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Title: BIB 832: The Empowering Presence of the Holy Spirit
Subtitle: Exploring the Transformative Power of the Holy Spirit
Course Name & Level: The Empowering Presence of the Holy Spirit, Doctorate Degree
Number of Credit Hours: 3 credit hours
Keywords: Holy Spirit, Empowerment, Presence
1. Introduction:
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. Students will engage in comprehensive analysis of how the Holy Spirit empowers believers for life and ministry.
2. Course Description:
An advanced course focusing on the role of the Holy Spirit in empowering believers. Emphasis is placed on understanding the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and its implications for Christian life and ministry.
3. Course Purpose:
To provide students with a deep understanding of the Holy Spirit’s empowering presence, equipping them to apply this knowledge in their ministry and personal spiritual growth.
4. Course Objectives:
To explore and analyze the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit, enhancing students’ ability to integrate this understanding into their ministry and personal life.
5. Key Terms Defined & Key Concepts Explained:
- Holy Spirit: The third person of the Trinity, who empowers believers for life and ministry.
- Empowerment: The process of being given the power or authority to do something, especially in a spiritual context.
- Sanctification: The process of being made holy through the work of the Holy Spirit.
- Charismata: Spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit for the edification of the church.
- Anointing: The special endowment of the Holy Spirit upon believers for specific tasks or ministry.
6. Specific Topics with Descriptions:
- Introduction to the Empowering Presence: Overview of the course and its objectives.
- Biblical Foundations for the Empowering Presence: Examination of the Holy Spirit’s empowering role in the Old and New Testaments.
- The Holy Spirit and Jesus: Study of the relationship between Jesus and the Holy Spirit, focusing on empowerment.
- Pentecost and Empowerment: Analysis of the events of Pentecost and their significance for understanding the Holy Spirit’s empowerment.
- The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Examination of the charismata and their purpose in the church.
- The Fruit of the Spirit: Study of the character traits produced by the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers.
- Empowerment for Ministry: Exploration of how the Holy Spirit empowers believers for various forms of ministry.
- The Anointing of the Holy Spirit: Examination of the concept of anointing and its implications for ministry.
- The Role of the Holy Spirit in Sanctification: Study of how the Holy Spirit works to sanctify believers.
- The Holy Spirit in Contemporary Contexts: Analysis of modern perspectives on the Holy Spirit’s empowerment.
- Practical Implications of Empowerment: Application of pneumatological insights in ministry and personal spirituality.
- Challenges in Understanding Empowerment: Exploration of theological and practical challenges in understanding the Holy Spirit’s empowering presence.
7. Assessments with Descriptions:
- Quizzes: Regular quizzes to test knowledge of key concepts and theological developments related to the Holy Spirit’s empowerment.
- Reflection Papers: Written reflections on personal insights and learnings from specific topics.
- Research Paper: An in-depth research paper on a chosen aspect of the Holy Spirit’s empowering presence.
- Midterm Exam: An exam covering the first half of the course material.
- Final Exam: Comprehensive exam covering the entire course.
- Participation: Active participation in class discussions and group activities.
- Presentation: A presentation on a significant aspect of the Holy Spirit’s empowering presence in historical or contemporary contexts.
8. Research References:
- The Holy Spirit: In Biblical Teaching, Through the Centuries, and Today by Anthony C. Thiselton. eBook format. MLA Citation: Thiselton, Anthony C. The Holy Spirit: In Biblical Teaching, Through the Centuries, and Today. Eerdmans, 2013.
- The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts: Then and Now by Max Turner. eBook format. MLA Citation: Turner, Max. The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts: Then and Now. Baker Academic, 1996.
- Empowered by His Presence: Receiving the Holy Spirit in the New Testament by Andrew K. Gabriel. eBook format. MLA Citation: Gabriel, Andrew K. Empowered by His Presence: Receiving the Holy Spirit in the New Testament. HarperOne, 2011.
- The Anointed: A Theology of the Holy Spirit by R.T. Kendall. eBook format. MLA Citation: Kendall, R.T. The Anointed: A Theology of the Holy Spirit. Zondervan, 2000.
- The Empowering Presence: The Holy Spirit in the Letters of Paul by Gordon D. Fee. eBook format. MLA Citation: Fee, Gordon D. The Empowering Presence: The Holy Spirit in the Letters of Paul. Hendrickson Publishers, 1994.
This comprehensive curriculum ensures that students gain a deep understanding of the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit, focusing on King Jesus, His Kingdom, and His Great Commission.
