TCH502‒ Introduction to Classic Christian Theology: Description
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Knowing the fundamentals of Christianity helps us understand who God is, what He’s done, how we can expect him to work in our lives, and what He expects of us. Theology is in fact essential for followers of Christ‒ in some cases serving as the only mechanism protecting them from forsaking their faith. We need to know Bible doctrine in order to recognize its many distinctives as compared to competing faiths, and teach them to others.
And though the study of theology may seem as if it will be overwhelming or boring, a simplified approach makes it not only doable, but enjoyable. This concise distilled introduction to essential doctrines helps students treasure the unchanging pillars of the Christian faith.
This course breaks down the task into minimal doctrinal topics. Each of the ninety-four chapters (2-4 pages each) in this small book explores a different doctrine in a way that is concise, easy to understand, and historically rooted.
REQUIREMENT DESIGNATION:
Bridge Requirement
✓ MDiv Requirement
MDiv Elective
DMin Requirement
✓ DMin Elective
✓ No Prerequisite
Prerequisite:
CREDIT HOUR DESIGNATION:
✓ 3 Credits
E‒ Easy
✓ C‒ Comfortable
R‒ Sizable
R‒ Rigorous
F‒ Formidable
✓ Textbook or Books
Video or PowerPoint Lessons
Video Intro or Commentary
Online Text Lessons
RETENTION & ASSESSMENT:
Study Guides
✓ Quizzes
Workbook
Forum Posting
Written or Media Submission
EXPECTED
EXPENDITURES:
✓ Tuition
✓ Educational Materials
Admin or Instructional Support Fee
Optional Mailing Cost
J.I Packer
DEPARTMENT: Theology & Church History
J. I. Packer
J.I. Packer became an icon in Christendom after authoring the best-selling “Knowing God” in 1973. Born in England, he was educated at University of Oxford, eventually holding a Doctorate of Philosophy. An ordained Anglican minister, his last teaching position was as the board of governors’ Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia, in which he served from 1996 until his retirement in 2016, and death in 2020. A prolific writer and frequent lecturer‒ Packer was executive editor of Christianity Today, and served as general editor of the English Standard Version (ESV) Bible.
SSS COURSES
TCH502‒ Introduction to Classic Christian Theology
TEXTBOOK: • Concise Theology: A Guide to Historic Christian Beliefs