Faithful Christians have always recognized the importance of the progress of biblical history, especially as it relates to humanity’s fall into sin and to God’s redemptive work. The discipline of biblical theology arose as a means to study this progress in responsible ways. Much like systematic theology, biblical theology organizes theological ideas in ways that increase our understanding of Scripture. But whereas systematic theology organizes its ideas according to topics, biblical theology organizes its findings in historical periods or epochs. Used rightly, biblical theology is a powerful and helpful tool for interpreting and applying the Bible.
- Express his/her own thoughts and attitudes regarding biblical theology.
- Identify the meaning and importance of biblical theology, distinguishing it from systematic theology.
- Explain the process of studying biblical theology.
- Analyze examples of how biblical theology can help understanding of passages from the Old Testament and New Testament.
- Identify key themes that lie behind the historical development of theology throughout the Scriptures.
- Apply the teachings of the course to his/her own life.
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The course is very well-presented by Dr. Pratt. If you take your time it is easy to follow.
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This introduction deals with Biblical Theology in broad strokes. You might want to enroll for other courses to get the details. However, it does give very good perspectives as to how to approach this whole discipline, and it shows up the differences between biblical theology and systematic theology very clearly.
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Some difficult concepts to grasp but generally explained very clearly. The subject was largely new to me so I appreciated the introduction.
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The course taught me new ideas such as the extension of the exile which opened my mind. It helped me to understand some modern theological ideas.
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An excellent course! One of the best courses I have taken so far!
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This course taught me that effectual study of the Bible is a combination of Systematic and Biblical Theology that needs to be coupled with faith. It’s like one of my pastors said they are two rails of a train track that need each other to allow progress of the train.
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I have been really blessed thank you.
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Very informative, such a great /excellent tool to learn about Biblical Theology. Thank you.
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Excellent course.
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I very much enjoyed the course. It was very simple to understand, and full of information.
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I learned a great deal concerning the kingdom of God and about Soteriology, insight I had not considered before.
Course Content
Course Details
- High Effort
- 4 Lessons
- 89 Min Average Lecture
- Course Award
