Session 1: Class Introduction

Session Overview

Session Assignments
Alternate Readings:
For those cannot get the textbooks


What is The Theology Program anyway? What is our approach to studying theology? Does TTP take the "we're right, your wrong" approach? Or does it approach theology more peaceably, letting the students make up their own mind? Am I smart enough to take this course? These are all important questions that this first session seeks to answer. This session presents a basic understanding of the importance of the study of theology and the purpose of The Theology Program. The "rules of engagement" will set the stage for all future TTP sessions, arguing that theology is best done with an irenic (peaceable) approach, interacting with Christian doctrine and other belief systems in a gracious manner, allowing the student to make up their own mind when all of the evidence has been accurately presented.



Course Video

Course Audio

Note: The video format contains many slides including graphs, tables, illustrations, and maps that are important for the comprehension of the concepts being taught. Because of this the video will always be the preferred method, but this course works well in either audio or video.