ST 211 Course at a Glance

Doctrine of Man

Lecturing Faculty: Dr. Mark Garcia

Effective for the 2024-2025 Academic Year

Course Description

The wonder of human being and life is not merely that we are but that we are objects of divine interest and care. Exactly how we are objects of divine interest and care requires that we ponder, under the authority of Scripture, what we are. Scripture reveals that we are not a "what" among other "whats" but a "who" among other "whats." We are biographical creatures made in the image of God with a glorious calling and purpose. In this course, we will establish ourselves in the rich theological world of Holy Scripture and the Church in understanding ourselves in relation to one another and to all things in heaven and on earth.

Books to Purchase

The books listed below are required readings which students should acquire by the start of the term. Additional required readings will be listed in the course syllabus and available electronically in Canvas.

Reformed Dogmatics, Vol 2: God and Creation
by Herman Bavinck
Baker Academic, 2004
Reformed Dogmatics: Sin and Salvation in Christ. Vol. 3. 4 vols
by Herman Bavinck Edited by John Bolt
Baker Academic, 2006
Reformed Ethics: Created, Fallen, and Converted Humanity
by Herman Bavinck
Baker Academic, 2019
No Adam, No Gospel: Adam and the History of Redemption
by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr.
Westminster Seminary Press, 2015
The Gospel and Sexual Orientation: A Testimony of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America
by Michael LeFebvre
Crown & Covenant Publications, 2012
Imputation of Adam’s Si
by John Murray
P&R, 1977

Estimated Workload

Lectures Readings Assignments
1.3 73 2.1
Hours Per Week Pages Per Week Hours Per Week

Course Assignments

The assignments listed below are provided for general guidance for students to reference as they plan and register. Please reach out to support@wts.edu if you have any questions.

  • 4 Live Video Meetings [1 hour each]
  • 3 Digests [3 pages each]
  • 1 Final Exam [2 hours]

Synchronous Meeting Times

Please note the synchronous sessions listed below. These sessions are live class meetings where you will meet with your instructor and fellow classmates. Though attendance is highly encouraged as these sessions are integral to the course, students may submit an alternative assignment. Please note, attendance is required during the meeting times listed. If you cannot attend regularly, then please reach out to support@wts.edu before registering for the course.

  • Live Class Meeting 1: June 17, 2024 (7:00-8:00PM ET)
  • Live Class Meeting 2: July 1, 2024 (7:00-8:00PM ET)
  • Live Class Meeting 3: July 22, 2024 (7:00-8:00PM ET)
  • Live Class Meeting 4: August 12, 2024 (7:00-8:00PM ET)