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I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
During this six-week online course you will learn the essentials of Christianity and the practical
implications theology has on decisions you make every day.
III. TEXTBOOK
It is fair to expect 2–3 hours of work for each week of the class. This time will vary if you choose to read the
suggested book Know What You Believe and complete other optional resources in addition to the required
coursework. This time will include the following activities:
A. Reading Assignments
Each week you should read the required reading. You are NOT required to read the optional
reading, but it is highly encouraged and will maximize your learning during each class session.
If you choose to read Know What You Believe, it is suggested that you read the selected chapters
prior to listening to the audio for each week. An additional recommended reading list is found
at the end of this syllabus.
C. Discussion Questions
You should answer each discussion question and respond to at least one other student’s
answer by the following week of class.
You are expected to complete the work for each week by the beginning of the next week’s class. Each week’s
class will open at 12:00 am on Thursday, and run until 11:59 pm the following Wednesday.
2. 8/8/19 Week 2: Trinitarianism Optional Reading: Know What You Believe, Chs. 2, 3, 6
Listen: Definition of the Trinity, Distortions of and Delight in
the Trinity
Optional Podcast: “The Trinity” with Dr. Scott Horrell
Due: Discussion Question #1
3. 8/15/19 Week 3: Man and Sin Optional Reading: Know What You Believe, Ch. 5
Listen: Man – Parts 1 and 2, Doctrine of Sin
Watch: “Image of God”
Due: Quiz #2
4. 8/22/19 Week 4: Salvation Optional Reading: Know What You Believe, Chs. 4, 7
Listen: Parts 1 and 2
Due: Discussion Question #2
5. 8/29/19 Week 5: The Church Optional Reading: Know What You Believe, Ch. 8, 9
Listen: The Church and Family History, Family Traits and
Family Fakes
Optional Podcast: “What Is the Church and Why Church
Membership?” with Rob Barry
Due: Quiz #3
6. 9/5/19 Week 6: The End Optional Reading: Know What You Believe, Ch. 10
Listen: Parts 1 and 2
Due: Discussion Question #3
9/12/19
Conclusion Due: Final Exam; Final Discussion Question
ALL WORK
DUE
9/19/19
RECOMMENDED READING
BEGINNER
Stanley J. Grenz and Roger E. Olson, Who Needs Theology?: An Invitation to the Study of God
Stanley J. Grenz, David Gurentzki, and Cherith Fee Nordling, Pocket Dictionary of
Theological Terms
Wayne and Elliot Grudem, Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know
INTERMEDIATE
ADVANCED
Roger Olson, The Mosaic of Christian Belief: Twenty Centuries of Unity & Diversity