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CRS841Arts3 Unitsintermediate

God and Revelation

This course explores the knowledge of God and His revelation to humanity. It delves into the essence and being of God, examining His relationship with creation. The course covers general and special revelation, emphasizing biblical context and content. Topics include God's attributes, names, and images, providing a comprehensive understanding of theological concepts. Students will evaluate worship practices and discern speculative teachings, fostering a deeper relationship with God.

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195h
Study Time
13
Weeks
15h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
GodRevelationTheologyAttributesInspiration

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
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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

The Person of God

2

The Existence of God

3

God's Revelation

4

General Revelation

5

Special Revelation

6

Biblical Inspiration

7

Attributes of God

8

Names of God

9

Images of God

Total Topics9 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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Pastor

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Missionary

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Religious Counselor

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Industry Applications

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Religious OrganizationsEducational InstitutionsNon-profit OrganizationsSocial ServicesCounseling Services

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

MODULE 1: THE KNOWLEDGE AND REVELATION OF GOD

2h

Unit 1: The Person of God

2 study hours
  • •Read about the Hebrew and Greek origins of the word 'God'.
  • •Reflect on the meaning of worshipping and invoking God.
  • •Consider the implications of God as an Almighty Spirit.
Week
2

MODULE 1: THE KNOWLEDGE AND REVELATION OF GOD

2h

Unit 2: The Existence of God

2 study hours
  • •Study the Ontological, Cosmological, Teleological, and Moral arguments for God's existence.
  • •Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each argument.
  • •Reflect on the role of faith and reason in understanding God's existence.
Week
3

MODULE 1: THE KNOWLEDGE AND REVELATION OF GOD

2h

Unit 3: The Denial of the Existence of God

2 study hours
  • •Examine the concepts of Atheism, Pantheism, Polytheism, Panentheism, and Deism.
  • •Compare and contrast these views with the biblical understanding of God.
  • •Evaluate the implications of denying God's existence.
Week
4

MODULE 1: THE KNOWLEDGE AND REVELATION OF GOD

2h

Unit 4: Introduction to God's Revelation

2 study hours
  • •Define the term 'Revelation' and its significance.
  • •Explore the nature of God's revelation in the Old and New Testaments.
  • •Understand the purpose of God's self-disclosure to humanity.
Week
5

MODULE 1: THE KNOWLEDGE AND REVELATION OF GOD

2h

Unit 5: General Revelation

2 study hours
  • •Analyze the meaning of General Revelation and its manifestations.
  • •Examine General Revelation in nature, history, and human conscience.
  • •Reflect on the limitations of General Revelation in leading to a personal relationship with God.
Week
6

MODULE 2: GENERAL REVELATION AND THE ANALYSIS OF SPECAIL REVALTION

2h

Unit 1: The Effects of General Revelation, and the Analysis of Natural and Experiential theology

2 study hours
  • •Study the effects of General Revelation on Christians and non-Christians.
  • •Differentiate between Natural Theology and Experiential Theology.
  • •Reflect on the role of General Revelation in salvation.
Week
7

MODULE 2: GENERAL REVELATION AND THE ANALYSIS OF SPECAIL REVALTION

2h

Unit 2: Special Revelation

2 study hours
  • •Define Special Revelation and its redemptive nature.
  • •Compare and contrast General and Special Revelation.
  • •Explore the means of Special Revelation: Theophanies, Direct Communication, Miracles, and the Word.
Week
8

MODULE 2: GENERAL REVELATION AND THE ANALYSIS OF SPECAIL REVALTION

2h

Unit 3: The Doctrine of Inspiration

2 study hours
  • •Define Biblical Inspiration and its importance.
  • •Examine the biblical testimony supporting the doctrine of Inspiration.
  • •Understand the concepts of Inerrancy and Infallibility.
Week
9

MODULE 2: GENERAL REVELATION AND THE ANALYSIS OF SPECAIL REVALTION

2h

Unit 4: Theories of Inspiration

2 study hours
  • •Study the different theories of Biblical Inspiration: Intuition, Mechanical, Dynamic, Organic, Partial, and Subjective.
  • •Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each theory.
  • •Identify the Organic Inspiration theory as the most accurate.
Week
10

MODULE 2: GENERAL REVELATION AND THE ANALYSIS OF SPECAIL REVALTION

2h

Unit 5: Methods of God's Revelation

2 study hours
  • •Explore the Principles of Accommodation and Progressive Revelation.
  • •Examine examples of Human Faculties, Emotions, Actions, Occupations, and Comparisons with Non-Living Things.
  • •Study examples of Progressive Revelation: Maternal Promise, Birth of Jesus Christ, Sacrificial System, Sermons on the Mount, and the Doctrine of the Resurrection.
Week
11

MODULE 3: OTHER MEANS OF REVELATION: ATTRIBUTES, NAMES, AND IMAGES.

2h

Unit 1: Classification of the Attributes of God

2 study hours
  • •Define the Attributes of God and their significance.
  • •Classify the Attributes of God: Incommunicable and Communicable, Absolute and Relative, Natural and Moral, Immanent and Transitive.
  • •Understand the concepts of Immanent and Transcendent.
Week
12

MODULE 3: OTHER MEANS OF REVELATION: ATTRIBUTES, NAMES, AND IMAGES.

2h

Unit 2: Attributes Belonging to the Essence and Existence of God

2 study hours
  • •Study the Attributes Relating to God's Essence and Existence: Immutability, Infinity, Eternity, Self-Sufficiency, Spirituality, and Oneness.
  • •Analyze the implications of these attributes for understanding God's nature.
  • •Reflect on the relationship between God's essence and human existence.
Week
13

MODULE 3: OTHER MEANS OF REVELATION: ATTRIBUTES, NAMES, AND IMAGES.

4h

Unit 3: Attributes Relating to God's Life

2 study hours
  • •Explore the Attributes Relating to God's Life: Righteousness, Justice, Love, Wisdom, and Holiness.
  • •Understand the practical implications of these attributes for Christian living.
  • •Reflect on how these attributes are manifested in God's actions and character.

Unit 4: God's Revelation in his Names of God

2 study hours
  • •Explore God's revelation through His names.
  • •Study the meanings of names relating to God's being.
  • •Reflect on the significance of Jesus' names.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

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

2

Summarize key concepts and arguments from each unit in your own words.

3

Practice answering potential exam questions, focusing on essay-style responses.

4

Review the differences between General and Special Revelation, providing examples.

5

Study the various theories of Biblical Inspiration, understanding their strengths and weaknesses.

6

Memorize key biblical passages related to God's attributes and names.

7

Reflect on the practical implications of God's attributes for your personal life and faith.

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