Have to heard of Calvinism? Do you know what TULIP stands for? (Hint: it has nothing to do with a flower!) Is Calvinism Biblical? This course will carefully look at the 5 theological principles of Calvinism as it relates to the Bible?
CALVINISM EXPOSED
TH-342e Calvinism Exposed
TH-5412 Debating Calvinism
3 Credit Hours
I. THE CONTENT OF THE COURSE:
This course will reveal some major teachings of Calvinism that arein conflict with Biblical truth. The main theme of this study will be Calvinism’s misrepresentation of God.
II. THE PURPOSE OF THE COURSE:
The purpose of the course is to expose the errors of Calvinism, and to present Biblical answers to these errors.
III. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
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To give the awareness of what John Calvin and his followers of the sixteenth and seventeenth century actually believed and practiced.
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To alert the student of the need to verify the teachings of Calvinism in the same way as they did at Berea: “…Searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.” (See Acts 17:11)
CONSERVATIVE THEOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
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Jacksonville, FL 32258
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THE PARABLES OF JESUS
BI-350e The Parables of Jesus
BS-5280e The Parables of Jesus
3 Credit Hours
I. CONTENT OF THE COURSE:
This study is an introductory overview of the parables of Jesus as found in the synoptic Gospels. Using the Bible and the textbook, the student will be given a view of understanding the purpose of the parables.
II. PURPOSE OF THE COURSE:
The purpose of this course is to provide an historical and theological understanding of the parables of Jesus. By a study of the contexts in which the parables were spoken and the background against which they were delivered, the student will discover the essential truths the Lord sought to convey.
III. OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
• The Student will know the parables
• The student will discover Christ’s instruction
• The student will learn of the principles for interpreting parables
While this is a self-paced course, CTU recommends that you finish the lessons at a pace of 1 lesson every two weeks
I. CONTENT OF THE COURSE:
This course provides an in-depth survey of the study of angels. The biblical doctrine of angels analyzes the reality of both elect (holy) angels and evil angels (demons). The examination of angels will include the character, conduct and characteristics of angels.
II. PURPOSE OF THE COURSE:
This course is designed to acquaint the Bible student in the study of angels and their place in the plan of God.
III. OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
Upon the successful completion of the course, the student will be able to defend the faith in the doctrine of angels. Through the application of biblical correctness, the Bible student should be able to discern between “good” and “evil” angels, thus become a better witness to those who through demonic spirits are deceived
While this is a self-paced course, CTU recommends that you finish the lessons at a pace of 1 lesson every two weeks.
I. CONTENT OF THE COURSE:
This course provides a study of the geography, locations of cities and people, and events that occurred in Bible lands. The student is provided a textbook with maps and study charts that give valuable historical and thematic background explanations.
II. PURPOSE OF THE COURSE:
The purpose of the course is to establish the geographical and political relationships between the Old and New Testaments in the physical backgrounds of the Middle East. A study of the Biblical history of the Bible is an essential tool for the understanding of the Scripture.
III. TEXTBOOK FOR THE COURSE:
Nelson’s Complete Book of Bible Maps & Charts. Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1982.
While this is a self-paced course, CTU recommends that you finish the lessons at a pace of 1 lesson every two weeks.
BIBLE DOCTRINES II
TH-102e Bible Doctrines II
TH-5320e Bible Doctrines II
3 Credit hours
I. CONTENTS OF THE COURSE:
This course provides a study of the cardinal Bible doctrines of the historic Christian faith. This course will introduce the student to the doctrines of the Church (Ecclesiology), the Scriptures (Bibliology), Angels (Angelology), Satan (Demonology), and Last Things (Eschatology).
II. PURPOSE OF THE COURSE:
The purpose of this course is to establish the need of every student to know doctrine and to understand its importance. Doctrine is not only positional in scope, but is also practical in character. What one believes not only directs a person’s life, but also determines one’s destiny.
III. OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
General: To give the student a working knowledge of the great major doctrines of the Bible. Further, to impress upon the student the necessity, not only to know the doctrine, but also to be able to defend his position on the grounds of sound Biblical interpretation.
Specific: Upon the completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Think his/her way through each doctrine, and give adequate Scriptural proof of his
position.
2. Differentiate within a doctrine the different aspects of the doctrine. (Example:
The doctrine of the Holy Spirit—Baptism, Sealing, Filling, Spiritual Gifts)
3. Delineate between what is commonly referred to as cardinal doctrines over
against those doctrines which are not as pivotal to sound doctrine.
BIBLE DOCTRINES 1
TH-101e Bible Doctrines 1
TH-5310e Bible Doctrines 1
3 Credit Hours
I. CONTENT OF THE COURSE:
This course provides a study of the cardinal Biblical doctrines of the historic Christian faith. This course will introduce the student to the doctrines of God (Theology Proper), Jesus Christ (Christology), the Holy Spirit (Pneumatology), Man (Anthropology), and Salvation (Soteriology). Other doctrinal summaries will be perused and put in proper perspective relative to major doctrines.
II. PURPOSE OF THE COURSE:
The purpose of this course is to establish the need of every student to know doctrine and to understand its importance. Doctrine is not only positional in scope, but is also practical in character. What one believes not only directs a person’s life, but also determines one’s destiny, and will have a profound impact upon a person’s love for the Word of God.
III. OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
General: To give the student a working knowledge of the great doctrines of the Bible. Further, to impress upon the student the necessity not only to know the doctrine, but also to be able to defend his position on the grounds of sound biblical interpretation.
Specific: Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Think his/her way through each doctrine, and give adequate Scriptural
proof of his position.
2. Differentiate within a doctrine the different aspects of the doctrine.
(Example: The doctrine of the Holy Spirit –Baptism, Sealing, filling,
spiritual Gifts).
3. Delineate between what is commonly referred to as cardinal doctrines and those doctrines which are not as pivotal to sound doctr
While this is a self-paced course, CTU recommends that you finish the lessons at a pace of 1 lesson every two weeks.
Old Testament Survey
BI-101e Old Testament Survey
3 Semester Hours
I. CONTENT OF THE COURSE:
This course provides the student with a foundational study of the authorship, date, and contents of the books of the Old Testament. This course will also put each book in perspective as it relates to the events of the Old Testament.
II. PURPOSE OF THE COURSE:
1) To develop the central, unifying theme of the Old Testament Scriptures which
reveal God’s covenant promises to the nation of Israel.
2) To help the Bible student see something of the logical progression of the Old
Testament revelation of truth.
III. OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
General: To give the Bible student an overall view of the Old Testament. The student will be able to see that each individual book is significant in itself, and at the same time is an integral and indispensable part of the whole of the Old Testament.
Specific: Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1) Think his/her way through the Old Testament book by book.
2) See each individual book of the Old Testament as an entity in itself, being
appraised by the historical and doctrinal issues that so distinguish each book.
3) Show the relationship of the inspired books of the Old Testament to each other.
While this is a self-paced course, CTU recommends that you finish the lessons at a pace of 1 lesson every two weeks.