We have begun this class with an introduction to the tradition of theology through a review of the basic theology you should have learned in church and in doctrine class that also argues for a particular vision of that theology: "that the real author of Christian theology is, in the deepest sense, the author of everything that exists" (ix), informing a project "to give you a taste of what Christians think it is like to do theology, that is, to learn from God" (x). I hope you have found McIntosh both (literally) re-freshing and (literally) pro-vocative.
Consider an account of Christian doctrine you have already encountered — perhaps a text, a confirmation class, or even Introduction to Christian Doctrine. Put yourself in the position of the author or teacher of that account. What does McIntosh's claim that doctrine is "divine teaching" because its teacher is God, insofar as that claim is true, mean for that account? Does it pass "the McIntosh test"? How could respect for McIntosh's thesis specifically improve it?
You might well use the specific ways McIntosh develops particular themes or topics of Christian theology (Trinity, atonement, and so on) as well as his general thesis to develop your response.
My aim here is to train you through experience to use other theologians to help you be a better theologian.
Please keep your paper 3-4 pages, double-spaced, and follow the directions in my handout for writing papers. (Try not to use as many parenthetical constructions when you write as I do.)
Remember, I want to see proper style, clear writing, a thorough answer to the question, and explicit citations of course materials.