Study Plan in Christian Theology

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1 Study Plan in Christian Theology

2 CONTENTS 1) Presentation 5) Mandatory Subjects 2) Requirements 6) Objectives 3) Study Plan / Duration 7) Suggested Courses 4) Academics Credit Table 1) Presentation offers its students a distance study method, in which students do not need to physically assist to any class. They use a study platform in which they have access to a personal tutor. In turn, the attractiveness of this method is that students can enjoy a flexible study schedule having the freedom to organize their time with a high standard of discipline. In this system, offered by, students will have the access to this type of independent educational method from the comfort of your residence, eliminating the difficulties of geography, organizing their study time and respecting family life and work obligations. 2) Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent certificates plus a one year of academic or work experience in the field of your studies of interest 3) Study Plan - Duration The study plan that offers for bachelors, masters and doctorates, consists of 4 phases: Phase 1: This is the phase where students submit their academic credentials to their assigned advisor, either to confirm their academic level or to validate different courses or work experience. In turn, the student will have to develop 5 mandatory essays of general knowledge. The grading for the essays in Phase 1, may take 2 to 5 business days Phase 2: This is the main phase of the program. Students will have to develop their study plan or work with the one provided by. Once the plan is completed a new academic advisor will evaluate the proposal and inform the student of its approval. The order in which the investigative papers are developed, as well as the deadlines, depend on the student. does not impose deadlines for any of its investigative papers, however recommends developing at least one paper a month. The grading of the research papers for Phase 2 can take from 3-10 business days to be submitted. Phase 3: This is the phase where the students present their thesis proposal and its corresponding development after it has been approved by the academic advisor assigned. The development and completion of this phase may take the student an average of 6 weeks. The grading of the final thesis may take from business days. 2 P á g i n a

3 Phase 4: This is the administrative phase of data verification, where the Administrative Department of and the student determine the way of shipping the official documents that the students requires. Once receives the information of Phase 4 completed by the student, the diplomas legalization process begins. All pertaining documents will be sent on the next graduation date (graduation dates will be informed in Phase 4). Important Notes The student can take a maximum of 2 courses at the same once he is in the second phase. For each course, the student must develop an analytical and a research regarding the topic of the course. Once a course is evaluated by the academic adviser, the student may continue to the next. In order for the student to access to the next phase, the academic adviser must first evaluate and authorized the student s assignments. The order and completion dates of the courses will depend on the student. does not impose due dates for any of the investigative assignments; although, recommends its students to turn in these assignments at least once a month If an assignment does not meet the standards implemented by at evaluation, the student has the chance to revise his work and improve it to meet s academic requirements. 4) Academics Credit Table A total of 120 credits are require for the completion of studies for a bachelor. will award a maximum of 24 credits for recognition of credits of other institutions and life work experience in the chosen career. has 5 mandatory courses and each course is worth 3 credits, as established by the university. offers its students the choice between 15 to 25 courses based on the criteria of the academic advisor. Total credits granted by 15 mandatory credits + 24 validated credits maximum total credits 51 credits to study (average of 17 courses) 30 credits for the thesis total credits for bachelor 3 P á g i n a

4 5) Mandatory Subjects The contents of these mandatory courses will be accessible to the student inside its online platform. a) Autobiography b) Education philosophy c) Globalization d) Human behavior e) Biographical influence and the importance of the study program 6) Objective 's objective is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and values necessary for individuals in today's challenging world. The fundamental purpose of andragogy education is to ensure the acquisition of knowledge common to educated people and to equip students to integrate acquired knowledge in order to produce interconnections of thoughts and ideas. The goal of this study program is to provide students with the information, ideas and skills they need to have in order to live a happier and more intellectually rewarding life. 7) Suggested Courses Here you will be able to find courses that are required as a basis for general study and courses that suits your desired plan of studies. However that does not mean it's a standardized program that you would want as a study plan. The following are suggested courses that can guide you to make your own specialized curriculum. 1) The Old Testament World Geography and Ecology of Ancient Palestine Social Organization The Peoples of the Old Testament World Until the Time of Solomon From the Death of Solomon to the Babylonian Deportations Judas under the Persians and Ptolemies From the Maccabees to Herod the Great Creation and Origin Stories Narratives Legal Texts 4 P á g i n a

5 2) Message, Form and Background of the Old Testament The Pentateuch Genesis Primeval Prologue Genesis Patriarchal History Exodus Historical Background Exodus Message Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy The Prophets The Former Prophets 3) An Historical Survey of the Old Testament In the Beginning The Founding Fathers Creation of a Nation The Theocratic Foundation Conquest and Conflict An Age of Greatness A House Divided Catharsis Before Calamity Return and Renewal 4) The Essence of the Old Testament The Essence of the Old Testament Digging up the Past Where Did it Come From? Exit from Egypt Way of Holiness Wilderness Journey Covenant Renewal The Historical Books The Conquest The Struggle 5 P á g i n a

6 5) Systematic Theology The Nature of Dogmas The Idea and History of Dogmatic Theology The Task, Method and Distribution of Dogmatics History of Dogmatics Principia in Non-Theological Sciences Religion The Principium Cognoscendi Externum The Doctrine of Inspiration in History The Principium Cognoscendi Internum 6) Lectures in Systematic Theology The Nature and Necessity of Theology The Possibilities and Divisions of Theology The Definition and Existence of God The Non-Christian World Views The Scriptures: The Embodiment of a Divine Revelation The Inspiration of the Scriptures The Nature of God: Essence and Attributes The Nature of God: Unity and Trinity The Decrees of God The Works of God Creation 7) Systematic Theology: Roman Catholic Perspectives Three Classic Paradigms of Theology Five Contemporary Approaches to Theology Toward a More Comprehensive Theological Approach Transitioning to the Twenty-First Century Revelation: The Concept The Concept of Faith Transmission of Revelation God-Talk in Different Epochs and Today The Revelation of the Triune God The Trinitarian Rule of Faith 6 P á g i n a

7 8) Systematic Theology The Greek Period and Preliminaries The Maccabean Period The Roman Period Demography Transportation Commerce and Communication Public Conveniences Housing Clothing and Styles Social Classes The Family 9) Theological Interpretation of the New Testament What is Theological Interpretation Matthew Robert H. Gundry Mark Thorsten Moritz Luke Stephen Wright John S A Cummins Act Steve Walton Romans Christopher Bryan Galatians John K Riches Ephesians Max Turner Philippians N T Wright 10) Principles of Christian Theology The Tasks of Philosophical Theology Human Existence Revelation Being and God The Language of Theology Religion and Religions The Tasks of Symbolic Theology The Triune God Creating and Creaturely Beings The Holy Spirit and Salvation 7 P á g i n a

8 11) The Story of Christian Theology Conflicting Christian Visions Third Century Tensions The Church Responds at the Council Athanasius Stubbornly Keeps the Faith The Great Tradition The Western Church Becomes Roman Catholic The Eastern Church Becomes Eastern Orthodox Scholastic Revive Thomas Aquinas Summarizes Christian Truth Liberals 12) Introduction to Christian Worldview Gospel Story What is a Worldview? A Biblical Worldview: Creation and Sin A Biblical Worldview: Restoration The Western Story: The Roots of Modernity The Western Story: The Growth of Modernity What Time is it? Four Signs of Our Time in the Western History Living at the Crossroads: A Faithful, Relevant Witness Life at the Crossroads: Perspectives on Some Areas of Public Life 13) Shaping a Christian Worldview Shaping a Christian Worldview The Authority of Scripture The Lessons of History Theological and Philosophical Foundations The Influence of C.S. Lewis Christian Worldview, Ethics and Culture Faith and Learning Christian Worldview and Literature Christian Worldview and Natural Science Christian Worldview and the Arts 8 P á g i n a

9 14) The Art of Personal Evangelism God s Desire God s Initiative Sacrifice on the Cross Provides the Way Holy Spirit after Conversion God s Tools: Nature, Circumstances, People and Time Understanding your Role Making the Gospel Make Sense Communicating Inside Your Context Communicating Christ Outside your Context Constructing a Testimony 15) The Art of Personal Evangelism Understanding Your Purpose as a Witness for Christ A Most Unpopular Christian Ministry Knowing You are Called to be a Witness Knowing Your Identity as a Witness for Christ Becoming an Expert Witness Understanding the Motive for Witnessing Understanding How to Witness How to Prepare Yourself to Witness Dealing with the Fear Factor How to Initiate Contact 16) Ministerial Ethics Career or Profession? Endowed or Acquired? Incidental or Intentional? Friend or Foe? Cooperation or Competition Threat or Opportunity Clergy Sexual Abuse Help or Hindrance A Procedure for Responding to Charges of Clergy Sexual Abuse Contemporary Denominational Codes 9 P á g i n a

10 17) Just Ministry: Professional Ethics for Pastoral Ministers Ministry as Vocation Called Gifted Service Community Ministry as Profession On Being Professional Called Gifted Service Community The Minister s Character 18) Ten Ways You Can Unlock God s Word The Devotional Method of Bible Study The Character Quality Method of Bible Study The Thematic Method of Bible Study The Biographical Method of Bible Study The Topical Method of Bible Study The Word Study Method of Bible Study The Book Background Method of Bible Study The Book Survey Method of Bible Study The Chapter Analysis Method of Bible Study The Verse-by-Verse Analysis Method of Bible Study 19) The Wiersbe Bible Study Introduction to Romans Guilty! Justified By Faith Responding to Objections The Law 10 P á g i n a

11 Israel s Past Not Done Yet Right Relationships 20) Essentials of Christian Theology How Do We Know What to Believe? What Do We Mean by God? Is God in Charge? What s wrong with Us? How Does Jesus Make a Difference? Why Bother with Church? How Should We Live? What about Them? Where Are We Going? A Basic Chronology 11 P á g i n a