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CRS840Arts2 Unitsintermediate

Systematic Theology

This course introduces the basic doctrines of Christian theology, focusing on God, creation, and humanity. It explores the Trinity, examining God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The course delves into various views of creation, biblical teachings, and the spirit world. It also highlights the uniqueness of humankind, the fall, sin, redemption, and the relevance of systematic theology for Christian faith, life, and ministry. The Bible serves as the major source, integrating science, philosophy, and history.

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45h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Systematic TheologyTrinityCreationHumankindRedemption

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Theology of Trinity

2

Theology of Creation

3

Theology of Humankind

4

Revelation and Scripture

5

The Person and Work of Christ

6

The Holy Spirit and Christian Life

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

Written Assessment

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Theologian

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Religious Educator

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Missionary

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Chaplain

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Industry Applications

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Religious OrganizationsEducational InstitutionsMissionary WorkPastoral MinistryTheological Research

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 1: Meaning and Scope of Systematic Theology

2 study hours
  • •Define theology from etymology.
  • •Discuss the three levels of theology.
  • •Mention various approaches to theology.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 2: God the Father

2 study hours
  • •State and discuss various beliefs about God.
  • •Explain the traditional philosophical and theological proofs about the existence of God.
  • •Enumerate the perfections, incommunicable and communicable attributes of God.
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 3: God the Son

2 study hours
  • •Explain the divinity and humanity of Jesus Christ.
  • •List some early christological views/debates.
  • •Discuss the significance of the virgin birth of Jesus Christ.
Week
4

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 4: God the Holy Spirit

2 study hours
  • •Describe the person of the Holy Spirit.
  • •Discuss the general activities of the Holy Spirit.
  • •Explain the work of the Holy Spirit in Christian life, namely, regeneration, sanctification, gifts, fruits and baptism/fullness.
Week
5

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 5: The Triune God

2 study hours
  • •Highlight the nature of revelation.
  • •Describe the characteristics of the Bible.
  • •Define Trinity and state the Biblical evidences.
Week
6

Module 2: Creation and Providence

2h

Unit 1: Various Views of Creation

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of the word theory with regard to the origin of life.
  • •Mention the four categories of theory of origin of life.
  • •Define and discuss the theory of organic evolution.
Week
7

Module 2: Creation and Providence

2h

Unit 2: Biblical Teaching on Creation

2 study hours
  • •State the features of the biblical teaching on creation.
  • •Discuss the concept of ex nihilo in the Christian doctrine of creation.
  • •Identify the scientific issues involved in the creation doctrine.
Week
8

Module 2: Creation and Providence

2h

Unit 3: The Spirit World

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the existence, groups and nature of angels.
  • •Highlight some of the activities of angels.
  • •Explain if the Biblical doctrine of angels is compatible with African and Euro-American worldviews.
Week
9

Module 2: Creation and Providence

2h

Unit 4: Providence I

2 study hours
  • •Define the Christian doctrine of providence.
  • •State the three aspects of the doctrine of providence.
  • •Explain preservation as an aspect of providence.
Week
10

Module 2: Creation and Providence

2h

Unit 5: Providence II

2 study hours
  • •State the meaning, types and causes of evil.
  • •Discuss the biblical teaching of victory over evil.
  • •Explain the meaning and purpose of miracles.
Week
11

Module 3: Humankind

2h

Unit 1: The Nature of Humankind

2 study hours
  • •List the various approaches to the study of humankind.
  • •Highlight the focuses of the study of humankind in philosophy, bible and theology.
  • •Explain the constituent nature of human beings as soul, spirit, flesh, heart and body.
Week
12

Module 3: Humankind

2h

Unit 2: The Image of God in Humankind

2 study hours
  • •State the three general/classificatory views of the image of God in human beings.
  • •List the various explanation of the image of God in humankind.
  • •Discuss the implications of the creation of humankind in the image of God.
Week
13

Module 3: Humankind

4h

Unit 3: Communal Human Life in Africa

2 study hours
  • •Explain the importance of community in human life.
  • •List social and cultural values in traditional African life.
  • •Discuss African values of relationship and hospitality.

Unit 4: Alienation and Redemption of Humankind

2 study hours
  • •State the major views on the biblical account of the fall of humankind.
  • •Evaluate the biblical story of the fall of humankind from the viewpoint of African worldview.
  • •Describe the problem of sin confronting humanity.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed outlines for each module, focusing on key concepts and arguments.

2

Develop flashcards for theological terms and definitions from Units 1-5.

3

Compare and contrast different views on creation and evolution from Module 2, Units 1-2.

4

Practice essay questions on the nature of sin and redemption, referencing biblical passages from Module 3.

5

Form a study group to discuss challenging concepts and share insights on the course material.

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