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ABU's SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2017

EVENING COURSES

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY 1 Systematic Theology

Course Description

This course will seek to understand the fullness of the biblical teaching on the main topics associated with the doctrine of God. Topics to be considered include: general and special revelation; the inspiration of Holy Scripture; the nature and attributes of God; the Trinity; God's sovereign work in creation and providence; the distinctiveness of man as God's image-bearer; man in a state of sin; and God's gracious commitment to redeem by means of the covenant.

Where?

Where?

African Bible University, Lubowa; Opposite Quality Shopping Village
When?

When?

Monday Evenings, 7:00pm - 9:30pm; begining 11th September - 12th December, 2017
How?

How?

100,000 Ushs. for the whole semester.
Book a place by phone: 0414-201507;<br /> Or
mobile

COURSE LECTURER: Andrew Carter

Who Should Attend?

Who Should Attend?

Pastors, Church leaders and elders, any english speaking Christians who want to deepen their knowledge of God
Why?

Why?

Excellent study of the essential beliefs of the Christian faith
Course Objectives

Course Objectives

The goal of this course is to enable the student to see the richness of the teaching of the scriptures on the major topics that affect human life, such as the nature of God and man, the origin and destiny of the created world, and the reality of the problem of human sin.

Course Content

Course textbooks and other required and recommended readings

More than ever, Christians need to be grounded in a systematic understanding of scripture. This classic text, by Louis Berkhof is a concise introduction to the systematized body of Christian doctrine that is presented in clear and simple language  to enable modern readers to comprehend and apply its teachings. It includes review questions for further study at the end of each chapter.

The Westminster Confession of Faith has, for hundreds of years, served as the doctrinal foundation of the Reformed churches. This exposition, a standard in the field, was written to aid the church in recovering with certainty the rich heritage of the Reformation faith.

Systematic Theology

→ Beeke, Joel R.  A Reader’s Guide to Reformed Literature.  Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books, 1999.
→ Berkhof, L.  Systematic Theology.  Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1941.
→ Berkouwer, G. C.  Man: The Image of God.  Eerdmans, 1969.
→ Boettner, Loraine.  Studies in Theology.  Nutley, New Jersey: The Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Company, 1973.
→ Calvin.  Institutes of the Christian Religion.  The Library of Christian Classics: Volume XX.  Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1960.
→ ________.  The Library of Christian Classics: Volume XXI.  Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1960.
→ Gerstner, John H.  Theology for Everyman.  Chicago: Moody Press, 1965.
→ Grudem, Wayne.  An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine.  Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1994.
→ Hodge, A. A.  The Confession of Faith.  London: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1961.
→ Hodge, Charles.  Systematic Theology: Vol. 1, II, III.  New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1909.
→ Kuiper, R. B.  The Bible Tells Us So.  Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1978.
→ Machen, J. Gresham.  What Is Faith?  Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1946.
→ Murray, John.  Collected Writings.  Volume one.  The Claims of Truth.  Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1976.
→ ________.  Volume two.  Select Lectures in Systematic Theology.  Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1977.
→ ________.  Volume three.  Life of John Murray.  Sermons & Reviews.  Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1982.
→ ________.  Volume four.  Studies in Theology.  Reviews.  Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1982.
→ Pink, Arthur W.  The Sovereignty of God.  London: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1968.
→ Reymond, Robert L.  A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith.  Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1998.
→ Thornwell, James Henley.  Volume one.  Theological.  Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth trust, 1986.
→ ________Volume two.  Ecclesiastical.  Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1986.
→ ________.  Volume three.  Theological & Controversial.  Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1986.
→ ________.  Volume four.  Theological and Ethical.  Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1986.
→ Tozer, A. W.  The Knowledge of the Holy.  New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1961.
→ Turretin, Francis.  Institutes of Elenctic Theology.  Phillipsburg, N.J.: P &R Publishing, vol I, 1992; vol II, 1994.
→ Warfield, Benjamin Breckenridge.  Biblical and Theological Studies.  Philadelphia: The Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Company, 1952.
→ ________.  The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible.  Philadelphia: The Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Company, 1967.
→ ________.  The Person and the Work of Christ.  Philadelphia: The Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Company, 1950.
→ Watson, Thomas.  A Body of Divinity.  Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1997.


OLD TESTAMENT POETICAL BOOKS OT Poetical Books

Course Description

This is a study of the form and content of the poetical books of the Old Testament, including Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, and Lamentations. The nature of Hebrew poetry will be considered, as well as the distinctive function of these books in the life of Israel and the church today. Consideration will be given to the proper method of interpreting these books, as well as the manner in which they provide a distinctive insight into the fullness of grace as it is found in Jesus the Christ.

Course Objectives

Through this course, the student should be able to: (1) analyze the various types of poetic literature that are found in the Old Testament; (2) recognize the distinctives of the negatively critical treatment of the poetical books; (3) apply the messages of these books to the life of the church today; (3) determine how the poetic material of the Old Testament relates specifically to the messianic expectations of God's people.

What?

Study Psalms and Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament: Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Lamentations

Where?

African Bible University Lubowa, Opposite Quality Shopping Village

When?

Thursday Evenings, 7:00 - 9:pm 
from 7th September - 9th December, 2017

How?

100,000 UShs for the whole semester.
Book a place by phone: 0414-201507
or
O. Palmer Robertson

COURSE LECTURER:
O. Palmer Robertson (ThM, ThD, Union Theological Seminary, Virginia)
Dr. Robertson is the Vice Chancellor of African Bible University, Uganda. He previously taught at several theological universities in the USA including Reformed Theological Seminary (1967-71), Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia (1971-1980), Covenant Theological Seminary (1980-1985), Knox Theological Seminary (1992-1995), and the African Bible College in Malawi (1992-2002). He is currently the Vice Chancellor at the African Bible University in Uganda (2002-).


His representative writings include: The Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah, The New International Commentary on the Old Testament ; The Christ of the Covenants; The Christ of the Prophets; The Israel of God: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow; Understanding the land of the Bible: A Biblical Theological guide; God's People in the Wilderness; The Final Word;The Genesis of Sex; A Way to Pray; The Flow of the Psalms; and The Christ of Wisdom.

During his seven years at Westminster, Robertson taught course in: "Old Testament History," "Prophets of the Restoration," "Old Testament History and Theology," "Poetical Books," "Exploring Biblical Theology," "Prophetical Books," "Programmed Hebrew," "Elements of Hebrew," "Nahum Habakkuk and Zephaniah," "The Conquest of the Land," "Studies in Genesis 1-11," "Elijah and Elisha," and "Studies in the Psalms.

Course Content

Required and recommended readings

How do we walk in the way of wisdom? How should we respond to suffering? How can we cope with life’s frustrations and sorrows? How ought we to weep? How ought we to love?

The answers can be found in the great “how-to” books of Scripture—the Old Testament’s wisdom literature—but unfortunately, these books are frequently overlooked in biblical theology, despite their immense significance for God’s people. In this book, O. Palmer Robertson introduces the concept of biblical wisdom before providing a redemptive-historical analysis of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, and Lamentations. These neglected books offer the contemporary reader inspired insight (and a solid dose of godly realism) into every major realm of human existence: from love and intimacy to grief and calamity.

For centuries the book of Psalms has been read as a random collection of poems with no intentional arrangement. But is this a correct understanding?

O. Palmer Robertson equips us to see a clear redemptive-historical progression that develops across the five books of Psalms. With the aid of charts in full color, he demonstrates how an intentional structure is indicated by elements such as the placement of acrostic psalms, strategic couplings of Messianic psalms with Torah psalms, and the grouping of psalms by topics.

If you love the psalms, Robertson will give you a better grasp of the whole Psalter and a deeper appreciation of each individual poem.

To download a free PDF of Dr. Robertson's groundbreaking full-color charts of the structure of the Psalms, click here. The PDF may be printed, photocopied, distributed, and used for noncommercial purposes, with appropriate credit.

KEY READINGS:

Additional Course Textbooks:

→ Kidner, Derek.  Psalms 1-72.  An Introduction and Commentary on Books I and II of the Psalms.  London: Inter-Varsity, 1973;
→ ______Psalms 73-150.  A Commentary on Books III-V of the Psalms.  London: Inter-Varsity, 1975.

Supplementary Readings:
  • Psalms.
→ Alexander, Joseph Addison.  The Psalms Translated and Explained.  Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1864.
→ Bonar, Andrew A.  Christ and His Church in the Book of Psalms.  Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1978.
→ Dahood, Mitchell.  Psalms I 1-50.  Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1966.
→ Harman, Allan M.  Commentary on the Psalms.  Ross-shire, Scotland: Christian Focus Publications Ltd, 1998.
→ Kraus, Hans-Joachim.  Psalms 1-59. A Commentary.  Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, 1988.
→ Mays, James L.  Psalms.  Louisville: John Knox Press, 1994.
→ Mowinckel, Sigmund.  The Psalms in Israel’s Worship.  New York: Abingdon Press, 1967.
→ Petersen, David L. and Kent Harold Richards.  Interpreting Hebrew Poetry.  Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1992.
→ Plumer, William S.  Psalms.  Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, Reprinted 1978.
→ Robertson, O. Palmer.  Psalms in Congregational Celebration.  Durham, England: Evangelical Press, 1995.
→ Spurgeon, C. H.  The Treasury of David.  Psalms 1-56, vol. I; Psalms 58-110, vol. II; Psalms 111-150, vol. III.  Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1970.
→ Weiser, Artur.  The Psalms.  Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1959.

Wisdom Literature
  • Job
→ Andersen, Francis I.  Job.  London: Inter-Varsity Press, 1976.
→ Durham, James.  Lectures on Job.  Dallas: Naphtali Press, 2003.
→ Green, William H.  Conflict and Triumph.  The Argument of the Book of Job Unfolded.  Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1999.
→ Hartley, John E.  The Book of Job.  Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1988.
→ Von Rad, Gerhard.  Wisdom In Israel.  Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1978.
  • Proverbs
→ Bridges, Charles.  An Exposition of Proverbs.  Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1959.
→ Hubbard, David A.  Proverbs.  The Preacher’s Commentary.  Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1989.
→ Kidner, Derek. The Proverbs.  An Introduction and Commentary.  Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity, Reprinted 1969.
→ Kitchen, John A.  Proverbs.  A Mentor Commentary.  Ross-shire, Scotland: Christian Focus Publications, 2006.
→ Longman, Tremper III.  How to Read Proverbs.  Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity, 2002.
→ __________.  Proverbs.  Grand Rapids: Baker, 2006.
→ Mayhue, Richard.  Practicing Proverbs.  Ross-shire, Scotland: Christian Focus Publications, 2004.
→ Scott, R. B. Y.  Proverbs.  Ecclesiastes.  Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, 1965.
→ Waltke, Bruce K.  The Book of Proverbs.  Chapter 1-15.  Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2004;
→ _______The Book of Proverbs.  Chapter 15-31. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2005.
→ Kidner, Derek.  An Introduction to Wisdom Literature.  The Wisdom of Proverbs, Job & Ecclesiastes.  Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity Press, 1985.
  • Ecclesiastes
→ Bridges, Charles.  A Commentary on Ecclesiastes.  Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1985.
→ Eaton, Michael A.  Ecclesiastes.  Leicester, England: Inter-Varsity, 1983.
→ Longman, Tremper III.  The Book of Ecclesiastes.  Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998.
  • Song of Songs
→ Seerveld, Calvin.  The Greatest Song.  In Critique of Solomon.  Palos Heights, Illinois: Trinity Pennyasheet Press, 1967.
  • Lamentations.
→ Kidner, Derek.  A Time to Mourn, and a Time to Dance.  Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity Press, 1976.

Articles

→ Kline, Meredith G.  "Job" in Wycliffe Bible Commentary.
→ Harris, R. Laird.  “The Book of Job and Its Doctrine of God”.  Presbyterion: Covenant Seminary Review.  St Louis, Missouri: Covenant Theological Seminary, vol. VII (1981), pp. 5-34.
→ ________  “The Psalms”.  Presbyterion: Covenant Seminary Review.  St Louis, Missouri: Covenant Theological Seminary, vol. VII (1981), pp. 35-66.
→ ________ “Proverbs”.  Presbyterion: Covenant Seminary Review.  St Louis, Missouri: Covenant Theological Seminary, vol. VII (1981), pp. 57-114.
→ ________  “Ecclesiastes: Solomon-The Divine Philosopher”.  Presbyterion: Covenant Seminary Review.  St Louis, Missouri: Covenant Theological Seminary, vol. VII (1981), pp. 115-120.
→ _________.  “Song of Solomon”.  Presbyterion: Covenant Seminary Review.  St Louis, Missouri: Covenant Theological Seminary, vol. VII (1981), pp. 121-125.

 
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