1. theology "Is learning to say the least wrong thing about God."
2. David H. Kelsey defines theology as, "Theology is an activity of the Christian community in which it reflects self-critically on its current forms of speech and action to see if it is being faithful to the gifts and tasks God has given to it, that is, to its own identity."

1. Readings. The required texts are: Online Bookstore

1. Brown, Peter, "Augustine of Hippo," softcover, Univ. Of California Press, 2000, ISBN: 0520227573
2. Dillenberger, John, ed., "Martin Luther: Selections from His Writings," softcover, Doubleday, 1962. ISBN: 0385098766
3. _________, "John Calvin: Selections from His Writings," softcover, Oxford University Press, 1982, ISBN: 0891300252

2. Conferences. Students may schedule up to two Internet conferences between the student and the professor. Students may ask questions of the professor at any time by sending an E-mail to the address at the link above or by posting them to the bulletin board.
3. Exams. There will be a midterm exam which should be taken by the end of week three and a final exam which should be taken at the end of week six. The exams will cover the assigned readings and the conferences, if any and are open-book.
4. Papers. There will be a short paper of no more than two single- spaced pages or 1,250 words, due at the end of each week’s readings in which students will answer the discussion questions and give a reaction to their readings. These papers are to be e-mailed to the professor. Those who do not feel comfortable with e-mailing the papers can contact the professor for a mailing address. Students should include a word count with the heading of their papers.

5. Grades. Course work will be weighted as follows:

Papers	30%
Midterm Exam	30%
Final Exam	40%

6. Grading Scale.

90-100%	A - Excellent
80-89%	B - Above Average
70-79%	C - Average
60-69%	D - Below Average
59% or below	F - Failing Grade

A = Clearly stands out as excellent performance. Has unusually sharp insight into material and initiates thoughtful questions. Sees many sides of an issue. Articulates well and writes logically and clearly. Integrates ideas previously learned from this and other disciplines. Anticipates next steps in progression of ideas.

B = Grasps subject matter at a level considered to be good to very good. Is an active listener and participant in chats, message boards, e-mails and conferences. Speaks and writes well. Accomplishes more than the minimum requirements. Work is of high quality.

C = Demonstrates a satisfactory comprehension of the subject matter. Accomplishes only the minimum requirements, and displays little or no initiative. Communicates at an acceptable level for a college student. Has a generally acceptable understanding of all basic concepts.

D = Quality and quantity of work is below average and barely acceptable.

F = Quality and quantity of work is unacceptable.

1. What influence did Augustine’s mother have on him? How does Peter Brown characterize Augustine’s relationship with his mother?
2. What is Manichaeism and what led Augustine to accept it and later reject it?
3. What does Augustine say about the limitations of human will/freedom?

1. Who were the Donatists and how did Augustine’s views differ from theirs?
2. Describe Augustine’s leadership abilities as Bishop. What are some of the problems he faced? How did he deal with them?
3. Discuss Augustine as preacher. What were his concerns? How did he relate to his congregants?

1. What is Luther’s understanding of faith? What does Luther mean by justification by faith?
2. How does Luther understand free will? Does Luther’s concept of freedom and the will compare or differ from the views of Augustine? In what way(s)?
3. What is Luther’s view of the papacy? What is the papacy?

1. What does Luther mean by "God foreknows and wills all things"? What effect does this belief have on Luther’s theology?
2. What are some of the main reasons why Luther broke fellowship with the Roman Catholic Church?
3. What is Luther trying to get the ruling class of Germany to do?