TCH610.1‒ Introduction to Systematic Theology: Scripture: Description
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A strong understanding of Bible Doctrine is mandatory for ministers of the gospel, especially for those earning Doctorates. Though our course TCH502 does a fine job of introducing Classic Christian Theology, a systematic study is the next step.
Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine is the most widely used seminary textbook and theological reference across denominational and non-denominational lines. With 1616 pages, the volume is more extensive that the 304-page curriculum in our MDiv-required course. Therefore, we wanted to introduce this resource by offering this 2-course covering just one section of the book.
This course simply INTRODUCES students to this resource by focusing only on a small segment from Grudem’s book. The course addresses questions like: What is systematic theology? Why should Christians study it? How should we study it? What belongs in the Bible and what does not belong? What are the 4 characteristics of Scripture? What do we need to know about them? How do we know that the Bible is God’s Word? Are there any errors in the Bible?
Students who enjoy this sample course will want to purchase this book as an essential reference‒ and may be interested in purchasing it’s companion: Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine: a Companion to Grudem’s Systematic Theology by Gregg R. Allsion (author of the textbook for our course: TCH507‒ Catholicism Under the Hood for Protestants.)
We suggest students purchase the Systematic Theology book‒ but because this is only a “sample” course pointing interested students to this theology resource‒ students may alternatively access at no cost the applicable text through a provided link.
Should students want to study Systematic Theology further, Sword & Spirit Seminary welcomes the submission of appropriate quiz questions for additional credit.
REQUIREMENT DESIGNATION:
Bridge Requirement
MDiv Requirement
✓ MDiv Elective
DMin Requirement
✓ DMin Elective
✓ No Prerequisite
Prerequisite:
CREDIT HOUR DESIGNATION:
✓ 2 Credits
✓ E‒ Easy
C‒ Comfortable
S‒ 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
Wayne Grudem
DEPARTMENT: Theology and Church History
Wayne Grudem
Dr. Grudem served as the general editor of the ESV Study Bible which was Evangelical Christian Publishers Association’s 2009 Book of the Year. He served as the president of the Evangelical Theological Society and co-founded the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. He is Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary, Arizona. Education: Harvard (BA), Westminster Seminary-Philadelphia (MDiv, DD), University of Cambridge (PhD). He has authored 22 books and numerous publications including: Systematic Theology (over 500,000 copies sold).
SSS COURSES
TCH610.1‒ Introduction to Systematic Theology: Scripture
TEXTBOOK AUTHOR: • Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine