Constructive Theology

This course, taught by Kimlyn J. Bender and Roger E. Olson at George W. Truett Theological Seminary, is the culminating course following the Christian Texts & Traditions sequence covering central themes of Christian systematic theology using the materials of students’ studies (viz., biblical and theological). The course may focus on a central, unifying theme but in any case will progress through the sequence of themes. As a result of this course and its prerequisites, students should have a firm grasp of and be able to articulate their own doctrinal beliefs in relation to classical Christian orthodoxy.

  • Course Categories: General Theology
  • Science Topics: History & Philosophy of Science
  • Seminaries: George W. Truett Seminary at Baylor University
  • Syllabus: Constructive Theology
  • Tags:
    science and religion, faith and science, scientific process

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