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COURSE
DESCRIPTION
A detailed textual study of Revelation paying
specific attention to it’s historical context, the literary genre,
and the theology of Revelation.
HARDWARE
AND SOFTWARE SUGGESTIONS
The course material
can be accessed from any reliable Web Browser.
However, we recommend Internet Explorer or
Netscape versions 5
or above.
We recommend a monitor with at least 800 pics width.
Since there are several graphics built into the course we recommend
a 56k modem, but 28k will work.
Obviously the faster
computer with faster access to the Internet will do better than a
slow computer!
COURSE
METHODOLOGY
As you already
know, this course is taught via the Internet!
There are many advantages to this model of learning, however, there
are also disadvantages!
Advantages:
Your study is self
paced.
You have a complete set of notes for the course.
You have permanent access to this course and web material as long as
you remember your Username and Password.
The course is hyperlinked to several significant study resources.
Look for and use the hyperlinks as a set habit.
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Disadvantages:
You may not be
disciplined and will fall behind on your study.
You may rely too heavily on the notes provided in the course and do not
read the assigned material.
You may not take advantage of the Library resources referenced in the
study.
Most Public Libraries will have the books referenced in their volumes,
if not, they will get them for you through Inter Library Loan for
little if any cost.
COURSE
PURPOSE, GOALS, AND DESIRED OUTCOMES
The primary
purpose and goal of this course will be to lead the student into a
deeper faith in God and his eternal purpose, and to a lasting
commitment to Christ.
A secondary purpose and goal will be to develop in the
student an appreciation of the literary genre and meaning of
Revelation.
Finally, the student will be led into an understanding of how the
theology of Revelation is relevant to contemporary life and ministry.
The student will be challenged to understand the structure of
Revelation and its theological impact on the 1st century as
well as its impact on 21st century contemporary life
situations.
The student will be required to integrate the theology of Revelation
into his/her own ministry commitment and/or life situation.
At the conclusion of the course the student should be able to
interpret Revelation in its historical, literary, and theological
context, and be able to apply this theology to his/her personal
contemporary ministry or life situation.
OUTCOMES
1. The
student will understand the nature and theology of the literature
related to the study of The Book
of Revelation.
2. The student will have a knowledge of the content of The Book
of Revelation.
3. The student will be able to interpret texts within The Book
of Revelation within the context of
Revelation and Apocalyptic
literature.
4. The student will be able to integrate the theology of The
Book of Revelation into personal life and
ministry.
OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT
Student
learning and comprehension of the content and theology of the course
will be measured by course participation and a final exam which will
measure the student's understanding of the content and theology of
Revelation and the impact of the course on personal life and ministry.
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COURSE
GOAL
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ASSESSMENT |
1.
The student will understand the nature and
theology of the
literature related to the study
of The Book of Revelation. |
Weekly
assignments, e-mail contact with professor, periodic
discussion groups on the internet and final exam questions. |
2.
The student will have a knowledge of the
content of The Book
of Revelation. |
Weekly
assignments, e-mail contact with professor, periodic
discussion groups on the internet and final exam questions. |
3.
The student will be able to interpret texts
within The Book of Revelation within the
context of
Revelation and Apocalyptic
literature. |
Weekly
assignments, e-mail contact with professor, periodic
discussion groups on the internet and final exam questions. |
4.
The student will be able to integrate the
theology of The Book
of Revelation into
personal life and
ministry. |
Weekly assignments, e-mail contact with professor, periodic
discussion groups on the internet, and final exam questions. |
BIBLIOGRAPHY
The following
bibliography will serve as a select repository of information for
continued study of Revelation.
For extensive bibliographies see:
David Aune, Revelation,
3 vols., Word Biblical Commentary, 1997 and later
G. K. Beale, The Book of
Revelation, 1999.
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Grant R. Osborne, Revelation, 2002, Baker Exegetical
Commentary.
G. K. Beale, The Book of Revelation, NIGTC, Eerdmans,
1999.
Richard Bauckham, The Climax of Prophecy, T & T Clark,
1993.
G.
B. Caird, The Revelation of St. John the Divine, 1966.
Robert H. Mounce, The Book of Revelation, Revised,
1998.
Steve Gregg, Ed., Revelation: Four Views, A Parallel
Commentary, Thomas Nelson, 1997.
Ian A. Fair, Revelation, Hillcrest Publishers, ACU
Press, 2000
Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza, The Book of Revelation:
Justice and Judgment, 1985.
M. Eugene Boring, Revelation. Interpretation, 1989.
G. R. Beasley-Murray, Revelation, 1974.
Leon Morris, The Revelation of St. John, 1988.
Author W. Wainwright, The Mysterious Apocalypse,
1993.
Isbon T. Beckwith, The Apocalypse of John, 1919.
David Aune, Revelation, vols 1, 2, 3, Word Biblical Commentary,
1997, 1998, 1998.
Paul Minear, New Testament Apocalyptic, 1981.
Leon Morris, Apocalyptic, 1972.
Val J. Sauer, Jr., The Eschatology Handbook, 1981.
Robert G. Clouse, Ed., The Meaning of the Millennium: Four
Views, 1977.
Colin J. Hemer, The Letters to the Seven Churches of Asia
in their Local Setting, JSOT Press,
Sheffield Academic Press, Ltd., Sheffield, England, 1989.
Adela Yarbro Collins, Crisis and Catharsis: the Power of
The Apocalypse, 1979.
Adela Yarbro Collins, Revelation, 1976.
Adela Yarbro Collins, The Combat Myth in the Book of
Revelation, 1976.
John J. Collins, The Apocalyptic Imagination: An
Introduction To The Jewish Matrix of
Christianity, 1984.
W. H. C. Frend, Martyrdom and Persecution in the Early
Church, 1965.
Eusebius, Ecclesiastical History, Vols. I & II,
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COURSE
READING
All students
are required to carefully read the Book of
Revelation through twice before the class
commences.
The brief book by
Dr. Ian a. Fair, Revelation, Hillcrest Publishers, 2001 must be
briefly scanned or read before the course begins.
The
following reading/reference works are also required reading for all
students taking this course:
Ian
A. Fair, Revelation, 2001. (59 pages).
G. K.
Beale, The Book of Revelation, 1999. (1245 pages).
M. Eugene Boring, Revelation. Interpretation, 1989 (236
pages).
All that is
necessary is an e-mail message indicating that the books have been
read.
This reading must
be completed by Nov 25, 2005.
Graduate
Students are required to be familiar with:
John
J. Collins, The Apocalyptic Imagination, 1984. (250 pages).
Robert H. Mounce, The Book of Revelation, 1998. (439 pages).
G. B. Caird, The Revelation of St. John the Divine, 1966.
(316 pages).
Grant R. Osborne, Revelation, 2002, (869 pages).
No reports need
be submitted on these works.
The following articles
on Apocalyptic
are also required reading for all students taking this course:
The
Anchor Bible Dictionary (ABD), Vol. 1, pp. 279-292
The Interpreter's Dictionary of the Bible,
1962.
The Interpreter's Dictionary of the Bible, Suppl. vol., 1976.
All that is
necessary is an e-mail indicating that the reading has been done.
Due date for this
reading, Sep 14, 2005.
The
following articles are additional required reading for all
Students:
Click on the author, it is hyperlinked to the journal
article.
Caird,
G. B., "On Deciphering the Book of Revelation, "Expository
Times,
1962-1963, pp. 13-15, 51-53, 81-84,
103-105.
Danner, Dan, "A History of the Interpretation of Revelation
20:1-10 in the
Restoration Movement, "Restoration
Quarterly, vol. 7, pp. 217-235.
Roberts, J. W., "The Meaning of the Eschatology in the Book of
Revelation,"
Restoration Quarterly, vol. 15,
1972, pp. 95-110.
It is a course requirement that these journal articles be read.
Each student must submit a one paragraph report on the general
thrust and value of these articles for Revelation
studies.
These
reports should be in the form of an e-mail message.
Due date fro this
reading, Sep 14, 2005.
It is also a course requirement that each student research
three
additional articles
obtained via the Internet and submit a one
paragraph report on each of the articles indicating where the
article is to be found, and the general thrust of the article.
Comment should be made as to the value of the article to Revelation
Studies.
The articles should be by three different scholars, and not all
three by the same scholar!
Article database links can be found below under Research Resource
Database Links.
These reports
should be in the form of an e-mail message.
Due date for this
reading, Nov 25, 2005.
For a link to ACU/GST Research Resources
click here
For Internet links to Research Database Links click
here
For Internet links to Pseudepigrapha click
here
For Internet links to Apocalyptic Literature
click
here
For Internet links to Revelation studies click
here
For Internet links to Revelation articles click
here
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FINAL EXAM |
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Please note that the Final Exam is
comprised of two parts, one part is essay questions, the other a
Reflection paper.
Click here to read this information.
COURSE
GRADE
The
final grade will be an average of assignment grades, and the final
examination grade. One question on the final exam will be a
brief integrative essay in which the student will demonstrate an
ability to integrate the theology of Revelation into life and
ministry.
GRADING
POLICY
The
grading system will be as follows:
A...90% -
100%...excellent work.
B...80% - 89%....very good work.
C...70% - 79%....good work.
D...60% - 69%....acceptable work.
F....0% - 59%....failing work.
THE
PROFESSORS CONTACT POINTS:
Dr Fair's Durango Home: (970)259-4781
E-Mail:
fair@animas.net
&
centerce@animas.net
STUDY
OUTLINE AND SCHEDULE
Week 1
Reading:
Beale, pp. xix - 36
Boring, pp. vii - 29
Fair, pp. 6-13
Introduction
What is Revelation?
The
Theme/Theology of the Book
Victory and the Dallas Cowboys
Vindication
Theodicy
Major
Lessons From Revelation
The
Historical/Sociologic Context
Authorship
and Date
Assignment
#1 
Week 2
Reading:
Beale, pp. 37-43, 76-105
Boring, pp. 1-30
The Bible
Literary
Genre of the Bible
The
Old Testament
The
New Testament
Apocalyptic
Apocalyptic, a mindset, a literary genre, and
a literary type
Eschatology
Extra
Biblical Literature
The
Literary Style of Revelation
Apocalypse
or apocalyptic
Revelation
as Prophecy and Apocalyptic
Impressionistic,
figurative, symbolic, dramatic
Lessons from Little Red Riding Hood
Assignment #2
Week 3
The Literary
Sources of Revelation
Theological,
not historical
Cosmic Drama
Methods
of Interpretation
Millennial
Theories
The
Structure of Revelation
Assignment
#3
Week 4
Reading: Beale, pp. 28-144
Boring, pp. 31-62
ABD, Caird, Danner, Roberts Articles on Apocalyptic
and Eschatology
Introduction to Revelation
Assignment #4
Week 5
Reading:
Beale, pp. 181-222
Boring, pp. 63-85
CHIASTIC
STRUCTURE: Prologue. Rev 1:1-20
The
Prologue: Rev 1:1-20
Assignment
# 5
Week 6
Reading:
Beale:
pp. 223-310
Boring: pp. 85-97
CHIASTIC
STRUCTURE I: The Church in Imperfection. Rev 2:1-3:22
A
Quick Survey of the Seven Letters, Rev 2,3
The
Seven Letters Introduced
The Seven Letters of Rev
2,3
"Seven Churches of
Revelation" video
Assignment #6
Week 7
Reading:
Beale, pp. 310-475
Boring, 99-134
CHIASTIC
STRUCTURE II: The Authority pf God over Evil Explained. Rev 4:1-8:6
A
Quick Survey on The Authority of God over Evil Explained, Rev 4:1-8:6
You
really should take the time to check this out, especially the graphics, they are
stunning!
The
Throne Room: Rev
4
The
Scroll With Seven Seals: Rev 5
The
Seven Seals: Rev
6
The Interlude: Rev 7
Assignment
#7
Week 8
Reading:
Beale, pp. 465-484
Boring, pp. 132-138
CHIASTIC
STRUCTURE III: The Warning Judgments. Rev 8:1-11:19
The Seventh Seal:
Rev 8:1-6
A
Quick Survey of the Seven Trumpets: Rev 8:7-11:19
The First Four Trumpets: Rev
8:7-13
The Fifth and Sixth Trumpet: Two of the Eagles' Woes:
Rev 9:1-21
Assignment
#8
Week 9
Reading:
Beale, pp. 522-620
Boring: pp. 138-148
The
Second Interlude: The Little Scroll:
Rev
10
The Second Interlude: The First Two Witnesses: Rev
11:1-14
The Seventh and Final Trumpet and Third Woe:
Rev 11:15-19
Assignment
#9
Week 10
Reading:
Beale, pp. 621-776
Boring, pp. 149-172
CHIASTIC
STRUCTURE IV: The Lamb - God's Answer to Evil. Rev 12:1-14:20
A
Quick Survey of the Lamb, God's Answer to Evil
A Quick Survey of the Third Interlude - Seven Angelic
Messages
The Messianic
Woman and the War in Heaven: Rev 12:1-17
The
Beast from the Sea: Rev 13:1-10
The
Beast from the Earth: Rev 13:11-18
The Lamb and Seven Angelic Messages: Rev 14:1-20
Assignment
#10
Week 11
Reading:
Beale, pp. 784-846
Boring, 172-177
CHIASTIC
STRUCTURE V: The Consummated Judgments. Rev 15:1-16:21
A
Quick Survey of God's Consummated Judgments
The Heavenly Scene in the Throne Room (Rev 4 revisited): Rev
15:1-8
The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath: Rev 16:1-21
Assignment
#11
Discussion
Group
Week 12
Reading:
Beale, pp. 847-890
Boring, pp. 178-184
CHIASTIC
STRUCTURE VI: The Authority of God over Evil Exercised. Rev 17:1-20:15
A
Quick Survey over The Authority of God over Evil Exercised, Part 1. Rev
17:1-18:24
The
Harlot and the Beast Identified. Rev 17:1-18
The
Doom of Babylon Announced and Described. Rev
18:1-18:24
A
Quick Survey over The Authority of God over Evil Exercised, Part 2. Rev
19:1-20:15
The
Marriage Supper of the Lamb and
Defeat of the Beast and False Prophet. Rev 19:1-10
Assignment
#12
Week 13
Reading:
Beale, pp. 972-1038
Boring, pp.200-212
The Binding of Satan
and the Final Judgment. Rev 20:1-10, 11-15
Assignment #13
Week 14
Reading:
Beale, pp. 1039-1157
Boring, pp. 213-231
CHIASTIC
STRUCTURE VII: The Church in Perfection. Rev 21:1-22:5
A Quick Survey of the Church in Perfection. Rev 21:1-22:5
Descriptions of the New Heaven and New Earth. Rev 21:1-22:5
CHIASTIC
STRUCTURE: Prologue. Rev 22:6-21
A Quick Survey of the Epilogue. Rev 22:6-21
Epilogue. Rev
22:6-21
Assignment #14
Week 15
Review
Final Exam Instructions
Dec 6-9
You may take the Final Exam before this
date, but you will need the Professors permission to take it
late. Your grade will be lowered by one letter grade
for taking the Final Exam late, even with the
Professors permission to do so.
Final Exam Instructions -
Click here
When you are ready to take the Final
Exam send the professor an e-mail indicating this.
Be sure to work through the
Final Exam Instructions and Review pages before you do this!
When you have received the URL address to access the Final Exam,
enter it in the address column
at the top of the Browser page. This will open the
Final Exam for you!
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