TH102-612 - Creation and the Fall, the Person and Work of Christ
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2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
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12Credit Points
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0.125 EFT
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6AQF level
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Category developing unitB
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Theology Unit Discipline
Corequisites
24cps OT/NT/BB
Exclusions
TH002Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students willA. Know and understand
Demonstrate Developing knowledge and understanding of basic issues of the doctrines of creation, sin, and the person and work of Christ.
B. Be able to
1. Analyse the interrelationship between and the content of the doctrines of creation, sin, and the person and work of Christ.
2. Identify methodological and theological issues in the doctrines of creation, sin, and the person and work of Christ.
3. Present Analytical evidence-based perspectives on the doctrines of creation, sin, and the person and work of Christ.
C. Be in a position to
1. Apply the theological content of ‘Creation and the Fall, the Person and Work of Christ’ to Christian preaching and ministry practice as a reflective practitioner
2. Apply the theological content of ‘Creation and the Fall, the Person and Work of Christ’ to other theological subdisciplines
Content
Section A: Creation and the Fall
- Creation and Providence
- Anthropology and Sin
Section B: The Person and Work of Christ
- The Divinity and Humanity of Christ
- The Offices of Christ
- The Humiliation and Exaltation of Christ
Set Readings
Introductory Texts:
Allison, Gregg. Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2011.
Bray, Gerald. God is Love: A Biblical and Systematic Theology. Wheaton: Crossway, 2012.
Horton, Michael. The Christian Faith. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2011.
Van der Kooi, Cornelis and Van den Brink, Gijsbert. Christian Dogmatics: An Introduction. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2017.
Systematic Theologies:
Bavinck, Herman. Reformed Dogmatics 4 vols. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2003-08.
Pelikan, Lehmann and Mayes eds. Luther’s Works 73 vols. Saint Louis: Concordia, 1955-.
Strong, Augustus. Systematic Theology. Valley Forge: Judson, 2009.
Special Studies:
Copan, Paul and Craig, William Lane. Creation out of Nothing: A Biblical, Philosophical, and Scientific Exploration. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2004.
Jeffery, Ovey, and Sach. Pierced for Our Transgressions. Wheaton: Crossway, 2007.
Levering, Matthew. Engaging the Doctrine of Creation: Cosmos, Creatures, and the Wise and Good Creator. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2017.
Letham, Robert. The Work of Christ. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1993.
McLeod, Donald. The Person of Christ. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1998.
Helm, Paul. The Providence of God. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1993.
Meister, J. B. and Stump, Chad. Original Sin and the Fall: Five Views. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2020.
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Ridley College14/07/202508/08/202531/10/2025On CampusEnquire
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