MISSION
The mission of SCTS is to train members of the Body of Christ in the disciplined study of God; His Attributes, His Word, and other core Bible Doctrines, utilizing the Scriptures as the primary Source. The goal is to become well equipped to better understand the Bible, to be stirred by God's Spirit to consistently apply His Truths, and to "honor Christ the Lord as Holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks [you] for a reason for the hope that is in you..." (1 Peter 3:15).
WHY THEOLOGY?
Theology is more than an intellectual exercise in the expansion of one's knowledge of God. The disciplined inquiry and learning about Him demands personal application and a steadfast devotion to the Eternal Divine Subject. The reason for a church curriculum on Christian Theological Studies as a ministry of Midwest Bible Church is that we recognize from Scripture the importance of all believers to have the same "noble" heart as the Bereans who "received the Word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so" (Acts 17:10).
Our hope is that students will come away from these important courses eager to learn more from God's Word as it is "examined" in order to become strengthened in their faith, determined to do their "best to present [themselves] to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the Word of Truth" (2 Timothy 2:15).
Our hope is that students will come away from these important courses eager to learn more from God's Word as it is "examined" in order to become strengthened in their faith, determined to do their "best to present [themselves] to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the Word of Truth" (2 Timothy 2:15).
course information
Theology Proper: Embracing the Fullness of God
This course in Theology Proper explores the biblical doctrine of the Trinity: its biblical foundations, historical development, and its relevance and practical applications to our lives.
Course Objectives:
Dates: First three consecutive Wednesday in May. (May 6th, 13th, and 20th)
Time: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Come ready to be encouraged, edified, and amazed by God’s self-revelation as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We look forward to a well-attended class filled with hearts hungry to know and worship our Triune God!
This course in Theology Proper explores the biblical doctrine of the Trinity: its biblical foundations, historical development, and its relevance and practical applications to our lives.
Course Objectives:
- To equip you with a deeper understanding of the Triune God as presented in Scripture, that you would be reassured of this distinctive biblical truth of Christian theology.
- To guide you in tracing this doctrine's biblical, historical, and theological development while exploring its relevance and application for personal Christian growth, worship, and for effectively communicating this distinctive and critical Christian doctrine.
- To familiarize you with core propositions and concepts such as inseparable operations, kenosis, hypostases, hypostatic union, Arius, Arianism, The Nicene Creed.
- To inspire you to appreciate God’s prompting of the early church to persistently seek His guidance through His Word, in understanding and formulating a biblically sound expression of the Trinity and His role in creation, redemption, preservation, and consummation.
- To incite you to praise, worship, and glorify the Triune God with intentional mindfulness of His Triunity—that you may embrace Him with increasing certainty of His Nature.
Dates: First three consecutive Wednesday in May. (May 6th, 13th, and 20th)
Time: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Come ready to be encouraged, edified, and amazed by God’s self-revelation as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We look forward to a well-attended class filled with hearts hungry to know and worship our Triune God!
REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for admission in this Course, all registrants must pre-register for this course and be a committed follower of Jesus Christ as described in Scripture.
To receive a Certificate of Completion from the School of Christian Theological Studies at the conclusion of the three week Course, all students must:
- Be committed to attend all three classes punctually. Attendance will be confirmed by student’s signature on attendance
sign-in sheets. - Participate in class all discussions and exercises that will contribute to the goals of this Course and the Mission of SCTS.
- Complete any homework assignments and turn-in on a timely manner.
- Have a good disposition to learn, apply, and verbally share experiences and learned material with others.
- Bring a physical Bible and note-taking tools.
All Courses are free of charge and a Course Certificate of Completion will be conferred to all who have successfully met the requirements listed above in recognition of students' achievement.
Since SCTS is not an accredited institution of higher learning that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education it does not confer college credits.
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