TH 141 · B.Th. English syllabus

Christian Doctrine

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Theology and ethics · TH 141

Christian Doctrine

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Course description

This course will study some of the foundational doctrines of the Christian church with special emphasis on what the Church believes. A study of the historical development of selected doctrines, with attention to the development of each theological theme from the church fathers to the present day. An introductory course that bases the theological formation of students upon biblical data as well as upon the classical Christian tradition, contemporary theology, and theological distinctives with a view to helping students grasp the importance of theology for the practice of ministry

Course objectives

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

To assist the student in having a foundational grasp of the basic doctrines of the Christian Faith and an appreciation for what the Church believes.

To enable students to understand why they believe what they believe

The student will synthesize the historical trends that have emerged in areas of theology.

The student will develop the tools to evaluate the premises, expression, and perspectives of various aspects of historical doctrines.

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UNIT I: Introduction to Christian DoctrineUNIT II: History of Christian Doctrine

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How has a doctrine you hold been expressed differently across Christian history? Distinguish the belief, its historical formulation and your own understanding.

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Trace one doctrine through periods named in the outline. Compare formulations using assigned readings and explain how a historical question affects ministry practice.

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What distinguishes this course's approach?

It has no historical dimensionIt follows the development of selected Christian doctrinesIt studies only a single modern slogan

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TH 141 Christian Doctrine

Amazing Grace Biblical Seminary — B.Th. English

AmaZing Grace Biblical Seminary Erumelikkara, Kumarapuram (PO), Aluva (via), Ernakulam (District), Kerala, India- Pin-683 565. Ph. 8547473926, 8281663926. TH 141: CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will study some of the foundational doctrines of the Christian church with special emphasis on what the Church believes. A study of the historical development of selected doctrines, with attention to the development of each theological theme from the church fathers to the present day. An introductory course that bases the theological formation of students upon biblical data as well as upon the classical Christian tradition, contemporary theology, and theological distinctives with a view to helping students grasp the importance of theology for the practice of ministry COURSE OBJECTIVES By the end of the course, you should be able to: To assist the student in having a foundational grasp of the basic doctrines of the Christian Faith and an appreciation for what the Church believes. To enable students to understand why they believe what they believe The student will synthesize the historical trends that have emerged in areas of theology. The student will develop the tools to evaluate the premises, expression, and perspectives of various aspects of historical doctrines. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION Class Participation 5% Reading Report 20% Main Term Paper/Assignment 15% Final Examination 60% COURSE OUTLINE UNIT I: Introduction to Christian Doctrine Definition of Doctrine Purpose of Doctrine Necessity of Doctrine Nature of Doctrine Classification of Doctrine UNIT II: History of Christian Doctrine Doctrine of the Scriptures: Ancient, Medieval, Reformation and Modern Church Doctrine of God : Church Fathers, Apologists and the Theologians Doctrine of Holy Spirit: Ancient, Medieval, Reformation and Modern Church Person and Work of Christ: Ancient, Medieval, Reformation and Modern Church Doctrine of Spirit Beings: Ancient, Medieval, Reformation and Modern Church Doctrine of Salvation: Church Fathers, Apologists, Theologians, Ancient, Medieval, Reformation and Modern Church Doctrine of the Church: Ancient, Medieval, Reformation and Modern Church Doctrine of Last Things: Ancient, Reformation, Post-Reformation and Modern Church BIBLIOGRAPHY Erickson, Millard J. Introducing Christian Doctrine. Third Edition. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Academic, 2015. Gonzalez, Justo L. A Concise History of Christian Doctrine. Nashville: Abingdon, 2005. Hall, Lindsey and Murray Rae, Stephen Holmes, ed. Christian Doctrine: A Reader. London, UK: SCM, 2010. Hannah, John D. Our Legacy: The History of Christian Doctrine. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 2001. Kelly. J.N. D. Early Christian Doctrines. 5th Revised Edition. USA: Continuum, 2006. Lane, Tony. Exploring Christian Doctrine. Great Britain: SPCK, 2013. Markham, Ian S. Understanding Christian Doctrine. Second Edition. USA: Wiley Blackwell, 2017.

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