God And His Word

COVENANT
 THEOLOGICAL
 SEMINARY
 DISTANCE
 LEARNING
 

God and His Word
Dr. Michael Williams

 
 
 
 
 
 

COVENANT THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY The Seminary ofthe Presbyterian Church in America


 Covenant
 Theological
 Seminary,
 12330
 Conway
 Road,
 St.
 Louis,
 MO
 63141
 (314)
 434-­‐4044
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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ST200: God and His WordProfessor: Dr. Michael Williams I. Course Description: An introduction to theology and hermeneutics, and a study of the doctrines of revelation, Scripture, and God. II. Course Goals: During the course thestudent will 1. develop an understanding of the nature of the Bible as a revelation of God’s character, historical action, redemptive purpose, and norm for faithful kingdom living; 2. develop anintroductory appreciation for both the diversity and unity of Scripture within its covenantal orientation and kingdom trajectory; 3. become familiar with the science of biblical hermeneutics through a surveyof hermeneutical issues and strategies; 4. be exposed to the biblical teaching concerning God and the church’s historical-theological reflection upon God 5. develop a greater personal understandingof the historical and personal nature of God, his providential care for his world and his personal fatherly and kingly relationship to us and the church 6. develop biblically informed, theologicallysound, and historically shaped and tested convictions concerning the doctrines of God and revelation III. Course Objectives: By the end of the course the student will be able to 1. articulate and defendan evangelical understanding of the doctrine of Scripture as the inspired and inerrant Word of God; 2. show a growing confidence with and ability to read and interpret the Bible faithfully 3....