ST 343 Course at a Glance
Doctrine of the Church
Lectures By: Dr. Mark Garcia
Effective for the Academic Year: 2024-2025
Course Description
The doctrine of the church will introduce basic biblical and theological themes in ecclesiology, including the people of God, the body of Christ, the sacraments, and the nature, rhythms, practices, and principles of life in God’s worshiping assembly. Topics covered include the church in relationship to covenant of grace, the kingdom of God, family, worship, confessionalism, catechesis, Presbyterian polity, and the church offices, the means of grace, and the church in relation to the world.
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.
Estimated Workload
| Lectures | Readings | Assignments |
| 1.1 | 34 | 1.5 |
| 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.
- Ecclesiology Paper [8-10 pgs]
- Midterm Exams [90 min exam]
- Live Meetings [3 - 1 hr meetings]
- Definitions [4 quizzes (30-60 mins)]
- Final Exam [90 min exam]
Synchronous Meeting Times
This course offers synchronous class meetings through Zoom according to the schedule below:
- Wednesday, 9-10:00am ET, September 18
- Wednesday, 9-10:00am ET, October 2
- Wednesday, 9-10:00am ET, October 23