Syllabus for Christian Beliefs, RELB -152

First Semester- 2011 Room:SB 10

Instructor: Immanuel Paul

Purpose of the Course: To acquaint students engaged in the academic study of the basic beliefs of Christianity.

Required Text: Christian Beliefs by T.H. Jemison (Salisbury Park. Pune ·) Oriental Watchman Publishing House

Course Outline:  

A. The Ministry of Reconciliation

1.      Gods Plan for mans Salvation

2.      Gods Plan-Abrahamic covenant

3.      The Sinai Covenant

4.      Sanctuary on Earth, Sanctuary in Heaven and its Cleansing

B. The Christian way of Life

1.      Life as Gift

2.      Life of Faith and New life in Christ

3.      The Christian and Gods Law

4.      Baptism

5.      Christian Growth

6.      The Lords Supper

7.      Essentials for Christian Living- Health, Stewardship and Christian Home

 C. The Sabbath

1.      Sabbath in the New Testament

2.      Sabbath Authenticity

3.      Sabbath Sign and its Observance

 D. The Last day church

1.      Introduction to Prophecy

2.      Study of the End time

3.      Three Angels Message

4.      Gods Church versus World

5.      Message for Church

 E.  Christian Eschatology
  

1.      Crisis in the last Days

2.      Second coming of Jesus

3.      1000 years -Reign of God

4.      Battles End and Final Home

 Evaluation Procedure: The grade for this course will be the average grade achieved in the examinations given.  One examination is scheduled during the mid-semester/Session and a final examination at the end of course work. 

Grading

Weekly reading reports                          5%                  80% and above      A

Assignments                               10%                70 - 79%                   B

Quizzes                                      10%                50 - 69%                   C

Mid-semester Examination        25%                40 - 49%                   D

Semester Examination               50%                Less than 40%           F

Students with Disabilities: Any student who, because of a disability, may require some special arrangements in order to complete course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to make necessary accommodations.