Revelation Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

RELG-2304-001 Revelation

Prerequisites

Course Description

Study of the book of Revelation as an example of prophetic literature in the New Testament.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

A Bible (any major translation is acceptable).

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Poythress, Vern. The Returning King , Phillipsburg: P & R, 2000.

Supplies

 

Textbook, pens, pencils, 3-hole notebook paper, a 3-ring binder (1 inch width is ample), access to a computer in order to complete written assignments, to view websites, etc.  Access to library materials is necessary for successf

Student Performance

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  1. List the major interpretations of the book of Revelation.
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  3. Portray in detail the various symbols and imagery in Revelation.
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  5. Trace the progression of thought in Revelation.
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  7. Present a coherent personal interpretation of Revelation.
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  9. Note key geographical sites as they pertain to this study.
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  11. Note the use of the Old Testament in Revelation.
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The course is designed to familiarize the student with the book of Revelation as a prophetic work that interacts with the Old Testament prophets to present a coherent message for the first century reader. We will then bridge the first century into the 21st century as the book relates to the church in the world.

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

 

Be courteous to your fellow student and to your instructor. Please do not interrupt a fellow student or your instructor by doing any of the following, eating in class, drinking in class, misbehaving in class, etc.  Behavior that is deemed inappropriate by the instructor will not be tolerated. 

Grading Criteria

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

The makeup policy will be discussed in class.

Attendance

Attendance is necessary for the satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the student's responsibility to attend class.

Calendar

 

DATE

OVERVIEW

READING

ASSIGNMENTS

 

 

  1. INTRODUCTION

 

 

 

Thur, Jan 21

Introduction to the course:

 

 

 

 

How to Read Revelation 

Poythress 11-25

Optional: Bauckham 1-22

 

Thur, Jan 28

Schools of Interpretation

 

Poythress 27-38

 

Optional: Beale 108-168

 

 

Structure

Poythress 57-68

 

Thur, Feb 4

Content, Style, Authorship, Date

 

Poythress 39-56

 

Optional: Beale 4-27

 

 

Occasion and Purpose

 

 

 

 

II. THEOLOGY AND GOAL OF REVELATION

 

 

 

Tue, Feb 11

Suffering and Victory, The Throne, and New Creation

 

Optional: Beale 171-76

 

Optional: Bauckham 23-53, 66-108, 126-164

First Paper Due

 

The place of Christians in the world, and the meaning of the Use of Symbols

 

 

 

 

  1. COMMENTARY

 

 

 

Thur, Feb 18

A Heavenly Vision (Rev 1:1-20)

Poythress: 69-82

 

Optional: Beale 181-220

 

Thur, Feb 25

Letters to the Seven Churches (Rev 2:1-3:22)

Poythress: 83-96

 

Optional: Beale 223-301

 

Thur, Mar 4

God’s Throne Room (Rev 4:1-5:14)

Poythress: 97-112

 

Optional: Beale 311-66

 

Thur, Mar 11

The Seven Seals (Rev 6:1-8:5)

Poythress 113-120

 

Optional: Beale 370-460

 

Thur, Mar 25

The Seven Trumpets (Rev 8:6-11:19)

Poythress: 121-132

 

Optional: Beale 465-609

 

 

 

 

Mid Term Exam

Thur, Apr 1

Deeper Conflict (Rev 12:1-15:4)

Poythress: 133-152

 

Optional: Beale 621-779

 

 

Deeper Conflict (Salvation History)

 

 

Thur, Apr 8

The Seven Bowls (Rev 15:5-16:21)

Poythress: 153-158

 

Optional: Beale 801-827

 

 

The Seven Bowls

 

 

Thur, Apr 15

The Final Judgment of Babylon and the Beast (Rev 17:1-19:21)

Poythress: 159-173

 

Optional: Beale 847-948

 

 

The Final Judgment of Babylon and the Beast

 

 

Thur, Apr 22

The Millennium (Rev 20:1-15)

Poythress: 177-183

 

Optional: Beale 972-1031

 

 

The Millennium

 

Second Paper Due

Thur, Apr 29

New Creation (Rev 21:1-22:5)

Poythress: 183-194

 

Optional: Beale 1039-1117

 

 

New Creation

 

 

Thur, May 6

Closing Exhortations (Rev 22:6-21)

Poythress: 195-98

 

Optional: Beale 1122-1156

 

 

Closing Exhortations and overview for the final exam.

 

 

Thur, May 10

FINAL EXAM

FINAL EXAM

7:00pm-9:00pm

Additional Information

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