HT 140W Course Schedule

January

• Acquaint yourselves with the technonogy.
• If you are not yet familiar with Internet research tools, practice by using Google.com to search for information on various topics.
• Introduce yourself to the others in the class on the "Student Home Page."
• On the "Introductory Comments" Discussion Board, briefly state a) the central content of the Christian message as you understand it and b) your personal goals for the course.
• Briefly respond to at least one other student.

Prolegomena #1 - February 1-7

Theme and Variations in a Global Horizon

1. Introduction and Approach
2. Revelation and the History of Religions

Prolegomena #2 - February 8-14

Revelation, Scripture, and Creeds

3. Revelation and Scripture
4. Scripture, Creeds, and Christian Identity

Prolegomena #3 - February 15-21 - Short Paper

"How do I approach thinking about what I think and believe?"
One-page papers and group discussion

First Article #1 - February 22-28

Creation

5. Creation Narratives: The Complex Faces of Reality
6. A Biblical, Trinitarian Theology of Creation

First Article #2 - March 1-7

God and Human Being

7. The Trinitarian Doctrine of God
8. Anthropology: Image of God - Sin and Evil

First Article #3 - March 8-14 - Short Papers

Individual one-page papers interpreting the First Article of the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed and group discussion.

Second Article #1 - March 15-21

Who is Jesus Christ?

9. Jesus, the Messiah
10. The Person of Jesus Christ

Second Article #2 - March 21-28

What Has God Done in Jesus Christ?

11. Jesus Died for Our Sins according to Scripture
12. Trinitarian Theology of the Cross

Break - March 29 - April 4 - Holy Week

Second Article #3 - April 5-11

Individual one-page papers interpreting the Second Article of the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed and group discussion.

Third Article #1 - April 12-18

The Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life

13. The Holy Spirit and Life
14. Word and Faith

Third Article #2 - April 19-25

Word, Sacrament, and the Church

15. Baptism
16. Lord's Supper

Third Article #3 - April 26-May 2

New Life in the Spirit

17. Forgiveness of Sins and Life in the Gospel
18. Life in Communion with the Triune God

Third Article #4 - May 3-9

Individual one-page papers interpreting the Second Article of the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed and group discussion.

Four Short Papers: Final Version Due - May 9

Major Paper Due - May 11

Final Week - May 10-16

Post, read, and discuss papers