THEO 405 Ecclesiology

This course examines the doctrine of the Church. Special attention will be given to exploring topics including but not limited to the origin, nature, and polity of the church.

There is much confusion over the nature and function of the church within the life of the believer and within the larger culture. However, the doctrine of the church is a central figure throughout the past 2,000 years to shape societies and nations. As such, a study of the church needs to be approached in a way that is faithful to the biblical description and functioning of the church.

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. The student will complete 8 discussions in this course. The discussions are utilized as a way to interact with the resources in the course, your professor, and your classmates. The discussions will be a way for students to apply their understanding of the principles being covered to their real-world experiences and wrestle through the concepts throughout the course.

The initial post is required to be between 200-250 words. Each week the student is to provide 2 replies of 150-200 words each. Where appropriate in both the thread and replies, major points are supported by lecture material, Scripture, examples, and/or thoughtful analysis. (CLO: A, B, C)

Throughout the class the student will write a series of theological position papers on specific topics related to the study of ecclesiology. These papers will provide the student with the opportunity to work through the biblical, theological, and historical factors that should be considered when addressing a theological topic. These should be written in a way to build a case for the position the student will take on the theological topic. As such, these papers are more than just research papers, they are position papers where students are asked to come to a conclusion on the topic by presenting an argument based on Scripture, a theological understanding, and a knowledge of church history.

See specific assignment instructions and relevant assignment guide found through Canvas. (CLO: A, B, C)