What This Course is All About
Systematic and Biblical Theology I is the study of the Son of God and his redemption of humanity. Who is this Jewish Messiah and what was his message? Is Jesus king now or are we waiting for his coronation? How does God redeem us from the captivity of sin, death and satan? Students will learn different historical atonement theories and then focus on two; Penal Substitution and Christus Victor. How should we view the life and death of Jesus when seen through the lens of the new covenant? Does a biblical Christology demand a victorious eschatology? With volumes of books on Jesus and his salvation can there be anything left to say? Yes, fresh understanding of the faith given to the saints in the first century is flowing into the church. It is time to visit these glorious themes again.
Textbook Required: The Day the Revolution Began by N.T. Wright
Teachers: Dr. Stan Newton & Nikola Dimitrov
Assignments:
- Listen to the Videos
- Read “The Day the Revolution Began” by N.T. Wright
- Write 2-3 pages supporting either a “High Christology” or a “Low Christology” and explain why it makes a difference in the church today.
- Write 2-3 pages about Penal Substitution and Christus Victor. What position do you think has stronger biblical support? Does the churches atonement doctrine make a difference in the life of the believer?