Module 5: Survey of Topics (pt. 2)
Hi everyone, and welcome back to the fifth module for the Theological Foundations course. This module is very similar to the previous one. In it we'll look in more depth at each of the remaining major theological categories and give you the opportunity to explore further those topics that interest you the most. In this module, you will continue to fill in your mental framework. 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 far beyond this course in your understanding.
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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 on the nature of Jesus and His work, Christian salvation and life, the Holy Spirit, the nature and mission of the church, and the final consummation of God’s work in this world.
- Demonstrate a commitment to reject false lifestyles and to conform their thoughts, affections and actions to God’s unique design for them as individuals and God’s corporate design for all of human society.
Module Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
Cognitive Outcomes
- Articulate a survey understanding of the Biblical teaching on the nature and work of Jesus Christ
- Articulate a survey understanding of the Biblical teaching on Salvation and subsequent Christian living
- Articulate a survey understanding of the Biblical teaching on the nature and work of God’s Holy Spirit
- Articulate a survey understanding of the Biblical teaching on the nature and mission of the Church
- Articulate a survey understanding of the Biblical teaching on the coming final consummation of God’s work in this world.
Affective Outcomes
- Acknowledge a commitment to adapt their life to be conformed to the image of Jesus and pursue His mission
- Acknowledge a commitment to conform their life to the possibility and reality of their own salvation and ongoing sanctification
- Acknowledge a commitment to conform their life to God’s ongoing presence and empowerment in their life via His Holy Spirit
- Acknowledge a commitment to conform their life to being a part of God’s people in community and on mission
- Acknowledge a commitment to live appropriately and expectantly in light of the eternal destiny of individuals and the coming consummation of God’s plan.
Devotional
Read Revelation 4:1-5:14
In these two chapters, we are given a sneak peek into God's throne room. And there we see unceasing worship. Not only are the activities of worship described, but we are also given a few samples of the content of the worship of heaven. In the fourth chapter, the content of worship focuses on the greatness, holiness, and glory of God Himself, as Deity and creator. This content roughly corresponds to the theological categories covered in module four of this class.
In chapter five, the content of the worship shifts to the greatness and grace of the Lamb, based on His work of redeeming a people for Himself through His atoning sacrifice. This content roughly corresponds to the theological categories which will be covered in this module.
In each case, it is hoped that you will follow the example seen in Revelation by making your theological work result in doxology. Please prayerfully consider how you can intentionally complete your theological work, not only by bringing it to application in your life and ministry, but also by bowing your heart in worship to the living God. How is God greater in your esteem as a result of what you have been studying? In what ways can you love Him more and express that love more appropriately? How can your theological thinking aid in this goal?
If our theological investigation does not warm our heart with greater esteem and gratitude for our Savior, then we are not yet doing theology well. May the Lord open our eyes to His greatness and empower our heart to respond to Him as we study throughout 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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Christology
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.
Videos
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.
15: Survey - Christology
Lecture 15 Video 
Lecture 15 ReviewClick the prev.
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Quiz for Lecture 15Here 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 15 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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Soteriology
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.
16: Survey - Soteriology: Objective Aspects
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Quiz for Lecture 16Here 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.
17: Survey - Soteriology: Subjective Aspects
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Quiz for Lecture 17Here 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.
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 16 & 17 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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Pneumatology
Lecture Video
In this section, you will find the video lectures for this part of module 5. 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.
18: Survey - Pneumatology
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Quiz for Lecture 18Here 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.
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 18 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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Ecclesiology/Eschatology
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 5. 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.
19: Survey - Ecclesiology
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Quiz for Lecture 19Here 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.
20: Survey - Eschatology
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Quiz for Lecture 20Here 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 19 & 20 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 5. 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 5. 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 5. 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:
- Describe the benefits we receive from each of the three offices of Christ.
- Describe the doctine of the eternal destiny of individuals? What difference does this make for the way we should live now?
- Describe the meaning and implications of the title "Son of Man."
- Describe the meaning and significance of the word "Paraclete."
(optional) Theology Project - Part 5
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 5 of this project.
Course Completed!
Congratulations, you have reached the end of the Theological Foundations course. I hope that you have found it rewarding and have noticed tremendous personal growth.
Remember that this course is just a beginning survey of Christian theology. I encourage you to continue a lifetime of theological study.
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