UNIT THREE INTRODUCTION
Unit 3 will cover the doctrine of the Triune God.
UNIT THREE OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. Explain the rudiments of the doctrine of the Trinity.
2. Trace a history of the doctrine of the Trinity in the early church.
3. Identify key terms in trinitarian debates.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the practical applications of the doctrine of the Trinity.
5. Apply the skills of footnoting according to Turabian (SOR Manual of Style).
UNIT THREE RESOURCES
? Textbook: Faith Seeking Understanding. (An intro to Christian Theology, 3rd edition, 2014)
? Textbook: Learning Theology with the Church Fathers. (Christopher A. Hall, 2002)
? Textbook: Christian Theology Reader. (Wiley-Blackwell, 4th edition, 2011)
? Media Clip: The Trinity Part 1 https://youtu.be/KWzB89XdHzg
? Media Clip: The Trinity Part 2 https://youtu.be/wflHnh2xSBE
? Media Clip: The Trinity Part 3 https://youtu.be/cITkGFex1NQ
? Media Clip: The Trinity Part 4 https://youtu.be/KSXxATLjdJw
? Media Clip: Footnoting by T. Cross https://vimeopro.com/user13308368/theo-250- systematic-theology-1/video/105796592
? 3.1a PDF: A History of Christian Doctrines Chapter 1
? 3.1b PowerPoint: Doctrine of the Trinity
? 3.3a Word: Core Questions
? 3.4a PDF: The Use of Internet Resources in Research by T. Cross
? 3.4b PDF: Reliability of Sources Guide by T. Cross/L. Stephenson
? Course Resources: SOR Manual of Style
? 3.5a Word: Exam 1 Study Guide
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UNIT THREE ASSIGNMENTS
3.1 TEXT/MEDIA: TEXTBOOKS; MEDIA CLIPS; PDF: POWERPOINT
INTRODUCTION AND ALIGNMENT
The reading material for this unit will engage the student directly on issues related to the importance of the Trinity in systematic theology. Indeed, this entire course might also be called trinitarian theology since the Trinity forms the basis for considering each of the specific doctrines we will study. Hence, it is important that you know and engage this material.
Upon completion of this assignment you should be able to:
? Explain the rudiments of the doctrine of the Trinity.
? Trace a history of the doctrine of the Trinity in the early church.
? Identify key terms in trinitarian debates.
? Demonstrate an understanding of the practical applications of the doctrine of the Trinity.
RESOURCES
?Textbook: Faith Seeking Understanding. (An intro to Christian Theology, 3rd edition, 2014)
? Textbook: Learning Theology with the Church Fathers. (Christopher A. Hall, 2002)
? Textbook: Christian Theology Reader. (Wiley-Blackwell, 4th edition, 2011)
? Media Clip: The Trinity Part 1 https://youtu.be/KWzB89XdHzg
? Media Clip: The Trinity Part 2 https://youtu.be/wflHnh2xSBE
? Media Clip: The Trinity Part 3 https://youtu.be/cITkGFex1NQ
? Media Clip: The Trinity Part 4 https://youtu.be/KSXxATLjdJw
? 3.1a PDF: A History of Christian Doctrines Chapter 1
? 3.1b PowerPoint: Doctrine of the Trinity
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Faith Seeing Understanding, Chapter 4.
2. Read Learning Theology with the Church Fathers, Chapter 3.
3. Read Christian Theology Reader 3.7; 3.8; 3.9; 3.10; 3.12; 3.13; 3.15; 3.17; 3.9; 3.22; 3.35 and 3.45.
4. View the Media Clips.
5. Read the PDF.
6. View and study the PowerPoint on the Doctrine of the Trinity.
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3.4 COURSE PROJECT: CALVIN ANALYSIS PAPER PREP
INTRODUCTION AND ALIGNMENT
One of the more difficult skills to learn in academic study is that of footnoting. In this assignment we will be providing you an opportunity to practice your skills in footnoting and to get feedback from the instructor. This will be an important part of the Calvin Analysis Paper and future paper writing in theology, thus be sure to complete this assignment.
Upon completion of this assignment you should be able to:
??Apply the skills of footnoting according to the SOR Manual of Style.
RESOURCES
??Media Clip: Footnoting by T. Cross https://vimeopro.com/user13308368/theo-250-systematic-theology-1/video/105796592
??3.4a PDF: The Use of Internet Resources in Research by T. Cross
??3.4b PDF: Reliability of Sources Guide by T. Cross/L. Stephenson
??Course Resources: SOR Manual of Style
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
None
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Watch the Footnoting Media Clip.
2. Study The Use of Internet Resources.
3. Study the SOR Manual of Style, especially noting ALL of the appendices.
4. Craft a Word document with four footnotes.
Offer FOUR footnote examples, created from your own resources and research. (In other words, you are NOT to copy from the examples in the SOR Manual of Style). They are to follow the pattern requested below:
a. Footnote 1: a book with one author (also, be sure to include/make up a page number)
b. Footnote 2: a chapter in a book (include/make up a page number)
c. Footnote 3: a journal article in a print journal (remember page numbers)
d. Footnote 4: an electronic book (eBook)
5. Submit in Word document.
