27177 – Biblical Masculinity Winter – 2010-2011
Randy Stinson, Ph.D.
Dean of the School of Church Ministries
Sr. V.P. for Institutional Administration
Nick Moore, B.A.
M.Div. Student in the School of Theology
This course provides an overview of biblical and theological aspects of masculinity. Cultural and practical issues related to biblical masculinity will also be addressed, with particular attention to how each of these aspects contributes to an overall congregational strategy of effective men’s ministry. (3 hours)
The following areas will be addressed in this course:
- Biblical and theological foundations for masculinity
- Processes in the local church for reaching and discipling men
- Practical application of biblical masculinity in the church and home
- Cultivation of biblical masculinity in boys
The student who successfully completes this course should be able:
- To draw from the whole counsel of Scripture to articulate a biblical perspective on masculinity in the church and home within the framework of a comprehensive Kingdom worldview (Acts 20:17-32).
- To defend the churches of the Lord Jesus Christ by evaluating contemporary cultural understandings of masculinity from the perspective of conservative evangelical orthodoxy, particularly in terms of leadership roles specific and unique to men and women (Colossians 2:1-10; Titus 1:9—2:8).
- To equip the churches of the Lord Jesus Christ by coordinating men’s ministry with the preaching, worship, evangelism, global missions, discipleship, social ministry, and cultural engagement of local congregations (Ephesians 4:11-16).
- To apply a biblical theology of manhood to practical situations in the local church and in each of the students’ lives (1 Timothy 3:1-13, 1 Peter 5:1-5).
Most assignments will be graded by the professors’ Garrett Fellows. The professor has full confidence in this individual’s ability to accurately evaluate the student’s work. If a student has a concern about a grade that he or she received, then the student is expected to discuss the matter with the professor’s Garrett Fellow. If the student still has significant concern, then he or she may discuss the matter with the professor, however, please note that only in an unusual circumstance would the professor change the original grade.
WP – Withdraw Pass
WF – Withdraw Fail
I – Incomplete (no grades of incomplete will be issued for this course except in an extreme circumstance as determined by the professor)
Students are expected to attend and to participate actively in each class session; however, a student is allowed three hours of absence for the semester. After the fourth hour of absence, a student will have one point deducted from his or her final grade for each hour of absence. Missing nine hours or more, total, will result in automatic failure of course.
All papers should be submitted using the guidelines found in the Southern Seminary Style Manual which is available in the Lifeway Christian Bookstore.
PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED STUDENTS
In order to ensure full class participation, any student with a disabling condition requiring special accommodations (tape recorders, special adaptive equipment, special note-taking or test-taking needs) is strongly encouraged to contact the professor at the beginning of the course.
Plagiarism is using the words or ideas of someone else without giving appropriate credit. Students are expected always to credit sources appropriately. Students who plagiarize will be reported to the Dean of Students, resulting in disciplinary action up to and including failing the course and academic dismissal.