PAULINETHEOLOGY AND MISSIONS

MS6435- SPRING 2015

DR. MARK TERRY

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Dr. Mark Terry

1935 E. Beaman Circle, #104
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 751-3050 (Office)
mterry@mabts.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A Study of the Life of the Apostle Paul: The Man and His Methods, including the
missionary mandate of the local church according to Paul. Attention will be given to
Paul's mission and theology, including Paul's understanding of the gospel and the
practical application of both evangelism and church planting.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

 Understand biblical life principles of godly character

 Understand practically biblical preaching and teaching
 Learn practical steps in discipleship and how to start churches
 Learn a specific evangelism and church planting strategy
 Learn specific and practical ways and steps in growing a local church

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS;

Roland Allen, Missionary Methods St. Paul’s or Ours? Eerdmans, 1962 (173 pages)

Polhill, John. Paul and His Letters. Nashville: Broadman & Holman,1999. (400 pages)
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Plummer, Robert and Mark Terry. Paul’s Missionary Methods in His Time and Ours.
IVP: 2012. (250 pages)  

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Students will read each textbook and submit and interaction form on each book.
The first interaction form (Polhill) is due March 4, the second interaction form
(Allen) on April 4, and the third interaction form (Plummer and Terry) on May 4
(20% of final grade).

2. Students will have one exam, the final exam. Seniors are exempt from the final.
A study guide will be provided. (40% of final grade)

3. Each student will write a 15-page paper on a topic related to Paul’s theology. The
paper must have a minimum of seven sources. It must have 20 footnotes. The
paper must conform to the seminary style guide (Turabian format). (20% of
grade) Paper is due on the Thursday before the final exam.

4. Class Presentation. Each student will teach one class session. The presentation
will feature the highlights of the student’s research paper. Presentations will last
35 minutes and should include Power Points. (20% of grade)

CLASS ATTENDANCE:

Students have a maximum of nine absences during the course term. Three tardy marks
are equal to one absence.

LATE WORK:

Work turned in late will incur a deduction of 5% per day for each day that the assignment
is late. The student is responsible to get late papers to his or her instructor. No papers
accepted after the last day of class.
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CLASS CONDUCT:

1. All talking should stop when the bell rings. Students should be attentive to the prayer
requests of other class members.

2. No one is to leave the classroom until the class ends unless it is an emergency.

3. Computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices may only be used for taking notes
or other class related activities. Surfing the internet, texting, tweeting, etc. are not
permitted. Students who abuse this policy will not be allowed to bring such devices to
class.

4. Class is not dismissed until the professor dismisses the class (even after the bell rings).

5. Students should exhibit a Christ-like attitude and demeanor at all times.

After a warning, points will be deducted from the student’s grade for violation of any of
the above rules.

MEETINGS WITH THE PROFESSOR:

Usually the professor is available to meet with students immediately after class. For
appointments at other times, please see the professor or his assistant in the secretarial
office.
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GRADING SCALE:

Grade point averages are determined on a 12-point grading system. The grade point
value of each letter grade is:

A 97-100 4.0 quality points per semester hour

A- 95-96 3.8 quality points per semester hour

B+ 93-94 3.5 quality points per semester hour

B 90-92 3.0 quality points per semester hour

B- 87-89 2.7 quality points per semester hour

C+ 84-86 2.3 quality points per semester hour

C 81-83 2.0 quality points per semester hour

C- 77-80 1.7 quality points per semester hour

D+ 75-76 1.3 quality points per semester hour

D 72-74 1.0 quality points per semester hour

D- 70-71 0.7 quality points per semester hour

F 69 and below 0.0 quality points per semester hour

The 12-point grading scale allows a student to graduate possibly with a perfect 4.0
average. A grade point average of 2.0, however, will constitute the lowest passing
average to graduate. Anything below 2.0 will be the basis for probation/suspension
purposes.
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COURSE SCHEDULE
(Syllabus May Change at the Discretion of the Professor)

Week One: The Introduction

January 20 Introduction and Syllabus

January 21 Paul- Background
January 22 Paul- Background

Week Two: Background

January 27 Paul-Background
January 28 Paul-Background
January 29 Paul-Background

Week Three Preparation for Global Ministry

February 3 Acts 11
February 4 Acts 12
February 5 Acts 13

Week Four: Acts 13

February 10 --Acts 13
February 11 --Acts 13
February 12 --Acts 13

Week Five First Missionary Journey

February 17 Acts 14
February 18 Acts 14
February 19 Acts 14

Week Six: Paul and the Jerusalem Council

February 24 Acts 15
February 25 Acts 15
February 26 Acts 15
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Week Seven: Second Journey

March 3 Acts 16
March 4 Acts 17

March 5 MID SEMESTER EXAMS!

Spring Break!!!!!!!!!
March 10
March 11
March 12

Spring Break!!!!!

March 17
March 18
March 19

Week Eight: Third Journey

March 24 Acts 18
March 25 Acts 18
March 26 Acts 19

Week Nine: Paul to Jerusalem

March 31 Acts 20
April 1 Acts 21
April 2 Acts 22

Week Ten: The Long Road to Rome

April 7 Acts 23
April 8 Acts 24
April 9 Acts 25

Week Eleven: The Long Road to Rome

April 14 Acts 26
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April 15 Acts 27
April 16 Acts 28

Week Twelve: Paul’s Theology

April 22
April 23
April 24

Week Thirteen: Paul’s Theology

April 28 Adrian Rogers Conference-No Class

April 29 Adrian Rogers Conference-No Class
April 30 Presentation

Week Fourteen: Presentations

May 5 Presentation
May 6 Presentation
May 7 Presentation

Week Fifteen: Conclusion

May 12
May 13
May 14 Review

Week Sixteen:
May 19 --Final Exams
May 20 --Final Exams
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READING & ASSIGNMENT CHECKLIST:

Week One: The Introduction

January 20 Introduction and Syllabus

January 21 Chapter 1, 2 Polhill
January 22

Week Two:

January 27 Chapters 3,4- Polhill

January 28
January 29

Week Three

February 3 Chapters 5,6- Polhill

February 4
February 5

Week Four: Chapters 7-8, Polhill

February 10 --Campus Revival

February 11 --Campus Revival
February 12 --Campus Revival

Week Five:

February 17 Chapters 8,9--Polhill

February 18
February 19

Week Six:

February 24 Chapters 9,10- Polhill

February 25
February 26
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Week Seven:

March 3 Chapters 11,12- Polhill

March 4

March 5 MID SEMESTER EXAMS!

Spring Break!!!!!!!!!
March 10
March 11
March 12

Spring Break!!!!!

March 17
March 18
March 19

Week Eight:

March 24 Chapters 13, 14 Polhill

March 25
March 26

Week Nine:

March 31 Chapters 15, 16 Polhill

April 1
April 2

Week Ten:

April 7 Chapters 17,18 Polhill

April 8
April 9

Week Eleven:

April 14 Chapters 19,20 Polhill

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April 15
April 16

Week Twelve:

April 21 Chapters 1-7, Allen

April 22
April 23

Week Thirteen:

April 29 Chapters 8-11, Allen

April 30
May 1

Week Fourteen:
May 4 Chapters 1-7, Plummer
May 5
May 6

Week Fifteen Chapters 8-13, Plummer

May
May
May

Week Sixteen:
May 19 --Final Exams
May 20 --Final Exams

Student Signature ________________________________________________________

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PAULINE THEOLOGY AND MISSION

INTERACTION FORM

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Your Evaluation: (1 lowest—10 highest) ____________

Summary:

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How can these new insights be applied to your own life and ministry?

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