Topic outline

  • Course Description

    Contemporary Issues in Theology is a course that focuses attention on several broad categories within the larger context of Theology. Specifically, this course analyzes certain topics within the fields of ecclesiology, eschatology, Christology, soteriology, the trinity, and the nature and function of Scripture. A special emphasis will be given to awareness of the issues within these fields of theology and the gaining of additional knowledge and insights in the same.

  • Welcome & Pre-Course Information

  • Week 1 (September 7-13)

    The Task of Theology

  • Week 2 (Sept. 14-20)

    The Authority & Inspiration of Scripture

  • Week 3 (Sept. 21-27)

    Scripture & Hermeneutics

  • Week 4 (Sept. 28-Oct.4)

    The Triune God

  • Week 5 (October 5-11)

    Christology: The Person and Work of Jesus Christ

  • Week 6 & 7 (Oct. 12-25)

    Week 6: Pneumatology: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

    Week 7: Summary: Thoughts & comments on the Triune God, The Person of Jesus Christ and the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit.

  • Week 8 (Oct. 26-Nov. 1)

    The Providence of God & the Mystery of Evil

  • Week 9 (Nov. 2-8)

    Ecclesiology: Doctrine of Baptism

  • Week 10 (Nov. 9-15)

    Ecclesiology: Christian Worship

  • Week 11 (Nov. 16-24)

    Ecclesiology: Christian Singing & Music

  • Week 12 (Nov. 25-29) Thanksgiving Break

    Happy Holidays!

  • Week 13 (Nov. 30-Dec. 6)

    Eschatology: The Return of Christ

  • Week 14 (Dec. 7-13)

    Eschatology: The Final Things