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Training Disciple-Making Leaders
Southeastern Seminarywww.sebts.edu
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Objectives
The student will
Investigate the contours of Ante-Nicene Christian theology. Become intimately familiar with significant Ante-Nicene Christian
theologians.
Be able to analyze and synthesize the various theological positionsprior to Nicaea.
Look for ways to learn the theological lessons of the history ofChristian doctrine.
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Resources
Weekly classroom lectures Moodle www.stevemckinion.com Reading assignments from the textbooks Classroom discussions
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Textbooks
J. Behr, The Way to Nicaea J. Behr,Irenaeus: On the Apostolic Preaching
R. Wilken, The Christians as the Romans Saw Them
Numerous primary texts in translation to be foundat moodle.sebts.edu
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Exams
Three (3) non-cumulative examinations
evaluating both the level of information
retained by the student and the ability to
synthesize that material. All exams willbe taken on Moodle. No make-up
exams will be given for reasons other
than illness or death in the family. No
exams will be given late. Ever.
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Weekly Talking Points
Each week you will write your talking
points from the primary text readings.
These will be submitted on Moodle for
the class to download. No late entrieswill be accepted. Ever. For any reason.
Period. Dont ask.
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Essay
You will write a 3000-word, properly-styled essay on a
topic consistent with the course. The essay will be
submitted in stages, and you will be graded for eachsubmission.
Topic you have chosen Research question Final draft (I will offer some comments at this point) Final, final draft
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Academic Integrity
Students are expected to reflect the high standard of
academic integrity as spelled out in the catalogue and
Student Handbookof the Southeastern BaptistTheological Seminary. Plagiarism or academic theft of
any kind will not be tolerated. If discovered, thestudent will receive an automatic failing grade with no
chance for absolution. Above all, seminary students
ought to practice the highest in academic integrity.There is no excuse for anything less.
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Grade Scale
A = 95-100
B = 86-94
C = 77-85
D = 68-76
F = below 68
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Classroom policies
Students are expected to attend classes. Astudent absent more than one-fourth of thetotal number of classes will receiveautomatically a grade of F.
No eating in class. Coffee is encouraged.Other beverages are fine as well.
TURN off cell phones. The professor willanswer phones that ring in class.
No hats are to be worn in class.
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Contact infoProfessor
[email protected] stevemckinion.com Twitter.com/stevemckinion Facebook.com/stevemckinion
Teaching Fellow
Assistant Mrs. PeggyLoafman
[email protected] 919.761.2140
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Course Outline
See Moodle for weekly readings and assignments.
Students should consult the course Moodle pageoften. You will read all the textbooks, and you
are free to begin reading before the beginning of
the semester in preparation. ALWAYS read
PRIOR TO coming to class.
