HISTORICAL THEOLOGY – RLGN5325 - 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: RLGN5325, 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: RLGN5325 Research in the theological developments of the church 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. RLGN5325 Alister E. McGrath. Historical Theology: An Introduction to the History of Christian Thought. 2nd Ed. Wiley-Blackwell, 2012. 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 ~~~~ ~~~~ 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 ~~~~ Blackboard Assignment Blackboard Assignment Blackboard Assignment Quiz # 1 Blackboard Assignment Blackboard Assignment Blackboard Assignment Blackboard Assignment ~~~~ ~~~~ 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.