Theological English language II

The English language classes in the second semester enable the students to communicate independently in English, using the special Theological English. To achieve this, the students learn a special vocabulary,learn to read efficiently, to understand texts and to process them, to summarize and to form independently a written and/or an oral opinion in Theological issues.

Competences

Specific competences

Special competences Students enlarge their special vocabulary, work with these expressions on their own, they articulate orally and in writing. They are capable to confine/delimit categories and to systematize what they have learned. To deepen their knowledge, they read texts, analyze and summarize them orally and in writing as well. They learn to articulate their Reformed Confession in English; they take part in panel discussion, express their point of view and are able to appreciate the other’s point of view as well. They are able to motivate their conceit.

General competences

General competences Students using the English Theological vocabulary are able to argue and to take stand in Theological issues; they are able to articulate their opinion precisely and to encounter if it is necessary.

Course structure

  1. Christ - God and Man in One Person - the Possibility of Discipleship

    Reading:

    • Pierson, Cheri L., Dickerson, Lonna J., Scott, Florence R.: Exploring Theological English. Student Textbook: Reading, Vocabulary, and Grammar for ESL/EFL, 192-202 (11)
  2. The Person and Nature of the Holy Spirit

    Reading:

    • Pierson, Cheri L., Dickerson, Lonna J., Scott, Florence R.: Exploring Theological English. Student Textbook: Reading, Vocabulary, and Grammar for ESL/EFL, 203-218 (16)
  3. The Work of the Holy Spirit - Salvation and Being Redeemed

    Reading:

    • Pierson, Cheri L., Dickerson, Lonna J., Scott, Florence R.: Exploring Theological English. Student Textbook: Reading, Vocabulary, and Grammar for ESL/EFL, 216-231 (16)
  4. Discipleship as a Way of Life, Rights and Duties

    Reading:

    • Pierson, Cheri L., Dickerson, Lonna J., Scott, Florence R.: Exploring Theological English. Student Textbook: Reading, Vocabulary, and Grammar for ESL/EFL, 232-268 (37)
  5. Church - Idea and Reality

    Reading:

    • Pierson, Cheri L., Dickerson, Lonna J., Scott, Florence R.: Exploring Theological English. Student Textbook: Reading, Vocabulary, and Grammar for ESL/EFL, 269-294 (26)
  6. Discipleship as a Way of Life in the Chruch

    Reading:

    • Pierson, Cheri L., Dickerson, Lonna J., Scott, Florence R.: Exploring Theological English. Student Textbook: Reading, Vocabulary, and Grammar for ESL/EFL, 277-298 (22)
  7. Is There Salvation Outside the Church - The Church's Enemies and Our Standpoint on this Issue

    Reading:

    • Pierson, Cheri L., Dickerson, Lonna J., Scott, Florence R.: Exploring Theological English. Student Textbook: Reading, Vocabulary, and Grammar for ESL/EFL, 277-281 (5)
  8. Eschatology - What Does the Bible Teach?

    Reading:

    • Pierson, Cheri L., Dickerson, Lonna J., Scott, Florence R.: Exploring Theological English. Student Textbook: Reading, Vocabulary, and Grammar for ESL/EFL, 299-331 (33)
  9. Eschatology - 2012 - The World Did Not End! What Does the Sects Teach?

    Reading:

    • Pierson, Cheri L., Dickerson, Lonna J., Scott, Florence R.: Exploring Theological English. Student Textbook: Reading, Vocabulary, and Grammar for ESL/EFL, 319-327 (9)
  10. God and the Knowledge of God in Day-to Day Situations

    Reading:

    • Pierson, Cheri L., Dickerson, Lonna J., Scott, Florence R.: Exploring Theological English. Student Textbook: Reading, Vocabulary, and Grammar for ESL/EFL, 332-334 (3)
  11. Make Disciples - The Shareability of Knowing God

    Reading:

    • Pierson, Cheri L., Dickerson, Lonna J., Scott, Florence R.: Exploring Theological English. Student Textbook: Reading, Vocabulary, and Grammar for ESL/EFL, 98-100 (3)
  12. Using Theological English in Self Study of a Theologian

    Reading:

    • Pierson, Cheri L., Dickerson, Lonna J., Scott, Florence R.: Exploring Theological English. Student Textbook: Reading, Vocabulary, and Grammar for ESL/EFL, 22-28 (7)
  13. Conclusion: What Change Can Make in a Theologian's Thinking the Knowledge of a Foreign Language?

    Reading:

    • Pierson, Cheri L., Dickerson, Lonna J., Scott, Florence R.: Exploring Theological English. Student Textbook: Reading, Vocabulary, and Grammar for ESL/EFL, 1-334 (334)
  14. Revision: Deepening the Learned Ideas

    Reading:

    • Pierson, Cheri L., Dickerson, Lonna J., Scott, Florence R.: Exploring Theological English. Student Textbook: Reading, Vocabulary, and Grammar for ESL/EFL, 44-48 (5) 72-76 (5) 106-110 (5) 134-138 (5) 164-168 (5) 198-202 (5) 227-231 (5) 265-268 (4) 295-298 (4) 328-331 (4)

Total estimated time

Classroom study

  • 2 hours/week (Course: 0 | Seminar: 2 | Practice: 0)
  • 28 hours/semester (Course: 0 | Seminar: 28 | Practice: 0)

Individual study

  • Time for studying course notes and bibliography: 28 hours/semester.
  • Time for further documentation in libraries, electronic platforms, or on the field: 14 hours/semester.
  • Time for preparing essays, papers, or documentation: 6 hours/semester.
  • Time for personal tutoring: 2 hours/semester.
  • Total individual study: 50 hours/semester.
  • Total estimated time: 78 hours/semester.

Examination

The exam consists of oral and written tests on pre-announced dates, followed by an appraising test on general Theological English knowledge. Those who do not perform the test exam on B1 level, cannot complete the academic year.