EL503 Theological and Missiological English I (0 credits)

Jeannie Chan Yee, Adjunct Instructor in ESL
Spring 2004 Pasadena

DESCRIPTION:

This 10-week course practices English through the content of theology and missiology. Students develop academic language skills in research, reading, speaking, listening, and writing. The content of the course focuses on basic doctrines of biblical Christianity. As such, it does not cover an elaborate systematic theology. Rather, it thoughtfully surveys major concepts and issues in evangelical theology to better understand God and His Scriptures. This course also challenges students to wrestle with difficult questions and to use language to express their opinions. Ultimately, this course enables students to communicate what they believe, why they hold these beliefs, and how these beliefs can be used in ministry. Students gain a basic doctrinal framework that equips students for future theology and missiology classes. Furthermore, students strengthen their English proficiency and confidence to meet vigorous academic standards in content and assignments.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Strengthen key academic skills in English language proficiency
• Survey major doctrines of evangelical Christian faith
• Understand key terms and concepts in theology and missiology
• Recognize and refute doctrinal error
• Grow in Bible competency

COURSE FORMAT:

Each week, students study a major doctrine of biblical faith. Students interact with the material through weekly reading, written assignments, study guides, group work, class discussions, tapes, and individual presentations. While the methods vary, the underlying principles for this approach remain constant: to build all ESL skills and to reflect the kind of academic tasks that students typically encounter in seminary.

REQUIRED READING:

McKim, Donald. Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms. Westminster: John Knox Press, 1996.
Lightner, Robert. Handbook of Evangelical Theology Kregel Publications, 1995.
The Bible (English, NIV)

RECOMMENDED READING:

Gruss, Edmond C. Cults and the Occult. (3rd edition) Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing Co., 1994.
Hubbard, David. What We Evangelicals Believe. Fuller Seminary Press, 1991.
House, H. Wayne. Charts of Christian Theology & Doctrine. Zondervan, 1992.

ASSIGNMENTS:

This non-credit course is “Satisfactory” or “Not Satisfactory.” The following requirements are designed to maximize the learning opportunities for students:
1. Class participation and preparation (weekly reading, oral and written assignments)
2. Topical Research Presentation on the Holy Spirit
3. Statement of Faith, Weeks 2-5 (1000-1250 words)
4. Topical Research Presentation on Missions
5. Statement of Faith, Weeks 6-9 (1000-1250 words)
6. Bible Memory Verse Quiz

PREREQUISITES: None.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets partial requirements to advance within the ESL Program.

FINAL EXAMINATION: None.

Last Date Edited: December 22, 2003