DISPENSATIONALISM
Course Description
This course thought that Dispensation is a branch of theology, Dispensationalism makes several theological assumptions. The first regards the nature of the dispensations, which are essentially progressive revelations throughout history that follow a particular cycle. In this course, the students will know how God administers a test to mankind, and a responsibility to do which is followed by mankind's failure, which is then met by judgment. Additionally, it makes a distinction between Israel and the Church.
Rationale
This course aims to fully opt for a literal interpretation of the Bible and scripture. It is expressed by dispensationalists that this refers to an interpretation of the Old Testament within grammatical, historical, and genre contexts, rather than a literal translation using a modern lens.
I. Prerequisites
None
II. Resources
1. Clarence Larkin, Dispensational Truth or God’s plan and the Purpose in the Ages
2. Dr. J. Edwin Hartill, Principles of Biblical Hermeneutics
3. Charles C. Ryrie, Dispensationalism Today
4. C. I. Scofiled, Scofield Bible
5. R.B. Thieme, Dispensations
III. Measurable Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. The student will know the basic issues of progressive revelation of God to mankind throughout the history.
2. The student will know the distinction of Israel and the Church.
3. The student will be able to acquire an appreciation of the plan of God in the lens of a Dispensationalists.
4. The student will develop an awareness of world views beliefs from the error of understanding biblical context and its genre.
5. The student will develop a proper perspective on Dispensationalism course as one of important parts of learning and useful for evangelism and exploring truth.
IV. Course Requirements and Assignments
A. Textbook readings and lecture presentations/notes
B. Quiz or Assignment project
C. Midterm and Final Examination
V. Tentative Learning Plan
Week |
TOPIC |
Learning Delivery |
Learning Activities |
MODES OF ASSESSMENT |
1 |
Definition Dispensation of Innocence Dispensation of Conscience
|
Face to Face
|
Discussion Recitation |
Make a Chart of Dispensational Chronology
Quiz or Assignment |
2 |
Dispensation of Human Government Dispensation of Promise
|
Face to Face
|
Discussion Recitation |
Quiz or Assignment |
3 |
Dispensation of Law Dispensation of Grace |
Face to Face
|
Discussion Recitation |
Quiz or Assignment |
4 |
MID-TERM EXAMINATION |
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5 |
Dispensation of Judgement or Tribulation Kingdom Dispensation |
Face to Face
|
Discussion Recitation |
Quiz or Assignment |
6 |
Summary of Dispensation Sine Qua Non of Dispensationalism |
Face to Face
|
Discussion Recitation |
Quiz or Assignment |
7 |
Review of all Topics |
Face to Face
|
Discussion Recitation |
Quiz or Assignment |
8 |
FINAL EXAMINATION |
CHART PROJECT SUBMISSION |
DISPENSATIONALISM
Course Description
This course thought that Dispensation is a branch of theology, Dispensationalism makes several theological assumptions. The first regards the nature of the dispensations, which are essentially progressive revelations throughout history that follow a particular cycle. In this course, the students will know how God administers a test to mankind, and a responsibility to do which is followed by mankind's failure, which is then met by judgment. Additionally, it makes a distinction between Israel and the Church.
Rationale
This course aims to fully opt for a literal interpretation of the Bible and scripture. It is expressed by dispensationalists that this refers to an interpretation of the Old Testament within grammatical, historical, and genre contexts, rather than a literal translation using a modern lens.
I. Prerequisites
None
II. Resources
1. Clarence Larkin, Dispensational Truth or God’s plan and the Purpose in the Ages
2. Dr. J. Edwin Hartill, Principles of Biblical Hermeneutics
3. Charles C. Ryrie, Dispensationalism Today
4. C. I. Scofiled, Scofield Bible
5. R.B. Thieme, Dispensations
III. Measurable Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. The student will know the basic issues of progressive revelation of God to mankind throughout the history.
2. The student will know the distinction of Israel and the Church.
3. The student will be able to acquire an appreciation of the plan of God in the lens of a Dispensationalists.
4. The student will develop an awareness of world views beliefs from the error of understanding biblical context and its genre.
5. The student will develop a proper perspective on Dispensationalism course as one of important parts of learning and useful for evangelism and exploring truth.
IV. Course Requirements and Assignments
A. Textbook readings and lecture presentations/notes
B. Quiz or Assignment project
C. Midterm and Final Examination
V. Tentative Learning Plan
Week |
TOPIC |
Learning Delivery |
Learning Activities |
MODES OF ASSESSMENT |
1 |
Definition Dispensation of Innocence Dispensation of Conscience
|
Face to Face
|
Discussion Recitation |
Make a Chart of Dispensational Chronology
Quiz or Assignment |
2 |
Dispensation of Human Government Dispensation of Promise
|
Face to Face
|
Discussion Recitation |
Quiz or Assignment |
3 |
Dispensation of Law Dispensation of Grace |
Face to Face
|
Discussion Recitation |
Quiz or Assignment |
4 |
MID-TERM EXAMINATION |
|||
5 |
Dispensation of Judgement or Tribulation Kingdom Dispensation |
Face to Face
|
Discussion Recitation |
Quiz or Assignment |
6 |
Summary of Dispensation Sine Qua Non of Dispensationalism |
Face to Face
|
Discussion Recitation |
Quiz or Assignment |
7 |
Review of all Topics |
Face to Face
|
Discussion Recitation |
Quiz or Assignment |
8 |
FINAL EXAMINATION |
CHART PROJECT SUBMISSION |