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Engaging Theology

Arts & Professional Studies, Bible & Theology, Teacher Education

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Course Description

Learn to think theologically by exploring God’s self-revelation in this foundational systematic theology course. You’ll discover how this revelation shapes Christian faith and core beliefs, and how to apply these insights to everyday life and contemporary issues, enriching your understanding of how theology influences faith and living.

About this course

  • Course Title
  • Engaging Theology
  • Course Code
  • 201.515
  • School
  • Arts & Professional Studies, Bible & Theology, Teacher Education
  • Level
  • 5 NZQA
  • Credits
  • 15
  • Year
  • Year 1; Year 2
  • Teaching Period
  • Semester 2
  • Location Pin Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com Location of Delivery
  • On-campus / Distance; On-campus; Auckland; Christchurch
  • Category
  • Christian Thought & Theological Studies
  • Prerequisite
  • No pre-requisites
  • Key Topics covered
  • What is Christian Theology?

    Revelation: The Basis of Christian Theology Scripture: The Primary Source of Theology Culture: The Context of Christian Theology Reason, Tradition and Experience: Further Sources of Christian Theology

    God as Creator and Redeemer (Trinity)

    The person of Christ (Christology)

    Creation and Fallenness (Hamartiology)

    The work of Christ (Soteriology)

    Humanity (Anthropology)

    The Holy Spirit (Pneumatology)

    The Church (Ecclesiology)

    Resurrection and New Creation (Eschatology)
  • Assessment Method
  • Theological Definitions

    Theological Evaluation

    Doctrinal Essay
  • Required Textbooks
  • The recommended textbook for this introductory course is: Graham McFarlane. A Model for Evangelical Theology. Baker Academic, 2020. OR Ben C. Blackwell and R. L. Hatchett, Engaging Theology: A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Introduction. Zondervan Academic, 2019.
  • Delivery Mode
  • Face-to-face / Blended
  • Teaching Staff

  • Rev. Dr Myk Habets
    Dr Greg Liston

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