Systematic Theology 1


Reading Assignment 7
October 21, 2009, 1:08 pm
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Extra Credit
October 6, 2009, 12:54 am
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Listen to the Spring 09 lectures and write a full page of notes@ 10 pts/lecture.



Study Guide for MidTerm
October 5, 2009, 6:15 pm
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1. Define key terms (including, but not limited to, the following: norma normans non normata, soteriology, christology, ex nihilo, providence).

2. Identify and explain the dangers of systematic theology.

3. Identify and explain the need for and purpose of systematic theology.

4. Identify and explain the various ecclesiastical uses of Scripture.

5. Outline and describe the proper use(s) of the Bible in the theological enterprise.

6. Define and evaluate the doctrine of Sola Scriptura.

7. Compare various schools of thought on the meaning of divine providence.

8. Reproduce the Apostles’ Creed.

Remember, you may use your textbooks on all the portions of this test, except the reproduction of the creed, which you must do from memory.



Journal Assignment 6
September 29, 2009, 7:52 am
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Compare/contrast Aquinas’ and Calvin’s views of Providence.



Reading Assignment 6
September 29, 2009, 7:51 am
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Aquinas on Providence

Calvin on Providence (BK I, CH 16)



Journal Assignment 5
September 17, 2009, 9:43 am
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What do Gunton and Williams say about the so-called problem of evil? How are Christians to respond to it, in their view?



Reading Assignment 5
September 12, 2009, 7:00 am
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Christian Faith 38-56

Tokens 31-55



Journal Assignment 4
September 7, 2009, 9:23 pm
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What is unique about Boyd’s understanding of providence? How does it compare with Jenson’s, Williams’, and Gunton’s views?



Reading Assignment 4
September 7, 2009, 9:20 pm
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NOTE: This is a 13-part series of videos.



Journal Assignment 3
August 29, 2009, 9:35 am
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What is meant by God’s ‘providence’? How does Gunton understand it? Jenson? Williams?