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Christian Doctrines

This course introduces students to the major doctrines of the Christian faith, providing a broad overview of Christian teachings compiled through reflection by church bodies and theologians. It covers the doctrines of God, humanity, salvation, the church, and eschatology. Students will explore the names and attributes of God, the problem of evil, the Trinity, the nature of humanity, the doctrine of sin, various conceptions of salvation, atonement, and the order of salvation. The course also examines ecclesiology, the marks of a true church, and different views on the millennium.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Christian DoctrineTheologySalvationEcclesiologyEschatology

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Beginner Level
Perfect for newcomers to the field
35%
beginner
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Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Doctrine of God

2

Doctrine of Humanity

3

Doctrine of Sin

4

Doctrine of Salvation

5

Ecclesiology

6

Eschatology

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: The Doctrine of God and Humanity

8h

Unit 1: Names and Attributes of God

4 study hours
  • •Define doctrines and state their necessity.
  • •List and discuss the names and attributes of God.
  • •Reflect on the qualities of God and biblical names.

Unit 2: Transcendence and Imminence of God

4 study hours
  • •Define the transcendence and imminence of God.
  • •Show the relationship between God's transcendence and imminence.
  • •Explain the implication of God's transcendence and imminence to the knowledge of God.
Week
2

Module 1: The Doctrine of God and Humanity

8h

Unit 3: Theodicy: The Problem of Evil

4 study hours
  • •Clearly state the problem of evil.
  • •Evaluate the justifications of God amidst human suffering.
  • •Respond to the problem of evil.

Unit 4: God-head (Trinity)

4 study hours
  • •Construct the doctrine of Trinity.
  • •Identify the Persons in the God-head.
  • •State the unity of the God-head and the major elements of the doctrine.
Week
3

Module 1: The Doctrine of God and Humanity

8h

Unit 5: The Doctrine of Humanity

4 study hours
  • •State the importance of the doctrine of humanity.
  • •Identify the effects of sin.
  • •Discuss the three major views of the nature and origin of sin.
  • •Evaluate arguments on the nature and origin of humanity and sin.

Unit 6: The Doctrine of Sin

4 study hours
  • •Describe sin using biblical sources.
  • •Discuss three views about sin and its effect on humanity.
  • •Evaluate various conceptions about sin.
Week
4

Module 2: The Doctrine of Salvation

6h

Unit 1: Various Conceptions of Salvation

6 study hours
  • •Identify major conceptions of salvation.
  • •State the various convictions that inform divergent views of salvation.
  • •Evaluate the major views on salvation.
Week
5

Module 2: The Doctrine of Salvation

6h

Unit 2: Atonement

6 study hours
  • •State the necessity of atonement.
  • •Explain the extent of atonement.
  • •Discuss the efficacy of atonement.
Week
6

Module 2: The Doctrine of Salvation

6h

Unit 3: Order of Salvation

6 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of the order of salvation.
  • •Enumerate and discuss key elements and stages in the order of salvation.
  • •Relate what you have studied in this Unit to previous Units you have studied.
Week
7

Module 3: The Doctrine of the Church and Eschathology

8h

Unit 1: Introduction to Ecclesiology

4 study hours
  • •Define Ecclesiology.
  • •Show the Relationship between Ecclesiology and Eschatology.
  • •State some of the implications of the doctrines of Ecclesiology on the study of other doctrines.

Unit 2: Marks of a True Church

4 study hours
  • •Identify a true church.
  • •Discuss the marks of a true church.
  • •Evaluate the marks of a true church.
Week
8

Module 3: The Doctrine of the Church and Eschathology

8h

Unit 3: The Initiatory Rite of the Church

4 study hours
  • •Successfully define Christian baptism.
  • •Clearly state and explain modes of Christian baptism.
  • •Meaningfully discuss the efficacy of baptism.
  • •Evaluate differing conceptions of the purpose of Christian baptism.

Unit 4: Government of the Church

4 study hours
  • •Identify types of church government.
  • •Discuss the government of the church.
  • •Analyze types of church government.
Week
9

Module 3: The Doctrine of the Church and Eschathology

6h

Unit 5: Three Views on the Millennium

6 study hours
  • •Explain the debate about the millennium.
  • •Discuss the Premillennial view of eschatology.
  • •Evaluate the Amillennial view of the events to accompany the second coming of Christ.
Week
10

Module 1: The Doctrine of God and Humanity

8h

Module 1 Review

8 study hours
  • •Review Module 1: Doctrine of God and Humanity
  • •Focus on key concepts: Names and Attributes of God, Theodicy, Doctrine of Sin.
Week
11

Module 2: The Doctrine of Salvation

8h

Module 2 Review

8 study hours
  • •Review Module 2: Doctrine of Salvation
  • •Focus on key concepts: Atonement, Order of Salvation, Conceptions of Salvation.
Week
12

Module 3: The Doctrine of the Church and Eschathology

8h

Module 3 Review

8 study hours
  • •Review Module 3: Doctrine of the Church and Eschatology
  • •Focus on key concepts: Ecclesiology, Marks of a True Church, Views on the Millennium.
Week
13

Final Revision

8h

Final Revision

8 study hours
  • •Complete all outstanding assignments.
  • •Prepare for final examinations.
  • •Review all course materials and key concepts.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Create a study schedule allocating specific time slots for each module and unit.

2

Develop concept maps linking key doctrines and their relationships.

3

Practice answering past examination questions to familiarize yourself with the format and types of questions.

4

Form study groups to discuss and clarify complex concepts with peers.

5

Focus on understanding the different views on controversial topics like the millennium and atonement.

6

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and incorporate feedback into your study notes.

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