On Basic Christian Doctrine

About this Course

Welcome to this course on basic Christian doctrine, the third of three foundations courses.  We use the Apostles Creed as an outline to explore the theological groundwork for the historic Christian faith, what all Christians share, regardless of tradition or denominational background.  

Complete this 10-session course at your own pace.  Once registered, you will have continual access to the course and can return to it often.

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Goal

The goal of this course is to ground participants firmly in the basic intellectual content of Christian doctrine so that they can live more fruitfully in Christ.  

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Identify the "basic grammar" of the Christian faith.
  2. Connect foundational scriptures to basic Christian doctrine.
  3. Describe how the nature of Jesus Christ as fully divine and fully human organically relates to the work of Christ as the world's Savior and Lord.
  4. See the work of the Holy Spirit in a clearer light.
  5. Discover that you love God and neighbor more deeply.
  6. Recognize as "fellow travelers" Christians of all denominational backgrounds.
  7. Take steps to live more consistently in line with the historic teachings of the church.

Syllabus

Session 1.  What We Believe, Teach, and Confess

Session 2.  God the Father

Session 3.  Jesus Christ our Lord (the Person of Christ)

Session 4.  Jesus Christ our Lord (the Work of Christ)

Session 5.  Christ's Exaltation

Session 6.  The Holy Spirit

Session 7. The Trinity

Session 8. The Holy Catholic (Universal) Church

Session 9.  The Forgiveness of Sins

Session 10.  The Resurrection of the Body and the Life Everlasting

In addition to lectures and readings, each session has a set of exercises to complete on your own.  

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On Basic Christian Doctrine

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