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THST 616, Doctrine of God

Fall 2020 October 5-8, 2020

JohnC.Peckham,Ph.D

SYNOPSISOFTHECOURSE

CLASS&CONTACTINFORMATION

Classlocation: RemoteLearningviaZoom

Classmeetingtimes: Monday,October5: 9:00am-12:00pm;1:00pm-5:00pm Tuesday,October6: 8:30am-12:00pm;1:00-5:00pm Wednesday,October7:8:30am-12:00pm;1:00-5:00pm Thursday,October8: 9:00-12:00pm;1:00-5:00pm

CourseWebsite: learninghub.andrews.edu

InstructorEmail: jpeckham@andrews.edu

Officelocation: SeminaryHallN314

BULLETINDESCRIPTIONOFCOURSE

A study of the nature and attributes of God and His relation to the world. Consideration of divineforeknowledge,predestination,andprovidence;theTrinity;Godasperson.

PROGRAM&COURSELEARNINGOUTCOMES

Your degree program seeks to help you achieve the Program Learning Outcomes basic to your chosen profession. Your Program Learning Outcome primarily addressed in this course is:

• MAinPastoralMinistry(MAPM):Demonstrateproperbiblicalinterpretationskills• MDiv:Scholarship-ManifeststhepracticesofaBiblicalscholar-theologianengagingtheBible,

Christian/Adventistheritageandprofessionalresourceswiththeologicalmaturityforpersonalgrowthandforfacilitatingthetheologicalcompetenceofothers.

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(ThefullsetofprogramlearningoutcomesforyourdegreeprogramislistedinAppendix#3.)The following Course Learning Outcomes contribute to the overall Program Learning Outcomes byidentifyingthekeylearningstobeachievedbydiligentworkinthiscourse:

1. Thinkcarefullyaboutthenature,characteristics,andactsofGodaccordingtoScripture,

especiallyasunderstoodbySeventh-dayAdventists.2. Engagehistoricalandcontemporarytheologicalissueswhilemaintainingfaithfulnesstothe

canonicaltext.3. ArticulatethecurrentdebateregardingthedoctrineofGodagainstthebackgroundofits

historicalandphilosophicalcauses.4. AnalyzeandevaluatevariousChristianperspectivesonthedoctrineofGod.5. Formapersonal,biblical,andtheologicallysoundapproachtothedoctrineofGod,with

recognitionofthecentralrolethisdoctrineholdsforthewholeoftheology.6. Discerntheimplicationsandrepercussionsofvarioustraditionalphilosophicalandtheological

presuppositionsinrelationshiptothedoctrineofGod.7. Scholarship:Understandandclearlycommunicatedeepsystematicconnectionsbetween

foundationalChristiandoctrines[NADMDivSLO1]8. Scholarship:Demonstratetheabilityandconfidencetointelligentlyconverseonvarious

theologicaltopicsrelatedtofoundationalAdventistdoctrineswithnon-Adventists[NADMDivSLO2]

9. Scholarship:CritiquesothertraditionsandworldviewsinlightofScriptureandofthefullbodyofAdventistdoctrine,includingattentiontotheimpactofthesevariousideasondailylife[NADMDivSLO3]

10. Management:Demonstratesgrowingproficiencyinwrittencommunicationskills,throughpersuasiveacademicassignmentsandpapers[NADMDivSLO4]

COURSEOVERVIEW

COURSEMATERIALSRequiredCourseMaterialsPeckham,JohnC.TheLoveofGod:ACanonicalModel(DownersGrove,IL:IVPAcademic,2015).Peckham,JohnC.TheodicyofLove:CosmicConflictandtheProblemofEvil(GrandRapids:

BakerAcademic,2018).SelectedreadingsaccessedviaLearningHub(Moodle).

RecommendedCourseMaterialsGulley,Norman.SystematicTheology:GodasTrinity(BerrienSprings,Mich.:AndrewsUniversityPress,2011.Peckham,JohnC.TheDoctrineofGod:IntroducingtheBigQuestions(London:T&TClark,2019).

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ForISBNandpriceinformation,pleaseseethelistingattheBookstorewww.andrews.edu/bookstore.

PRE-INTENSIVECOURSEREQUIREMENTS

NOTE:Eachpre-intensiveassignmenthasaduedatebywhichthestudentisexpectedtocompletetheassignment.Eachstudentmustcompletethepre-intensivereadingreportsandlectureviewingreportsbeforeattendingtheintensiveZoomsessionsOctober5-8.

1. Pre-IntensiveReadingReportsandDiscussionPreparationYouwillcompletethevariousassignedreadingslistedbelow(eithersectionsfromrequiredtextbooksorotherreadingsaccessibleonLearningHub)andturninonereadingreportforeachofthereadingassignments.ItisessentialthatyouhavecompletedthesereadingsandreadingreportsbeforewebeginourZOOMmeetingsonOctober5becauseessentialin-classdiscussionswillbebaseduponthispre-classpreparation.AllreadingreportsaredueviaLearningHubbySeptember21,2020.Theprocedureandformatforyourreadingreportisasfollows:listyourname,thepagesandtimespentreading,threesignificantdiscussionquestionsbasedonthereading,andthreepointsofuseful/interestinginformation.Finally,writeonebriefparagraphsummarizingyourcriticalevaluationofthereading(inapproximately100words,seereadingreportrubricattheendofthesyllabus).Yourthreequestionsshouldbeofthetypethatevokediscussionandnotmerelyyes/noorsimpleinformationquestions.Makesurethatyoukeepandbringtoclassacopyofyourthreediscussionquestionsandpointsofuseful/interestinginformationandhaveaccesstoanelectronicorhardcopyofthereadingsduringclass.Thesewillbeusedduringdedicatedtimesfordiscussion.Pleasenotethatyoushouldincludeonlyonereadingreportforeachreadingreportassignmentlistedbelowevenifthatassignmentincludesmorethanonebooksection/articletoberead.AllreadingassignmentsbelowareeitherfromtheassignedtextbookTheodicyofLoveorareavailableaspdfspostedonLearningHub.ReadingReport1:Canale,“DoctrineofGod,”140-148;Peckham,“ThePassiblePotterandtheContingentClay”ReadingReport2:Peckham,“DivinePassibility,AnalogicalTemporality,andTheo-Ontology”ReadingReport3:Peckham,TheodicyofLove,chapter2;Donkor,“Predestination”ReadingReport4:Peckham,TheodicyofLove,chapter3ReadingReport5:Peckham,TheodicyofLove,chapters4-5ReadingReport6:Peckham,Trinitychapter(excerpt)ReadingReport7:“TrinityinScripture”;“TrinityAmongSDAs”ReadingReport8:Canale,“DoctrineofGod,”120-140

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2. Pre-IntensiveLectureViewingandReportWatchlectures1,2,and3(postedonLearningHub).Basedonyourviewingoftheselectures,youwillcompleteaviewingreport,theformatofwhichisasfollows:listyournameandthenumberofvideosyouwatchedintheirentirety.Thenlistthreepointsofuseful/interestinginformationforeachofthevideosyouviewed(9pointsofuseful/interestinginformationtotal).ThisisdueonOctober1,2020.

REQUIREMENTSDURINGTHEINTENSIVE

3. MorningandAfternoonLectureViewing

PriortomorningandafternoonZoomsessionsyouwillwatchtheassignedlecturevideos(accessibleonLearningHub).Youareexpectedtoshowevidenceofhavingwatchedthelecturesbyactivelycontributingindiscussions.

4. ZOOMSessionsAttendanceandParticipation

Faithfulattendance,preparation,andparticipationareessentialtoyoursuccessinthisclassandvitaltotheeducationalexperienceofyourfellowstudents.Youareexpectedtoshowevidenceofyourpre-classpreparationbyactivelycontributingindiscussions.Besureyouattendclassfaithfullyandplantobeactiveinparticipation.

POST-INTENSIVECOURSEREQUIREMENTS

1. Post-IntensiveLectureViewingandReport

Watchlectures13,14,and15(postedonLearningHub).Basedonyourviewingoftheselectures,youwillcompleteaviewingreport,theformatofwhichisasfollows:listyournameandthenumberofvideosyouwatchedintheirentirety.Thenlistthreepointsofuseful/interestinginformationforeachofthevideosthatyouview(9pointsofuseful/interestinginformationtotal).ThisisdueonNovember5,2020.

2. Post-IntensiveAdditionalReadingReportReadchapters3-9fromPeckham,TheLoveofGod:ACanonicalModel.DownersGrove,IL:IVPAcademic,2015.Afterreadingthesechapters,youwillturninareadingreportonLearningHubthatstatesthechaptersyouhavecarefullyreadforthisassignment(youdonotneedtoreadthefootnotes)andprovidesalistoftenpointsofinteresting/usefulinformation.ThisreadingreportisdueonNovember12,2020.

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3. TheologyfortheChurchProjectYouwillprepareaplanforimplementingaprogramtointroducechurchmemberstothedoctrineofGod,withtheaimofmakingsomeaspectofthedoctrineofGodaccessibleandpracticableinyourlocalchurch.ThisprojectisdueonNovember24,2020.Youdonotneedtoprepareallofthetheologicalmaterialorpresentationsandothermaterialsthatwouldberequiredtoactuallyconducttheenvisionedprogram,butinsteadwillbeaskedtoprovideanannotatedoutlineandplanofactionforimplementingsuchaprojectinfutureministry.Thisprojectshouldbecompletedinthreesteps,butyouneedonlyturninthefinalproject,consistingoftheelementslistedinstep3(seealsotherubricinthebackofthissyllabus).Step1:Prepareatopicandpurposestatementforyourprojectandastatementregardingyourtargetaudience.Whatwillbethetopic/mainthrustofyourprogramforthelocalchurchsettingyouenvision?Whoisyouraudience?Brainstormabouthowtoreachthisaudienceandaccomplishyourpurpose.Step2:Preparearoughdraftoftheoutlineandprojectedscheduleoftheprogramandaroughdraftofyour3-4paragraphmethodologystatementansweringthefollowingquestion:Howwillthistopicbetranslatedandconveyedtothechurchatthelevelofaveragechurchmembersthatyoutarget?Becreative,butdonotlosefocusonthecontentyouhopetobringchurchmemberstoalevelofcompetencein.Step3:FinalProject,consistingofatopicandpurposestatement,abriefdiscussionoftheaudienceyouaretargeting,a3-4paragraphmethodologystatementastohowthetopicwillbetranslatedandconveyedtothechurchatthelevelofaveragechurchmembersthatyoutarget,anannotatedoutlineandprojectedscheduleoftheprogramitself,andaselectedbibliographyofmaterialsthatyouwilldrawfromandmayrecommendtochurchmembers.

OUTLINE OF TOPICS AND ASSIGNMENTS

CoursetopicsandassignmentshavebeenselectedtocontributetolearningandevaluatingtheseCourseLearningOutcomes(CLOs)asfollows:

Date Topic Assignment Due CLOs Addressed

Pre-Intensive

Lecture1.IntroductionLecture2.IsGodImpassible?Part1Lecture3.IsGodImpassible?Part2

ReadandReviewSyllabusReadingReports1-8,ALLdueSeptember21,2020.

CLO1-4,6-9

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Date Topic Assignment Due CLOs Addressed

Pre-IntensiveLectureViewingandReport,dueOctober1,2020

Oct5morning

Lecture4.IsGodImmutable,Timeless,Spaceless,Transcendent?Part1

ZoomDiscussionofReadingReport1:Canale,“DoctrineofGod,”140-148Peckham,“ThePassiblePotterandtheContingentClay”

CLO1-4,6-9

Oct5afternoon

Lecture5.IsGodImmutable,Timeless,Spaceless,Transcendent?Part2

Lecture6.OmnipotenceandDeterminism–Part1

ZoomDiscussionofReadingReport2:Peckham,“DivinePassibility,AnalogicalTemporality,andTheo-Ontology”

CLO1-4,6-10

October6morning

Lecture7.OmnipotenceandDeterminism–Part2

ZoomDiscussionofReadingReport3:Peckham,TheodicyofLove,chapter2Donkor,“Predestination”

CLO1-4,6-10

October6Afternoon

Lecture8.OmnipotenceandDeterminism–Part3Lecture9.Theodicy–Part1

ZoomDiscussionofReadingReport4:Peckham,TheodicyofLove,chapter3

CLO1-4,6-10

October7morning

Lecture10.Theodicy–Part2

ZoomDiscussionofReadingReport5:Peckham,TheodicyofLove,chapters4-5

CLO1-4,6-10

October7afternoon

Lecture11.TheTrinity–Part1

ZoomDiscussionofReadingReport6:Peckham,Trinitychapter(excerpt)

CLO1-4,6-10

October8morning

Lecture12a.TheTrinity–Part2a

ZoomDiscussionofReadingReport7:“TrinityinScripture”“TrinityAmongSDAs”

CLO1-10

Lecture12b.TheTrinity–Part2b

ZoomDiscussionofReadingReport8:

CLO1-4,6-10

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Date Topic Assignment Due CLOs Addressed

October8afternoon

Canale,“DoctrineofGod,”120-140

Post-Intensive

Lecture13.OmniscienceandProvidence,Part1Lecture14.OmniscienceandProvidence,Part2Lecture15.OmniscienceandProvidence,Part3

Post-IntensiveLectureViewingandReport(overlectures13-15),dueNovember5,2020Post-IntensiveAdditionalReadingReport(overPeckham,TheLoveofGod:ACanonicalModel),dueNovember12,2020TheologyfortheChurchProject,dueNovember24,2020.

CLO1-10

MORE ABOUT THE COURSE

TIMEEXPECTATIONSFORTHECOURSE

US Credit-Hour Regulations For every semester credit, the Andrews University credit hour definition requires that:

• Coursesforprofessionalmasters’degrees(e.g.MDiv)include15instructorcontacthoursand30hoursofindependentlearningactivities.

• Coursesforacademicmasters’(e.g.MA[Religion])andalldoctoraldegreesinclude15instructorcontacthours,and45hoursofindependentlearningactivities.

Thecalculationofhours isbasedonthestudyskillsof theaveragewell-preparedgraduatestudent.Studentsweakintheseskills:1)mayrequiremoretimeandshouldconsidertakingfewerclasseseachsemester;and2)canfindskilldevelopmentassistancethroughtheSeminaryStudyandResearchSkillsColloquia,theAUWritingCenter,andAUStudentSuccessoffice.In order to achieve the outcomes of this course, learning time will be distributed as follows:

ProfessionalMasters’Programs

3CreditsInstructorContactHours

Intensive(FacetoFace/ZOOM)InstructionalTime 29hrs

OtherInstructor-DirectedOnlineActivities 16hrs

Pre-IntensiveReadingandReadingReports

45hrs

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IndependentLearningActivities

Pre-IntensiveandPost-IntensiveLectureViewingReports

5hrs

Post-IntensiveAdditionalReadingandReadingReport

25hrs

TheologyfortheChurchProject

15hrs

TotalHours: 135

GUIDELINESFORCOURSEASSIGNMENTS

Grades are based on the independent learning activities below which provide practice toward, and assessment of, the learning outcomes of this course. The grade weighting for each assignment is provided in the right-hand column. Specific due dates are given in the Course Overview above.

Assignment Description and Weighting MAPM – 3cr.

Pre-IntensiveReadingReportsandDiscussionPreparation

Youwillcompletethevariousassignedreadingslistedearlierinthesyllabus(seethepre-intensivecourserequirementssection)andturninonereadingreportforeachofthereadingassignments.Eightregardingreportsinall.ThesereadingreportsareallduebySeptember21,2020.StudentsmustcompletetheseassignmentsbeforetheintensiveZOOMsessionsbegin.Theprocedureandformatforyourreadingreportisasfollows:listyourname,thepagesandtimespentreading,threesignificantdiscussionquestionsbasedonthereading,andthreepointsofuseful/interestinginformation.Finally,writeonebriefparagraphsummarizingyourcriticalevaluationofthereading(inapproximately100words,seereadingreportrubricattheendofthesyllabus).Yourthreequestionsshouldbeofthetypethatevokediscussionandnotmerelyyes/noorsimpleinformationquestions.Makesurethatyoukeepandbringtoclassacopyofyourthreediscussionquestionsandpointsofuseful/interestinginformationandhaveaccesstoanelectronicorhardcopyofthereadingsduringclass.Thesewillbeusedduringdedicatedtimesfordiscussion.

40%

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Pre-IntensiveLectureViewingandReport

Watchlectures1,2,and3(postedonLearningHub).Basedonyourviewingoftheselectures,youwillcompleteaviewingreport,theformatofwhichisasfollows:listyournameandthenumberofvideosyouwatchedintheirentirety.Thenlistthreepointsofuseful/interestinginformationforeachofthevideosyouviewed(9pointsofuseful/interestinginformationtotal).ThisisdueonOctober1,2020.StudentsmustcompletetheseassignmentsbeforetheintensiveZOOMsessionsbegin.

7.5%

Post-IntensiveLectureViewingandReport

Watchlectures13,14,and15(postedonLearningHub).Basedonyourviewingoftheselectures,youwillcompleteaviewingreport,theformatofwhichisasfollows:listyournameandthenumberofvideosyouwatchedintheirentirety.Thenlistthreepointsofuseful/interestinginformationforeachofthevideosthatyouview(9pointsofuseful/interestinginformationtotal).ThisisdueonNovember5,2020.

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Post-IntensiveAdditionalReadingReport

Readchapters3-9fromPeckham,TheLoveofGod:ACanonicalModel.DownersGrove,IL:IVPAcademic,2015.Afterreadingthesechapters,youwillturninareadingreportonLearningHubthatstatesthechaptersyouhavecarefullyreadforthisassignment(youdonotneedtoreadthefootnotes)andprovidesalistoftenpointsofinteresting/usefulinformation.ThisreadingreportisdueonNovember12,2020.

15%

TheologyfortheChurchProject

YouwillprepareaplanforimplementingaprogramtointroducechurchmemberstothedoctrineofGod,withtheaimofmakingthetheologyofthedoctrineofGodaccessibleandpracticableinyourlocalchurch.ThisprojectisdueonNovember24,2020.

Youdonotneedtoprepareallofthetheologicalmaterialorpresentationsandothermaterialsthatwouldberequiredtoactuallyconducttheenvisionedprogram,butinsteadwillbeaskedtoprovideanannotatedoutlineandplanofactionforimplementingsuchaprojectinfutureministry.

ThefinalProjectwillconsistofatopicandpurposestatement,abriefdiscussionoftheaudienceyouaretargeting,a3-4paragraphmethodologystatementastohowthetopicwillbetranslatedandconveyedtothechurchatthelevelofaveragechurchmembersthatyoutarget,anannotatedoutlineandprojectedscheduleoftheprogramitself,andaselectedbibliographyofmaterialsthatyouwilldrawfromandmayrecommendtochurchmembers(seetherubricinthebackofthissyllabus).

30%

* For grading rubrics that specify grading criteria in more detail, see Appendices. In order to make grading fair for everyone, grades will be assigned on the basis of the above requirements alone. No individual arrangements will be made for those requesting last minute grade adjustment or extra credit.

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(The AU Bulletin states that: “An Incomplete (I) indicates that the student’s work is incomplete because of illness or unavoidable circumstances and not because of negligence or inferior performance. Students will be charged an incomplete fee for each incomplete grade issued.” DGs are not an option for most types of courses.)

SubmissionofAssignments

AllassignmentsaretobesubmittedviaLearningHub(akaMoodle)bythedateandtimelistedintheassignmentdescription.

LateSubmission

Nocreditwillbeavailableforlateassignments,absentextenuatingcircumstances.

ABOUTYOURINSTRUCTOR

Dr.JohnC.Peckham,ProfessorofTheologyandChristianPhilosophyattheSeventh-dayAdventistTheologicalSeminary,wasborninNewYorkandgrewup inMassachusettsand Indiana. Johnpastored inthe Indiana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists before beingcalled to teach in the Religion Department at SouthwesternAdventistUniversity,wherehe received the Educator of the YearAwardin2012.In2013,JohnwascalledtoteachattheTheologicalSeminary of Andrews University and received the Daniel A.AugsburgerExcellenceinTeachingAwardin2016andtheSiegfriedH.HornExcellence inResearchandCreativeScholarshipAward in2019.JohngraduatedfromAtlanticUnionCollege(B.S.Accounting;B.S. Business Administration) and Andrews University (M.Div.,Emphasis inSystematicTheology;Ph.D.,SystematicTheology).Hisdissertation,“TheConceptofDivineLoveintheContextoftheGod-WorldRelationship”wontheoutstandingdissertationaward,publishedbyPeterLangin2014.Anadditionalmonographondivinelove,TheLoveofGod:ACanonicalModel,waspublishedbyIVPAcademicinFall2015andwonIVP's2015Readers'ChoiceAward.InFall2016,CanonicalTheology:TheBiblicalCanon,SolaScriptura,andTheologicalMethodwaspublished(GrandRapids:Eerdmans,2016).InFall2018,TheodicyofLove:CosmicConflictandtheProblemofEvilwaspublished(GrandRapids:BakerAcademic,2018).ArticlesJohnhaswrittenhaveappearedinPhilosophiaChristi,TrinityJournal,Themelios, Andrews University Seminary Studies, the Mid-America Journal of Theology,Didaskalia, the Journal of the Adventist Theological Society, Perspective Digest, andMinistryMagazine. John is currentlyworkingonanumberofprojects, includingbooksonworldview,divinepassibility,andthedoctrineofGod.Johnismarriedtoanamazingwoman,Brenda,whoisaRegisteredNurseandtheyhaveoneson,Joel,theirprideandjoy.John’spassionisstudyingandproclaimingthebeautyofthebiblicalconceptualframeworkandtheincomparableloveofGodthatitmanifests.

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OTHERCOURSE-RELATEDPOLICIES

Attendance(adaptedfromtheAUbulletin)

Regularattendanceisrequiredatallclassesandotheracademicappointments.Whenthetotalnumberofabsencesexceeds10%ofthetotalcourseappointments,theteachermayassignafailinggrade.Merelybeingabsentfromcampusdoesnotexemptthestudentfromthispolicy.Absencesrecordedbecauseoflateregistration,suspension,andearly/latevacationleavesarenotexcused.Theclassworkmissedmaybemadeuponlyiftheteacherallows.Threetardiesareequaltooneabsence.

Regularattendanceisrequiredatallclassesandotheracademicappointments.Whenthetotalnumberofabsencesexceeds10%ofthetotalcourseappointments,theteachermayassignafailinggrade.Merelybeingabsentfromcampusdoesnotexemptthestudentfromthispolicy.Absencesrecordedbecauseoflateregistration,suspension,andearly/latevacationleavesarenotexcused.Theclassworkmissedmaybemadeuponlyiftheteacherallows.Threetardiesareequaltooneabsence.Attendanceisanintegralpartofthelearningexperienceinthiscourse.Faithfulattendance,preparation,andparticipationareessentialtoyoursuccessinthisclassandvitaltotheeducationalexperienceofyourfellowstudents.Unlessthereareextenuatingcircumstances,1%willbetakenoffthefinalgradeforeachhourofabsence(threetardiesequaloneabsence).Studentsarrivingbeyondthefirst10minutesofanyclasshourwillbeconsideredabsent.Thetopicofdiscussionforeachclassperiodislistedinthissyllabus,includinginstructionsregardingtheprecisenatureofrequiredpreparation.Youareexpectedtoshowevidenceofthispreparationbyactivelycontributingindiscussions.Youareresponsibleforknowingtheclasspreparationassignmentforthefollowingclassperiod.Ifyoumissclass(excusedorunexcused)itisyourresponsibilitytofindoutwhatisexpectedinpreparationforthenextclassperiod.

Besureyouattendclassontimeandfaithfullyandsubmitanyvalidexcusesforabsencesinwriting(viaemail)priortomissingclass,ifatallpossible.

AcademicIntegrityThe Seminary expects its students to exhibit rigorous moral integrity appropriate to ministry leaders representing Jesus Christ. Complete honesty in academic matters is a vital component of such integrity. Any breach of academic integrity in this class is subject to discipline. Consequences may include receipt of a reduced or failing grade, suspension or dismissal from the course, suspension or dismissal from the program, expulsion from the university, or degree cancellation. Disciplinary action may be retroactive if academic dishonesty becomes apparent after the student leaves the course, program or university. A record of academic integrity violations is maintained by the University Student Academic Integrity Council. Repeated and/or flagrant offenses will be referred to an Academic Integrity Panel for recommendations on further penalties.

AcademicDishonestyincludes:• Plagiarisminwhichonefailstogivecrediteverytimeuseismadeofanotherperson’sideasor

exactwords,whetherinaformalpaperorinsubmittednotesorassignments.Creditistobegivenbyuseof:

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o Correctlydesignedandinsertedfootnoteseachtimeonemakesuseofanotherindividual’sresearchand/orideas;and

o Quotationmarksplacedaroundanyexactphrasesorsentences(3ormorewords)takenfromthetextorspeechofanotherindividual.

• Presenting another’s work as one’s own (e.g., placement exams, homework assignments); • Using materials during a quiz or examination other than those explicitly allowed by the

teacher or program; • Stealing, accepting, or studying from stolen quizzes or examination materials; • Copying from another student during a regular or take-home test or quiz; • Assisting another in acts of academic dishonesty • Submittingthesameworkormajorportionsthereof,withoutpermissionfromtheinstructors,

tosatisfytherequirementsofmorethanonecourse.Foradditionaldetailssee:https://www.andrews.edu/academics/academic_integrity.html

AcademicAccommodations

IfyouqualifyforaccommodationundertheAmericanDisabilitiesAct,pleaseseecontactStudentSuccessinNetheryHall100(disabilities@andrews.eduor269-471-6096)assoonaspossiblesothataccommodationscanbearranged.

UseofElectronics

Norecordingorstreamingispermittedinseminarycourses.

Courtesy,respect,andprofessionalismdictatethatlaptopsandcellphonesaretobeusedonlyforclass-relatedactivitiesduringclasstime.

CommunicationsandUpdates

EmailistheofficialformofcommunicationatAndrewsUniversity.StudentsareresponsibleforcheckingtheirAndrewsUniversitye-mail,Moodle,andiVuealertsregularly.LearningHub Access Andrews University Learning Hub hosts this course online. Your Learning Hub username and password are the same as your Andrews username and password. Use the following contact information if you need technical assistance at any time during the course, or to report a problem with LearningHub.

Username and password assistance helpdesk@andrews.edu (269) 471-6016 Technical assistance with Learning Hub dlit@andrews.edu (269) 471-3960

Technical assistance with your Andrews account http://andrews.edu/hdchat/chat.php

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EmergencyProtocolAndrewsUniversitytakesthesafetyofitsstudentseriously.Signsidentifyingemergencyprotocolarepostedthroughoutbuildings.Instructorswillprovideguidanceanddirectiontostudentsintheclassroomintheeventofanemergencyaffectingthatspecificlocation.Itisimportantthatyoufollowtheseinstructionsandstaywithyourinstructorduringanyevacuationorshelteringemergency.

Please Note: The instructor reserves the right to revise the syllabus, with the consensus of the class, at any time during the semester for the benefit of the learning process. The up-to-date Course Description for this course may be found at www.learninghub.andrews.edu .

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APPENDIX1:INTERPRETINGLETTERGRADES

LetterGradesandPercentages

94-100% A 90-93% A- 87-89% B+

83-86% B 80-82% B- 76-79% C+

70-75% C 63-69% C- 50-62% D

THE B GRADE The B grade is a sign that you have competently fulfilled all of the requirements stipulated for an assessment or competency evaluation. It is a very good grade and demonstrates a high level of the knowledge, insight, critical competence and professional presentation standards essential for an individual wishing to pursue a career as a professional leader in ministry. THE A GRADE An A grade is given only when a student not only fulfills the criteria for a B grade, but in doing so demonstrates an advanced academic aptitude for content knowledge, critique, synthesis and independent insight, while exhibiting highly developed communication skills and professional publication standards that would allow them to pursue a highly competitive academic career. THE C GRADE The C grade differs only from a B grade in that the traits outlined in the B grade above are not consistently applied. However, with diligence and by applying feedback from your lecturer, the academic process can provide opportunity for a student to improve their consistency, and hence, their grade. THE D GRADE The D grade points to a limited level of knowledge, insight, and critique, as well as to inadequate quality of written work. This may be because of a lack of time management on the part of the student, difficulty grasping the concepts being taught, use of English as a second language, or a personal issue that is affecting one’s concentration and motivation levels. Again, with diligence, applying feedback from your lecturer, and seeking services offered by the University like the writing lab or the counseling center, the academic process can provide an opportunity for a student to significantly improve their performance. THE F GRADE A failing grade is given when very limited or no demonstrable competency has been observed.

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APPENDIX2:ASSIGNMENTRUBRIC(S)

READINGREPORT/JOURNALRUBRIC

CriteriaCategory

MeetsStandard(5) (4) Good(3) (2) DoesNotMeetStandard(1)

Absent(0)

Score

75%

Content

Thestudentexhibitedunderstandingofthematerialinthesummaryandcriticalevaluation.Threesignificantdiscussionquestionsandthreepointsofuseful/interestinginformationshowevidenceofthoughtfulreadingandreflection

Someunderstandingofthematerialisexhibitedinthesummary.Therearesomequestionsandpointsofinterestinginformation.Littleevidenceofthoughtfulreadingandreflection.

Itappearsthatthematerialwasnotcarefullyread.Questionsandpointsofinsightareeithermissingorpoorlydone.

Outof5_______

Outof75______

25%

PresentationoftheAssignment

Itisevidentthatthejournalwascomposedwithcareandthoughtfulness.Nospellingmistakes.Followstheprescribedformat.Itisclearthatthisassignmentwasnotwritteninthelastminute.

Thejournalisgenerallywelldonebutincludessomespellingandgrammaticalmistakes,onlyfollowssomeoftheinstructions,andshowsevidenceofbeingcompletedinarushedandhalfheartedmanner.

Thejournallooksmessy;therearespellingmistakesandmajordeparturesfromtheinstructions.Itisevidentthatthestudentdidnotspendmuchtimeoreffortpreparingthisassignment.

Outof5_______

Outof25_______

Total (out of 100):

THEOLOGY FOR THE CHURCH PROJECT RUBRIC Criteria Category

Meets Standard (5) (4) Good (3) (2) Does Not Meet Standard (1)

Absent (0)

Score

10 %

Topic and Purpose Statements

Clearlyandconciselystatestheproject’stopicandpurpose,whichiswell-defined,engaging,andthoughtprovoking.

Clearly states project’s topic and purpose.

Topic and purpose are ambiguous and not well-defined

Out of 5 _______

Out of 5 ______

10 %

Discussion of Audience

Clear discussion of the target audience, showing the student has a clear focus for the project.

Statement of target audience that shows some focus on audience.

Statement does not delineate target audience from general audience.

Out of 5 _______

Out of 10 ______

35 %

Methodology Statement

The statement provides an excellent explanation and plan for how the topic will be translated to the level of average church members, with specific target audience in mind. The statement is of appropriate length and actionable.

The statement provides an adequate explanation and plan of how the topic will be translated to the level of average church members and the statement is of appropriate length.

The statement provides an inadequate explanation of how the topic will be translated to the level of average church members.

Out of 5 _______

Out of 35 ______

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35 %

Annotated Outline and Projected Schedule of Program

The outline shows evidence of careful thought and is annotated, providing a clear description of what will be accomplished and how in each stage of the program. The schedule clearly shows the flow of the projected program.

The outline is annotated, providing a description of what will be accomplished and how in each stage of the program. The schedule shows the flow of the projected program.

The outline describes what will be accomplished in each stage of the program and includes a schedule.

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APPENDIX3:PROGRAMLEARNINGOUTCOMES

MASTERS PROGRAMS

1. MAinPastoralMinistry(MAPM)1) Delivereffectivebiblically-basedsermons2) Demonstrateproperbiblicalinterpretationskills3) Understandthehistorical-theologicaldevelopmentoftheSeventh-dayAdventistChurch4) Exhibitcapabilityfortrainingchurchmembersforevangelism5) Demonstrateanunderstandingofhowtoempowerchurchmembersforleadership6) Exhibitcapabilityforreachingspecificsocialgroups

2. MasterofDivinity(MDiv)1) (Character)Modelsspiritualhumility,maturityandintegritygroundedinalivingexperience

withGodinjoyfulassuranceofHissalvation,nurturedbythesanctifyingpresenceandpoweroftheHolySpirit.

2) (Scholarship)ManifeststhepracticesofaBiblicalscholar-theologianengagingtheBible,Christian/Adventistheritageandprofessionalresourceswiththeologicalmaturityforpersonalgrowthandforfacilitatingthetheologicalcompetenceofothers.

3) (Discipleship&Evangelism)Demonstratespersonalcommitment,passionandessentialskillsfordiscipleshipandevangelism,whileequippingmemberstocarryoutministrywithinthescopeofthelocalandglobalmissionoftheSeventh-dayAdventistchurch.

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4) (Leadership)ExercisescreativeandvisionaryleadershipasaministerandservantofChrist,discerningtheneeds,spiritualgiftsandpotentialofothers,inordertoequipandengageintheirGod-givenministries.

5) (Worship)FacilitatesenrichingcorporateworshipthatbringsdiversepeoplesintothetransformingpresenceofGod.

6) (Administration/Management)Engagestheabilitiesofselfandotherstostrategicallystewardpersonalandcorporateresourcesincludingtime,health,finances,propertyandserviceinareasofspiritualgiftedness.

7) (Relationships)Modelseffectiverelationshipswithpeopleofdiversecultures,backgrounds,character,andpersuasions,reflectingthewisdom,compassion,anddiscernmentofJesusthroughtheworkoftheSpirit.

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