Syllabus for Dr. Steven McKinion's Ante-Nicene Christian Theology course at Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, NC.

1. HTH 7610 Syllabus Ante-Nicene Christian Theology Steven A. McKinion, PhD www.stevemckinion.com “Training Disciple-Making Leaders” Southeastern Seminary www.sebts.edu

2. 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 positions prior to Nicaea. Look for ways to learn the theological lessons of the history of Christian doctrine.

3. Resources Weekly classroom lectures Moodle www.stevemckinion.com Reading assignments from the textbooks Classroom discussions

4. 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 found at moodle.sebts.edu

5. 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 will be 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.

6. 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 entries will be accepted. Ever. For any reason. Period. Don’t ask.

8. Research question

9. Final draft (I will offer some comments at this point)

11. Grade Scale A = 95-100 B = 86-94 C = 77-85 D = 68-76 F = below 68

12. Classroom policies Students are expected to attend classes. A student absent more than one-fourth of the total number of classes will receive automatically a grade of “F.” No eating in class. Coffee is encouraged. Other beverages are fine as well. TURN off cell phones. The professor will answer phones that ring in class. No hats are to be worn in class.

13. Contact info Professor smckinion@sebts.edu stevemckinion.com Twitter.com/stevemckinion Facebook.com/stevemckinion Teaching Fellow mckinion_grader@gmail.com Assistant – Mrs. Peggy Loafman ploafman@sebts.edu 919.761.2140

14. Course Outline See Moodle for weekly readings and assignments. Students should consult the course Moodle page often. 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.