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Introduction to Theology
Syllabus
Course Overview
Course Description
This course provides a systematic overview of the major themes of Christian theology, including ethics. You will explore topics like the nature of God, human nature and sin, Christ and salvation, the Holy Spirit and the Church, the sacraments, Christian ethics, and eschatology. Through reflection on these core topics of Christian faith, you will deepen your understanding of theology and its application to contemporary Christian life, while ideally experiencing spiritual growth in the process.
Credit Hours: 3hrs
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the core tenets of Christian theology and ethics, as well as their basis in Scripture and history.
- Engage in meaningful discussions and debates regarding Christian theology and its application to contemporary Christian life.
- Articulate your own theological and ethical beliefs and how they impact your personal and spiritual life.
Instructor Information
Name: Chris Bounds
Contact Information: cbounds@campusedu.com
Resources
- Beth Felker Jones. Practicing Christian Doctrine: An Introduction to Thinking and Living Theologically. Second ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2023.
Course Outline
Module Zero: Getting Started
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Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
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Meet Your Instructor |
Page |
.25 hrs |
-- |
|
Faculty Forum |
Discussion |
Varies |
-- |
|
Syllabus |
Page |
0.5 hrs |
25 |
|
Course Materials |
Page |
.25 hrs |
-- |
|
Course Schedule / Pacing Guide |
Page |
.25 hrs |
-- |
|
Totals |
1.25 hrs |
-- |
|
Module One: Why Study Theology?
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Watch and Read |
Input |
4 hrs |
-- |
|
Sources of Truth |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
25 |
|
Q & A Session |
Discussion |
1 hr |
10 |
|
Interview |
Submission |
3 hrs |
30 |
|
Module 1 Quiz |
Quiz |
1 hr |
20 |
|
How Messed Up? |
Submission |
4 hrs |
40 |
|
Totals |
16 hrs |
125 |
|
Module Two: The Doctrine of God
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Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Watch and Read |
Input |
4 hrs |
-- |
|
Describing the Trinity |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
25 |
|
Q & A Session |
Discussion |
1 hr |
10 |
|
God in Scripture |
Submission |
4 hrs |
40 |
|
Module 2 Quiz |
Quiz |
1 hr |
20 |
|
Bad Doctrine |
Submission |
3 hrs |
30 |
|
Early Course Pulse Check |
Survey |
.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Totals |
16.5 hrs |
125 |
|
Module Three: Creation and the Fall
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Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Watch and Read |
Input |
4 hrs |
-- |
|
Faulty Anthropology |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
25 |
|
Q & A Session |
Discussion |
1 hr |
10 |
|
The Problem of Evil and Suffering |
Submission |
4 hrs |
40 |
|
Module 3 Quiz |
Quiz |
1 hr |
20 |
|
The Image of God |
Submission |
3 hrs |
30 |
|
Totals |
16 hrs |
125 |
|
Module Four: The Person of Jesus Christ
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Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Watch and Read |
Input |
4 hrs |
-- |
|
Christological Heresies Today |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
25 |
|
Q & A Session |
Discussion |
1 hr |
10 |
|
Christ in Scripture |
Submission |
4 hrs |
40 |
|
Module 4 Quiz |
Quiz |
1 hr |
20 |
|
Who is Jesus? |
Submission |
3 hrs |
30 |
|
Mid-Term Tune Up |
Survey |
.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Totals |
16.5 hrs |
125 |
|
Module Five: The Work of Jesus Christ
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Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Watch and Read |
Input |
4 hrs |
-- |
|
Atonement Theories |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
25 |
|
Q & A Session |
Discussion |
1 hr |
10 |
|
Module 5 Quiz |
Quiz |
1 hr |
20 |
|
Wesley and Salvation |
Submission |
4 hrs |
40 |
|
Ideal Humanity |
Submission |
3 hrs |
30 |
|
Totals |
16 hrs |
125 |
|
Module Six: The Doctrine of the Church
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Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Watch and Read |
Input |
4 hrs |
-- |
|
Models of Church |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
25 |
|
Q & A Session |
Discussion |
1 hr |
10 |
|
Module 6 Quiz |
Quiz |
1 hr |
20 |
|
The Spirit in Scripture |
Journal |
4 hrs |
40 |
|
Marks and Mission |
Submission |
3 hrs |
30 |
|
Totals |
16 hrs |
125 |
|
Module Seven: The Doctrine of Salvation and Ethics
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Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Watch and Read |
Input |
3 hrs |
-- |
|
Freedom from Sin |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
25 |
|
Q & A Session |
Discussion |
1 hr |
10 |
|
Module 7 Quiz |
Quiz |
1 hr |
20 |
|
Soteriological Terms |
Journal |
2 hrs |
20 |
|
How Should We Live? |
Submission |
4 hrs |
50 |
|
Totals |
16 hrs |
125 |
|
Module Eight: The Doctrine of Consummation
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Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Watch and Read |
Input |
4 hrs |
-- |
|
How will it end? |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
25 |
|
Q & A Session |
Discussion |
1 hr |
10 |
|
Module 8 Quiz |
Quiz |
1 hr |
20 |
|
Interview: End Times |
Submission |
3 hrs |
30 |
|
The Five Events in Review |
Submission |
4 hrs |
40 |
|
Finish Line Insights |
Survey |
.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Totals |
16.5 hrs |
125 |
|
Live Sessions
This course has live meetups for Q & A, typically one hour every other week. If you cannot attend, you can recoup the points for the session by watching the recording and submitting a 300-word summary/response. Since these sessions will be audio-visually recorded, those who participate with their camera engaged are agreeing to have their video, image, or voice recorded.
Grading
- Quizzes: 160 points
- Discussions: 280 points
- Submissions: 500 points
- Journal: 60 points
(1000 points total)