Students work at developing their own views on these doctrines, exploring the relationships among biblical foundations, historical and contemporary influences, and practical applications. A continuation of Systematic Theology I, covering the doctrines of anthropology, soteriology, ecclesiology and God. Development of one's own theology is again the major task, with somewhat more emphasis on applications to ministry. This course examines the theological vision, character, sociological shape and mission of the believers church. Biblical, Anabaptist and other free church antecedents are studied.
Major attention is given to issues of renewal of the believers church vision.
The reasons for its emergence are examined, and the pluralism of the movement is noted. A historical and comparative study of selected religions of the world, evaluated both in light of their own claims and practice and in light of biblical revelation. Emphasis is given to emerging models of Christian witness to other religions and to Christian theological development in the context of other religions. Students enter into direct dialogue with persons from other traditions. 650 Perspectives on Human Nature 3 Several psychological understandings of human nature and several approaches to Christian spirituality are explored and evaluated in light of a biblical and theological perspective.