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THE-101 R&R #1 Name:
Answer the questions on this worksheet as you complete the reading. Type your answers on the worksheet in a different color or highlight. Upload the worksheet to Brightspace before class on the due date. Refer to “Reading & Reflection Questions” on Brightspace for assignment expectations and grading criteria.
Reading Completion Report
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Syllabus
Jones Intro
Jones Ch. 1
“Faith, Nice & Easy” Article
Reading and Reflection Questions
These questions are roughly in the order they appear in the reading. You should answer in a way
that demonstrates your understanding of the reading. Be sure to answer all parts of multi-part questions.
Practicing Christian Doctrine Introduction
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1.
Explain the meaning of these terms, based on the reading. Don’t just Google! a.
Doctrine
b.
Evangelical
c.
Ecumenical
2.
What is the “core premise” of the book Practicing Christian Doctrine
?
3.
How is studying Christian doctrine similar to learning an instrument, sport, or language? How is it different?
4.
List and explain the four characteristics of evangelicalism that David Bebbington identifies. Would you consider yourself evangelical, according to this definition?
5.
How does Timothy Larsen define evangelicalism? Is your church, if you have one, evangelical according to this definition? 6.
How did Billy Graham’s “new evangelicalism” differ from both liberal theology and fundamentalism, according to George Marsden?
7.
The author gives some information about her own background as an author. Why do you
think she does that? Does it matter to you? What are some aspects of your own background that might influence your approach to theology?
Practicing Christian Doctrine Chapter One
:
8.
Explain the meaning of these terms:
a.
Theology
b.
Lex orandi, lex credenda
c.
“Queen of the sciences”
d.
Dogma
e.
sola scriptura
f.
Rule of Faith
g.
Creeds
h.
Orthodoxy
i.
Heresy
j.
Spiritual Disciplines
k.
Means of Grace
9.
How do you react to the term “theology”? Do you relate to any of the reactions Jones describes on page 11?
10. How does theology shape our words, reasoning, discipleship, worship, and mission?
11. What similarities and differences do you see between the ways recent theologians define doctrine or dogma (“Recent Theologians on Doctrine” textbox on page 15).
12. Explain each element of the Wesleyan Quadrilateral. 13. How do you see each
element of the Wesleyan Quadrilateral functioning in your own life
and faith? 14. What are some of the risks of undervaluing tradition?
15. What is the role of reason in theology?
16. Why is the role of experience in theology highly contested? What are the risks of overvaluing experience? Why should we not disregard experience entirely?
“Faith, Nice and Easy” Article
17. What is “Moralistic Therapeutic Deism” and what are the tenets of its “creed”?
18. What is the solution to MTD, according to the article?
19. How are churches with highly devoted young people different from churches colonized by MTD, according to the article?
20. Do you see more “consequential faith” or more MTD in yourself, your friends, your church community, etc.?
Scripture Reading and Reflection Questions: Read the passages of Scripture and respond to each question with a few sentences.
Acts 17:10-12
21. How does Acts 17:10-12 describe the people of Berea?
22. In what way can the Bereans serve as a model for Christians studying theology today?
1 Peter 3:15-16
23. What does 1 Peter 3:15-16 tell you about why and how
to study theology?
Galatians 1:1-12
24. How did Paul deal with orthodoxy versus heresy in Galatians 1:1-12?
Acts 17:16-34
25. What element(s) of the Wesleyan Quadrilateral did Paul utilize in Athens? Give specific examples from the biblical text. 26. What differences do you notice between the way Paul communicates with the Christians in Galatia (see question 16 above) and the non-Christians in Athens?
Practicing Doctrine
27. What is your experience with spiritual disciplines or Christian practices? How do you see these aligning with Wilhoit’s six characteristics of Christian spiritual formation (page 27)?
28. Read Ephesians 4 and Jones’ explanation of the passage at the end of chapter 1. How does this passage inform your approach to studying theology?
Assignment Progress
29. Read the instructions for the Big Question Papers and Big Question Paper 1 on Brightspace. What questions do you have about those papers?
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Optional Study Guide Questions – These questions come from class lecture. They are optional
on the R&R, but you should study this material for the exam.
30. When and why were the Apostles’ Creed and Nicene Creed written?
31. Explain the apple core analogy.
Extra Credit - Chapel/Church Connection
Examine a connection you made between something from this week’s
reading/lecture and a chapel or church service you attended within the past 2 weeks. Write a detailed paragraph (200+
words) in which you cite the reading/lecture and make clear, specific connections to something from the service (sermon, music, prayers, etc). Up to 3 points extra credit.
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Date and Location of Service: ________________
Academic Honesty
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