First Class Begins Thursday February 13, 2014 7p
Course: Introduction Into Theology
Course TextBook: Knowing The Doctrines Of The Bible
Author: Meyer Pearlman
Overview
This is a theological studies methods course. Its primary purpose is to teach you skills for developing a Christian mind, by helping you construct a solid foundation for thinking through life’s most important issues. We will begin by establishing the reality and nature of truth and then learn that rightly interpreted Scripture is the final arbiter of truth. You will learn the about various sources for theology and the way that different people use and misuse these sources. This course endeavors to enable people to think theologically and construct a biblical worldview that makes the Christian’s witness relevant to all people in need. This course is a prerequisite to all other required courses of theology.
Course Objectives
Knowing The Doctrines Of The Bible
American Standard Version
King James Version
New King James Version
New International Version
2. Scripture memorization: Each student will memorize the passages provided on the Scripture memorization sheet. Once completed, the student will recite the memorized Scripture to a partner who will affirm the completion by signing the Scripture memorization sheet (included in The Student Notebook). The Scriptures should be memorized in one of the following translations:
3. Tests: There are two open book theological tests (mid-term & final).
All online students are required to spend one hour a week in the website bible forum, discussing issues relevant to the course. Each course will have a separate section on the forum.
Course: Introduction Into Theology
Course TextBook: Knowing The Doctrines Of The Bible
Author: Meyer Pearlman
Overview
This is a theological studies methods course. Its primary purpose is to teach you skills for developing a Christian mind, by helping you construct a solid foundation for thinking through life’s most important issues. We will begin by establishing the reality and nature of truth and then learn that rightly interpreted Scripture is the final arbiter of truth. You will learn the about various sources for theology and the way that different people use and misuse these sources. This course endeavors to enable people to think theologically and construct a biblical worldview that makes the Christian’s witness relevant to all people in need. This course is a prerequisite to all other required courses of theology.
Course Objectives
- The student will understand that theology is more than just an academic discipline reserved only for professional theologians, but that it is a fountain from which all people may daily drink.
- The student will know the different sources from which we derive our understanding of truth and direction.
- The student will develop a broader perspective of theology in general and learn how theology is done within the Christian community.
- The students will critically evaluate their own theological method and worldview by learning how to test and critique the validity of their core beliefs.
- The students will critique various sources from which they derive their beliefs with the purpose of establishing the Scripture as their primary source for their beliefs.
- The students will place greater confidence in theology and the process of doing theology.
Knowing The Doctrines Of The Bible
American Standard Version
King James Version
New King James Version
New International Version
- New American Standard
- New English Translation
- English Standard Version
2. Scripture memorization: Each student will memorize the passages provided on the Scripture memorization sheet. Once completed, the student will recite the memorized Scripture to a partner who will affirm the completion by signing the Scripture memorization sheet (included in The Student Notebook). The Scriptures should be memorized in one of the following translations:
3. Tests: There are two open book theological tests (mid-term & final).
All online students are required to spend one hour a week in the website bible forum, discussing issues relevant to the course. Each course will have a separate section on the forum.