HISTORICAL THEOLOGY – RLGN4325 - COURSE SYLLABUS
WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY – Phoenix Campus
DIVISION OF RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY [Fall Term 2015]
Instructor Thomas Michael, Ph. D. (New Testament)
Addresses: Office: 7383 N. Litchfield Rd. # 3142, Luke AFB, AZ 85309
Phone Numbers: WBU - 623-935-6274
Email address: thomasmichaelaz@aol.com
Course Number and Title: RLGN 4325/5325, Historical Theology
Class Time and Location : Thursday 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm / Luke AFB
Class Dates: Aug 17 to Oct 31, 2015
Catalog Description: RLGN4325 Survey of theological development in Christianity from the New
Testament period to the contemporary era.
Method of Instruction: Interactive lectures; assigned reading discussions, paper presentations,
reports on projects, etc. / Directed Study
Required Text Resources
The Holy Bible, New International Version, 1984.
RLGN 4325 Justo L. Gonzalez. A History of Christian Thought: In One Volume.
Abingdon, 2014.
Online Resources: www.gotquestions.org and other websites
Syllabus
This syllabus is not a contract. It can be changed or altered at any time as deemed necessary by
the instructor. The instructor will notify students of any changes.
***Paper Writing Format
The paper needs to include a title page, table of contents, and a bibliography in addition to the
main contents or text and requires a minimum of ten sources. Margins for the paper need to
conform to the writing lab style guide – [the Turabian Manual 6th edition and the WBU Religion
Writing Lab Style Guide in form and documentation and use footnotes in the paper] use 12 New
Times Roman font, and double space. See model paper on Blackboard.
Course Outcome Competencies: Upon completion of course, the student is be able to:
A. Engage in theological discussion in the context of historical thought about major themes in
the Christian tradition.
B. Investigate and discover theological methods and major themes and explain the significance
of historical theology for the modern church.
C. Describe and augment basic Christian beliefs as they have developed in history.
Course Outline and Calendar (tentative)
Date
Aug 20
Aug 27
Sep 03
Sep 10
Sep 17
Sep 24
Oct 01
Oct 08
Oct 15
Oct 22
Oct 29
1-3
4-6
7-10
11-13
14-16
17-19
20-23
24-27
28-31
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Subject
Assignment
Class - Introduction
Early Church Theologians
Controversies
Eastern & Western Theologies
Class - Renaissance
Medieval Theology
German Reformation
English Reformation
Class – 21st century Theology
Final Paper
Final Exam
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Quiz # 1
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Course Requirements:
A. ***7 page paper (35 %) Write a critical paper on a subject that intrigued you in Historical
Theology Course. Due Date Oct 22, 2015.
B. Quiz (20%)
C. Black Board Assignments (35%)
D. Attendance & Class Participation (10%)
Late Submissions: Assignments will be accepted after their due dates only if prior permission is
obtained from the instructor. Five points will be deducted each day following the original due date of
each respective Assignment.
Attendance
Roll will be checked each class meeting.
The Division's "no cut" policy allows no unexcused absences.
No student missing more than 25% of the class meetings (including both excused and
unexcused absences) can pass the course. Students who need to leave class early
must get approval from the professor in advance.
Course Grading System
A
90-100
B
80-89
C
70-79
D
60-69
F
BELOW 60
I
Cr
NCr
WP
WF
W
INCOMPLETE**
FOR CREDIT
NO CREDIT
WITHDRAWAL PASSING
WITHDRAWAL FAILING
WITHDRAWAL
**A grade of incomplete is changed if the deficiency is made up by midterm of the next regular
semester; otherwise, it becomes "F". This grade is given only if circumstances beyond the
student's control prevented completion of work during the semester enrolled and attendance
requirements have been met. A grade of "CR" indicates that credit in semester hours was
granted but no grade or grade points were recorded.
Procedure for computations of final grade Please, refer to WBU catalog.
Changes to syllabus may occur as the class and /or instructor deem necessary.
Students should inform the instructor in case of absence from the class in advance,
unless due to dire or extraordinary circumstances [Grade penalty 5 %]. Papers
must be submitted in MLA/Turabian format. Punctuality, participation, and
productivity always attributes to the student’s performance and grade.
Academic Honesty (Plagiarism): University students are expected to conduct themselves
according to the highest standards of academic honesty. Academic misconduct for which a
student is subject to penalty includes all forms of cheating, such as illicit possession of
examinations or examination materials, forgery, or plagiarism. Plagiarism is the presentation
of the work of another as one’s own work. It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with
penalties associates with plagiarism stated in the catalog.
Services for the Disabled - It is university policy that no otherwise qualified disabled person be
excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under
any educational program or activity in the University. The Dean of Students serves the
University as coordinator or activities for the handicapped and should be contacted concerning
initial contact with the Dean of Student’s office as soon as possible before registration to ensure
adequate time for assistance.