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This 3 semester-hour course provides an overview of fundamental Christian doctrines considered essentials of the faith. Click "Purchase" and use "BILLTOACCOUNT" as the coupon code to have this billed to your Student Account per contract.
COURSE LEARNING LEVEL OUTCOMES
- The student will know and understand the important terminology, facts, concepts, principles, and theories of fundamental Christian doctrines.
- The student will be able to understand and demonstrate the relationship between Christianity and ‘worldly’ views.
- The student will have an understanding of various challenges of Christian fundamentals (especially in comparison with ‘worldly views’) and be able to apply this knowledge in their lives
- The student will be able to demonstrate the ability to research, write, and submit a logically organized writing project. This project should demonstrate the ability to communicate at the undergraduate level.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
(Textbooks can be purchased from http://iccsonline.net/textbooks/ or click on the title of each resource below)
Fundamentals of the Faith: 13 Lessons to Grow in the Grace & Knowledge of Jesus Christ
By John MacArthur / Moody Publishers
CLC Bible Companion, Flexicover
By Martin Manser, ed.
More Than a Carpenter
By Josh McDowell & Sean McDowell / Tyndale House
What Christians Believe at a Glance – PDF Download [Download]
By Barbara J Geisler / Rose Publishing
Christian Beliefs, Revised Edition: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know
By Wayne A. Grudem, edited by Elliot Grudem / Zondervan Academic
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Ninth Edition: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers (Revised)
By Kate L. Turabian / University of Chicago Press
NIV Ministry Essentials Bible-Genuine leather, black
This is available in multiple translations (KJV, NIV, etc.); use the translation of your choice. Throughout the program, various assignments will be provided using essays and articles found in this particular Bible, and it will be required for many courses.
RECOMMENDED TEXTS:
NIV Daily Bible, hardcover
By F. LaGard Smith / Harvest House Publishers
The Daily Bible, with commentary by F. LaGard Smith, is highly recommended for daily Bible reading. This resource provides a substantial amount of commentary throughout the text and keeps the reader engaged in reading the Bible throughout the entire year on a continuous basis.
It is highly recommended that students purchase and keep their textbooks as they may be used in more than one class. These textbooks also serve as an excellent reference source.
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR LEARNING:
- Computer with basic audio/video output equipment
- Internet access (broadband recommended)
- Microsoft Office, or suitable substitute (i.e., Office Libre) which can save into a document compatible with Microsoft Word.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Media Player software
Here is the course outline:
1. Module 1MODULE 1 Topics: • Video: Essentials of Christianity (McLendon) • Chapter 13 (Grudem) • “The Christian” (Manser, pp. 494-505) • Lesson 1 (MacArthur) • “The Bible” (Manser, pp. 410-421) • Chapter 1 (Grudem) • “Essential Doctrines” #15 (Rose Chapter 1) • Readings and forum discussions/essay. |
2. Module 2MODULE 2 Topics: • Lesson 2 (MacArthur) • Chapters 4, 6, 7 and 8 (Grudem) • “Essential Doctrines” #16 (Rose Chapter 1) • Lesson 3 (MacArthur) • “God” (Manser, pp. 422-433) • “Essential Doctrines” #’s 1 and 2 (Rose Chapter 1) • “Creeds and Heresies” The ‘Apostle’s Creed’ and the ‘Nicene Creed’ (Rose Chapter 2) • Chapter 2 and Appendix 1 (Grudem) • Readings and forum discussions/essay. • QUIZ #1 |
3. Module 3MODULE 3 Topics: • Lesson 4 (MacArthur) • “Jesus Christ” (Manser, pp. 434-445) • Chapter 4, “Life of Jesus” (Rose) • Chapter 9 (Grudem) • Lesson 5 (MacArthur) • “Discovering Jesus Christ” (Manser, pp. 546-571) • “Essential Doctrines” #’s 4, 5, 6, and 7 (Rose Chapter 1) • Chapters 10 - 12 (Grudem) • Readings and forum discussions/essay. |
4. Module 4MODULE 4 Topics: • Lesson 6 (MacArthur) • “Salvation” (Manser, pp. 482-493) • Article/Essay – The Christian Life: “God’s Plan of Salvation” (MEB) • Chapters 14 and 15 (Grudem) • “Essential Doctrines” #’s 8 and 9 (Rose Chapter 1) • Readings and forum discussions/essay. • QUIZ #2 |
5. Module 5MODULE 5 Topics: • Lesson 7 (MacArthur) • “The Holy Spirit” (Manser, pp. 446-457) • Chapter 3 (Grudem) • “Essential Doctrines” # 2 (Rose Chapter 1) • “The Trinity” (Rose Chapter 3) • Lesson 8 (MacArthur) • “Discovering Prayer” (Manser, pp. 589-613) • Chapter 5 (Grudem) • Readings and forum discussions/essay. |
6. Module 6MODULE 6 Topics: • Lesson 9 (MacArthur) • “Discovering Discipleship” (Manser, pp. 614-639) • Chapter 17 (Grudem) • Article/Essay – The Christian Life: “Plan of Discipleship” (MEB) • Lesson 10 (MacArthur) • “Moving on as a Christian” (Manser, pp. 640-671) • Readings and forum discussions/essay. • QUIZ #3 |
7. Module 7MODULE 7 Topics: • Lesson 11 (MacArthur) • “Living the Christian Life” (Manser, pp. 680-715) • Lesson 12 (MacArthur) • “Living the Christian Life” (Manser, pp. 716-751) • Readings and forum discussions/essay. • RESEARCH PAPER DUE |
8. Module 8MODULE 8 Topics: • Lesson 13 (MacArthur) • “Living the Christian Life” (Manser, pp. 752-787) • Readings and forum discussions/essay. • More Than a Carpenter (McDowell – entire text) • Chapters 16, 18, 19 and 20 (Grudem) • QUIZ #4 • End of Course Survey |