God And Revelation
- Arts
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 101 pages
- 15 units
This course, God and Revelation, explores the person of God and humanity's understanding of God. It examines the necessity of God's self-disclosure to humanity through general and special revelation. The course delves into God's essence, being, and relationship with creation, emphasizing biblical context and content. Topics include God's attributes, names, images, natural theology, and experiential theology. Students will evaluate worship practices and claims to prophecies, miracles, dreams, and visions.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CRS321, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CRS321 · UNIT 1: THE PERSON AND KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
The unit content material is embedded in the main body of the unit. Self- assessment exercises are spread throughout the units. Working through these assessments will help you achieve the objectives for the unit and prepares you for the assignments and examination.
What you should be able to do
- Define God and explain the implications of His Name.
- Identify different sources of man's knowledge of God.
- Explain the nature and meaning of God's Revelation.
- Discuss the modes of General and Special revelation.
- Explain why attributes are considered part of God's revelation.
- Discuss the Names of God and their significance.
What it prepares you for
- Theologian
- Religious Educator
- Pastor
- Missionary
- Chaplain
- Religious Organizations
- Educational Institutions
- Non-Profits
- Social Services
- Community Outreach
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: General Revelation and the Analysis of Special Revelation
Unit 4: Theories of Inspiration
Theories of Inspiration require careful differentiation between subtle nuances and historical contexts, demanding critical thinking to evaluate varying perspectives.
- Module 3: Other Means of Revelation: Attributes, Names, and Images
Unit 1: Classification of the Attributes of God
Understanding the nuances and implications of God's attributes requires abstract thinking and theological reflection.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: The Knowledge and Revelation of God
Unit 1: The Person of God · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Explore the Hebrew and Greek meanings of 'God'.. Understand the biblical concept of 'knowing God' as a relationship.. Identify traditional, perceived, and innate sources of knowledge of God..
- Week 2Module 1: The Knowledge and Revelation of God
Unit 2: The Existence of God · 2 hours
Study the Bible's position on God's existence.. Examine rational arguments for God's existence.. Analyze the ontological, cosmological, and teleological arguments..
- Week 3Module 1: The Knowledge and Revelation of God
Unit 3: The Denial of the Existence of God · 2 hours
Identify different forms of atheism.. Differentiate between pantheism and panentheism.. Analyze the implications of denying God's existence..
- Week 4Module 1: The Knowledge and Revelation of God
Unit 4: Introduction to God's Revelation · 2 hours
Understand the reasons for God's revelation.. Examine the relationship between God's nature and revelation.. Explore modes of revelation in the Old and New Testaments..
- Week 5Module 1: The Knowledge and Revelation of God
Unit 5: General Revelation · 2 hours
Define General Revelation.. Explore God's revelation in nature and history.. Examine the role of human conscience in General Revelation..
- Week 6Module 2: General Revelation and the Analysis of Special Revelation
Unit 1: The Effects of General Revelation, and the Analysis of Natural and Experiential theology · 2 hours
Analyze the effects of General Revelation on Christians and non-Christians.. Examine the relationship between General Revelation and salvation.. Understand Natural and Experiential Theology..
- Week 7Module 2: General Revelation and the Analysis of Special Revelation
Unit 2: Special Revelation · 2 hours
Define Special Revelation.. Compare General and Special Revelation.. Explore theophanies, direct communication, miracles, and the Word as means of Special Revelation..
- Week 8Module 2: General Revelation and the Analysis of Special Revelation
Unit 3: The Doctrine of Inspiration · 2 hours
Explain the biblical concept of inspiration.. Examine biblical support for the doctrine of inspiration.. Understand the importance and necessity of inspiration..
- Week 9Module 2: General Revelation and the Analysis of Special Revelation
Unit 4: Theories of Inspiration · 2 hours
Identify different theories of inspiration.. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each theory.. Understand the role of the Holy Spirit in inspiration..
- Week 10Module 2: General Revelation and the Analysis of Special Revelation
Unit 5: Methods of God's Revelation · 2 hours
Explore the Principle of Accommodation.. Examine Progressive Revelation.. Identify examples of progressive revelation in the Old and New Testaments..
- Week 11Module 3: Other Means of Revelation: Attributes, Names, and Images
Unit 1: Classification of the Attributes of God · 2 hours
Define attributes of God.. Classify attributes as communicable/incommunicable, absolute/relative, natural/moral, and immanent/transitive.. Understand the significance of each classification..
- Week 12Module 3: Other Means of Revelation: Attributes, Names, and Images
Unit 2: Attributes Belonging to the Essence and Existence of God · 2 hours
Explore attributes related to God's essence and existence.. Understand immutability, infinity, eternity, self-sufficiency, spirituality, and oneness of God.. Analyze the implications of these attributes..
- Week 13Module 3: Other Means of Revelation: Attributes, Names, and Images
Unit 3: Attributes Relating to God's Life · 2 hours
Examine attributes related to God's life.. Understand righteousness, justice, love, wisdom, and holiness.. Analyze the relationship between these attributes..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a detailed study schedule allocating specific time for each module and unit.
- Summarize key concepts and arguments from each unit in your own words.
- Review all self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked assignments.
- Focus on understanding the differences between General and Special Revelation.
- Pay close attention to the attributes and names of God, and their significance.
- Practice answering essay questions on the main topics covered in the course.
Questions students ask about this course
What is CRS321 about?
This course, God and Revelation, explores the person of God and humanity's understanding of God. It examines the necessity of God's self-disclosure to humanity through general and special revelation. The course delves into God's essence, being, and relationship with creation, emphasizing biblical context and content. Topics include God's attributes, names, images, natural theology, and experiential theology. Students will evaluate worship practices and claims to prophecies, miracles, dreams, and visions.
How many units does CRS321 have?
CRS321, God And Revelation, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 101 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CRS321?
CRS321 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Arts.
Is CRS321 hard?
CRS321 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does CRS321 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is CRS321 assessed?
CRS321 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with CRS321?
Theologian, Religious Educator, Pastor, Missionary and Chaplain.