What is theology? How do scholars and students “do theology” as part of Bible study? This course introduces students to why the enterprise of theology is important and what “doing theology” means. Professors Dr. Ronn Johnson, Dr. Carl Sanders, and Dr. Mike Heiser challenge students to think about the roles of divine revelation, the Bible, Christian tradition, logic and philosophy in articulating doctrine.
“‘Christian theology is reflecting on and articulating the God-centered life and beliefs that Christians share as followers of Jesus Christ. This is done in order that God may be glorified in all Christians are and do.’” (source)
“‘Systematic theology is that discipline which strives to give a coherent statement of the doctrines of the Christian faith based primarily upon the Scriptures, placed in the context of culture in general, worded in the contemporary idiom, and related to issues of life.’” (source)
“‘Systematic theology is the systematic study of the fundamental ideas of the Christian faith.’” (source)
“theology is thoughtful and careful and disciplined thinking about God and His work.” (source)
“Theology really is meant to serve and help the church accomplish its mission for God.” (source)