Ancient Discipline and Pristine Doctrine: Appeals to Antiquity in the Developing Reformation (TOC) (original) (raw)

Ancient Discipline and Pristine Doctrine: Appeals to Antiquity in the Developing Reformation

M.A. Thesis in Theology (Church History), 2007

This thesis examines the changing attitudes of Protestants toward Church History. The primary evidence surveyed is statements made within major Protestant confessional documents, as well as the views of selected Reformers. By focusing on how Protestant confessions either quote the church fathers, or affirm continuity with the ancient creeds of the Church, this thesis presents a general overview of how some Protestants have related to Church History.

History of Christianity: Reformation & Modern - Hist 5301 Spring 2016 Internet

2016

This course begins on January 19, 2016, and, by that date, students should have access to Blackboard, where they will find information and instructions about the course. Prior to that time, students should purchase the texts and be ready to participate in the course. The reading schedule is included in this syllabus so that, once students have secured the textbooks, they can begin reading their assignments. Seminary Mission Statement The mission of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is to equip leaders to fulfill the Great Commission and the Great Commandments through the local church and its ministries. Purpose of the Course The purpose of this course is to provide quality theological education for students in the discipline of theological and historical studies. Lessons learned from the past inform the present and provide guidance for the future. Core Value Focus, and Curriculum Competencies Addressed The core value focus of the course will emphasize this semester is mission focus. The course will specifically address the following curriculum competencies: Theological and Historical Heritage-comprehensive overview of Baptist formation and development Disciple Making-use the people from our past to model Christ-like behavior Servant Leadership-use the people from our past to model servant leadership Spiritual and Character Formation-model Christian character in relating to those in the Baptist family with whom we disagree Biblical Exposition-demonstrate the biblical foundation for Baptist distinctives Worship Leadership-examine the variety of worship styles and practices used by Baptists Course Description This course provides a general historical survey of the Christian movement from the Protestant Reformation to the present. Attention is given to significant ideas, individuals, movements, and institutions in the development of Christianity during the Reformation and modern periods. Student Learning Outcomes In order to understand and interpret Christian theological heritage and Baptist polity for the church, the student, by the end of the course, should: 1. Be able to apply their knowledge and understanding of the formation and development of the Henry Bettensen and Chris Maunder, eds., Documents of the Christian Church. 4th ed. New York: Oxford University Press, 2011. Mark A. Noll, Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity. 3d ed. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Academic, 2012. There will be additional required reading from primary sources that are available on the Internet.

Theology of Reformations

 Introduction to the Theological Studies  Global Church History  Historical Theology I Rationale:  This course is an investigation of the main theological issues, theologians, and religious movements from late Middle Ages to the 17 th century. It focuses on the most significant theological topics of the period, such as ecclesiology and soteriology; and on schools/movements, such as scholasticism, nominalism, Lutheranism, Radical Reformation, and Puritanism. The course ends with the emergence of Baptists, thus completing the two-semester long historical overview of theology from the first century up to that time. Course Goals and Objectives:  HC 3112 considers a crucial time-period in the Christian history, which has shaped our theological identity. We can understand Baptist movement(s), as well as contemporary theology, only if we understand what these presuppose.  It continues to investigate various theological topics that students have already countered in patristic and early medieval theology (HT I). Instructional Methods:  Seminar type of discussion of video-lectures and assigned readings. Students are evaluated on the basis of quizzes, two exams, and a book review. Course Requirements and Grading: 1. Reading and discussing the assigned readings (texts and lectures) (40% of the grade). 2. Pop-up Quizzes (10% of the grade). 3. Two Exams (each 20% of the grade). 4. Book review (10% of your grade).