教授課程
- Systematic Theology 1 (系統神學—方法、啟示、神論、人論)
- Systematic Theology 2 (系統神學—基督論、救恩論、教會論)
- Systematic Theology 3 (系統神學—聖靈論、末世論)
- Selected Readings in Contemporary Ecclesiology (當代教會論選讀)
- Theology of Culture (文化神學)
- The Theology of Stanley J. Grenz (史丹利.葛倫斯的神學)
- The Theology of Wolfhart Pannenberg (沃爾夫哈特·潘能伯格的神學)
- Theological Method in the Modern Era (現代神學—方法論)
- Hermeneutics in Theological and Philosophical Perspective (神學和哲學視野中的詮釋學)
- Recent Research on Stanley J. Grenz (史丹利.葛倫斯的最新研究)
在系統神學的三個基礎課程的第一個課程中,學生會學習到神學緒論和方法論,以及我們是如何認識神的(亦即啟示),關於神的教義的問題(例如,三位一體神學,上帝的本質和屬性,創造和天祐等主題),以及與神學人類學相關的主題(例如:人類是按照上帝的形象所造的,人類陷入罪惡等)。總體目標是讓學生能掌握這些領域中福音派神學思想主流的知識,建立在這基礎上,以便他們能夠在未來作神學的反思和教會事工。
在課程結束時,學生將會:
1.能夠用自己的話語來解釋神學概念及其對神學前言和方法論,啟示論,上帝論和人論的重要性。
2.能夠有批判性和建設性的眼光,參與與上述神學有關的討論和主題。
3.能夠意識到個人神學觀點的局限性,以便自我意識到持續謙卑和教牧信仰神學對話的必要性,但同時有勇氣持守神學信念。
In this first of three foundational courses in systematic theology, students will be given an overview of the field with regard to prolegomena and methodology for the theological task, the question of how we can know God (i.e., revelation), the doctrine of God (e.g., Trinitarian theology, the essence and attributes of God, the themes of creation and providence, etc.), as well as themes related to theological anthropology (e.g., humanity as having been created in the image of God, humanity’s fall into sin, etc.). The overall aim is to provide students with a working knowledge of the main lines of evangelical theological thought in these areas so that they will be able to build upon the foundation here given in their future theological reflections and ministerial work.
By the end of the course, students will:
1. Be able to use their own words to explain theological concepts and their significance concerning theological prolegomena and methodology, the doctrine of revelation, the doctrine of God, and the doctrine of humanity.
2. Be capable of critically and constructively engaging with discussions and themes that have to do with the aforementioned theological loci.
3. Be aware of the limits of one’s own theological perspective, so as to be self-aware of the continual need for humility and a pastoral dialogical posture with regard to theological engagement, even while having the courage to maintain theological convictions.
在系統神學的三個基礎課程的第二門課程中,學生會學習到基督論, 救恩論和教會論。與其他兩門課程類似,總體目標是讓學生能掌握這些領域中福音派神學思想主流的知識,建立在這基礎上,以便他們能夠在未來作神學的反思和教會事工。
在課程結束時,學生將會:
1. 能夠用自己的話語來解釋基督論,救恩論和教會論的神學概念及其重要性。
2. 能夠有批判性和建設性的眼光,參與與上述神學有關的討論和主題。
3. 能夠意識到個人神學觀點的局限性,以便自我意識到持續謙卑和教牧信仰神學對話的必要性,但同時有勇氣持守神學信念。
In this second installment of three foundational courses in systematic theology, students will be given an overview of the field with regard to the areas of Christology (the doctrine of Christ), soteriology (the doctrine of salvation), and ecclesiology (the doctrine of the church). Similar to the other two courses in the systematic theology progression, the overall aim is to provide students with a working knowledge of the main lines of evangelical theological thought in these areas so that they will be able to build upon the foundation here given in their future theological reflections and ministerial work.
By the end of the course, students will:
1. Be able to use their own words to explain theological concepts and their significance concerning Christology, soteriology, and eschatology.
2. Be capable of critically and constructively engaging with discussions and themes that have to do with the aforementioned theological loci.
3. Be aware of the limits of one’s own theological perspective, so as to be self-aware of the continual need for humility and a pastoral dialogical posture with regard to theological engagement, even while having the courage to maintain theological convictions.
在系統神學的三個基礎課程的最后一?課程中,學生會學習到聖靈論和末世論。總體目標是讓學生能掌握這些領域中福音派神學思想主流的知識,建立在這基礎上,以便他們能夠在未來作神學的反思和教會事工。
在課程結束時,學生將會:
1. 能夠用自己的話語來解釋神學概念及其對聖靈論和末世論。
2. 能夠有批判性和建設性的眼光,參與與上述神學有關的討論和主題。
3. 能夠意識到個人神學觀點的局限性,以便自我意識到持續謙卑和教牧信仰神學對話的必要性,但同時有勇氣持守神學信念。
In this final installment of three foundational courses in systematic theology, students will be given an overview of the field with regard to the areas of pneumatology (the doctrine of the Holy Spirit) and eschatology (the doctrine of the last things). Similar to the first two courses in the systematic theology progression, the overall aim is to provide students with a working knowledge of the main lines of evangelical theological thought in these areas so that they will be able to build upon the foundation here given in their future theological reflections and ministerial work.
By the end of the course, students will:
1. Be able to use their own words to explain theological concepts and their significance concerning pneumatology and eschatology.
2. Be capable of critically and constructively engaging with discussions and themes that have to do with the aforementioned theological loci.
3. Be aware of the limits of one’s own theological perspective, so as to be self-aware of the continual need for humility and a pastoral dialogical posture with regard to theological engagement, even while having the courage to maintain theological convictions.
在本課程中,學生將會攻讀兩門教會論方面的當代著名作品(Volf的《After Our Likeness》和Cavanaugh的《Torture and Eucharist》),以擴展學生在整個領域的了解。白陳 (Bosch) 的開創性作品《更新變化的宣教》也將幫助學生更深入地了解必要但被忽視的教會學與使命之間的背景及關係。課程將包括課堂上的口頭報告,講座和討論;個人反思報告;以及學生自選與教會學有關主題的研究報告。
在課程結束時,學生將會:
1. 能夠用自己的話語來解釋Volf及Cavanaugh的神學概念及其重要性,也須論及教會論和使命。
2. 能夠有批判性和建設性的眼光,參與有關Volf及Cavanaugh的現代教會學討論和主題。
3. 能夠意識到個人神學觀點的局限性,以便自我意識到持續謙卑和教牧信仰神學對話的必要性,但同時有勇氣持守神學信念。
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In this course, students will closely engage with two high profile contemporary works in ecclesiology (Volf’s After Our Likeness and Cavanaugh’s Torture and Eucharist) for sake of expanding their horizons with regard to the overall field. Bosch’s seminal work, Transforming Mission, will also aid students in gaining a deeper grasp of the necessary (but sadly often neglected) context and connection between ecclesiology and mission. The course will involve in-class student presentations, lectures, and lively discussion; a personal reflection paper; and a research paper on any topic of the student’s choice that is related to ecclesiology.
By the end of the course, students will:
1. Be able to use their own words to explain the main lines and significance of both Volf’s and Cavanaugh’s respective arguments, as well as the main categories of ecclesiology and mission (e.g., as articulated by Bosch).
2. Be capable of critically and constructively engaging with discussions and themes having to do with contemporary ecclesiologies like Volf’s and Cavanaugh’s.
3. Be even more aware of the limits of one’s own theological posture, so as to be self-aware of the continual need for humility and a pastoral dialogical posture with regard to theological engagement, even while having the courage to maintain theological convictions.
4. Gain competency in their journey towards becoming independent scholars who are able to pursue independently conducted academic theological research at a ThM level.
本課程探討基督教教會尋求與周圍文化聯繫和互動的方式。目的是幫助學生理解當今基督徒應該如何理解和回應文化。通過講座和小組討論的支持,以文本為基礎的方法,學生將考慮:(a)歷史上出現的更為顯著的基督教文化方法; (b)今天有哪些當代的基督教文化參與選擇? (c)基督徒如何決定與文化的聯繫和互動; (d)為什麼基督教和文化問題很重要。
在課程結束時,學生將會:
1. 能夠用自己的話語來解釋概念及其對文化神學。
2. 能夠有批判性和建設性的眼光,參與與上述神學有關的討論和主題。
3. 能夠意識到個人神學觀點的局限性,以便自我意識到持續謙卑和教牧信仰神學對話的必要性,但同時有勇氣持守神學信念。
This course explores the ways in which the Christian Church has sought to relate and engage with its surrounding culture. The aim is to help students make sense of how Christians ought to understand and respond to culture today. Through a text-based approach that is supported by lectures and group discussion, students will consider: (a) the more prominent Christian approaches to culture that have arisen within history; (b) what some of the contemporary options for Christian cultural engagement are today; (c) how Christians are to decide about relating and engaging with culture; and (d) why the question of Christianity and culture matters.
By the end of the course, students will:
1. Be able to use their own words to explain concepts and their significance concerning the theology of culture.
2. Be capable of critically and constructively engaging with discussions and themes that have to do with the aforementioned theological loci.
3. Be aware of the limits of one’s own theological perspective, so as to be self-aware of the continual need for humility and a pastoral dialogical posture with regard to theological engagement, even while having the courage to maintain theological convictions.
This course explores the creative yet controversial thought of the late American evangelical postmodern theologian, Stanley J. Grenz (1950-2005), engaging critically with his key works and with the secondary literature for sake of evaluating the main lines of his proposal with regard to its continuing relevance and constructive potential in contemporary times. Especial attention will be devoted to Grenz’s personal and intellectual formation, his postfoundationalist revision of evangelical theology, his ‘social trinitarian’ theology and its implications for ecclesiology and ethics, and his scholarly reception.
By the end of this course, students will:
1. Be able to descriptively explain Grenz’s thought and place within and with respect to the intellectual, political, and ecclesial context of his milieu.
2. Be able to fruitfully engage in critical dialogue with Grenz, his supporters, and his critics by way of close readings of key primary and secondary texts.
3. Be able to reflectively apply the implications of Grenz’s thought to con-structive work in systematic theology today.
4. Be able to effectively present a (brief) formal paper within an academic theological context.
5. Be able to helpfully offer substantial critical and constructive feedback (e.g., to peers) about projects concerning Grenz’s thought.
In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in the thought of the late German Lutheran theologian, Wolfhart Pannenberg (1928-2014). Insofar as Pannenberg is often seen as being the last major figure who represents the glorious creative period and theological legacy of twentieth-century German Protestantism (some even hailing him as the tradition’s “most complete theologian”), this course seeks to provide a working knowledge of the main lines of his overall programme while also allowing an opportunity to engage critically and constructively with his proposals. With the help of selected primary and secondary source readings, especial attention will be given to Pannenberg’s personal and intellectual formation and his historically-rooted and eschatologically-oriented theological methodology before taking an exploratory dive into the depths of his three-volume magnum opus, Systematic Theology. Through a closer look at Pannenberg in his theological particularity, a greater understanding of the general theological contours of twentieth-century German Protestant theology will also be fostered.
By the end of the course, students will:
1. Be able to use their own words to explain the main lines and significance of Pannenberg’s overall theological program as explored in the course.
2. Be capable of critically and constructively engaging with discussions and themes having to do with Pannenberg’s thought.
3. Be even more aware of the limits of one’s own theological posture, so as to be self-aware of the continual need for humility and a pastoral dialogical posture with regard to theological engagement, even while having the courage to maintain theological convictions.
This course explores the significance, content, and implications of several prominent theological methods that arose in the modern era. The course involves close reading of primary texts, in-class presentations and discussions, a reflection paper and a research paper.
By the end of the course, students will:
1. Be able to use their own words to explain the main lines and significance of the modern theological methods that are explored.
2. Be capable of critically and constructively engaging with discussions and themes having to do with modern theological methods.
3. Be even more aware of the limits of one’s own theological posture, so as to be self-aware of the continual need for humility and a pastoral dialogical posture with regard to theological engagement, even while having the courage to maintain theological convictions.
4. Gain competency in their journey towards becoming independent scholars who are able to pursue independently conducted academic theological research at a ThM level.
For the purpose of developing greater awareness of how hermeneutics has and continues to influence both theological and philosophical reflection in an interdependent way, this course serves to provide a springboard into the discussion through selected readings of both primary and secondary sources. The student will participate in regular meetings with their instructor to discuss such readings and will engage in independent research that will help elucidate the assigned readings, culminating in 12,000-15,000 words in writing (divided in accordance with however the student and instructor feel will be most beneficial to the student’s future work in theology). Along such lines, the course is meant to be a building block with regard to further understanding the contours of modern theology. In terms of primary source readings, Special attention will be given to Schleiermacher, Dilthey, Heidegger, Gadamer, Habermas, Ricoeur, Wittgenstein, and Derrida. Other readings include works by Thiselton and Francis Schüssler Fiorenza.
In this second of two courses on the theology of Stanley J. Grenz, independent study students will become familiar with recent research into Grenz studies through deeper engagement with the literature surrounding his work. Along such lines, the student will participate in regular meetings with their instructor to discuss such readings and will (1) compile an initial bibliography for further work on Grenz, and (2) engage in independent research that will help both critically and constructively review and elucidate the assigned readings, culminating in 10,000-12,000 words in writing (divided in accordance with however the student and instructor feel will be most beneficial to the student’s future work in the field). Along such lines, the course is meant to be a building block with regard to further understanding the contours of 20th century North American evangelical thought.
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