Christian Thought Certificate (M)
While pursuing a Certificate in Christian Thought - Systematic Theology: Understanding His message, students will grow in understanding the Bible, learning to classify biblical teachings into a coherent body of Christian doctrine, and apply biblical teaching to contemporary and historical contexts. They will be able to advocate biblical truth using a variety of communication methods appropriate to the specific audience and sensitive to contemporary listeners, applying law and gospel and apologetics effectively. Students will evaluate the biblical basis for Christian doctrine, such as the following: the natural knowledge of God based upon reason, experience, and the testimony of the conscience; the revealed knowledge of God based on the inspiration of Scripture; the Trinity; the Fall; original sin; the person and work of Christ; justification; the means of grace; the sacraments; the church and ministry; the doctrine of election.
Student Learning Outcomes for the Christian Thought - Systematic Theology: Understanding His Message Certificate
- Students will grow in understanding the Bible, learning to classify biblical teachings into a coherent body of Christian doctrine, and apply biblical teaching to contemporary and historical contexts.
- Students will be able to advocate biblical truth using a variety of communication methods appropriate to the specific audience and sensitive to contemporary listeners, applying law and gospel and apologetics effectively.
- Students will evaluate the biblical basis for Christian doctrine, such as the following: the natural knowledge of God based upon reason, experience, and the testimony of the conscience; the revealed knowledge of God based on the inspiration of Scripture; the Trinity; the Fall; original sin; the person and work of Christ; justification; the means of grace; the sacraments; the church and ministry; the doctrine of election.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Choose four of the following classes: | 12 | |
| Religion in America Today | ||
| Christian Ethics | ||
| A Survey of Christian Thought | ||
| Christian Origins | ||
| Spirituality of the Middle Ages | ||
| Life and Thought of Luther | ||
| God, Man, and Creation | ||
| The Person and Work of Christ | ||
| Law and Gospel in the Life of the Church | ||
| Lutheran Confessions | ||
| Lutheran Worship: Theology and Practice | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |