General
Topic outline
- General
- Course Resources
Course Resources
1. First, read the course Syllabus.
2. Download or print the documents in this folder.
- Lesson 1: What is Theology?
Lesson 1: What is Theology?
This lesson explores typical definitions within theology, and describes and evaluates the perspectives of these definitions.
REQUIRED ACTIVITIES
Begin working on the required reading.OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
If you are doing any of these optional activities, read the instructions and start the tasks now.
- Lesson 2: Exploring Christian Theology
Lesson 2: Exploring Christian Theology
This lesson defines what Christian theology is, explores the theological traditions that gave shape to Christian theology, and outlines the basic tenets of Reformed theology.
REQUIRED ACTIVITIES
Continue working on the required reading and quizzes.OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
1. The Written Project
2. Essay Questions
3. Journal Questions
4. Optional Additional Reading
- Lesson 3: Relying on Revelation
Lesson 3: Relying on Revelation
This lesson explores what the Scriptures teach about revelation, the dynamics of understanding revelation, and how to develop confidence in theological conclusions.
REQUIRED ACTIVITIES
Continue working on the required reading.OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
1. The Written Project
2. Essay Questions
3. Journal Questions
4. Optional Additional Reading
- Lesson 4: Authority in Theology
Lesson 4: Authority in Theology
This lesson summarizes the outlooks on theological authority in the Medieval Roman Catholic Church, the early Protestant church and in contemporary Protestantism.
REQUIRED ACTIVITIES
Finish the required reading, the quizzes, and the cumulative test.OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
1. The Written Project
2. Essay Questions
3. Journal Questions
4. Optional Additional Reading
- Additional Reading (Extra Credit)
Additional Reading (Extra Credit)
INSTRUCTIONS
Follow the instructions for each reading assignment.
ADDITIONAL TEXT
ASSIGNMENT 1
ASSIGNMENT 2
ASSIGNMENT 3
ASSIGNMENT 4
- Optional Assignments
Optional Assignments
If you have done any of the optional tasks for any institution, and have been asked to submit the tasks, use these links below to deliver them. Each task must be submitted as a single document, in Word or plain text format. Follow the instructions to upload the document.
- Certificate and Feedback
Certificate and Feedback
If you have scored a total of 70% or more on the whole course, you may print out a certificate to confirm your satisfactory completion of the course.
Please fill out the feedback survey, so that we can see how the course has benefited you, and so that we can continue improving the courses