ST 611 Course at a Glance (2025)
Union with Christ
Lectures By: Dr. Sinclair Ferguson
3 Credits
Course Description
John Murray once said, "Nothing is more central or basic than union and communion with Christ." In this course, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson takes students on a deep study of the work of Christ and the Spirit in the life of the believer. He covers the doctrine of the believer’s union with Christ and each of the benefits that flow from that personal relationship (including Calling, Regeneration, Faith, Repentance, Justification, Adoption, Sanctification, Perseverance, and Assurance).
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.
by John Murray
Eerdmans, 2015
ISBN: 9780802873095
by Richard Gaffin
P&R, 2013
ISBN: 9781596384439
by John Calvin
Westminster John Knox Press, 1960
ISBN: 9780664220280
by Herman Bavinck
Westminster Seminary Press, 2020
ISBN: 9781733627221
Estimated Workload
| Lectures | Readings | Assignments |
| 2.6 | 70 | 2.8 |
| 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.
- Small Group Meetings [4 - 1 hr mtgs]
- 2 Key Text Papers [3-4 pages each]
- Final Paper [6-8 pages]