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Christian Theology I: God, Creation, and Humanity

An introduction to systematic theology covering the doctrines of revelation, the Trinity, creation, and theological anthropology. Students engage with primary sources from across the Christian tradition to understand how the church has articulated its core beliefs.

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10 Lessons
3 Credits
Self-paced
Text-Based Learning
Self-Paced

About This Course

An introduction to systematic theology covering the doctrines of revelation, the Trinity, creation, and theological anthropology. Students engage with primary sources from across the Christian tradition to understand how the church has articulated its core beliefs.

What You Will Learn

Define systematic theology and explain its relationship to biblical studies and church history
Articulate the classical Christian doctrine of the Trinity with historical awareness
Analyze different theological approaches to creation, providence, and the problem of evil
Explain the concept of the Imago Dei and its implications for human dignity and ethics
Engage critically with primary theological texts from multiple Christian traditions

Prerequisites

No prerequisites required. This course is open to all students.

Course Content

10 lessons · Self-paced estimated

1
What Is Theology? Methods and Sources
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2
Revelation: General and Special
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3
The Doctrine of God: Divine Attributes
4
The Trinity: Historical Development
5
The Trinity: Contemporary Formulations
6
Creation: Theological Perspectives
7
Providence and the Problem of Evil
8
Theological Anthropology: The Imago Dei
9
The Doctrine of Sin: Hamartiology
10
Grace and Free Will in the Christian Tradition
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