Introduction to Christian Theology

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Many people imagine themselves speaking for and against making God an important part of our human life. Yet, who has actually seen God? Who has actually understood God? Who can actually explain God?s ways? Who can actually describe God?s nature? There is a solid biblical foundation for saying that Christians believe in God, Whom they have not seen, do not understand, cannot explain, and will not fully describe. For these reasons, Christians depend on God continually making Godself recognizable in the Persons of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. For these reasons, theology is commonly understood as faith seeking understanding. This class introduces students to theology and its history of getting God?s help to understand God. Students will learn (1) the key vocabulary and concepts of Christian theology, (2) the habits of thinking theologically and integratively about the content of Christian faith, and (3) the relevancy of theology in the modern world.