Course Description

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Some of the things that this course includes:

  1. A foundation upon which a Christian leader builds their ministry.
  2. A basic understanding of the triune God is presented, as well as how to have an ever-deepening relationship with him.
  3. The attributes of God the Father, the person and work of Christ the Son, and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit are outlined.
  4. A strong emphasis on Scripture as the informing source of our knowing God.
  5. Who we are as human beings in relation to God.
  6. The importance of loving God is stressed with practical suggestions for how to grow in the grace and knowledge of God.


Learning Objectives

  1. Know and understand (head-educated):
    • The basic doctrines relating to the triune God: the Father, the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit
    • Who we as human beings are in relation to God
    • The key Scripture passages which teach these doctrines and how we are to have a relationship with God
  2. Be able to (hand-equipped):
    • Give a basic description of who God is and our relationship with him as human beings, and provide biblical references which support the description
    • Guide people into a deeper understanding of God
  3. Develop an appreciation of and value for (heart-enriched):
    • A growing intimacy with God
    • The importance of drawing on a relationship with God for effective ministry

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I.  Introductory Matters

II.  Who is God

III.  Humanity: Who We Are

IV.  How Can We Know God

V.  Experiencing and Loving God

VI.  God’s Story: An Overview of the Bible

VII.  The Attributes and Names of God

VIII.  The Trinity

IX  Jesus, the Son of God

X.  The Holy Spirit

XI.  Spiritual Disciplines

XII.  Leading Others into Intimacy with God

XIII.  Concluding the Course