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RELG-2304-001 Revelation
Study of the book of Revelation as an example of prophetic literature in the New Testament.
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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
On Campus Course
A Bible (any major translation is acceptable).
\Poythress, Vern. The Returning King , Phillipsburg: P & R, 2000.
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
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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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.
The makeup policy will be discussed in class.
Attendance is necessary for the satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the student's responsibility to attend class.
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OVERVIEW |
READING |
ASSIGNMENTS |
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Thur, Jan 21 |
Introduction to the course:
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How to Read Revelation |
Poythress 11-25 Optional: Bauckham 1-22 |
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Thur, Jan 28 |
Schools of Interpretation
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Poythress 27-38
Optional: Beale 108-168 |
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Structure |
Poythress 57-68 |
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Thur, Feb 4 |
Content, Style, Authorship, Date
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Poythress 39-56
Optional: Beale 4-27 |
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Occasion and Purpose |
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II. THEOLOGY AND GOAL OF REVELATION
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Tue, Feb 11 |
Suffering and Victory, The Throne, and New Creation
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Optional: Beale 171-76
Optional: Bauckham 23-53, 66-108, 126-164 |
First Paper Due |
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The place of Christians in the world, and the meaning of the Use of Symbols |
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Thur, Feb 18 |
A Heavenly Vision (Rev 1:1-20) |
Poythress: 69-82
Optional: Beale 181-220 |
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Thur, Feb 25 |
Letters to the Seven Churches (Rev 2:1-3:22) |
Poythress: 83-96
Optional: Beale 223-301 |
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Thur, Mar 4 |
God’s Throne Room (Rev 4:1-5:14) |
Poythress: 97-112
Optional: Beale 311-66 |
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Thur, Mar 11 |
The Seven Seals (Rev 6:1-8:5) |
Poythress 113-120
Optional: Beale 370-460 |
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Thur, Mar 25 |
The Seven Trumpets (Rev 8:6-11:19) |
Poythress: 121-132
Optional: Beale 465-609 |
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Mid Term Exam |
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Thur, Apr 1 |
Deeper Conflict (Rev 12:1-15:4) |
Poythress: 133-152
Optional: Beale 621-779 |
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Deeper Conflict (Salvation History) |
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Thur, Apr 8 |
The Seven Bowls (Rev 15:5-16:21) |
Poythress: 153-158
Optional: Beale 801-827 |
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The Seven Bowls |
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Thur, Apr 15 |
The Final Judgment of Babylon and the Beast (Rev 17:1-19:21) |
Poythress: 159-173
Optional: Beale 847-948 |
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The Final Judgment of Babylon and the Beast |
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Thur, Apr 22 |
The Millennium (Rev 20:1-15) |
Poythress: 177-183
Optional: Beale 972-1031 |
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The Millennium |
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Second Paper Due |
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Thur, Apr 29 |
New Creation (Rev 21:1-22:5) |
Poythress: 183-194
Optional: Beale 1039-1117 |
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New Creation |
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Thur, May 6 |
Closing Exhortations (Rev 22:6-21) |
Poythress: 195-98
Optional: Beale 1122-1156 |
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Closing Exhortations and overview for the final exam. |
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Thur, May 10 |
FINAL EXAM |
FINAL EXAM |
7:00pm-9:00pm |
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