OBJECTIVES: The aim of this module is to:
inform the student’s mind as to the biblical revelation about the person, nature and works of God
inflame the student’s heart in worship, adoration and service as a response
As a result of the student’s successful completion of this module, s/he will
- Head: Be familiar with and understand the biblical teaching on the doctrine of God
- Heart: Have a greater sense of the greatness and ‘otherness’ of God
- Hand: Be able to explain and communicate the various attributes of God and be able to critically analyse differing views and teachings on the subject
READING:
Required:
Pink, A W Sovereignty of God (available at https://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/sdg/pink/sov2015_p.pdf)
Recommended:
Watson, T A Body of Divinity Banner of Truth
Kaiser, C The Doctrine of God Wipf and Stock
Packer, J Knowing God Hodder and Stoughton
Bavinck, H The Doctrine of God Banner of Truth
Grudem, W Systematic Theology IVP
Charnock, S The Existence and Attributes of God (available at https://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/sdg/charnock/attributes_p.pdf)
ASSIGNMENT:
As well as reading the required text, students are required to submit an assignment of 1500 words, choosing ONE of the following options
1. Defending the Doctrine of God
either
- Discuss this topic in the light of our contemporary polytheistic culture
or
- Give a personal and biblical analysis of what God means to you
2. Present an examination of the Doctrine of God as presented by a specific cult or religion. (You may choose the specific cult or religion)
3. Trace the historical progression of the Doctrine of God
SCHEDULE:
Units 1-2 God’s Being
Units 3-4 The Knowledge of God
Units 5-6 The Names of God
Units 7-8 The Holy Trinity
Units 9-10 The Three Persons of the Trinity
Units 11-12 The Incommunicable Attributes of God
Units 13-14 The Communicable Attributes of God
Units 15-16 The Providence of God
Units 17-18 The Fear of God
Units 19-20 The Doctrine of God in Historical Theology