New Class: Systematic Theology 101

Systematic theology focuses us on God and who we are in relation to him. This class will cover the following topics: how to “do theology,” the Trinity, how we get to know God, and “What is creation for, anyway?”

Course Requirements

Readings

Core Scriptures: Hebrews 1-2; Colossians 1-3; Gen. 1-3; John 1, 15-17; Romans 8:18-29

The Apostles’ Creed

Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves

Eat this Book by Eugene Peterson

Reading Notebook (40%)

As you read, create a 2-column notebook on paper or a word processor. In the left column, include quotes or words or ideas that you think are important. In the right column, keep a running dialogue with your thoughts and insights and questions. Notebook will be collected and graded.

Autobiographical 1-page (5%)

Write a no-more-than-one-page essay about your church background, experience with theology, interests in theology and current theological questions that you’re struggling with. Due at start of first class.

Final Exam (20%)

You will have the option of writing a 1000 word essay integrating themes from the course or taking an oral exam on themes from the course.

Class Participation (35%)

Course Outline

Classes will be held from 5:30-7pm on Sunday nights. The first week will be held at our Chatham Mills offices, with subsequent weeks being held at Horton Middle School.

May 10th | Introduction to systematic theology and theological method | Readings: Scriptures and The Apostles’ Creed

May 17th | The triune being and character of God | Readings: Reeves

May 24th | Off for Memorial Day

May 31st | The revelation of God in Scripture | Readings: Peterson

June 7th | The purpose and work of creation

Questions? Email Steve Tamayo (steve@chathamchurch.org)

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