Module 4: Survey of Topics (pt. 1)
Hi everyone, and welcome back to the fourth module for the Theological Foundations course. In this module, and in the next, we'll look in more depth at each of the major theological categories and give you the opportunity to explore further those topics that interest you the most. In this module, you will fill in the mental framework that you built in the previous module. There is a huge amount of material in each category that is beyond the scope of this course. And each student will come to this course with a different amount of previous knowledge in each topic. Whatever your starting point in each category, ideally your knowledge will grow both in depth and in clarity, and you will be well prepared to go further in your understanding as you go beyond this course.
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Introduction
Module Objectives and Outcomes
Module Objectives
Upon successful completion of this module, the student will:
- Formulate a survey understanding of the Biblical teaching of the nature of God, the nature of the universe, the nature of humanity and the nature of God’s revelation to humanity.
- Demonstrate a commitment to reject false worldviews and to conform their thoughts, affections and actions to the true nature of all reality.
Module Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
Cognitive Outcomes
- Articulate a survey understanding of the Biblical teaching of the nature and character of God
- Articulate a survey understanding of the Biblical teaching of the nature of creation and its significance in God’s plan
- Articulate a survey understanding of the Biblical teaching on the nature of humanity and our significance in God’s plan
- Articulate a survey understanding of the Biblical teaching on God’s general and special revelation to humans.
Affective Outcomes
- Acknowledge a commitment to conform their life to the nature and character of God
- Acknowledge a commitment to conform their life and use of creation to God’s intended purposes.
- Acknowledge a commitment to conform their life to the purpose for which God created them as an individual, and as a typical human
- Acknowledge a commitment to conform their life to God’s chosen means of revealing Himself – receiving, trusting and obeying this revelation
Devotional
Read Psalm 78:1-8
This Psalm, which is one of the longer chapters in the Bible (but not the longest) begins with a proclamation of the intention to pass on the traditions about God to the next generation. And this tradition is summarized in this passage as "the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, His power, and the wonders he has done." (v. 4 NIV). Then the Psalmist gives a list of reasons and purposes for teaching these things to their children and their children's children.
The first is that they would know God's revelation, which includes His laws, but also His praiseworthy deeds and nature. The second is that they would put their trust in God, obey Him and never forget Him. And the third is that they would avoid the rebellion of the generation that was faithless toward God.
In the same way, as we study theology, we are receiving the traditions passed on to us which originated from God Himself. In this module and the next, we are going to survey the major Christian doctrines. And as a result, we will be able to more fully know the praiseworthiness of God's character and deeds. We are so blessed to have access to revelation from God Himself. We should therefore take full advantage of this privilege. We should trust and obey God. We should flee from unfaithfulness, and we should in turn proclaim this truth to the people around us, so that they too can share in this privilege.
Please, then, prayerfully consider what a blessing it is to have authoritative revelation from God on so many topics. And consider how you can most faithfully respond to this privilege. In what ways can you trust Him more? How can you know Him more? How can you remain faithful and obedient to Him? And how can you cultivate an attitude of wonder and gratitude as you work through all the theological truth in this module?
Instruction Documents
In this section, you'll find links to the instruction documents for this module. There is an instruction document for an individual student studying on their own. And there is an instruction document for students working through this material with a group. Click the links below to access these documents.
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Theology Proper
Textbook Reading
In this section, you'll find the reading schedule and study guides for the textbook readings and supplemental readings. The textbook readings should be done before watching the lecture videos. However, the supplemental readings should typically be done after the lecture videos.
Lecture Video
In this section, you will find the video lectures for this part of module 4. Before each video, there is a link to a study guide for each lecture and a link to blank, fill-in notes for each lecture. Click the banners to open access to each video. There is also a link with each video if you prefer to watch on the Rumble or YouTube interface. In addition, there is a link to download the audio from each presentation for offline review. And there are links that open review slides and a review quiz that covers the material from each particular lecture. Click each link to access those documents.
10: Survey - Theology Proper: General
Lecture 10 Video 
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Quiz for Lecture 10Here is a review quiz for the material covered in this lecture. Click the button next to the best answer for each question, or drag each term to its best definition. Then press the button at the bottom to see if your answers are correct. This quiz will be different each time, so you may close and reopen this quiz for more review and practice.
11: Survey - Theology Proper: Attributes
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Supplemental Reading
The student will read the assigned secondary reading in the document found below. Think through the content of this article and use the insights gained as part of your course material response and application reflection or discussion.
Lecture 10 & 11 Reflection/Discussion
In this section, you will find documents containing instructions and content for either an individual reflection or group discussion based on this lecture. Follow the instructions in order to interact with and help solidify your understanding of the course material and work toward its application. Click either link below to access these documents.
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Bibliology
Textbook Reading
In this section, you'll find the reading schedule and study guides for the textbook readings and supplemental readings. The textbook readings should be done before watching the lecture videos. However, the supplemental readings should typically be done after the lecture videos.
Lecture Video
In this section, you will find the video lecture for this part of module 4. Before the video, there is a link to a study guide for the lecture and a link to blank, fill-in notes for the lecture. Click the banner to open access to the video. There is also a link with the video if you prefer to watch on the Rumble or YouTube interface. In addition, there is a link to download the audio from the presentation for offline review. And there are links that open review slides and a review quiz that covers the material from this particular lecture. Click each link to access those documents.
12: Survey - Bibliology
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Quiz for Lecture 12Here is a review quiz for the material covered in this lecture. Click the button next to the best answer for each question, or drag each term to its best definition. Then press the button at the bottom to see if your answers are correct. This quiz will be different each time, so you may close and reopen this quiz for more review and practice.
Lecture 12 Reflection/Discussion
In this section, you will find documents containing instructions and content for either an individual reflection or group discussion based on this lecture. Follow the instructions in order to interact with and help solidify your understanding of the course material and work toward its application. Click either link below to access these documents.
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Creation/Anthropology
Textbook Reading
In this section, you'll find the reading schedule and study guides for the textbook readings and supplemental readings. The textbook readings should be done before watching the lecture videos. However, the supplemental readings should typically be done after the lecture videos.
Lecture Videos
In this section, you will find the video lectures for this part of module 4. Before each video, there is a link to a study guide for each lecture and a link to blank, fill-in notes for each lecture. Click the banners to open access to each video. There is also a link with each video if you prefer to watch on the Rumble or YouTube interface. In addition, there is a link to download the audio from each presentation for offline review. And there are links that open review slides and a review quiz that covers the material from each particular lecture. Click each link to access those documents.
13: Survey - Creation & Providence
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Quiz for Lecture 13Here is a review quiz for the material covered in this lecture. Click the button next to the best answer for each question, or drag each term to its best definition. Then press the button at the bottom to see if your answers are correct. This quiz will be different each time, so you may close and reopen this quiz for more review and practice.
14: Survey - Anthropology & Hamartiology
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Quiz for Lecture 14Here is a review quiz for the material covered in this lecture. Click the button next to the best answer for each question, or drag each term to its best definition. Then press the button at the bottom to see if your answers are correct. This quiz will be different each time, so you may close and reopen this quiz for more review and practice.
Lecture 13 & 14 Reflection/Discussion
In this section, you will find documents containing instructions and content for either an individual reflection or group discussion based on this lecture. Follow the instructions in order to interact with and help solidify your understanding of the course material and work toward its application. Click either link below to access these documents.
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Activities
Module Reviews
In this section, you will find the review slides from all the course lectures for module 4. This is a convenient way to view and review the summaries for each lecture. Click the banner to begin the slide show.
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Review Quiz
This section contains a review quiz to test your understanding of the objective material for Module 4. By clicking the banner, you will reveal a series of questions, in random order. Answer each question and then push the Check Answers
button to check your answers. Every question must be answered before you can submit the quiz. At the end, you will be shown your score for the entire quiz. The quiz will be different each time, so feel free to take it more than once. Click the banner to begin the quiz.
Here is a review quiz for all the material covered in this module's lectures. Click the button next to the best answer for each question, or drag each term to its best definition. Then press the button at the bottom to see if your answers are correct.
Discussion/Reflection/Essay Questions
This section contains questions for further thought and discussion from Module 4. These questions can also be used as essay questions in a classroom setting exam. It is recommended that you take time to think through these issues in order to thoroughly grasp the significance and explore the application of the material you are learning. Click the Thumbnail to view the questions. These questions may be different every time you open this section, so feel free to close and reopen for more questions.
The following questions are for your thoughtful consideration and discussion:
- Name and describe the two categories of revelation discussed under Bibliology. How do they apply to life and ministry?
- How should the doctrine of the Unity and Diversity of the Bible be applied?
- Summarize the doctrine of creation and how it applies to your life and ministry?
- How does the doctrine of general revelation apply to modern life?
(optional) Theology Project - Part 4
The student may create a project that will span all five modules of this course. The project will examine one theological topic of the student's choosing from a number of different perspectives, following a general theological method learned in this course. This project will be composed of five separate activities, one from each module. Please click the link below for detailed instructions for part 4 of this project.
Module Completed!
Congratulations, you have reached the end of the fourth module. I hope that you have found it rewarding and have noticed even more personal growth.
I encourage you to continue on to the next module as soon as is convenience. The button below will take you to Module 5.
