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Timothy Gombis
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Phone (office): 616.254.1618
D. Book reflection #2. Students will write a reflection of 500-750 words on Reading Revelation
Responsibly, addressing the manner in which Gorman frames the Book of Revelation. In what way has his
presentation helped you to read Revelation? Has he helped to make it make sense? Or, do you think
there are deficiencies in his presentation? Submit via email. Due Friday, July 31.
E. Biblical-theological reflections. Students will read and reflect upon three NT documents; a Gospel,
Acts, and a letter. They will read each twice in a major translation and write a 500-750 word reflection
on how the writer draws upon the Scriptures to do biblical theologythat is, how that writer draws upon
the Scriptures to theologize about the identity of the God of Israel, the identity of the people of God, the
identity of Jesus in relation to the God of Israel, and what it is that God wants from followers of Jesus.
The Gospel paper is due May 29. The Acts paper is due June 26. The paper on a letter is due July
17. Submit all papers via email.
III. Class participation: It is essential that each student prepare for class each day so that she/he will be able to
discuss the biblical text and other materials relevant to class discussion. Each student must come to class
with questions for discussion based on the reading from the course texts, along with the biblical text.
ASSESSMENT
Book reflection #1
Book review
Cruciformity reflection
Book reflection #2
B-T reflections
Class Participation
15%
15%
15%
15%
35%
5%
Grading Scale:
B+ = 90-92
C+ = 80-82
D+ = 70-72
A = 97-100
B = 86-89
C = 76-79
D = 66-69
A- = 93-96
B- = 83-85
C- = 73-75
F = 65 or below
Papers and Projects
Papers in Bible and Theology courses should be formatted and sources documented according to the GRTS
Guideline for Papers (see sample footnotes and bibliography on p. 10-13). This guideline is based on the
Turabian/Chicago Manual of Style and the SBL Handbook of Style.
Papers in Ministry and Counseling courses should be formatted and sources documented according to APA Style.
To access these style guides in Moodle (Learning Management System):
Go to moodle.cornerstone.edu
Select New Student Resources course
Click on the General Information tab/folder
Email communication
Email is the official means for communication with every enrolled student. Students are expected to receive and
read those communications in a timely fashion. Since the seminary will send official communications to enrolled
students by email using their Cornerstone University email addresses (i.e., first.last@cornerstone.edu), students
are expected to check their official email addresses on a frequent and consistent basis to remain informed of
seminary communications.
Students can access their Cornerstone University email account as follows:
o Go to gmail.cornerstone.edu
o Enter CU username (e.g., n0236522) and password
Students can forward or IMAP their @cornerstone.edu email to a preferred address as follows:
o Log into CU email
o Select Settings in the upper right hand corner
o Select Forwarding and POP/IMAP
o Follow the on-screen instructions
Students are responsible for any consequences resulting from their failure to check their email on a regular basis
for official seminary communications.
Confidentiality and disclosure
Students may request that information shared with a faculty or staff member in individual settings will remain
confidential, except under the following conditions:
There has been serious harm or threat of harm to self or others.
There is reasonable suspicion of abuse of a child, elder or vulnerable person.
There is a court order mandating disclosure of information.
There is a dispute between a student and faculty/staff member and disclosure is necessary for resolution
The faculty or staff member seeks appropriate consultation with CU faculty and/or administration.
Student course evaluation
In the last week of each resident course, all students are expected to complete a course evaluation (IDEA Form).
This paper-based assessment form will be distributed and completed in class. In Ministry Residency, Counseling
Practicum and Counseling Internships, and for all online courses, student evaluations will be completed within
Moodle (see final week of course in Moodle). These assessments provide an opportunity for students to offer
feedback to professors on the quality of the learning experience, feedback that informs future offerings of the
course. More information about these evaluation processes will be provided late in the given semester.
Inclusive language
As noted in the GRTS academic catalog, writing and discussion should reflect the GRTS policy on inclusive
language when referring to other people, regardless of their gender, nationality, culture, social class or religion.
Day
Day One
May 5
Day Two
May 12
Day Three
May 19
Day Four
May 26
Day Five
Subject
Reading/Assignments Due
Historical Context
The Gospel of Matthew
Introduction to Paul
Pauline Theology
Pauline Theology
June 2
Day Six
June 16
Day Seven
June 30
Day Eight
July 14