Isn't theology overly complicated, jargony, and specialized?
It doesn't have to be. It can be accessible, clear, and life-changing—especially when we make the point of theology discovering who God is, what God is up to, and what both mean for the world and for us.
This micro-course is designed with these points in mind. It will help you (re)discover the essence of Christian theology, including the basic vocabulary, sources and resources, and topics like:
- How does God speak to us?
- God, the Father
- God, the Son
- God, the Holy Spirit
- Creation
- Salvation
- The church
- Last things
Check out the syllabus here or keep scrolling for a description and registration.
What you'll do
- Watch recorded seminars on your own time, at your own pace, March 2-16
- Meet with the instructor and other participants for live discussions on Zoom on March 16; 23; and 30 at 8:30am PST
- Complete a short essay and reading review and submit them for review by April 30
- Get 1 academic credit from Northwest (can be applied to selected competency-based theological education outcomes)
Who is teaching this micro-course?
Archie Spencer has been teaching at ACTS, Northwest, and Trinity Western University for over two decades and occupies the John H. Pickford Chair of Theology. He has published two books, including his substantial treatment of theological method in The Analogy of Faith, (IVP 2015). He has developed an international reputation as a theologian specializing in the theology of Karl Barth, Modern Theology and has expertise in 3rd and 4th century Alexandrian Theology. He was born and raised in the Pentecostal context and has recently published a co-authored review article of Frank Macchia’s magisterial systematic theology set to appear in Pneuma, as well as numerous other articles and reviews.