THE510 Developing a Biblical Worldview
Developing a Christian worldview that is biblically sound and practically functional requires a foundational skillset in “doing theology” in a way that effectively intersects with the practical and philosophical questions of life, community and culture. This course will engage the student in the development of that skillset using basic steps for building a Christian worldview that is biblically accurate, including exegesis and biblical theology, linking passages across Scripture, categorizing all of the biblical data on various themes, validating extra-biblical truth claims, and applying biblical teaching to all of life.
Credits: 3
Student learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a working appreciation of worldview thinking and its synthesis with the Bible and the practice of “doing theology.”
- Critically evaluate the presuppositions and beliefs that underlie their own worldview as a foundation for forming or adjusting to a biblical worldview.
- Articulate the difference between biblical theology and systematic theology.
- Apply basic hermeneutical rules for interpreting Biblical text and accurately integrate truth across biblical passages.
- Effectively evaluate the extra-biblical influences and assumptions underlying the development of their worldview for consistency with the claims of Scripture.
- Leverage a biblical worldview to integrate life and ministry with truth through functional application