Cumberland TLD

Dean:                            Administrator:

Rev. Peter Beckwith                Lauren Asperschlager

53 County Road                                        Lauren.Tilton@gordon.edu

Gorham, ME 04038

839-3457 or 839-8364

pastorpeter@maine.rr.com

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Christian Theology - September 11, 18, 25, ( 9:00 am - 1:00 pm) and October 2, (9:00 am - Noon)

The Cumberland Baptist Institute for Ministry is pleased to announce that we will be having a Basic Christian Theology class this fall. It will be taught by Rev. Dr. David Clark, pastor of Court Street Baptist Church in Auburn.  The dates of the course are Saturdays Sept. 11, 18, 25, and October 2, 9 from 9am-noon, as well as Oct. 16 from 9am-10am. 

The course will be held at the Court Street Baptist Church in Auburn.  Please see the syllabus below for more information about the course .

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Cumberland ABCOM Institute for Ministry

Course Title:  Basic Christian Theology

 Instructor:  Rev. Dr. David R. Clark, Pastor of Court Street Baptist Church

                        129 Court Street

                        Auburn, ME 04210

                        (207)784-6661

                        pastor@ctstbaptistchurch.org

 

Date and Time:  September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9 @ 9:00am-12:00 noon;

            Oct. 16 @ 9:00am-10:00am

 Place:  Court Street Baptist Church, 129 Court Street, Auburn

 Course Overview: 

 It is imperative that all followers of Jesus Christ, and especially leaders in the Christian church, have a firm grasp of the basic Biblical doctrines that define the Christian faith.  In this course, we will examine those doctrines.  The purpose will be to establish a firm theological foundation for life and ministry.

 Textbooks:

Erickson, Millard. Introducing Christian Doctrine, 2^nd Edition. Baker Academic, 2001 (This book will be required as the basic text for the course)

Grenz, Stanley J. & Olson, Roger E.  Who Needs Theology?  An Invitation to the Study of God, Inter-Varsity Press, 1996 (This should be read, if possible, before the first class session)

Stott, John.  Evangelical Truth: A Personal Plea for Unity, Integrity, and Faithfulness,  Inter- Varsity Press, 2005 (This book can be read anytime during the course and will provide the “big picture” context for the topics discussed)

Wells, David F.  The Courage to Be Protestant: Truth Lovers, Marketers, and Emergents in thePostmodern World, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2008 (This book is optional, though recommended, and will provide food for thought regarding the application of theology to current church trends)

 Course Requirements:

•  Attendance and participation in all class sessions
• Reading of required Texts
• Paper detailing student’s personal statement of faith, as preparation for commissioning
• Final Exam

Evaluation:

• Attendance, participation and required reading:  25%
• Position Paper:  50%
• Final Exam:  25%

 Class Format: 

Classes will include an opening devotion, presentation of material by instructor, and group discussion.  The effectiveness of class sessions will be enhanced if the student has prepared the readings for each week.  Each student should bring either a notebook or laptop, and a Bible. 

Course Schedule:

 Class #1:  Theological Importance, Methodology and Terminology; Revelation and Inspiration

            Read:  Grenz & Olson; Erickson, Chapters 4-8

 Class #2:  The Doctrines of God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit

            Read: Erickson, Chapters 9-16, 24-30

 Class #3:  Doctrines of Man, Sin, and Salvation

            Read: Erickson, Chapters 21-23, 31-35

 Class #4:  Doctrines of the Church and Last Things

            Read:  Erickson, Chapters 36-42

 Class #5:  Theology, Apologetics, and their place in a Postmodern World

            Read:  Erickson, Chapter 3; Wells (suggested, not required)

            Position Paper Due

 Class #6:  Exam