The Theology Program is a six course program (ten weeks per course), of systematic and historic theology created for anyone who desires to understand the Christian faith more deeply. It is broadly evangelical, covering all positions within historic Christianity in a fair and balanced manner. Classes will be two hours in length – consisting of 75 minutes of video lecture and 45 minutes of discussion. Additional coursework will depend on the student’s learning track. Participants who miss a class will be able to watch the video online. Courses do not need to be taken in order, but the student will benefit from beginning with Introduction to Theology.
Three Learning Tracks to choose from:
The Enrichment Track: Watch all 10 videos and participate in at least 7 of the 10 class sessions. Textbooks are optional. No grades will be given.
The Certificate Track: Watch all 10 videos and participate in at least 7 of the 10 class sessions and complete the following assignments: 1). Assigned readings. 2). Scripture memory – about 7 passages. 3). Two case studies. 4). Two vocabulary quizzes. Homework will require 1-2 hours per week.
The Honors Track: The completion of all four criteria in the Certificate Track plus additional readings and/or online audio lessons as assigned.
Grading for the Certificate and Honors Tracks is based on the number of assignments completed: Complete all 4 + extra: A w/ honors
Complete 4 of 4
A Complete 4 of 4
B Complete 3 of 4
C Complete 2 of 4
D Complete 1 of 4
Date & Time:
The Second 10 week course, Bibliology and Hermeneutics, will start Janurary 8, at 6:00PM
Cost: Course Fee: $50 per person or $75 for a couple – includes one workbook. (a 20% discount will be granted for early registration)
Textbooks: $30 Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem.
$20 The Mosaic of Christian Belief by Roger Olson
Textbooks are a onetime purchase and will be used for all six courses. They are not required for The Enrichment Track, though Systematic Theology is strongly recommended for all students. Couples may share a textbook.
Instructors:
DVD: Michael Patton, Th.M. (Dallas Seminary) & Tim Kimberley, Th.M. (Dallas Seminary)
In Class: Scott Gardziella, M.Div (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School)
About C.U. - Calvary University:
Calvary University is the advanced discipleship ministry of Calvary Baptist Church. All courses are designed to provide college level training in theology, Biblical studies and ministry skills. C.U. does not provide college credit, though continuing education credits may be available from some institutions.
The Theology Program Overview
Course 1: Introduction to Theology – Fall 2011
1. Introduction to The Theology Program
2. Defining Theology
3. Categories of Theology
4. Postmodern Epistemology
5. Christian Epistemology
6. Essentials of Theology
7. Traditions of Christian Theology
8. Sources of Theology
9. Does God Still Speak Today?
10. Unity and Diversity
Course 2: Bibliology & Hermeneutics – Spring 2012
1. Class Introduction and Authority
2. Sola Scriptura
3. Transmission of Scripture
4. Canonization of Scripture (OT)
5. Canonization of Scripture (NT)
6. Inspiration
7. Proving Inspiration
8. Inerrancy
9. History of Interpretation
10. Historical-Grammatical Hermeneutics
Course 3: Trinitarianism
1. Worldviews
2. The Knowability of God
3. The Existence of God
4. The Incommunicable Attributes of God, 1
5. The Incommunicable Attributes of God, 2
6. The Communicable Attributes of God
7. The Doctrine of the Trinity. Historical Development
8. The Doctrine of the Trinity. Biblical Defense
9. Christology. The Humanity of Christ in History
10. Christology. The Humanity of Christ in the Bible
Course 4: Humanity and Sin
1. Why did God create man?
2. Constitution of Man. Monism
3. Constitution of Man. Dualism
4. Creation of the Soul
5. The Imago Dei in Humanity
6. Original Sin. Pelagianism
7. Original Sin. Augustinianism and Arminianism
8. Free will
9. Egalitarianism
10. Complementarianism
Course 5: Soteriology
1. Ordo Salutis
2. Unconditional Election
3. Conditional Election
4. Atonement. Historical Survey
5. Atonement. Substitution Theory
6. Calling and Regeneration
7. Conversion. Faith and Repentance
8. The Doctrine of Justification
9. The Doctrine of Sanctification
10. The Doctrine of Perseverance
11. The Destiny of the Unevangelized (optional)
Course 6: Ecclesiology and Eschatology
1. The Nature of the Church
2. The Relationship between the Church and Israel, 1
3. The Relationship between the Church and Israel, 2
4. The Purpose of the Church
5. The Ministries of the Church, Part 1
6. The Ministries of the Church, Part 2
7. The Gifts of the Church
8. The Marks of a False Church and the Government of the Church
