Biblical Creationism Seminar, 9759

Biblical Creationism Seminary, 9759

Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary

Moderators: R. V. McCabe, Th.D. & Mark A. Snoeberger, Ph.D.

Course Outline Spring Semester 2009

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A seminar designed to develop a biblical theology of creation by evaluating differing evangelical interpretations of key creation motifs.

OBJECTIVES:
IIn this seminar the student will
1. become conversant with the current issues on biblical creationism,
2. demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the current literature on each assigned article and book,
3. objectively evaluate the various articles and books assigned as reading in the seminar,
4. articulate a coherent view on the various creation motifs developed in the seminar, and
5. critically and humbly interact with the views of others on each assignment.

REQUIREMENTS:
1. Critiques: The articles and books found in the Course Bibliography will be evaluated by every student???70% of grade
2. Discussion Leader: When a student is called on to lead the discussion, he will be evaluated as to his ability to direct the discussion and interact with his colleagues???10% of grade
3. Class Participant: Each student will be evaluated on the quality and quantity of his class participation ???20% of grade

COURSE BIBLIOGRAPHY:

Collins, C. John. Genesis 1???4: A Linguistic, Literary, and Theological Commentary. Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian & Reformed, 2006.

DeYoung, Donald B. Thousands Not Billions. Green Forest, AR: Master Books, 2007.

Hagopian, David G., editor. Crux Press. The Genesis Debate: Three Views on the Days of Creation. Mission Viejo, CA: Crux Press, 2001.

Hasel, Gerhard F. ???The ???Days??? of Creation in Genesis 1.??? Origins 21 (1994): 5???38.

Jordan, James B. Creation in Six Days: A Defense of the Traditional Reading of Genesis One. Moscow, ID: Canon Press, 1999.

Mortenson, Terry and Thane H. Ury, editors. Coming to Grips with Genesis: Biblical Authority and the Age of the Earth. Green Forest, AR: Master Books, 2008.

Whitcomb, John C. ???The History and Impact of the Book, The Genesis Flood.??? Impact 395 (May 2006): i???iv.

Whitcomb, John C. The World That Perished. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1973.

Wise, Kurt P. Faith, Form, and Time. Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2002.