THS 503: Theology 3
(3 credit hours)
Course Description:
This is a graduate level course that covers Ecclesiology, Angelology and Escathology. The course content includes Ecclesiology: the nature of the church, the New Testament concepts of the church and other concepts of the church, the relationship of the church to the Kingdom, Israel, church age and Jesus Christ, the purpose of the church, officers of the local church, organization and government of the local church and ordinances of the church. Angelology: the doctrine of the angels in history, origin and nature of angels, classification of angels, ministry of angels, the fallen angels and the destiny of angels.
Escathology : Escathology in philosophy and religion, the kingdom of God and the day of the Lord, the rapture of the church – parousia, epiphaenia, various schools of thought on escathological events, the great tribulation period, the second coming of Christ, bodily resurrection and scriptural view of the intermediate state, judgments and final destination. Analysis and application of the concept to our lives and the church in the context of Africa is key focus of this course.
Goals and Objectives of the Course:
By the end of this course, the students should be able to :
· Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts and terms used in the Christian doctrines related to church, angels and last things.
· Demonstrate comprehension of the various views, differences and conflicts related to the doctrines and be able to take a reasoned and correct stance on each of them.
· Explain and critique traditional African and other non – Christian concepts regarding these doctrines.
· Construct personal biblically based theological statements on these doctrines.
· Develop an attitude of love towards every member of the church, gratitude for his position in church and living in fear and trembling in preparation for the parousia.
· Be excited to involve more in the work of the ministry and share the good news of God’s love to men and women outside the faith.
- Lecturer: Robert Adeagbo