TH103-612 - The Doctrines of Grace and Eschatology

  • 2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 6
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • theologyUnit Discipline

Corequisites

24cps OT/NT/BB

Exclusions

TH003

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit codes TH403.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Developing knowledge and understanding of basic issues of the doctrines of grace and eschatology.

B. Be able to

1. Analyse the interrelationship between and the content of the doctrines of grace and eschatology.

2. Identify methodological and theological issues in the doctrines of grace and eschatology.

3. Present Analytical evidence-based perspectives on the doctrines of grace and eschatology.

C. Be in a position to

1. Apply the theological content of ‘The Doctrines of Grace and Eschatology’ to Christian preaching and ministry practice as a reflective practitioner

2. Apply the theological content of ‘The Doctrines of Grace and Eschatology’ to other theological subdisciplines.

Content

Section A: Grace and its Benefits

  • Grace and Faith
  • Justification, Sanctification, Adoption

Section B: Eschatology

  • The Kingdom of God
  • The Parousia
  • The New Heavens and New Earth

Set Readings

Introductory Texts:

Allison, Gregg. Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2011.

Bray, Gerald. God is Love: A Biblical and Systematic Theology. Wheaton: Crossway, 2012.

Horton, Michael. The Christian Faith. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2011.

Van der Kooi, Cornelis and Van den Brink, Gijsbert. Christian Dogmatics: An Introduction. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2017.

 

Systematic Theologies:

Bavinck, Herman. Reformed Dogmatics 4 vols. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2003-08.

Pelikan, Lehmann and Mayes eds. Luther’s Works 73 vols. Saint Louis: Concordia, 1955-.

Strong, Augustus. Systematic Theology. Valley Forge: Judson, 2009.

 

Special Studies:

Allen, Michael. Justification and the Gospel: Understanding the Contexts and Controversies. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2013.

Demarest, Bruce. The Cross and Salvation: The Doctrine of Salvation. Wheaton: Crossway, 2006.

Höhne, David. The Last Things. Downers Grove: Intervarsity Press, 2019.

Kapic, Kelly. Sanctification: Explorations in Theology and Practice. Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2014.

Walls, Jerry ed. The Oxford Handbook of Eschatology. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2007.

Davidson, Ivor and Rae, Murray eds. God of Salvation: Soteriology in Theological Perspective. London: Taylor & Francis, 2011.

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