TH103-712 - The Doctrines of Grace and Eschatology

  • 2,853 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 7
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • Theology Unit Discipline

Prerequisites

96cps of Study, including 36cps at AQF level 6

Corequisites

24cps OT/NT/BB

Exclusions

TH003

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Functional knowledge and understanding of basic issues of the doctrines of grace and eschatology.

B. Be able to

1. Critically Analyse the interrelationship between and the content of the doctrines of grace and eschatology.

2. Discuss methodological and theological issues in the doctrines of grace and eschatology.

3. Present Critical evidence-based perspectives on the doctrines of grace and eschatology.

C. Be in a position to

1. Apply the theological content of ‘The Doctrines of Grace and Eschatology’ to Christian preaching and ministry practice as a reflective practitioner

2. Apply the theological content of ‘The Doctrines of Grace and Eschatology’ to other theological subdisciplines.

Content

Section A: Grace and its Benefits

  • Grace and Faith
  • Justification, Sanctification, Adoption

Section B: Eschatology

  • The Kingdom of God
  • The Parousia
  • The New Heavens and New Earth

Further Information

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit codes TH403.

Set Readings

Introductory Texts:

Horton, Michael. The Christian Faith. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2011.

Van der Kooi, Cornelis and Van den Brink, Gijsbert. Christian Dogmatics: An Introduction. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2017.

 

Systematic Theologies:

Aquinas, Thomas. Summa Theologiae 61 vols. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1964−81.

Bavinck, Herman. Reformed Dogmatics 4 vols. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2003-08.

Hodge, Charles. Systematic Theology 3 vols. Peabody: Hendrickson, 2008.

Pelikan, Lehmann and Mayes eds. Luther’s Works 73 vols. Saint Louis: Concordia, 1955-.

Strong, Augustus. Systematic Theology. Valley Forge: Judson, 2009.

 

Special Studies;

Allen, Michael. Justification and the Gospel: Understanding the Contexts and Controversies. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2013.

Demarest, Bruce. The Cross and Salvation: The Doctrine of Salvation. Wheaton: Crossway, 2006.

Höhne, David. The Last Things. Downers Grove: Intervarsity Press, 2019.

Kapic, Kelly. Sanctification: Explorations in Theology and Practice. Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2014.

Walls, Jerry ed. The Oxford Handbook of Eschatology. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2007.

Davidson, Ivor and Rae, Murray eds. God of Salvation: Soteriology in Theological Perspective. London: Taylor & Francis, 2011.

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