work must be your own and cannot be copied from any other source.
This is called plagiarism, see p.46 of the Student handbook. If you use
books or the internet for ideas or quotes you must reference these sources
correctly according to the Turabian style as outlined in the student handbook
pp56-68. The student handbook is available on the college portal.
 Make sure you write in appropriate formal English required for written
assessments. This means you are not to use slang words or conversational
English. It also means that you need to use full sentences and use appropriate
terminology to explain your ideas.
 Make sure you provide adequate detail and explanation for each answer.
The word count is a guide for this and most of the time one sentence answers
are not adequate.
 Use the sample answers as a guide in how to complete the assessment.
 The sample answers are a guide and demonstrate the minimum standard
required to gain competency. If you do not demonstrate the minimum
standard you will not be marked competent.

Submission Guidelines
 Before submitting your assessment, check your spelling and grammar!
 Make sure you SAVE a copy of your work on your own computer so that you
can make any necessary changes for competency without retyping your
whole assessment.
 You need to complete your assessment in a Word 97-2003 compatible
document, this is a .doc file type.
 Include all questions in one document. If you submit each question in
separate documents the college portal will only show the last document
submitted and you will therefore be marked not competent because all the
questions are not available to be marked.

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  Upload the assessment on the College portal by the due date.

ASSESSMENT 1: CHRISTIAN DOCTRINES ASSESSMENT

Instructions
 Follow the below guidelines, and prepare your assessment in a Word document.
 You need to include references and a Bibliography. See pages 56-68 of the Student
Handbook to read and see examples of how to do this.
 Ask your Tutorial Leader for help if you do not understand what a Bibliography is or
how to reference your research.
 Please run a “spell check” before saving and uploading your assessment to the portal.

RESEARCH & DESCRIPTION OF BELIEFS

Q.1.a. Describe two essential Christian beliefs for each of the following Christian
Doctrines:
i. The Doctrine of Humanity (you must choose two Christian beliefs about humanity)
ii. The Doctrine of Jesus Christ (you must choose two Christian beliefs about Jesus
Christ)

Q.1.b.
Provide at least two Scripture references for each of the four beliefs. You need to write
these out in full if the Scripture reference is less than two verses. (Otherwise, give the
Scripture reference.)

Q.1.c.
Use - and properly reference according to the Student Handbook - at least one Theological
source (Bible excluded) for each belief. There are a number of suitable readings provided
on the portal. Please refer to these. If you wish to use alternate references you must check
with your Tutorial leader first.

I.i. Belief 1 about Humanity = approx. 150 words + Scriptures + Theological

reference
I.ii. Belief 2 about Humanity = 150 words + Scriptures + Theological reference
II.i. Belief 1 about Jesus Christ = 150 words + Scripture + Theological reference
II.ii. Belief 2 about Jesus Christ = 150 words + Scriptures + Theological reference

Application of Beliefs
Q.2. Give one specific example of how each of the beliefs can be applied to your life.
(Complete approximately 4 x 100 words for this section.)

I.i. 1st Humanity Belief Applied = 100 words

I.ii. 2nd Humanity Belief Applied = 100 words

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 II.i. 1st Jesus Christ Belief Applied = 100 words
II.ii. 2nd Jesus Christ Belief Applied = 100 words

Evaluation of Beliefs
Q.3. Give a brief evaluation of how well you think you apply each belief to your own life.
(Complete approximately 4 x 100 words for this section.)

I.i. Evaluation of 1st Humanity Belief Application = 100 words

I.ii. Evaluation of 2nd Humanity Belief Application = 100 words

II.i. Evaluation of 1st Jesus Christ Belief Application = 100 words

II.ii. Evaluation of 2nd Jesus Christ Belief Application = 100 words

Specific Assessment Guidelines

 You need to include references and a Bibliography. See pages 56-68 of the Student
Handbook to read and see examples of how to do this.
 Ask your tutorial leader for help if you do not understand what a Bibliography is or
how to reference your research.

READING LIST

Here is a reading list that may help you with your research, in addition to what is provided
on the portal.

 Erickson, Millard J., Christian Theology – 2nd Ed. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker
Books, 1983.

 Erickson, Millard J., Introducing Christian Doctrine – 2nd Ed. Grand Rapids,
Michigan: Baker Academic, 2001.

 Grenz, Stanley J. & Olson, Roger E., Who Needs Theology? An invitation to the
study of God. InterVarsity Press: England, 1996.

 Grudem, W.Systematic Theology – An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. England:

Intervaristy Press, 1995.

 Hart, Larry, D. Truth Aflame. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 1999.

 Milne, Bruce, Know The Truth. Great Britain: Intervarsity Press, 1982.

 McGrath, Alister, Understanding Doctrine. London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1990.

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 ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE

This is a table to help you present your assessment but is not necessarily an indication
of how much space you will need. You will need to adjust the amount of space to
answer each question fully. You do not have to use this template if you do not want to
it is a helpful guide and you do need to make sure the headings are used.

Christian
Doctrine

Doctrine of
The Bible This is not an answer that you can use.
Example Answer only

Q.1 Research:
Belief 1: The Bible is the Divinely inspired Word of God.

As Bruce Milne writes, “One way of expressing the conviction that in the
Bible God himself speaks his words directly to us is to call it “God’s Word.” 1
The written words of the Bible are not just merely human thoughts, rather
God has communicated through people his ways and thoughts. The Bible
itself expresses this in 2 Timothy 3:16 “All Scripture is God-breathed and is
useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so
that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
Since we are saying that the Bible is no less than God’s words, we must
acknowledge that the Bible speaks to us with the very authority of God. It
should have the first and the last say in a believer’s life. 2 Peter 1:19-21 also
indicates that “the prophecy of Scripture” did not come from humans but was
“spoken from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” As Bruce
Milne says, “It did not emerge from the writers’ private reflections.”2

Belief 2: Scripture can only be truly interpreted by the Holy Spirit.

This belief goes hand in hand with the belief that the Bible is Divinely
inspired. Scripture is given to us by the Holy Spirit but then, this Spiritual
book can only truly be understood by us because the Holy Spirit reveals it to
us. This is not to say that God is being secretive with the meaning of
Scripture but that true understanding is his gift to His children. Matthew
11:25 quotes Jesus saying, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,
because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and
revealed them to little children.” Also, in John 16:17 Jesus makes a promise
to the disciples that “when he, the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you in
to all the truth.” Therefore, as Bruce Milne says. The habit of approaching
1
Milne, B., Know the Truth – A handbook of Christian belief (Great Britain: Intervarsity Press, 1998)
p.40
2
Milne, B., Know the Truth, p.48

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 Scripture in an attitude of prayer is entirely correct in this connection, as we
ask God to “Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.” (Ps
110:18)3
Q.2
Application:

Belief 1: I am able to trust that what I read in the Scriptures has come to me
from God Himself. It is not merely what a preacher or teacher or prophet of
old thinks is true about God – but it is God’s Word to me, from Himself.
Being Divinely inspired also means that the Word of God has authority in
and over my life because the words are not merely human ideas but are the
very words of God to me. They haven’t merely been recorded for my benefit
by a man but have been given through a man by the inspiration of the Holy
Spirit. This means too that I can truly trust the authoritative Word of God to
change situations in the natural realm because what God Himself has
declared has authority over His entire creation.

Belief 2: I can trust that each time I read the Word, God, by His Holy Spirit
has not only given me His Word but that He also wants to speak to me and
wants to reveal things to me. I can be confident that I don’t have to be
“clever” in a human sense, but instead I need to come in a childlike but
expectant way, believing that my Heavenly Father wants to speak to me, his
child! Furthermore, I cannot expect that study alone and my own research
will tell me the fullness of what God’s Word says, but only His Holy Spirit
can bring it alive and active in my life (Heb. 4:12.)

Q.3
Evaluation:
Belief 1: I have strong confidence that the bible is a trustworthy document
and I refer to it on a regular basis for guidance in my Christian walk.
However, I sometimes have difficulty consistently believing all of what it
says but I never doubt that the Bible is the source by which God speaks to his
community, the Church. I have realised this semester that far too much of
what I say I believe as a Christian is based on what preachers or pastors or
even my parents have told me. When I think about it more I realise that
sometimes I can either reject or accept what they say merely based on
whether I like what they say or not! However, if I truly believe that the Bible
is the Divinely inspired Word of God that I have to be reading the Bible for
myself and accepting it as the very Word of God!

Belief 2: I have to admit I don’t always have the confident expectation that
God wants to speak to me, His child or reveal things to me through His
Word. I can tend to assume that He is more interested in revealing truth to
Robert Fergusson or Chris Mendez! My confidence (or doubts) can tend to
change from day-to-day or from season-to-season but I have to remember
3
Milne, B., Know the Truth, p.62

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 that He is the God who does not change and His heart to reveal His truth to
me is as true to me today – and every day – as it was to the first disciples to
whom Jesus promised that He would send His Holy Spirit to bring revelation
and truth. This assessment has caused me to be quite honest about the errors
in my thinking and I am praying that God would give me a truer and greater
revelation of this. I recently read Ephesians 1:17 in which Paul tells the
Ephesians, “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious
Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may
know him better.” This has become my prayer over my own approach to the
reading the Bible and expecting to hear from God.

Doctrine of
Humanity

Q.1 Belief 1: Humanity is …, etc

e.g. “To say that Humanity is…,” etc

- Approx. 150 words
- Include at least 2 Scriptures and 1 Theological Reference.

Belief 2: Humanity is …, etc

e.g. “When we say that Humanity is…,” etc

- Approx. 150 words
- Include at least 2 Scriptures and 1 Theological Reference.

Q.2 Application:
Belief 1: e.g. “If I believe this about humanity, then it means that…,” etc
- Approx. 100 words

Belief 2: e.g. “To say that humanity is…. Then it means that…,” etc
- Approx. 100 words

Q.3 Evaluation:
Belief 1: e.g. “When I reflect on what I have written I realise that…”, etc
- Approx. 100 words

Belief 2: e.g. “When I reflect on what I have written I realise that…”, etc
- Approx. 100 words

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 Doctrine of
Jesus Christ

Q.1 Belief 1: Jesus Christ is…

e.g. “According to the Bible, Jesus …,” etc

- Include at least 2 Scriptures and 1 Theological Reference.
- Approx. 150 words

Belief 2: Jesus Christ is…

e.g. “Scripture shows us that Jesus was… ,” etc

- Include at least 2 Scriptures and 1 Theological Reference.
- Approx. 150 words

Q.2 Application:
Belief 1: e.g. “If I believe this about Jesus, then it means that…,” etc
- Approx. 100 words

Belief 2: e.g. “To say that Jesus was …. Then it means that…,” etc
- Approx. 100 words

Q.3 Evaluation:
Belief 1: e.g. “I would have to say that I apply this fairly well in my life
but…,” etc
- Approx. 100 words

Belief 2: e.g. “When I reflect on what I have written I realise that…,” etc
- Approx. 100 words

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 ASSESSMENT 1 CRITERIA: Christian Doctrines Assessment

MINTHY401B Identify and apply foundational theological concepts of Christianity

Assessment Question What the Assessor is looking for

Research and Description of Christian Doctrines
Q.1.a Describe two essential Christian  2 beliefs for each Christian Doctrine are
beliefs about humanity provided (total 4 beliefs)
and  Each belief is Biblically correct and explained in
Describe two essential Christian adequate detail (approx. 150 words for each of
beliefs about Jesus Christ. the 4 beliefs)

Q.1.b Provide at least two Scripture  At least two Biblical references are used to help
references for each of the four explain each of the 4 beliefs (total of at least 8
beliefs. You need to write these Biblical references).
out in full if the scripture is less  Scriptures to be written out in full if less than
than two verses. two verses.
Q.1.c Use - and properly reference  At least one theological reference is used to help
according to the Student explain each of the 4 beliefs
Handbook - at least one  Correct referencing procedures are followed
theological source for each belief. according to student handbook
Application
Q.2 Give one specific example of how  An appropriate example of how to apply each of
each of the beliefs can be applied these beliefs is provided (approx. 100 words for
to your life. each of the 4 beliefs)
Evaluation
Q.3 Give a brief evaluation of how  An honest and thorough evaluation of how each
well you think you apply each of the beliefs is applied to the student’s own
belief to your own life. personal life is provided. (approx. 100 words for
each of the 4 beliefs)

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 ASSESSMENT 2: Christian Doctrine Exam
Instructions
You will be required to sit a one-hour examination in class near the end of semester.
The examination will have multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions.
You will be required to receive a mark of 75% to achieve competency for this
assessment.

Submission
In Class

Assessment Tip
In order to achieve well in your exam you need to:
1. Listen and participate well in class activities (lectures and tutorials).
2. Take good notes.
3. Complete worksheets in tutorials.
4. Study for your exam using notes and worksheets.

ASSESSMENT 2 CRITERIA: Christian Doctrine Exam

MINTHY401B Identify and apply foundational theological concepts of Christianity

Exam Questions What the Assessor is looking for

Questions on There will be a variety of types of To achieve competency you must receive a mark
Exam Paper questions including multiple choice, short of 75% or more.
answer, true vs false, fill in the blank.
Write answers to the questions on the
Exam Paper provided. You will need to
bring a pen to the exam.

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