P. Lorenzetti, Christ's Entry into Jerusalem, 14thc.

Reli 300

Christian Foundations

Spring 2007
Main Schedule Assignments More Info
 
Caitlin Corning http://academic.georgefox.edu/~ccorning/found
Center Street House #5 Office Hours:  9:30-10:30 (MWF), 4-5 (T, TH)
503-554-2673 ccorning@georgefox.edu

Course Description

This course is a combination of historical theology and church history.  We will be looking at the development of major Christian doctrines and movements from the foundation of Christianity until today.  In addition, this course will look more closely at Christians of different historical periods to enable students to better understand the concerns and attitudes of our brothers and sisters who came before us.  Students will also have the opportunity to gain a more in-depth knowledge of their own historic faith tradition and Christian beliefs.

Course Objectives

1.  Students should gain a clear understanding of the development of the major doctrines in Christianity including the Trinity, the nature of Christ, ecclesiology, salvation, etc.

2.  Students should  be able to distinguish between some of the major Christian denominations

3.  Students should clarify and be able to clearly present their own theological beliefs

4.  Students should improve their writing and analytical skills

Required Books

Dowley, Introduction to the History of Christianity
McKim, Theological Turning Points
Foster & Smith, Devotional Classics, revised edn.

Grading

Attendance and Participation - 10%
Discussion/Reflections - 10%
Denomination Paper- 15%
Personal Theological Paper - 20%
First Test: 15%
Second Test 15%
Third Test 15%

Late Policy

Discussions: If an absence is not excused, late work is penalized 5% per day.
Group Work/Movie Responses: If an absence is not excused, these assignments cannot be made up
Exams/Papers: If an absence is not excused, late work is penalized one half grade per day

Please note that this university has a no tolerance policy regarding cheating and plagiarism. Use of another person's exact words without quote marks and reference is plagiarism, as is restating another person's ideas but not providing a reference to indicate that it is not your own. If you have any questions, see your Student Handbook or talk to me.
 

Disability Statement

If you have specific physical, psychiatric, or learning disabilities and require accommodations, please contact the Disability Services office early in the term so that your learning needs may be appropriately met.  You will need to provide current documentation of your disability to Disability Services.  For more information, contact Rick Muthiah, Director of Disability Services (ext. 2314 or rmuthiah@georgefox.edu), or go to ds.georgefox.edu