Syllabus - Theology Lived
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1. a Reading Read 10 articles or book chapters minimum 150 pages total related to your topic of interest Most suggested topics have readings included in the project description which is posted on Blackboard These are a starting point for your work but part of the goal is for you to demonstrate your ability to do library research by finding relevant articles on your own Some guidelines for articles 1 Try to have a mixture of academic sources and thoughtful cultural commentary a Academic sources means peer reviewed journal articles some of the library databases have peer reveiwed as a selection criterion b By cultural commentary magazines I mean Atlantic Monthly New Yorker Commentary The New Republic The Economist etc Though not academic journals they often include very thoughtful commentary which is very appropriate to the topics we are considering Avoid mere editorials or short 2 3 page articles Concentrate on full length articles 2 Avoid internet sources since they will not be article chapter length and will generally not have gone through a process of peer review Articles published in academic journals which you access online are fine 3 Avoid newspapers and grocery story magazines such as Time Newsweek Better Homes amp Gardens Cosmopolitan and the like Also avoid Business Week Forbes etc unless there is a full 10 page feature article of substance 4 No more than three articles from a single au2. G ONTO blackBOARD Blackboard Bb is a web based course management system that enables you your classmates and your professor to build and participate in an online interactive learning environment Bb can be used to enhance learning in classroom based courses and distance learning courses Your professor will let you know if he or she is using Bb in your course The instructions below tell you how to get your Bb password and how to login to Bb what you can do if you lose or forget your password how to check your computer for Bb compatibility what you should do as soon as possible after entering Bb and how to get help using Bb in your Biola courses How do I check my computer for Blackboard compatibility Before logging onto Bb we recommend you check that your computer has an up to date web browser and the plug ins you ll need while using Bb If you re using the Biola computer labs you re good to go Otherwise go to http browsertuneup pearsoncmg com browser _tuneup html to check your current setup and get the plug ins you need NOTE This website is from Pearson Education and makes no mention of Bb but it will automatically test your computer and browser for Bb compatibility How dol get my Blackboard password If you are enrolled in courses at Biola an account has already been created for you The username is your Biola ID number no leading zeros and you can find the password on the Biola Portal Login to the Portal a
3. Money Sex amp Power BBST 465 01 T 1 30 4 20pm Business 102 I Biola Mission Statement Biola University s mission is to provide biblically centered education scholarship and service equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ II Course Description Money sex and power are so often associated with human sin that we read the words as a list of vices However all of these words represent or reflect an aspect of creation which God deemed to be good In fact money sex and power are essential to human life in a material world This seminar will examine both how we have abused these aspects of creation and also cast a vision for what the world might look like if money sex and power were submitted to the Lordship of Christ III Learning Outcomes IV Students will be able to identify and explain the major aspects of a distinctively Christian worldview regarding money sex amp power Students will be able to synthesize their understanding of an aspect of either money sex or power into a practical integrative theology Such a theology will have implications for their beliefs affections and actions within this realm Students will be able to perceive the connection between biblical revelation and the created order and understand the implications of the unity of the God of creation and the God of redemption Students will be equipped to express their Christian faith and the L
4. ation for each student presentation 2 You will be assessed a grade for class participation and attendance This will not be formally weighted but will be used to help decide borderline grades D Final Reflections Paper 5 1 For your final exam you will submit a three page reflection on what you have learned in this class Include a How your perspectives on the topic you have studied has changed or grown through the course of the semester I recommend re reading your Personal Starting Points paper b Reflect on the impact this project has had on your spiritual life both in terms of your view of the world and your responsibilities as a follower of Christ as well as the impact on your heart and soul 2 Due date this paper is to be submitted via Blackboard the Monday of Finals Week E General Guidelines on Assignments 1 Submission procedure All assignments are submitted on Blackboard Click on the Assignments tab on the left side of the browser window Scroll to the assignment you want to submit and click on it You will be able to attach a file by clicking on the browse button and navigating to that file on your hard disk PLEASE NOTE The assignment will not be uploaded until you click on the SUBMIT button at the bottom Revised 5 2 10 5 of the page So there are two parts to your submission 1 click on Browse and navigate to your file and click Open and 2 once this has been done click on the submit bu
5. e you to begin your study by reading a few theological dictionary articles on your topic or closely related topics This will help you identify important concepts and key passages A good resource is Baker s Evangelical Dictionary of Theology See also Zondervan Pictorial Encyclopedia ISBE Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary A good systematic theology perhaps Grudem may also be helpful 2 Use appropriate sources commentaries bible dictionaries journal articles academic texts Don t merely decorate your paper with citations use these sources to make your points 3 Define your study carefully You may focus on a handful of key passages or you may attempt a broader survey Be sure to explain the rationale for your choice in the introductory portion of your paper 4 Draw out theological implications from the passages you study This will serve as the first stage of processing the data of Scripture into a biblical theology of the topic you are studying 5 Generally speaking give chapter amp verse references rather than citing the entire text Only include the text of the passage if you are making an important interpretive observation that requires seeing the text itself for the reader to understand 6 Chose a passage of Scripture that you would like to make your course verse This is a passage that I would like you to memorize and or meditate on several times over the semester You will receive a set of guidelines for do
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7. g markets b Identify and discuss 4 to 6 worldview assumptions that sit behind the scholarly opinions you have read These don t have to be false assumptions just assumptions good bad or indifferent As you present these assumptions include quotations or examples to illustrate these assumptions For example scholars seem to assume that human beings are naturally greedy for material goods as Stanely Jones comments we need not wonder what drives the market it is the universal desire for more and better goods other examples of assumptions might be scholars assume that all value can be reduced to economic value or that people will have equal inclinations to work and to consume goods c In light of your readings and reflections what are some important questions related to your topic on which you would to gain a biblical perspective These can simply be listed at the end of your paper 3 Biblical Survey 20 8 10 pages a Write a thoughtful overview of the biblical perspective on your topic For example if you are addressing capitalism and free market economics you would consider biblical notions of private property the value of material goods the goodness of creation the permissibility of buying selling and saving money etc This should use skills of biblical research acquired from your prior Bible courses b Revised 5 2 10 Some specific guidelines 1 I would encourag
8. ing meditation exercises on the passage you choose 7 If you did your Academic Literature Survey first discuss answers you found to the specific questions related to your topic that you identified when writing that survey If you failed to find helpful answers explain this fact briefly and move on IF YOU DO THIS SURVEY FIRST include some questions to which you hope to find answers in your Academic Literature Survey 4 Experiential Component 3 pages 10 a Generally speaking you will have ideas for the experiential component listed in the original topic descriptions Use these ideas and your own creativity to develop an experiential component related to your chosen topic b Be creative Ask for help if you need it but understand that part of the aspect of the project is conceiving of it Part of your grade will be the quality of the experience you set for yourself c Write a three page summary of the experiential component and how it affected your understanding of the topic Be sure to include in your summary the answer to any specific questions included in your project description 5 Integrative Theology and Conclusion 15 6 9 pages or equivalent a Standard format Draw the different learning projects together into a single whole an integrative theology of the topic you have studied 1 Summary of general and special revelation 3 4 pages You have studied general and special revelation as they address this to
9. ordship of Christ in the context of their daily life Texts 1 Blomberg Craig Blomberg Neither Poverty Nor Riches A Biblical Theology of Possessions 2001 2 Winner Lauren Winner Real Sex The Naked Truth About Chastity 2005 V Disabilities VI Students desiring accommodations on the basis of physical learning or psychological disability for this class are to contact the Office of Disability Services The Office of Disability Services is located in the Student Services Building and can be reached by calling extension 5851 Assignments Exams amp Reading Outlines 20 In order to demonstrate your understanding of the essential features of a Christian worldview you will hand in summaries of the required readings and take a mid term exam over the lecture material 1 Reading Outlines 6 Will be due on dates noted in class schedule below Three outlines will be required All must be submitted via Blackboard 2 Mid term exams 14 There will be a quiz 4 and a mid term exam 10 dealing with the lecture material The exam is weighted more heavily and will be comprehensive Both the quiz and the exam are composed of multiple choice and short answer questions Dr Rick Langer Dorothy English McNally 66 Office 3 rick langer biola edu Ext 3516 B Portfolio 70 Each student will be required to do a capstone portfolio This will be a large project that is composed of sections which will be completed progressivel
10. pic Summarize what you have learned using the following categories Please remember that all categories do not necessarily apply to every integrative topic use only the categories that seem to be appropriate a Points of congruence in these areas general and special revelation essentially agree They largely agree on what is true and understand these truths similarly b Points of complement General and special revelation complement each other talking about different aspects of the same issue or giving different emphasis to certain issues The viewpoints are compatible but each brings different information to the discussion c Points of conflict General and special revelation are in tension or even appear to contradict one another In such cases you may want to attempt a reconciliation between these two perspectives 2 Synthesis of general and special revelation 2 3 pages having identified the ways in which general and special revelation are congruent complement or conflict attempt to give a summary description of the whole In effect you are trying to weave a seamless garment of truth describing your chosen topic a Using points of congruence and complement try to form a comprehensive summary statement of truth about your topic It would read something like an encyclopedia combined with a theological dictionary article on your topic b Discuss points where there is clear conflict between your stated synthesis and the prevalen
11. rg pp 57 109 Biblical Perspective on Money Introduction Friday 9 11 Reading Outline Due pp 17 109 ft Reading Blomberg pp 111 176 ij Bibi cal ESPE CUNE OR MANEN Tues 9 15 Starting Point Portfolio assignment 1 922 Biblical Perspectives on Giving Reading Blomberg pp 177 258 Money amp Church History Tues 9 22 Reading Outline Due pp 111 258 9 29 Money amp Church History Reading Winner 9 60 Introduction to Biblical Perspectives on Gender Wed 9 30 Academic Literature Survey Due 10 6 Biblical Perspectives on Gender Reading Winner 61 100 ii Reading Winner 103 147 ne Bib ical penoy or Mamage Tues 10 13 Reading outline due Winner 9 100 10 20 Biblical Theology of Marriage cont Quiz Tues 10 20 Biblical Survey Due bone Reading Winner pp 149 161 ns SPEC S ECHN HOMOGE ALG Tues 10 27 Reading outline due Winner 103 161 11 3 Homosexuality amp Contemporary Culture 11 10 Power Mon 11 9 Experiential Component Due Exam aa Power in Biblical amp Philosophical Perspective Exam un chass 11 24 Student Presentation amp Discussion Portfolio Integrative Theology Due Sunday before presentation date submit Integrative Theology on Blackboard bring hard copy of 12 1 Student Presentation amp Discussion entire portfolio to class on the day you present Participation amp evaluation your peers is required 12 8 Student Presentation amp Discussion for all students on every presentation 12 15 Finals Week Final Reflections Paper
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13. t understanding or practices of American culture or human culture more generally It is usually wise to consider popular culture at large as well as the sub culture of the church Call to Action 1 2 pages a What is something tangible that might be done to move our culture and or the church in a more kingdom like direction 3 b You may want to consider all three aspects of personhood intellect emotion and will What should we think What should we love hate embrace or shun What should we do or not do This will fit some topics better than others Revised 5 2 10 4 c You may also respond to specific failures of the modern culture or church life with specific recommendations 4 A note on citations If you are writing a standard paper be sure to use footnotes You will refer to material from previous sections of your portfolio but cite that material appropriately Don t just tell me that research proves forgiveness helps a person s physical health cite the article that states this fact Also avoid copying large sections from you previous papers The integrative theology moves beyond the raw material of your biblical and academic study to analyze and synthesize into the seamless garment of truth mentioned above b Creative Format You may use a creative format for your integrative theology This will consist of two parts 1 Begin with a 3 page summary of general and special revelation just as for the s
14. tandard paper 2 For the second and third parts of the paper synthesis and call to action do a creative project which expresses something important you have to say about the topic a Students have done video productions written short stories or poetry created and performed a reader s theater made photographic portfolios and submitted various other creative projects many have been of excellent quality b Remember you must clearly express the truths you have discovered in your research Therefore if you submit a painting for example you may want to include a brief written explanation of the painting and how it expresses the seamless garment truth you have discovered 3 Don t use this approach to save time and effort A good creative project is almost always more time consuming than writing a paper However creative projects are often more enjoyable and have a greater lasting impact on your life C Class Participation 5 1 Class presentation You will present your findings in class you will have approximately 20 minutes for your presentation You may be grouped with other student who have related topic time for joint presentations will be up to 30 minutes This will contribute to your grade in two ways a You will be given a grade for your presentation b You will be given a grade for your evaluation of your peers as they present their projects in class You will be graded down if you do not hand in an evalu
15. ten Work Whereas Biola University desires to maintain the highest standards with respect to the composition of all written work any student paper exhibiting poor grammar spelling errors typographical errors or other substandard academic expression shall have the overall grade for that paper reduced accordingly Generally a paper will be deemed substandard and ineligible to receive an A grade when it averages three or more compositional errors per page Moreover at the discretion of the professor the substandard paper may be returned to the student for correction and resubmission with appropriate grade penalties Students deficient in writing skills may seek assistance at the Biola Writing Center C Plagiarism Biola University sees any form of plagiarism as a serious problem with serious consequences Please refer to the academic integrity statement in the Student Handbook Academic and Behavioral Standards section Please Note Do not take this lightly the consequences are profound and fundamental I have posted the relevant excerpt from the Student Handbook on Blackboard To summarize at a minimum you will receive a 0 for that assignment without the possibility of resubmission If you plagiarize a major class assignment you will fail the class If this is not the first time you have plagiarized the consequences are more profound including the prospect of completing your education at another institution Revised 5 2 10 8 LOGGIN
16. thor or from a single book 5 Make sure to use current sources Journals within last 10 years books within last 15 years 6 Our textbooks for this class do not count b Written project Prepare an annotated bibliography of your readings It should include 1 Introduction a 1 2 paragraph description of your topic and the rationale for the readings you chose Revised 5 2 10 2 2 Summary approx 6 9 pages a Summarize the 10 articles chapters you read in an annotated bibliography This is a set of short statements of the main points of the articles from the standpoint of what is important FOR YOUR TOPIC It is not a generic abstract of the article A sample will be posted on Blackboard 3 Commentary approx 2 3 pages a Summarize current academic thought related to your topic This will usually involve clear identification of the different schools of thought or the areas of agreement and disagreement in current discourse For example There are two major schools of thought regarding the ethics of free market capitalism or scholars agree that globalization has improved the living conditions of the poorest of the poor but questions remain regarding the exploitive profit extracted by multinational companies Some feel and others believe or though it is agreed that capitalism promotes better productivity than the central planning typical of communism opinion is divided on the importance of regulatin
17. tton Since submissions are all done on Blackboard rather than in class you may have assignments due on days when class does not meet You also have until midnight of the due date to hand in an assignment 2 Late Policy All assignments are expected to be handed in on time If you are prone to have problems with computers or are using computers that you don t always have access to the appropriate response is to plan ahead not to ask for an extension Blackboard records the time of submission automatically so there should be little controversy about whether or not a paper was handed in on time Late submissions are acceptable on the following terms a Assignments submitted after the due date and up to one week late will be penalized one letter grade b An assignment submitted between one and two weeks late will be penalized two letter grades c Any assignment submitted more than two weeks late should include specific permission from the professor and is liable to further penalty Reading outlines submitted more that two weeks late are given half credit there is no need to obtain special permission as long as they are in by the Friday before Finals Week Revised 5 2 10 6 VII Class Schedule Week beginning Topics Assignments Due Introduction to Theological Integration PEY Colossian 1 15 20 and Kingdom Integration Reauing Bombely pp Li 9 8 Power Prologue Reading Blombe
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19. y through the course of the semester All papers submitted for this portfolio should be well written Grammar clarity of expression and stylistic considerations will be important in every aspect of this portfolio This is a senior capstone project and part of what you are demonstrating is your ability to express your thoughts in writing Format Please submit your papers using Turabian format a sample style sheet is posted on Blackboard If your major has trained you to use APA or MLA these are also acceptable and a style sheet is posted on Blackboard as well Turabian is preferred The portfolio will be composed of the following components submitted on the dates given in the Class Schedule below 1 Topic choice and Personal Starting Points Paper 5 1 2 pages a Each student will hand in a 1 2 page paper that identifies the topic of their portfolio Students will choose one of the topics from the Project Descriptions handed out the first week of class This paper will express the student s own assumptions initial beliefs and thoughts about this topic Students should be sure to reflect deeply on their own thoughts experiences and biases Though brief this paper is a very important part of the portfolio b This paper and all others must be submitted via Blackboard See instructions under General Guidelines for Assignments 2 Academic Literature Survey 20 8 12 pages total divided into summary and commentary as described below
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