SYS 501

Bibliology
&
Theology

• Class Orientation
  • Seven Pedagogical & Epistemological Rules for SYS 501
  • Ecumenical, Methodist/Lutheran & Roman Catholic Versions of the "Apostles' Creed"
  • Porter's Analysis: Different Versions of the "Apostles' Creed"
  • Tough Issues to Resolve Regarding Bibliology & Theology

• Questions from Porter & Haywood--Part 1 

• Hermeneutics and Exegesis--Delineation Challenges Hebrews 4:15
• Read "Examining the Validity of Scripture & Canonical Choice"
• Questions & Discussion from Haywood--Chapters 1-3
• Questions & Discussion from Haywood--Chapters 4-5
• Questions & Discussion from Haywood--Chapters 6-7

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• Questions from Haywood--Part 2 
  • The Kenosis Paradox--Did the Christ When on Earth Give Up Some of His Deity?
  • Additional Reading TBA
   
• NEW Guidelines & Behavioral Objectives for the Final Exam

• Just What Does Save Us: Our "Faith" or Our "Works?" 
      (The Salvation "Paradox" -- "Porterism" An Alternative to Calvinism and Arminianism)

• "Atonement" A Word Study--Father God's Presentation of Jesus the Christ 

• New Testament (Common) Greek Pronunciation Guide

• More Readings TBA

• More Readings TBA

• More Readings TBA

Textbook Reading Affidavit