ST 211 Course at a Glance (2025)

Doctrine of Man

Lectures By: Dr. Mark Garcia

2 Credits

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, Vol 3: Sin and Salvation in Christ
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 Sin
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 Class Meetings [1 hour each]
  • 3 Digests [3 pages each]
  • 1 Final Exam [2 hours]

Synchronous Meeting Times

This course offers optional synchronous class meeting(s) through Zoom which will be scheduled during the term based on everyone's availability (a poll will be taken by the instructor for these meetings and they will be recorded for students who are unable to attend live). These meetings will be helpful for the formation your understanding of apologetics as well as provide an opportunity to practice the method live with your instructor.

The Live Class Meeting times for the Summer 2026 term will be posted in the Spring.