CHRISTOLOGY: GRADE 11

LA CONSOLACION COLLEGE PASIG

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CHRISTOLOGY (THEO 102)

CLASSROOM RULES AND REGULATIONS

  1. Prayer

    • Class should start and end with a prayer.

  2. Punctuality

    • Punctuality should be observed in class.

  3. Attendance

    • Absent students may face suspension or be required to draft the subject unless valid reasons are provided.

  4. Behavior

    • Ethical behavior and excellent performance are expected in class.

  5. Bibles

    • Students must bring a Bible to every class.

  6. Class Exit

    • Students are not allowed to leave the class without teacher permission.

  7. Deadlines

    • Late submission of papers or requirements is discouraged.

  8. Religious Activities

    • Attendance is mandatory for all religious activities at school.

SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

  1. Bible Quizzes

    • Conducted twice a week.

  2. Class Discussion Quizzes

    • Administered on the last meeting of the week.

  3. Reflection Papers

    • One reflection paper is to be submitted every week.

  4. Lectio Divina

    • Observed during the first class of the week.

  5. Compiled Reflection Papers

  6. Role Play

    • Focused on the life of Jesus Christ.

COMPUTATION OF GRADES

  1. Class Standing

    • Includes Attendance, Religious Activities Involvement, Deportment Grade, and Reporting (Performance Task) = 50%.

  2. Quarterly Exams = 20%.

  3. Quizzes and Reflection Papers = 30%.

TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED

  1. Christology

    • Definition, History & Doctrines, Importance, Purpose, and Foundations (Scripture).

  2. Foundations of Christology

    • Basics and Christological Roots in Scripture with key terms for Jesus.

    • Examples of Christology in the Bible.

  3. Belief in Jesus Christ

    • Discussion of His identity as the Son of God and Lord.

  4. Incarnation

    • Reflections on the conception by the Holy Spirit and birth from the Virgin Mary.

  5. Mysteries of Christ’s Life

    • Including infancy and hidden life, public life, and Christ’s suffering.

  6. Arianism, Gnosticism, and Docetism

    • Examination of early heresies and the establishment of orthodox belief during the Council of Nicaea.

THE STUDY OF CHRISTOLOGY

  • Definition

    • Christology comes from the Greek words for Christ (Messiah) and study, indicating the study of Jesus Christ and His works.

  • Scope of Study

    • Encompasses Jesus' earthly birth, life, death, resurrection, ascension, eternal existence, humanity, deity, and future return.

  • Spiritual Significance

    • Understanding Christology helps Christians comprehend salvation and the significance of Jesus in relation to mankind.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

  • Early questions about Jesus began immediately after His death and resurrection, with apostles explaining His identity and significance.

  • Questions from groups such as the Gnostics and Arius raised crucial theological considerations leading to established doctrines.

HERESIES IN CHRISTOLOGY

  • Arianism

    • Claims Jesus was a created being, not one with God the Father.

  • Gnosticism

    • Focuses on salvation through secret and divine knowledge, conflicted with Christian doctrines.

  • Docetism

    • Denies Christ's full humanity, suggesting He only seemed to be human.

THE IMPORTANCE OF CHRISTOLOGY

  • Understanding the doctrine is essential for salvation and the comprehension of Jesus’s dual nature as fully God and fully man.

  • Provides a basis for salvation discussions, sacrificial theology, and the implications of Jesus's earthly ministry.