InMinistry MAPMin Class

CHIS674 Development of SDA Theology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Professor: Merlin Burt

Date: November 11-15, 2012

Update Location Info: #210 Kretschmar Hall, Walla Walla University (Walla Walla, WA).  The entrance to this classroom is on Southwest Bade Avenue facing the University Church. Walk up the stairs and the classroom is the first one on the left. (See attached map)

 

Course Description:

Knowledge – upon successful completion of this course the student will:

1. Understand the Millerite theological background to Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) doctrines.
2. Know the historical theological development of major SDA doctrines.
3. Understand the various stages of Adventist theology since its inception.
4. Provide an understanding of the contemporary theology tensions in Adventism in light of their historical roots.

Skills–upon successful completion of this course the student will:

1. Be able to critically analyze, understand and evaluate Seventh-day Adventist teachings, in the context of their historical development.
2. Read, understand and critique primary sources of Adventist theology.
3. Research, evaluate and analyze major theological ideas of Adventism.
4. Develop methods to present Adventist theological development.

Attitudes, Values and Commitments–upon successful completion of this course the student will:

1. Foster an attitude towards Adventism that is both courteous and critical.
2. Value the significance of Adventist theology to the mission of the church.
3. Appreciate the developmental nature of God’s leading to a greater understanding of Bible truth. 
4.  Appreciate the work of the various founders of Adventism and their role in establishing the theology of the church.
5. Recognize the role that Ellen G. White and the Bible played in the development of SDA theology. 
6. Commit to emulate the spirit of the founders of Adventism in advancing the work of Gospel.
 

Class Resources:

 

Attendee List: 

1. Jim John

2. Lander Mitchell

3. Todd Ervin

4. Richard New

5. Danny Parada

6. Joe Azzopardi (MAYYAM)

7. Roger Anderson

8. Quentin Purvis

9. Kim Berg

10. Michael Dauncey