Bingham University - Christian Belief Course Summary

Course Overview

Course Title

Christian Belief

Course Code

BHU-BST 104

Course Objective

Encourages personal knowledge of God, understanding His redemptive plan, and fostering character development for responsible graduates.

Course Description

Two credit unit course focusing on Christian doctrines through Biblical and evangelical approaches. Attendance affects performance.

Course Requirements

  • Continuous Assessment: 30%
      - Assignment/Research: 10%
      - Quizzes: 15%
      - Attendance: 5%

  • Examination: 70%

  • Total: 100%
    Note: Requirements may change at lecturer's discretion.

Key Concepts

Course Contents

  1. Theology

  2. Bibliology

  3. Trinity

  4. Christology

  5. Pneumatology

  6. Anthropology

  7. Ecclesiology

  8. Soteriology

  9. Eschatology

  10. Angelology

  11. Demonology

Theology - Study of God

Definition

The study of God and religious belief, exploring His character and actions towards humanity.

Types of Theology

  • Biblical Theology: Studies self-revelation of God in the Bible.

  • Systematic Theology: Organizes doctrines in logical order.

  • Exegetical Theology: Interprets scriptural texts.

  • Practical Theology: Applies Biblical truths.

  • Dogmatic Theology: Theoretical truths about faith.

Purpose of Theology

  • Deepens knowledge of God.

  • Helps defensively articulate Christian faith.

  • Addresses life's fundamental questions.

Arguments for God’s Existence

Philosophical Arguments:

  1. Universal Belief

  2. Cosmological

  3. Ontological

  4. Anthropological

  5. Teleological

Scriptural Argument:
The Bible affirms God's existence from Genesis 1:1 onward.

The Nature of God

  • God as Spirit: Incorporeal and eternal (John 4:24).

  • God is Person: Exhibits personality (self-consciousness and self-determination).

  • Attributes: Divine characteristics including omnipotence, omniscience, holiness, justice, and love.

Bibliology - Study of the Bible

Overview

Written by God through about 40 authors over 1500 years, consisting of 66 books.

Key Concepts

  • Revelation: God's communication of truth.

  • Inspiration: Divine influence on human authors.

  • Illumination: Understanding gained through the Holy Spirit.

Trinity - Doctrine of the Trinity

Definition

Unity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as three distinct persons within one God.
Key Scriptures: - Great Commission (Matthew 28:19)

  • Apostolic Benediction (2 Corinthians 13:13)

Christology - Study of Christ

Overview

Explores the dual nature of Christ (fully God and fully man) as well as His work for salvation.

Pneumatology - Study of the Holy Spirit

Overview

The Holy Spirit as the third person of the Trinity with specific roles and attributes.

Anthropology - Study of Humanity

Overview

Exploration of human nature, origin, and relationship with God.

Ecclesiology - Study of the Church

Definition

The church as a community of believers, not a physical building.

Soteriology - Study of Salvation

Overview

Focuses on how humanity is saved through Christ; explores false mediums of salvation.

Eschatology - Study of Last Things

Overview

Studies events leading to the end times including the Rapture and the Great Tribulation.