Explores the major topics of Christian theology and their interrelationships. Students will learn how to form personal convictions on Scripture, God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, Sin, Salvation, the Church and Last Things. Students will engage in group discussions, book reviews, research papers, quizzes, and other assignments to help them grasp the major doctrines in Christian theology.
Many Christians express no interest in theology. They claim all they need is Jesus as he is seen in the Bible. However, every person has a theology, whether or not they have articulated it. Theology is the taproot of life. All of life is influenced by one’s theology. This course will give the student insight into the major themes of Christian theology and the ability to express, teach, and minister from a Biblically consistent theological foundation.
This course will help students have a general understanding of some of the themes that are central to Christian theology as both an academic and practical discipline of study. This knowledge will enable them to engage thoughtfully in ministry as missional leaders for change and transformation in the church and community for God’s glory.
This course will be based on a biblical worldview and will build on biblical themes. Texts such as 2 Timothy 2:15 are the driving motivation for the course.
The course will prepare students to become Biblically and theologically grounded missional leaders. They will understand God’s mission for man and be willing to avail themselves as His instruments for change and transformation.
Students will be able to apply the various themes of Christian theology to their respective contexts so that they can practically serve their communities and meet the unique needs of the people they have been called to serve.
This course will help students understand God as a supra-cultural God and how the major themes in Christian theology could be applied in different cultures without robbing any of their cultural distinctive.
This course will give students the practical tools and insights that they would need to engage their communities towards a socio-theological reform for God’s glory.
This course will not only focus on the ideas and concepts that are taught, but will also give students the opportunity to apply them and live them out in their respective communities. They will be able to volunteer with Christian non-profits, churches, etc. so as to gain hands-on experience about Christian social engagement for community transformation and for the glory of God.
