Course Catalog

REL343E Theology I (3 credits) 9717

COURSE DESCRIPTION
A detailed study of Bibliology (the Bible: divine revelation, inspiration, illumination and authority), Theology (God: His person, attributes, names and works, plus the Trinity) and Angelology (angels, demons and Satan). This course is foundational to all systematic theology.

LEARNING RESULTS
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
• Understand basic theological vocabulary and systems.
• Recognize the importance and application of the authority of the Scriptures.
• Appreciate the sovereignty, attributes, works and glory of the Triune God of the Scriptures.
• Acknowledge the reality and significance of the Angelic world.
• Evaluate theological and religious problems and views on the basis of Biblical principles.
• Worship, praise and serve God more intelligently and effectively as a result of the profound impact of Biblical and Systematic theology on his/her life.

REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS
Oden, Thomas C. The Living God, Volume 1 Systematic Theology. Hendrickson Publishers: Peabody, MA 2006.

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INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING
The integration of faith and learning occurs in this course as we attempt to organize the teaching of scripture systematically into doctrinal areas. In doing so, we explore the doctrine in a systematic manner even though the scriptural support and references are taken from various books of the Bible. In exploring scripture directly, we are always looking for ways in which doctrine impacts our life on a daily basis.

LEARNING DOCUMENTATION
To determine if the course learning results have been attained, students document their learning by submitting the following items:

Lesson 1 Intro. to Systematic Theology, The Word of God, The Canon and Authority of Scripture
Lesson 2 The Inerrancy and Clarity of Scripture
Lesson 3 The Necessity and Sufficiency of Scripture
Lesson 4 The Existence and Knowability of God
Lesson 5 The Character of God: His Incommunicable Attributes
Lesson 6 The Character of God: His Communicable Attributes
Lesson 7 The Trinity
Lesson 8 The Creation
Lesson 9 God's Providence
Lesson 10 Miracles
Lesson 11 Prayer
Lesson 12 Angels, Satan and Demons

Final Examination

There are 12 Assignments and 1 examination for this course.

LEARNING EVALUATION
Evaluation is on a point system:
Assignments 1-12 100 points each
Final Exam 350 points
Total points 1550