Course Objectives Related to MDiv Student Learning Outcomes With Mini-Justification Course: ST516/ Systematic Theology II Professor: Douglas Kelly Campus: Charlotte Date: Spring 2015 MDiv Student Learning Outcomes Rubric Mini-Justification Strong Moderate Minimal None Articulation Broadly understands and articulates knowledge, both Strong Students are required to oral and written, of essential biblical, theological, (oral & understand & articulate the Biblical historical, and cultural/global information, including written) basis for the Church and the details, concepts, and frameworks. sacraments. Scripture Significant knowledge of the original meaning of Strong Because all good theology is rooted Scripture. Also, the concepts for and to research in exegesis, the Scriptures will be further into the original meaning of Scripture and to the basis for theology. apply Scripture to a variety of modern circumstances. (Includes appropriate use of original languages and hermeneutics; and integrates theological, historical, and cultural/global perspectives.) Reformed Significant knowledge of Reformed theology and Strong The course will take into view the practice, with emphasis on the Westminster Theology Reformed understanding of the Standards. Church and sacraments, with emphasis upon writings of the Reformers, as well as The Westminster Confession of Faith, chapters 21, 25-31 Sanctification Demonstrates a love for the Triune God that aids the Strong Students will not only learn student’s sanctification. theological truths about the Church and sacraments, but also how each enriches our relationship with the Lord. Desire for Burning desire to conform all of life to the Word of Moderate In a day when the church often God. Worldview conforms to the culture, understanding how God has ordained the Church is critical. Winsomely Embraces a winsomely Reformed ethos. (Includes an Strong Because each of these are appropriate ecumenical spirit with other Christians, Reformed/ controversial topics, other views especially Evangelicals; a concern to present the Evangelistic are considered, discussed, and Gospel in a God-honoring manner to non-Christians; addressed in light of Scripture. and a truth-in-love attitude in disagreements.)
Course Objectives Related to MDiv Student Learning Outcomes With Mini-Justification Course: ST516/ Systematic Theology II Professor: Douglas Kelly Campus: Charlotte Date: Spring 2015 MDiv Student Learning Outcomes Rubric Strong Moderate Minimal None Mini-Justification Articulation (oral & written) Broadly understands and articulates knowledge, both oral and written, of essential biblical, theological, historical, and cultural/global information, including details, concepts, and frameworks. Strong Students are required to understand & articulate the Biblical basis for the Church and the sacraments. Scripture Significant knowledge of the original meaning of Scripture. Also, the concepts for and to research further into the original meaning of Scripture and to apply Scripture to a variety of modern circumstances. (Includes appropriate use of original languages and hermeneutics; and integrates theological, historical, and cultural/global perspectives.) Strong Because all good theology is rooted in exegesis, the Scriptures will be the basis for theology. Reformed Theology Significant knowledge of Reformed theology and practice, with emphasis on the Westminster Standards. Strong The course will take into view the Reformed understanding of the Church and sacraments, with emphasis upon writings of the Reformers, as well as The Westminster Confession of Faith, chapters 21, 25-31 Sanctification Demonstrates a love for the Triune God that aids the student’s sanctification. Strong Students will not only learn theological truths about the Church and sacraments, but also how each enriches our relationship with the Lord. Desire for Worldview Burning desire to conform all of life to the Word of God. Moderate In a day when the church often conforms to the culture, understanding how God has ordained the Church is critical. Winsomely Reformed/ Evangelistic Embraces a winsomely Reformed ethos. (Includes an appropriate ecumenical spirit with other Christians, especially Evangelicals; a concern to present the Gospel in a God-honoring manner to non-Christians; and a truth-in-love attitude in disagreements.) Strong Because each of these are controversial topics, other views are considered, discussed, and addressed in light of Scripture.
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