COURSE OVERVIEW AND OBJECTIVES
This course will survey the foundational doctrines of Christianity including the nature of God as Triune, the full deity and humanity of Christ and the personality of the Holy Spirit. It will also cover the grand meta-narrative of Scripture which moves from creation to fall to redemption to restoration.
REQUIRED TEXTS
- The Holy Bible (Translation: Student’s Choice)
- Everyone’s a Theologian by R.C. Sproul
Reading Assignments (25% of Final Grade)
- The reading of assigned sections from the required text is a very important component of this course. They are listed below under each of the video links.
Notebook Assignment (25% of Final Grade)
- Keep a notebook devoted specifically to this course. Organization of materials is important to make them accessible for future use. At the end of the course, you will be asked to submit a photo of your notes as part of your requirements for this course.
Final Research Project (50% of Final Grade)
- Your Final Research Project is a critical part of the course and will account for 50% of your final grade. Please read the following instructions carefully to ensure your submission meets the required standards.
Assignment Overview:
- Each student will choose one doctrine to research, explain and defend. The paper should include (1) Relevant biblical citations (2) References to important historical disputes (3) Comparison of denominational positions.
Formatting Requirements:
- Bibliography Page: Properly formatted, listing all sources used (minimum of 2 scholarly resources are required).
- Length: 3–5 pages (not including title or bibliography pages)
- Spacing: Double-spaced
- Font: Times New Roman, 12-point
- Margins: 1 inch on all sides
- Citation Style: APA or MLA (student’s choice, but must be consistent)
Title Page: Must include:
- Course title and number
- Student’s full name
- Instructor’s name
- Date of submission
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THE LINKS BELOW CONTAIN THE COURSE VIDEOS
READ: Textbook Part 1
The Trinity and Theology Proper
READ: Textbook Part 2
READ: Textbook Part 3
READ: Textbook Part 4
Discussion: Ligonier Theology Survey
READ: Textbook Part 5
READ: Textbook Part 6
READ: Textbook Part 7
Personal and Universal Eschatology
READ: Textbook Part 8
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How to Complete the Course:
After you have watched all the video lectures, taken notes for each class, and completed the required reading, please follow these steps to complete the course:
- Email us at [email protected] to let us know you’ve finished the coursework and are ready to commence with your final project. Along with your message, please attach a single photo of your course notebook for our records.
- Once we receive your submission, a member of our admin team will confirm receipt. At that point, you will have four weeks to complete and submit your Final Research Project.
- When your project is complete, send it to [email protected]. One of our instructors will review and grade your work. If a passing grade is achieved, we will issue and email you a digital certificate of completion.
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