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The Doctrine of Last Things

Mondays 7-9PM

Jan 23rd

March 12th

Purpose:The Doctrine of Last Things will give the student a comprehensive perspectiveon the various aspects of the doctrine of Eschatology. Moreover, the student will be

introduced to past and present concerns regarding various aspects of the Last Things

including: heaven & hell, intermediate state, rapture, interpretation of the book of

Revelation, the millennium, the new heavens & the new earth, etc.

Grading Scaleo All Covenant Institute courses operate on a ten-point scale.o The grade for The Doctrine of Last Things will be based on the following

Critical Book Review (Due Mar 12th) 50% Book: Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond, ed. Darrell

Bock, pub 1999/2010 ebook

Reading ofMaking Sense of the Future: One of Seven Parts of GrudemsSystematic Theology. (Due Mar 12th)

Or Part VII of Grudems Systematic Theology 30%

Position Paper (Due Feb 20) 20%

Participation 10%

Class Auditingo Those desirous to attend and are not working toward the certificate in religious

studies need not complete any of the above assignments exempt participate in

class discussions.

Certificate in Religious Studieso Those desirous of earning the certificate in religious studies must complete all of

the above assignments in order to receive credit for this course.

o A 2.00 GPA must be earned in order for the course to count toward the certificate. Transcripts and Other Records

o All Transcripts and attendance records will be kept and maintained by CovenantInstitute

Instructoro Joseph D. Garner III, MDivo joegarner3@gmail.com, Facebook & Twitter

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Assignment Descriptionso Critical Book Review

This paper is due on the final day of class (Mar 12th) and is required inorder to receive credit for this course.

This paper must be 3-5 pages, double spaced, in Times New Roman 12-point font.

A critical book review examines the strengths and weakness of a book anddetermines if the author(s) has accomplished their intended goals in their

writing. Your paper should consider the style, quality, and impact of the

authors arguments. Your job is not to argue your view vs. the author(s),

but rather analyze the views and arguments of the author(s) and make a

critical assessment.

o Reading ofMaking Sense of the Future: One of Seven Parts of GrudemsSystematic Theology.

Or Part VII of Grurems Systematic Theology The student will submit a signed paper on the final day of class (Mar 12th)

indicating the percentage of the book that has been read.

o Position Paper One position papers will be submitted on the date indicated previously These position papers are to be 2 to 3 page, double spaced, in Times New

Roman 12-point font

The student will state their personal position on the assigned topic givingbiblical, historical, and theological justification

The position papers must cover the following topics, but may be submittedin any order:

The Millennium Position Papers will be read in class and discussed

o Participation Students are expected to not only attend but also participate in class

lectures and discussions