SYLLABUS Fall
2006
PZ001 bible Prophecy
certificate
The
doctrine of Things to come, eschatology
32 credit hours ~
prerequisites: Salvation
calandar:
30 August -
http://www.cbi.edu/_application_inp.php
Tuition and fees:
Application Fees: $35.00,
$30.00 for PZ Insiders,
-ONE TIME FEE Invoiced/due
at initial application,
Tuition: $35.00, $30.00 for
PZ Insiders,
-monthly FEE (nine months)
Instructor:
Dr. John Harbaugh, B.S.L.A.,
M.A., Th.M., Th.D., Ph.D.
suggested
Supplementary resources(s):
QuickVerse; King James Computer Bible
with Strong's Concordance - Greek & Hebrew.
We support this product, and if purchased though our bookstore, you will
earn credit in Research Resources without extra fees or tuition.
http://www.cbi.edu/bookstore.php
Acceptable on-line Webster Dictionary,
not a contemporary or “New World” edition.
http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/
e-Sword v7.7.7; Rick Meyers; Rick Meyers;
King James Computer Bible.
CBI once endorsed the use of this product.
However there appears to be too many errors in the
judgment of files used in reference materials, that make it inappropriate for
academic use.
For example, Strong's Concordance is not the real
Strong’s concordance, it appears to be a corrupt mix of concordance, dictionary
files, and subjective opinion.
The standard KJV files are erroneous, if you are
going to use this program I suggest that you download and use the “KJVR”
version.
Also, The Hebrew files are not the same ones (Ben Chayyim, or "Bomberg
Text") used in translation of the KJV 1611 Old Testament, they are from a
more modern manuscript, as used in the modern English translations.
KJVR edition is OK
KJV edition is corrupt in
content
Hebrew files are from corrupt
Catholic inspired manuscripts
Strong’s Dictionary is corrupt, we find it
suspect
This is enough for us to insist that it not be used
in the classroom for anything but search and cut/paste of scriptures, if the KJVR translation files are
used. Please do not try to use it except
as outlined here.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be
able to:
1.
Understand,
and be able to adequately articulate the importance of the Biblical promises,
and the very serious curses associated with both the study and the teaching of
Bible Prophecy.
2.
Successfully
demonstrate an understanding of Bible Doctrines as they apply to (but not
limited to) Basic Prophecy; Israel vs. the Sons of Ishmael; past and future
wars and pestilence; the historic and future persecution of Israel; World
Government, World ethic and immorality; the rise and Apostasy of the Church of
Christ; the person and ministry of the Biblical Beast and of the False Prophet
of the Book of Revelation of John; the Rapture; the Advent, the Return, and the
Second Coming of Jesus Christ; and all the things that are to come hereafter as
represented in the King James, 1611 Authorized Version, Holy Bible.
3.
Identify
and discuss the Church and Israel, as they apply to Prophecy. Be able to identify the Local Church and/or
the Spiritual or Universal Church in each scripture dealing with the subject,
and understand the difference between Local Church application and Universal
Church application as they apply to prophecy and Dispensationalism.
4.
Intelligently
discuss the issues involved behind the doctrines regarding the Rapture (Pre-,
Mid-, and Post-Tribulation); and the Second Coming of Christ.
5.
Apply
the former doctrines to historic and current affairs; Middle East and European
events, and the role of America in Eschatology.
Address speculative Identification of historic and current events, as
they may apply to Bible Prophecy.
6.
Better
define Dispensationalism, in terms of the “economies” of God. Most students recognize the Dispensations of
God, as Bible epoch and/or means of salvation only. The economies of God include more than that,
they also include the economies (the way God administers the affairs of
men).
Discuss these administrations as they have
historically effected the affairs of men, hopefully discovering how the Lord’s
administration will play a role in current affairs, and things to come,
hereafter.
Note: To stress this point, it is not the purpose
of such discussion to define Dispensationalism in terms of periods of time or
access to salvation only.
The academic definition of Dispensationalism is more
interested in the administration/economy of God upon the Earth, which may
coincidently include those topics.
7.
Address
speculative Identification of historic and current public figures, as they may
apply to Bible Prophecy.
8.
Address
the timeline of things to come, according to Old and New Testament
Scripture.
9.
Define,
and to tell the difference between Bible Mystery and Bible Secret.
10.
Define
what we do know and to expose that which cannot be known.
Process:
The Process will begin on 02 Oct. 2006 and it is
expected that the course of study will take about nine months of study, more or
less (covering two semesters) depending on the level of student participation
and timeliness of assignment submissions.
Topics of current discussions and assignments will
be posted in a directory for which Student and Faculty will have access.
The Student will read assigned text and articles,
following instructions included in the last paragraph, of each posted
item. He will receive a grade for that
item.
The Student will participate in a Restricted “Round
House” E-Mail List, occupied by Faculty and Students peculiar to this Course of
Study ONLY. Outside guest participants
may be invited by the Instructor, for purpose of expert testimony and/or
feedback.
Examinations will be randomly applied, as required
by the faculty, to test the effectiveness of the instruction process.
Examinations will me delivered on-line, be open
book, and have a time limit. You may use
any material available to you except the advise or help of another person
(student or otherwise).
The Student may submit articles or TOPICS of
interest for consideration for the discussion.
In such cases, the materials will be delivered to Dr. Harbaugh
privately, at OFFICE@CBI.EDU .
NOTE: Suggestions, topics, or unsolicited materials
will NOT be submitted, or accepted by the class outside of this process.
The Student will participate in a Restricted “Round
House” E-Mail List, occupied by Faculty and Students peculiar to this Course of
Study ONLY. Outside guest participants
may be invited by the Instructor, for purpose of expert testimony and/or feedback.
The student will develop written communication
skills, and the ability to successfully present “Apologetic Argument”.
About
the instructor:
Dr. John Harbaugh, B.S.L.A.,
M.A., Th.M., Th.D., Ph.D.
Dr. John Harbaugh is originally from a fishing village on the
Chesapeake Bay and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. A second generation
American with strong German, Irish Catholic, and Scottish ancestry. Originally a High School Dropout, he joined
the United States Navy and went to sea.
God saw fit to equip him, by educating him, then
sending him to school for Curriculum Development, to become a Department Head
and “Master Instructor” at the Advanced Electronics Schools in San Diego,
California.
He served aboard 5 Navy Ships, a combat tour in Viet
Nam, and has spent significant time in Kuwait; Saudi Arabia; Bahrain; Iran;
Iraq; Laos; Cambodia; Thailand; Hong Kong; Mainland China; Sri Lanka; Spain; Germany; Belgium; France; England;
Scotland; Turkey; Italy; Sicily; Malta; Austria; Switzerland; Nicaragua;
Panama; Mexico; Midway Island; and the Philippines.
More significantly, he served as a Communications
Officer with the Commander, Middle East Forces Flag Ship during the Iran-Iraq
War and the Iranian Hostage Crisis. This
tour of duty was not only Biblically instructive, it caused him to give up
Catholicism at the age of 33, and become saved.
He later served as a Communications Officer attached
to NATO’s Southern Command Headquarters, at Naples, Italy, where he resigned
his Commission and stayed in the Mediterranean for almost seven years as a
Pastor, Missionary, and Educator. He
continued extensive missions travel into Kuwait until mid 1997 and Mexico in
2003.
He earned a GED, then
attended The University of New York at Albany, earning a BSLA. Continuing his education in
Adult Education and Psychology at Boston University, Boston College, Liberty
University, and Nova University.
He studied Graduate Theology at Naples Bible Institute, Great Commission
Theological Seminary, and Florida Bible College earning a M.A.(Adult
Education), a Th.M.(English Bible Translations), a Th.D.(Theology), and a
Ph.D.(Hermeneutics - Languages, Translation, and Interpretation).
Amongst others, he has taught for Naples Bible Institute
at Naples, Italy; Palm Beach Community College at Palm Beach; Bethune Cookman
University at Daytona Beach; and Florida Bible College at Pensacola in Florida;
Kentucky Bible Institute and Great Commission Theological Seminary at Bowling
Green, Kentucky; and Calvary Bible Institute at New Braunfels, Texas.
About
the Text:
Comments
from the institute:
Clarence Larkin‘s book is in the library of most credible
students of Bible Prophecy. While it is
difficult to find contemporary authors on the subject of Biblical Prophecy, the
Lord has seen fit to keep this book in print.
It is one of the most complete and easiest to understand text on the
subject, without being shallow.
However, CBI does not agree
with everything that Clarence Larkin teaches. The King James
Bible, 1611, Authorized Version (AV) is the ultimate and final authority on the
things of God. The reader must draw
their own conclusions regarding Bible Prophecy.
Dr.
John Harbaugh
Attendance,
Class participation:
On-Line Institute Student MUST check their E-Mail
daily (unless otherwise agreed upon by the Instructor) and respond to request,
made by the Instructor in a timely manner.
Students will also be subscribed to the [ KJBO@CBI.EDU Debate List ]
which can be used to ask/debate questions and answers with other students and
faculty. Remember that directions given
by the assigned Instructor, regarding your course work are always final.
Course
preparation and submission:
The Student will cut/paste or type each question,
follow it with a brief, clear response, just long enough to adequately express
your answer.
Include Scriptures.
ALL Scriptures referenced will include the Scripture
text, followed by the (reference).
Example:
"Ephraim is smitten, their root is dried up,
they shall bear no fruit: yea, though they bring forth, yet will I slay even
the beloved fruit of their womb. {17} My God will cast them away, because they
did not hearken unto him: and they shall be wanderers among the nations."
(Hosea 9:16-17 KJV)
Bibliography
and notes:
Notes will follow ALL quoted materials.
Author, underlined title from the cover of the book
(Press, and date of publication)
1. Dr. Mark Cambron, Bible Doctrines: Beliefs
That Matter (Zondervan Press, 1989)
Repeated Parenthetical References: Parenthetical References
will be used at the end of quoted text, if the Author and Book are repeated,
and must refer to an entry previously cited. Formatted as follows:
(Name, necessary reference)
(Cambron, pp 121-122)
Internet Web Page references will be represented by
a simple cut/paste of the URL, with any appropriate instructions.
http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/entreated
Plagiarism or cheating are “cause for dismissal”, no
fees or tuition will be refunded in such a case.
ASSESSMENT OF
COURSE GRADES:
1.
Course grades are assigned by the Instructor, based upon the
Course Syllabus.
2.
Grades are then sent to the Academic Records Office, for entry
into the student's academic record.
3.
No grade is official until it is published in the student's
academic record.
Points will be assessed by answers correctly
completed, followed by a +/- analysis of the answer content, complexity, and
apparent student effort and participation.
Since one of the course objectives is, to improve
your expression skills, points will be deducted for:
1. verbose padding
2. inordinate, inappropriately elaborate answers
3. incoherent, incomplete, and/or otherwise
incorrect answers.
The Final Examination will account for 25% of the
final course grade.
grading
Scale:
A+ (4.0), A(3.7), A-(3.3): Excellent; Strong evidence
of original thinking; good organization, capacity to analyze and synthesize;
superior grasp of subject matter; evidence of extensive knowledge base.
B+(3.2), B(3.0), B-(2.7): Good Evidence of grasp of
subject, some evidence of critical capacity and analytic ability; reasonable
understanding of issues; evidence of familiarity with literature.
C+(2.5), C(2.0), C-(1.7): Adequate Student who is profiting
from the Institute experience; understanding of the subject; ability to develop
solutions to simple problems in the material.
D(1.0): Marginal Sufficient familiarity with the subject matter
to enable the student to progress without repeating the course.
F(0.0): Failure Little evidence of familiarity with the
subject matter; weakness in critical and analytic skills; limited, or
irrelevant use of literature.
I (Incomplete): A grade of incomplete may be granted
(1)
where there are extenuating circumstances that have prevented a student from
completing required work, or attending the examination;
(2) at the discretion of the Assessment Panel.
When an I grade is assigned, the Assessment Panel
will approve a schedule for the completion of work, or a supplementary
examination.
I grade to F grade conversion: An I grade will be
converted into a F grade four weeks after the I grade is first reported to the
Head of Academic Regulations and Records Office, unless an alternative grade
has been assigned.
X (Drop): Assigned when a student is permitted to drop the
course after the normal drop date. May
not be substituted for a F or I grade.
IP (In progress): for a year-long course, assigned in the
semester which is not yet due for reporting grades.
S (Submitted): in a dissertation-type/portfolio-type
course. An S grade is assigned by the Course Examiner when a student's
dissertation is submitted for assessment.
Credit for GPA: Students attaining grade D or better, earn
credit units for the course.
Grades F, I, IP, S or X do not earn credit units.
Grades I, IP, S and X are not counted in the
calculation of a student's Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA).
Audit: Sitting in on a course, or
taking a course for no credit and no official GPA constitutes an audit. All
course requirements, tuition, fees, and assignments listed in this syllabus,
otherwise apply.
Auditing courses is a long-established tradition on
most college
campuses. Students who are interested in a subject
but are for any reason concerned about poor grades in that subject, can sit in
on a class and soak up knowledge without worrying about the grade.
Pregnancy, health issues, or impending travel are
just a few reasons that you may wish to audit a course.