TH002-812 - The Doctrine of God and the Work of Christ

  • 2,976 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 8
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • theologyUnit Discipline

Corequisites

24cps OT/NT/BB

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code TH602.

Exclusions: TH102-612, TH102-712, TH102-812

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Advanced knowledge and understanding of the doctrine of God and the work of Christ.

B. Be able to

1. Analyse the interrelationship of the doctrine of God and the work of Christ

2. Examine methodological and theological issues in the doctrine of God and the work of Christ

3. Present Research-Aware evidence-based perspectives on the doctrine of God and the work of Christ

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying perspectives from ‘The Doctrine of God and the Work of Christ’ to contemporary Christian living and ministry practice as a reflective practitioner

Content

Students are required to cover the whole syllabus. But assessment procedures will allow for a certain amount of specialisation, so that students are not expected to study each topic in detail. 

Section A : The Christian Doctrine of God

1. The being and attributes of God;

2. The Person of Christ, his humanity and deity;

3. The Holy Spirit;

4. The Holy Trinity;

Section B : The Work of Christ

1. His incarnation and ministry;

2. The death and resurrection of Jesus;

3. His ascension and session.

Teaching Aims

a. Assist candidates in gaining a grounding in the triune nature of God;

b. Introduce candidates to the characteristics of each of the three “persons” and their work;

c. Help students develop an integrated understanding of the work of Christ; and

d. Deepen candidates’ understanding of what the work of Christ means for them.

Set Readings

In all Theology units, in addition to the primary biblical documents, candidates will be expected to be familiar with the relevant sections of the three Creeds and of confessional documents such as the 39 Articles and the Westminster Confession.

Prescribed:
Student should become familiar with the relevant sections of one of the following:

Erickson, M. J.,  Christian Theology (Grand Rapids: Baker,2nd ed. 2003).

Frame, J., Salvation Belongs to the Lord: An Introduction to Systematic Theology (Phillipsburg NJ: P&R, 2006).

Grenz, S. J., Theology for the Community of God (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2000).

Grudem, W., Systematic Theology (Downers Grove IL: IVP, 2007).

Kärkkäinen, V-M., The Doctrine of God: A Global Introduction. (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2004).

McGrath, A., Christian Theology: An Introduction (London: Wiley-Blackwell 3rd ed. 2006).

Migliore, D., Faith with Understanding (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2nd ed. 2004).

Oden, T. C., Classic Christianity: A Systematic Theology (New York: Harper Collins, 2009).

 

Recommended:

The Doctrine of God

Bloesch, D., God the Almighty (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2005).

Erickson. M. J., God the Father Almighty (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2006).

Cole, G., He Who Gives Life: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit (Wheaton: Crossway, 2007).

Crisp, O., Divinity and Humanity: The Incarnation Reconsidered (Cambridge: CUP 2007).

George, T., God the Holy Trinity (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2006).

Grenz, S. J., Rediscovering the Triune God: the Trinity in Contemporary Theology (Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress Press,  2004).

Gunton, C. E., Act and Being: Towards a Theology of the Divine Attributes (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003).

Gunton, C. E., Father, Son and Holy Spirit: Toward a Fully Trinitarian Theology (London/New York: T. and T. Clark, 2003).

Johnston, E. A., She Who Is (New York: Crossroad,2002).

Kärkkäinen, V.-M., Christology. A Global Introduction (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2003).

Letham,  R., The Holy Trinity: In Scripture, History, Theology, and Worship (Phillipsburg NJ: P & R, 2004).

Torrance, T. F., The Christian Doctrine of God: One Being, Three Persons (Edinburgh/New York: T & T  Clark,1996, Paperback ed. 2001).

 

The Work of Christ

Bloesch, D., Jesus Christ: Savior and Lord (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2005).

Boersma, H., Violence, Hospitality and the Cross: Reappropriating the Atonement Tradition (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2004).

Ford, D. F. and M. Higton (eds), Jesus (Oxford; New York: OUP, 2002).

Gunton, C. (ed), The Theology of Reconciliation: Essays in Biblical and Systematic Theology (London/New York: T. & T. Clark, 2003).

Hill, C. E. and F. A. James (eds.), The Glory of the Atonement: Biblical, Theological and Practical Perspectives (Downers Grove: IVP, 2004).

Holmes, S., The Wondrous Cross (Carlisle: Paternoster, 2007).

Marshall, I. H., Aspects of the Atonement: Cross and Resurrection in the Reconciliation of Humanity (Carlisle: Paternoster, 2008).

Mattes, M. C., The Role of Justification in Contemporary Theology (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2004).

Peterson, D. (ed.), Where Wrath and Mercy Meet (Carlisle: Paternoster, 2001).

Sherman, R. J., King, Priest and Prophet :A Trinitarian Theology of Atonement (Edinburgh: T.& T. Clark , 2004).

Stott, J., The Cross of Christ (Leicester UK/Downers Grove IL: IVP, 20th Anniversary edition, 2007).

 

Classics:

Aulen, G., A G Herbert (trans), Christus Victor: A Historical Study of the Three Main Types of the Idea of the Atonement  (London: SPCK 1965 reprint of  1931 ed.).

Brunner, E., (trans. Olive Wyon), Mediator: A Study of the Central Doctrine of the Christian Faith  (Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1947 (1st ed. (1927).

Moltmann, J., The Crucified God (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1993).

Moltmann, J., The Trinity and the Kingdom of God (London: SCM, 1981).

Morris, L., The Apostolic Preaching of the Cross (London: Tyndale, 1960).

Morris, L., The Lord From Heaven (Rev. ed.; London:IVP, 1995).

Owen, J., “The Death of Death in the Death of Christ”, in W. H. Goold (ed), The Works of John Owen (London/ Edinburgh: Johnstone and Hunter,1852 Vol X, III, VI, 2 61-264).

Schillebeeckx, E., Jesus (New York: Crossroad, 1990).

Wand, J. W. C., The Atonement (London: SPCK, 1963).

Wright, N. T., Jesus and the Victory of God (London: SPCK, 1996).

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