Master of Divinity and Related Programs
TH601
Knowledge of God
Semester 1, 2014
Malyon College
is an approved institution of the
Australian College of Theology
TH601 is offered by Malyon College as part of the Master of Divinity and Related Programs
authorized for distance and contact delivery by the college,
which is an accredited award of the Australian College of Theology (ACT).
MALYON COLLEGE
At Malyon we recognise that the world is changing. These are times of great challenge and
opportunity. Our commitment is to raising up a generation of influential Christians who
have a strong biblical base, skills in leadership and ministry, and a heart for God.
We have been training Christian leaders for over 100 years, and we’ve learnt a few things
about theological training. Our graduates are serving all over the world as pastors, crosscultural workers, workplace leaders, chaplains, church leaders and theological faculty.
Malyon offers full-time and part-time study options through lecture, intensive and distance
modes. We have excellent resources for students including a large library, wireless internet
and 24 hour access to the campus. All our awards are accredited through the Australian
College of Theology.
The Australian College of Theology
The ACT was established under the auspices of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia in 1891.
The ACT is a company limited by guarantee governed by a nine-member Board of Directors. The Anglican
Primate of Australia presides as the chairman of meetings of the company which consists of 54 persons (in
2010). The ACT is an Australasian provider of state accredited higher education courses leading to awards in
theology and other disciplines related to Christian ministry. The ACT operates as an ecumenical consortium of
some 2,500 students enrolled in 19 Bible and theological colleges approved to teach the awards of the ACT.
These awards range from two-year diplomas, three-year undergraduate and coursework masters degrees to
masters and doctoral research degrees.
The ACT has a centrally devised and managed curriculum and a quality assurance process that are applied
across the whole network of affiliated colleges. The day-to-day educational system is managed by the Dean
from the ACT office in Sydney. Academic governance is the responsibility of the Academic Board which
oversees all academic activities of the College. The standing committees of the Academic Board share this
responsibility by monitoring the quality of delivery and resourcing, developing policy, and reviewing the course
structure for research, coursework and diploma courses. The membership of the Academic Board and its
committees is comprised mostly of faculty members of affiliated colleges. A number of senior university
academics are represented to help ensure that ACT practice (especially in the outcome of the consideration of
research examiner’s reports and general academic policy) remains comparable with the standards of and best
practice in the university sector.
As a HEP under the Higher Education Support Act, the College was required to undergo a quality audit
conducted by the Australian Universities Quality Agency (AUQA). The AUQA Audit Report was publicly released
on the AUQA website in February 2007.
In 2010 the company consists of 54 members composed in the following way:
(1)
the Anglican Primate of Australian and the Dean of the ACT,
(2)
the principals of 10 Anglican Theological Colleges,
(3)
21 persons elected by the House of Bishops of the General Synod,
(4)
the principals of 11 affiliated colleges approved to deliver the research degrees of the ACT,
(5)
5 graduates holding an ACT research degree,
(6)
5 graduates holding any other degree of the ACT.
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UNIT DETAILS
Unit Description
Students of theology need to be cognizant of their sources of information and to be able to
assimilate these inputs with a convincing integrative principle. The use of the central
Christian message called the gospel is suggested by our theology department as both a
useful starting point and also integrative principle for theology. This suggestion is
unwrapped in this semester on the knowledge of God and on the creation of humanity.
The study of the knowledge of God includes discussion about the need or otherwise for a
philosophical prolegomena. It continues in the setting out a bibliology. A prolegomena,
generally, concerns the nature, the methods, and the sources of theology. A philosophical
prolegomena seeks to justify to the academy of philosophical thought why one accepts a
source such as the Scriptures. Bibliology has topics such as revelation, inspiration,
inerrancy, illumination, and the overall topic of “the knowledge of God” thus includes
“theological hermeneutics.” This course asks of the students that they digest how
assumptions implicit in the use of a philosophical prolegomena are or are not at variance
from those implicit in a starting point and integrative theme found in the gospel itself.
The second content area of the unit is “humanity as created” and investigates how God is
related to the world in creation. It focuses on humanity and also investigates the idea of the
Fall. The doctrine of the Created order leaves yet to be investigated in the following
Framework more deeply who God is, but this is prefigured here in discussion of how He
originally acted to make humanity in His own image before the Fall. Humanity is understood
in the light of the God who has created us. In investigating humanity, the effect and
presence of sin in human experience is observed. These areas of doctrine also find
coherence when understood through the hermeneutic of the gospel itself.
Credit Points
This unit is valued at 4 credit points.
Co- and Pre-Requisites
8 cps of foundational OT and/or NT study, plus 4cps of CH or TH.
Exclusions
None.
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Unit Content
The unit is made up of the following sections and sub-sections:
1. An Introduction to the Knowledge of God:
(a) Introductory discussion about what is a theological method, and then how it is
natural to accept the central Christian message of the gospel as such a starting point
and integrative theme for theology.
(b) A development of a full understanding of what is the Christian gospel and how it
brings knowledge and objectivity.
(c) An application of this choice of starting point and integrative theme to revelation,
inspiration and theological hermeneutics.
2. God and the World:
(d) A study of God as creator focussing on humanity and the Fall.
(e) An exposition and understanding of the early Chapters of Genesis as the most
relevant primary sources.
(f) An understanding of the varied explanations of sin and evil.
Unit Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, student should be able to:
1. demonstrate introductory ability to articulate about their theological methods;
2. have Scriptural knowledge and literature awareness for Prolegomena and Bibliology;
3. formulate an evangelical, scholarly investigation of Scriptures, tradition and
philosophical underpinnings;
4. examine and explain humanity, including its propensity towards good and evil;
5. articulate a world view that includes the physical and the spiritual;
6. understand how the gospel relates to creation, humanity and the fall.
Workload Requirement
A unit will generally require about 10 hours per week for lectures for contact students or
home study for distance students, preparation and revision, and assignment work over
thirteen weeks. In addition, two study weeks are worked into each semester. Excluding the
study weeks, this generally averages out as follows:
1.
Contact students:
a.
Lectures – 3 hours per week;
b.
Preparation and revision – 2 hours per week;
c.
Assignments – 5 hours per week.
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2.
Distance students:
a.
Home study; including forums and revisions – 5 hours per week;
b.
Assignments – 5 hours per week.
Learning Guide
The unit is broken up into ‘modules’ corresponding to the 13 lecture weeks of the semester.
Each module has a ‘Learning Guide’ available from the Moodle. The module Learning Guides
are the ‘road map’ for your learning journey. They contain a number of elements:
1. Introductory Content: The lecturer will provide some notes and a framework to help
you ‘get a handle’ on the material.
2. Textbook Readings: The Guide will specify when and what pages you should read for
each module. Read the pages and make notes of the key points.
3. Readings: The Learning Guides will also refer you to a number of readings, usually a
chapter from a book or journal article, either downloadable from the Moodle or
another web site. Read the pages and make notes of the key points.
4. Additional Readings: There will also be additional readings which are optional for
TH404 students but are required reading for the TH604 students. These readings,
though optional, are valuable and will help you gain understanding for assignments
and exams, if you read them.
5. Class Activities: These are learning activities which will help you process the learning
materials. On-campus students will normally do these activities during their lectures.
Please do not skim over these activities as they are important learning tools. Further,
they will help you prepare for the assignments and exams.
Forums: Some Class Activities require you to post your response on a Forum on the Moodle.
Although not assessable these forum posts are compulsory. They are also an important
learning activity. Learning is an interactive process and most students will benefit from the
dialogue which will occur on the forums.
Assessment Requirements
The student shall complete the following assessment requirements:
1.
2.
3.
Attend and participate in tutorials. Students are required to (i) attend tutorials; (ii)
report on their pre-readings; and (iii) discuss and be involved in the tutorials - 20%.
Essay (3000 words) – 55%
End of semester examination (120 minutes) based on the content of the lectures and
the readings -25%.
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Contact students will be expected to attend all lectures; while the forum posts are the
distance student’s equivalent of classroom interaction. Just as class attendance is
compulsory for on-campus students, forum participation is compulsory for distance students.
Students who fail to attend lectures or
complete forum posts satisfactorily may be failed.
Required Resources
In order to complete the unit, the student will be required to have access to the following
resources:
Bird, Michael F. Evangelical Theology. A Biblical and Systematic Introduction. Grand Rapids,
Michigan: Zondervan, 2013.
Dulles, A. Models of Revelation. Paulist Press, 1992.
Erickson, Millard J. Christian Theology, 2nd edit. Michigan: Baker, 1998.
Grudem, Wayne. Systematic Theology. England: IVP, 1994.
Milne, Bruce. Know the Truth. 3rd edition. Nottingham: IVP, 2009.
Morris, Leon. I Believe in Revelation. Hodder, 1978.
Additionally, further learning resources will be made available on Moodle, our Online
Learning Centre. These resources may include articles, extracts, contact lecture notes and
other learning activities.
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Lecture Schedule
Wk
Part I
Lecture
Period 1
Lecture Period 2
The Missing
Application
Of the Gospel
18
Feb
1
Introduction
to the Course “First Cries:
“What is
Being Born
Revelation?” Again”
25
Feb
2
“General and
Special
Revelation”
“What is the
Gospel?”
4
Mar
3
“Other views
about
Revelation”
“What it means
to ‘Receive
Christ’”
11
Mar
4
“Biblical
Doctrine of
Inspiration”
18
Mar
5
25
Mar
6
“Authority,
infallibility
and
inerrancy”
“Objectivity,
Subjectivity and
the Gospel”
1
Apr
7
“Creation”
“Knowing the
Truth of the
Gospel”
“The
relationship
between the
gospel and the
word of God”
“Historical
“Christ, the
Development Gospel, and the
of theories of Scriptures”
inspiration”
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Optional Reading
possibilities
Tutorial
Readings from
Bird
Avery Dulles, Models
of Revelation Chap I.
Bruce Milne, Know the
Truth, 3rd ed. 21-27;
Erickson chap 8 in
1998 edit, 7 in 1985
Peter Jensen, The
Revelation of God
Introduction
Erickson, chap 9;
Bruce Milne, 27-32.
Peter Jensen, The
Revelation of God
Chaps 1 and 2
Avery Dulles, Models of
Revelation, Chap II.
Bernard Ramm,
“Special Revelation and
the Word of God”
Erickson, chap 10
Stanley Grenz in
Theology for the
Community of God, pp.
xyz
H.D. McDonald, What
the Bible Teaches about
the Bible. Benjamin
Warfield, “The Real
Problem of Inspiration”
Erickson, chap 11;
Dulles, Models of
Revelation
Milne, Know the Truth.
Chap 2.
No tute this first
week but 3rd
period has a
continuation of
continues
lectures
Erickson chap 23
Buswell, “The Origin of
Man”
Bird: pp. 538547
Bird: pp. 19-26;
47-54
Bird: pp 29-46;
Bird: pp 55-59;
60-83
Bird: pp. 491512
Bird: pp. 513537
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8&
15
Apr
22
Apr
Study Weeks
8
“Creation
continued”
29
Apr
9
”The Image
of God”
6
May
10
The Makeup
of Humanity
13
May
11
The Fall, Sin
and Evil
20
May
27
May
3
Jun
12
13
“Transmissio
n and results
of Sin”
“The nature
of the Fall
correlates to
the nature of
Salvation”
“The Gospel and Milne, Know the Truth.
True
Chap 3.
Spirituality”
Augustus Strong “Man
a Creation and Child of
God”
Biblical Words
Erickson, chap 24;
about
Emil Brunner, “Man
Discipleship”
and Creation”
Leonard Verduin “A
Dominion Haver”
“Making and
Erickson, Chap 25
Strengthening
Milne, Know the Truth.
Disciples”
Chap. 9.
Owen, “Body and Soul
in the N.T.”
“A Theology of
Erickson, Cha 27;
Discipleship”
Grudem chap 23
Wiggers, “The Pelagian
View of Original Sin”
Study Week
Bird: pp. 548568
“The Gospel and Erickson Chaps 28,9,30;
Evangelicalism” Grudem chap 24
Louis Berkhof, “The
Transmission of Sin”
Review of
Course
Bird: pp. 671683
Bird: pp. 568579
Bird: pp. 580605
Bird: pp. 651671
Bird: pp. 684693
Semester Examinations
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UNIT LECTURER
Rev Jim Gibson
DipTeach, BA, BD, STM, MA
Wife: Michelle
Fields: Theology and Evangelism
DipTeach from Mt Gravatt CAE, BA and BD from University of Qld,
STM in Systematic Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, and
MA in New Testament from Wheaton Graduate School.
Jim Gibson at 18 was picked up by Brisbane’s YFC to be a youth
evangelist around their varied rallies. His first big preaching
opportunity came at the Gold Coast Crusade put on annually by
YFC and Jim spoke to over a thousand in one audience. Since then
Jim has been ordained as a Baptist Minister in Queensland with
special recognition of an evangelistic calling. He was the Evangelism Officer (State
Evangelist) in Tasmania, and then as Evangelist around Baptist Churches in Western
Australia. Following that Jim has been the Pastor of several Baptist churches in Adelaide,
Sydney and Brisbane, while continuing as an itinerant from a Church base. In 1993 he
moved to come to Brisbane to answer the Assembly Call to the Faculty of what was then
The Baptist Theologicl College of Queensland, now Malyon College. Since then he has taught
Theology, Evangelism, New Testament and Greek courses across his 20 years of teaching
here. In 2007 he added on being the Senior Pastor at the Salisbury Baptist Church where he
continues on as such today.
Jim is presently writing a book entitled “The Missing Application of the Gospel” which is
about the place of teaching the gospel at depth in discipleship.
His graduate training has involved theses, all of which are about the gospel and evangelism.
At Dallas Theological Seminary his thesis in Systematic Theology was on ‘The Place of the
Evangelistic Appeal in Apostolic Preaching.’ At Wheaton Graduate School his MA New
Testament thesis was on ‘The Place of Eschatology in Evangelism in Luke-Acts.’ Jim’s present
doctoral dissertation through Macquarie University is an examination of ‘The Development
of the Sensus Divinitatis and its application to the propagation of the Christian Gospel.’
Contact details:

07 3354 5656
Mobile 0419766 271

jim.gibson@malyon.edu.au
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UNIT ASSESSMENT
Assessment Instructions
In completing assessments, students should note that:
1.
The College requirements for the writing and submission of assignments are to be
adhered to at all times, as marks will be deducted for incorrect and poor
presentation. Of particular importance is that the official College title page is to be
used, and that the word length be indicated.
2.
The current Assignment Style and Writing Guides are available to all students on the
Moodle site; it should be studied, both when starting out and at the beginning of
each academic year as adjustments or changes may be made from time-to-time.
3.
The due date is non-negotiable; in exceptional circumstances students are to adhere
to College protocol for requesting permission for late submission. Penalties for late
submission are set at 5% per College week. The Assignment Style Guide contains
details of the protocols to be followed.
4.
With respect to length, students are permitted to write at a length of 10% either side
of the stated length; for example, a 1000-word assignment should be within a 9001100 word length. Students will be penalized 1% per 100 words, or part thereof,
under or over the stipulated length.
5.
With respect to the List of References, a specific number of references will not be
set; however, students should note the guidelines indicated for the specific
assessment requirement. However, students should note that:
a.
Bibles (including study Bibles), basic dictionaries and devotional guides are
not regarded as academic references.
b.
Electronic sources should generally not number more than half the required
number of references, and should be used with caution.
6.
The failure to adhere to the stipulated assessment format requirements will be
penalized as follows:
a.
Body of assignment:
i.
1st level – 1%
ii.
2nd and subsequent levels – 2%
b.
List of References and referencing:
i.
1st level – 1%
ii.
2nd and subsequent levels – 2%
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Grade Criteria
Graduate Diploma and Master’s students at the advanced graduate degree 600-level
should note that grades are awarded on the following criteria:
Units at advanced level build upon foundational studies. Critical issues raised by a
broad range of contemporary scholars are introduced and evaluated; primary
sources are analysed in depth; and the critical and evaluative faculties of the
students are developed in dialogue with scholarly literature.
Pass
 Demonstrates ability in engaging the primary sources, is beginning to
understand their setting and historical context.
 Evidences a grasp of the foundational features of the discipline.
 Demonstrates emerging skills in the task of critically evaluating a range of
scholarly viewpoints.
Credit
 Demonstrates pronounced ability in engaging primary sources and
understands their setting and historical context.
 Evidences a sound grasp of the foundational features of the discipline.
 Shows an ability to evaluate critically a range of scholarly viewpoints with
empathy.
Distinction
 Demonstrates pronounced ability in the analysis of primary sources and
understands their setting and historical context.
 Evidences a confident grasp of the foundational features of the discipline.
 Exhibits an ability to evaluate and assess empathetically a range of scholarly
viewpoints that suggests the emergence of independent thinking and
research skills required at early postgraduate level.
High Distinction
 Demonstrates superior ability in the analysis and critique of primary sources
and ideas and understands their setting and historical context.
 Evidences a confident grasp of the foundational features of the discipline.
 Exhibits superior ability in assessing and reporting on a range of scholarly
viewpoints empathetically that exhibits the emergence of independent
thinking and research skills required at early postgraduate level.
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ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
Requirement 1: Weekly Tutorials
Students are required to (i) attend tutorials; (ii) report on their pre-readings; and (iii) discuss
and be involved in the tutorials. The aim of the tutorials is to increase students’ capacity to
talk theology. The task of the student is to be heard no matter how much they like or doubt
their own ideas.
The key assessment criteria for this requirement are as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Attendance at tutorials
Quality of report on their pre-readings
Level of involvement in tutorials
Quality of theological thought
Mark allocation: 20%
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Requirement 2: Research Essay
Students are to complete one of the following:
1.
In 2012, Keith Mascord wrote a book, A Restless Faith Leaving fundamentalism in a
quest for God. In it he explains his struggles with faith and sees some of the cause
was his engagement with the Reformed Epistemology of Alvin Plantinga. Explain why
this type of apologetics gave him so much trouble in maintaining his confidence in
his knowledge of God. If you had his listening ear, how would you counsel him?
2.
Explicate the differences between the systems of the natural knowledge of God of
Karl Barth, B.B. Warfield, and Cornelius Van Til.
3.
Examine Stanley Grenz’ attitude to the source of authority of the Scriptures, as
compared to traditional Roman Catholics and traditional Protestants.
The key assessment criteria for this requirement are as follows:
1. Knowledge and coverage of the material: do you have a good understanding of all the
issues? Have you covered all the relevant material? Have you researched the topic in
adequate depth?
2. Structure and argument: is your work clearly structured? Is it analytical? Is your
argument well supported? Does it avoid unnecessary repetition?
3. Critical technique: does your work show an awareness of scholars' debate and
disagreement on a topic? Does your work show an awareness of the problems and
biases of particular source materials?
4. Style and presentation: is your work clearly written? Does it conform to the Malyon
College style guidelines Do the references conform to the Malyon College style guide?
Have you checked it for spelling and grammatical errors?
5. The list of references is indicative of appropriate research.
6. Requirements for the writing of assignments have been adhered to.
Length: Total 3000 words
References: Reflecting adequate research; primary sources needed
Due: 21 April by electronic submission on Moodle
Mark allocation: 55%
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Requirement 3: Semester Examination
An 120 minute knowledge test to be sat at the end of the semester within exam week as
follows:
1.
2.
3.
Based on the content of the lectures and the readings: Covered is: from column 1 of
the Lecture schedule the content of lectures; from column 2 only extra readings
from Erickson, Grudem, Dulles and Milne mentioned explicitly; and from column 3
the tutorial readings from The Missing Application of the Gospel.
A multiple choice exam plus one essay question
A NIV Bible will be provided
Students should note that:
1.
2.
All unit topics across the semester are subject to assessment,
The examination may include any, but not necessarily all, topics.
The key assessment criteria for this requirement are as follows:
Relative to the questions posed, students will variously be required to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Demonstrate a sound grasp of the foundation features of the topic/s.
Accurately understand the questions, and therefore the issues.
Gauge the relative levels of factuality in the proposed answers.
Critically evaluate which of the options is most correct.
Length: 120 minutes
Date: As per the examination timetable
Mark allocation: 25%
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UNIT CONTRIBUTION TO GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES
Developing Christians of Influence
“Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart,
who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.”
(Jeremiah 3:15)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Graduate Attribute 1: Personal Maturity –
‘Shepherds with God’s heart’
a.
grows a deepening relationship with Jesus
b.
is secure in God’s call with a desire and ability to learn and grow
c.
is self-aware and maintains self-care

d.
seeks and builds healthy relationships

e.
is committed to living with integrity and prayerful dependence on God



Graduate Attribute 2: Theological Maturity –
‘Knowledge and understanding of God’s heart’
a.
knows and trusts the Bible

b.
understands the context of diverse theological ideas

c.
forms a personal theology which is both biblical and thoughtful

d.
reflects theologically and applies the Bible to real life

e.
is committed to helping others know God’s grace and truth and live
God’s way

Graduate Attribute 3: Ministry Maturity –
‘Knowledgeable and wise shepherds’
a.
is able to have a godly influence over others
b.
possesses skills needed for chosen ministry path
c.
d.
understands cultures and contexts and is able to minister in a range of
contexts
is able to work with and lead a team

e.
is committed to serving, evangelising and mentoring others

1. A major thrust of this unit
3. A possible function of this unit, but not targeted



2. A contribution that this unit should make
4. An unlikely product of this unit
Note: Graduates who have not completed the curricular and non-curricular ministry
aspects of Malyon’s courses will tend to be most developed in Graduate Attribute 2.
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RECOMMENDED READINGS
The list below provides the learner with references that relate to the unit material and
topics under consideration.
The Knowledge of God
Abraham, WJ. Canon and Criterion in Christian Theology. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1998.
Avis, P (ed). Divine Revelation. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997.
Banks, R. Redeeming the Routines: Bringing Theology to Life. Wheaton, IL: Victor, 1993.
Barker, M. The Risen Lord: The Jesus of History as the Christ of the Faith. T & T Clark, 1995.
Barr, J. Biblical Faith and Natural Theology. New York: OUP, 1993.
Barth, K. The Word of God and the Word of Man. Peter Smith, 1978.
Berkouwer, GC. Holy Scripture. Eerdmans, 1975.
Bird, M.F., Evangelical Theology. A Biblical and Systematic Introduction. Grand Rapids,
Michigan: Zondervan, 2013.
Blaising, C & Bock, D. Progressive Dispensationalism. Victor, 1993.
Bloesch, DG. A Theology of Word and Spirit - Authority and Method in Theology. IVP, 1992.
Bloesch, DG. Holy Scripture - Revelation, Inspiration and Interpretation. IVP, 1994.
Blount, D. "The Authority of Scripture" in Reason for the Hope Within, ed Michael J. Murray.
398–422. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998.
Boice, JM. The Foundation of Biblical Authority. Michigan: Zondervan, 1978.
Bowden, J & Richardson, A (eds). Westminster Dictionary of Christian Theology.
Braaten, CE & Jenson, RW (eds). Reclaiming the Bible for the Church. Grand Rapids:
Eerdmans, 1995.
Bray, G. Biblical Interpretation: Past and Present. Apollos, 1996.
Brown, C. Christianity and Western Thought. Vol 1; Apollos, 1990.
Brown, C (ed). History, Criticism and Faith. IVP, 1977.
Brunner, E. The Divine Human Encounter. Westminster, 1946.
Brunner, E. Revelation and Reason. Westminster, 1946.
Bush, RL & Nettles, TJ. Baptists and the Bible: Baptists’ Views of Inspiration, and Inerrancy:
Historical Roots and Present Controversies. Chicago, IL: Moody, 1980.
Carson, DA & Woodbridge, JD (eds). Hermeneutics, Authority and Canon.
Zondervan, 1986.
Scripture and Truth, 1983
The King James Version Debate, Baker, 1979.
Charry, ET (ed). Inquiring After God: Classic and Contemporary Readings. Blackwell
Readings in Modern Theology; Oxford: Blackwell, 2000.
Clark, Gordon H. God’s Hammer. 2nd ed; Maryland: The Trinity Foundation.
Clifford, J. The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible. James Clarke, 1892.
Corley, B et al. Biblical Hermeneutics. Nashville, TN: Broadman, 1996.
Craig, Samuel G. ed., The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible. London: Marshall, Morgan,
and Scott. 1951.
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Criswell, WA. Why I preach that the Bible is Literally True. Nashville: Broadman, 1973.
Great Doctrines of the Bible, Vol 1: Bibliology. Michigan: Zondervan, 1982.
Custer, S. Does Inspiration Demand Inerrancy? Craig, 1968.
Cunningham, DS. Faithful Persuasion: In Aid of a Rhetoric of Christian Theology. Notre
Dame, IN: University of Notre Dame Press, 1990.
Cunningham, MK. What is Theological Exegesis? Interpretation and use of Scripture in
Barth's doctrine of election. Trinity Press, 1995.
Demarest, B. General Revelation. Zondervan, 1982.
Davis, JJ. Foundations of Evangelical Theology. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1984.
Dockery, DS. Christian Scripture. Nashville, TN: Broadman and Holman, 1995.
Dockery, DS et al (eds). Foundations for Biblical Interpretation. Nashville, TN: Broadman and
Holman, 1994.
Dorrien, G. The Remaking of Evangelical Theology. Westminster John Knox, 1998.
Dorrien, G. The Word As True Myth: Interpreting Modern Theology. Westminster John
Knox, 1997.
Dulles, A. Models of Revelation. Paulist Press, 1992.
Elwell, W (ed). Evangelical Dictionary of Theology. Baker, 1984.
Erickson, MJ (ed). Readings in Christian Theology, Vol I, he Living God, Part II, Grand Rapids:
Baker, 1973.
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