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Building Systematic Theology

  1. Lesson One
    What Is Systematic Theology?
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    Technical Terms in Theology
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    Propositions in Systematics
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    Doctrines in Systematics
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment

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Review Questions

These questions are designed to help you review important material covered in the lecture.

  1. Describe the contours of systematic theology in terms of its commitments to scriptural truth, logical coherence and traditional emphases.
  2. Describe the contours of New Testament theology in terms of its diversity, pastoral character, genres and framework.
  3. In what ways is systematic theology like New Testament theology?
  4. In what ways is systematic theology different from New Testament theology?
  5. Why and how did authentic Christian theology change to meet the challenges of ministry to the Gentiles during the Patristic period?
  6. Describe the theological movement of Scholasticism, and its use of Aristotelian logic.
  7. Describe the three stages of Protestant Theology in terms of the Early Reformers, the Classical Confessions and Modern Systematics.
  8. What similarities are there between the way Theology was done in the Patristic, Medieval and Protestant periods?
  9. Describe how systematic theology enhances and hinders the three aspects of Christian Living.
  10. Describe how systematic theology enhances and hinders the three aspects of Interaction in Community.
  11. Explain how systematics enhances and hinders exegesis.
  12. How can we successfully navigate the dangers of systematic theology in order to take advantage of its values?

Application Questions

Application questions are appropriate for written assignments or as topics for group discussions. For written assignments, it is recommended that answers not exceed one page in length.

  1. Why is it helpful to have systematic theology in addition to the Bible itself?
  2. What aspect of systematic theology helps you the most in living the Christian life?
  3. What aspect of systematic theology helps you the most in interaction in community?
  4. What is the most significant insight you have learned from this study? Explain.
  1. Why is it helpful to have systematic theology in addition to the Bible itself?
  2. What aspect of systematic theology helps you the most in living the Christian life?
  3. What aspect of systematic theology helps you the most in interaction in community?
  4. What is the most significant insight you have learned from this study? Explain.
  1. Why is it helpful to have systematic theology in addition to the Bible itself?
  2. What aspect of systematic theology helps you the most in living the Christian life?
  3. What aspect of systematic theology helps you the most in interaction in community?
  4. What is the most significant insight you have learned from this study? Explain.
  1. Why is it helpful to have systematic theology in addition to the Bible itself?
  2. What aspect of systematic theology helps you the most in living the Christian life?
  3. What aspect of systematic theology helps you the most in interaction in community?
  4. What is the most significant insight you have learned from this study? Explain.
  1. Why is it helpful to have systematic theology in addition to the Bible itself?
  2. What aspect of systematic theology helps you the most in living the Christian life?
  3. What aspect of systematic theology helps you the most in interaction in community?
  4. What is the most significant insight you have learned from this study? Explain.
  1. Why is it helpful to have systematic theology in addition to the Bible itself?
  2. What aspect of systematic theology helps you the most in living the Christian life?
  3. What aspect of systematic theology helps you the most in interaction in community?
  4. What is the most significant insight you have learned from this study? Explain.

Discussion Video

Additional information concerning the lesson topic is provided in a video presentation of a question and answer session. If you are struggling to understand any portion of the lesson or if you would simply like to deepen your understanding of the subject, this video will be helpful.