Reformed Theological Seminary
改革宗神學院
Washington, D.C.
華盛頓 D.C.
Chinese Program 中文課程
Introduction to Theological and Pastoral Studies
神學與教牧學簡介
冬季班 /春季班, 2008
Winter/Spring, 2008
Goals of the Course: To introduce students to
學習目標：教導學生
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The main themes of theology, as understood by Reformed Christians
改革宗神學主題
The mission of the Christian Church
基督教的使命
The ministers of the Gospel
福音大使
The major methods of carrying out the mission
實踐使命的主要方法
The means of preparing for effective Christian ministry
預備有效基督教事工的途徑
Components of the course 課程內容
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Readings (see below) 閱讀(見下)
Classroom lectures and discussion 講堂與討論
Homework 作業
Requirements 課程要求
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Complete all assigned reading
40% of total grade
完成指定閱讀書目 40%
Attend all classes: February 29-March 1; March 28-29; April 18-19 30%
出席率：2/29-3/1；4/25-26 30%
Complete all assigned homework
30%
完成指定作業 30%
Required Reading (All in Chinese) 指定閱讀書目(中文)
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The Gospel of Matthew; The Gospel of John; Acts 1-11, 13, 20; Romans; 1 & 2
Corinthians; Ephesians; 1 & 2 Timothy; Titus; 1 Peter
馬太福音；約翰福音；使徒行傳 1-11, 13, 20；羅馬書；哥林多前、後書；
以弗所書；提摩太前、後書；提多書；彼得前書
Manual of Christian Doctrine (Berkhof)
基督教神學概論(伯克富)
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Westminster Confession of Faith
韋斯敏斯德公認信條
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Experience that Counts (Edwards; abridgment of Religious Affections)
宗教情操真偽辨(愛德華滋)
Golden Booklet of the True Christian Life (Calvin)
基督徒生活手冊 (加爾文)
The Switzerland of the New Testament – Commentary on Ephesians (Doyle)
新約中的瑞士 ─ 以弗所書註釋(戴德理)
Confucius and Christ (Doyle)
孔子與耶穌(戴德理)
New Testament Reference Works (Doyle)
新約工具書(戴德理)
Mercy All the Way (Doyle)
從名門到僕人(戴德理)
Outline of the Content of Course 課程大綱
Session One (February 29-March 1) 第一階段(2/29-3/1)
1.
The Message 信息
Revelation 啟示
The means of revelation: The Bible
啟示的方法：聖經
The content of Revelation: the Person(s) and Works of the Triune God
啟示錄內容：三位一體的神的位格與工作
Creation 創造
Preservation (Providence) 護理
Devastation: Sin and its consequences (“T”) 災難：犯罪與後果(“T”)全部敗壞
Salvation 救恩
God’s “actions” in eternity: Election, predestination (“U”)
神永恆的 “行動”：揀選、預定 (“U”) 無條件的揀選
God’s actions in time: 神歷史中的行動
Incarnation & Atonement (“L”) 道成肉身&救贖 (“L”)限定的贖
罪
Converting grace (“I”) 有效的恩召 (“I”)不可抗拒的恩惠
Consummation (“P”) 成全(“P”)聖徒的堅忍
Sanctification and glorification of the elect
選民的成聖與榮耀
Condemnation of the reprobate
神所棄之民的定罪
Session Two (March 28-29) 第二階段 (3/28-29)
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The Mission: Glorification of God through prayer, performance, and
proclamation, both individual and corporate
使命：藉著個人或全體的禱告、行善與傳揚
What 什麼
Prayer 禱告
Individual 個人
Corporate 全體
Performance: The Christian life 行善：基督徒生活
Individual 個人
Corporate 全體
Proclamation: Sharing the whole counsel of God
傳揚：分享神完備的信息
The Gospel (see “Message” above) 福音(見上“信息”)
All that Jesus has commanded us 耶穌所有的命令
Where 哪裡
At home 家中
Around the world 世界上
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The Ministers 工人
All Christians: The priesthood of all believers
全體基督徒：信徒祭司的職分
Selected leaders 揀選的領袖
Evangelists 佈道家
Pastors/teachers/elders 牧師/教師/長老
Deacons 職事
Qualifications, requirements 資格
Communion with Christ 與基督的相交
Character 品格
Community 團契生活
Calling 呼召
Competency 能力
Knowledge 知識
Skills 技巧
Session Three (April 18-19) 第三階段 (3/18-19)
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The Methods (see also “Mission” above) 方法(見上“使命”)
Prayer 禱告
Personal example 個人榜樣
Proclamation 傳揚
Oral 口頭
Written 書寫
Preparation of others for ministry: Equipping the saints
預備他人：裝備信徒
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The Means for preparing for ministry 預備事工的途徑
Life 生命
Personal Bible study 個人靈修
Prayer 禱告
Family life 家庭生活
Church life 教會生活
Church ministry 教會事工
Personal evangelism 個人佈道
Learning 學習
Reading: See recommended book list 閱讀：參見書單
Seminars, workshops, conferences 專題、研討會、會議
Audio/visual resources 影音資源
Formal education (such as RTS) 正式教育(如：在改革宗神神學院唸書)
Application of education to life and ministry 在生活與事工中學以致用
Assignments 作業
1.
To be completed before the first class (February 29-March 1)
第一階段課程開始前完成(2/29-3/1)
Read 閱讀
The Gospel of John 約翰福音
Romans 羅馬書
The Gospel of Matthew 馬太福音
Ephesians 1-3 以弗所書 1-3
1 Peter1 彼得前書
Westminster Confession of Faith 韋斯敏斯德公認信條
Write 寫作
All the questions you have about the doctrines of God’s sovereign grace
提出你有關神恩典的教義問題
A one-paragraph statement of the Christian Gospel
一段：基督教福音陳述
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To be completed before the second class (March 28-29)
第二階段課程開始前完成(3/28-29)
Read 閱讀
Acts 1-11, 13, 20 使徒行傳 1-11, 13, 20
1 & 2 Corinthians 哥林多前、後書
1 & 2 Timothy 提摩太前、後書
Ephesians 4-6 以弗所書 4-6
Titus 提多書
Golden Booklet of the True Christian Life (Calvin)
基督徒生活手冊 (加爾文)
The Switzerland of the New Testament – Commentary on
Ephesians (Doyle): Chapters 1-3
新約中的瑞士 ─ 以弗所書註釋(戴德理)：1-3 章
Confucius and Christ (Doyle): Sections on Jesus only
孔子與耶穌(戴德理)：僅讀關於耶穌的章節
Write 寫作
A one-page outline of what either Matthew or John teaches about
the mission of the Church
一頁大綱：馬太或約翰有關教會使命教導的大綱
A one-page outline of the major qualities needed in an effective
minister of the Gospel (pastor, elder, deacon, evangelist,
counselor, etc.)
一頁大綱：有效的福音事工需具備的主要條件(牧師、長老、
職事、佈道家、輔導)
A one-paragraph personal response to what you have read and
learned so far.
一段：個人學習回應
Share 分享
The full Gospel with one non-believer
與非信徒分享完整的福音
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To be completed before the third class (April 18-19)
第三階段課程開始前完成(4/18-19)
Read 閱讀
Experience that Counts (Edwards; abridgment of Religious Affections)
宗教情操真偽辨(愛德華滋)
Mercy All the Way (Doyle autobiography)
從名門的到僕人(戴德理自傳)
The Switzerland of the New Testament – Commentary on
Ephesians (Doyle): Chapters 4-6
新約中的瑞士 ─ 以弗所書註釋(戴德理)：4-6 章
New Testament Reference Works (Doyle)
新約工具書(戴德理)
Write 寫作
What is/are your spiritual gift(s)? What experience do you have in
exercising your gift(s)? What are you doing to develop your
gift(s)?
你的恩賜是什麼？請分享有關你使用恩賜時的經驗？你如何操
練你的恩賜？
A one-page outline on how to help believers to grow in their
knowledge and love of God and their ability to love others.
一頁大綱：信徒如何在認識神以及愛神、愛人的事上有所成
長？
One paragraph personal response to what you have learned so far.
目前所學習到的一段個人回應
Share 分享
The basic elements of the Christian life with one believer
向一位信徒分享基督徒生活的基本要素
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After the last class, before May 31
5/31 之前
Reading 閱讀
Manual of Christian Doctrine (Berkhof) 基督教神學概論(伯克富)
Write 寫作
A one-page outline on how to mobilize believers in the
church to fulfill their ministry according to their spiritual gifts.
一頁大綱：如何動員教會信徒運用他們的恩賜來執行事工
A one-page personal response to this class.
一頁：個人課程學習心得
Share 分享
The basic requirements for effective Christian ministry with one
potential or present church leader.
與一位現任或是未來的教會領袖分享有效的基督教事工基本要
素