Systematic Theology II: Christ, Sin, Salvation, and the Holy Spirit

This course continues the study of systematic theology as a holistic and inter-related account of Christian confession. As the second in a two course sequence, this course addresses the contents of the second and third articles of the Apostles Creed, having to do with the doctrines of the Son (including: the person and work of Christ; the nature of humanity; the definition and defeat of sin; the salvation, healing, sanctification, and perfection of creatures) and the Holy Spirit (including: the person and work of the Spirit; the nature of the church and the sacraments; the new creation). The goal of the course is to orient students to the church's ongoing reflection on God and God's works so that their own ministry of witness in the church and the world might reflect more faithfully the glory of God and God's great love for creation.