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Course:Theologyone
Topic:Doing theology
PreviewWe look at why and how to do Christian theology in Africa
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Preview of today’s lesson
Today’s objectives
By the end of this unit you will beDefine theology and describe narrative theology
You will be able toExplain its relevance for life and work
You will test yourself on your knowledge of this issue
You be able to understand the requirementsOf the course
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Question to discuss
Does theology really Make a difference in everyday life? Most Christians seem to get along fine In their lives with a conscious use of theology or Theological reflection. Why study it then?
The Road Map
Identify the issue
We look at a case study on theology and life
Explore ImplicationsWe discuss some questions
about building a theology that is relevant to life
Take Action
What to do this week in response to this lesson
Search for Solutions
Lecture on why theology matters, what
it is and how to do it
The Road Map
Identify the issueWe look at a case study
to find our how theology shapes life
Explore Implications
Take ActionSearch for Solutions
What’s Next?
We welcome Mary to tell us a story of Some friends who met in a café after the game
to discuss a troubled marriage. Without fully realizing it, the different Approaches to theology shape their
View of how to act in Case Under discussion
Key players in the story
Mumo
Husband to Mary
Kiptoi
Friend of Mumo
Wanjau
Friend of Mumo
1. In what senses are Wanjau, Kiptoi and Mumo "doing theology" in this parable? How
would you define doing theology?
2. Mumo mentions Christian hedonism almost like it's a summary of his theological convictions. What
does he seem to mean by this in the context?
3. Does Kiptoi's position discredit the idea of "Christian hedonism"? How would Kiptoi define that term? How
would Wanjau define it?
4. How would you explain what Mumo meant when he said that it was not Mary's sickness but his "aversion to God that has been the source of
my greatest misery and deepest despair"? Is this true in general for believers? What feeds this allergy? Is it possible to do ministry with a
deep aversion to God? How?
5. What does the parable teach about the uses of theology? The importance of
theology? How to study and do theology?
The Road Map
Identify the issue: Theology
And life
Explore Implications
Take ActionSearch for SolutionsOur theological analyst
Talks about the dos and don’ts of doing theology
What’s Next?
Luke talks about theology and its role in
the Christian movement in Africa today.
Quiz Time
Take the following quiz.Improve your grasp of the main ideas.
Question 1 Theology is defined as the enjoyment of God. Which of the following expressions best grasps this point.
D
C
B
A•Orthodoxy
•Christian hedonism
•Orthopraxy
•Health and wealth
Question 2 True or False: Calvin defined theology as having little to do with ourselves and everything to do with God
B
A•FALSE
•TRUE
Question 3: According to the lecture, theology is important to life for all the following reasons except:
C
B
A•It enhances relationships
•It improves society
It stimulates the intellect
Question 4 True or False: Narrative theology involves using stories to explain theological truths
B
A•FALSE
•TRUE
Question 5: Contextual theology should involve all of the following except:
D
C
B
A•The struggle for justice in a particular context
•Incarnating Christian truth into a particular context
Submitting to culture as the final authority
•The recognition that all theology is contextual
Question 6 True or False: Dualism can be defined as the belief that beyond the visible is the supernatural
B
A•FALSE
•TRUE
Question 7: Dualism is wrong for all the following reasons except
D
C
B
A•It is an attack on the goodness of all creation
•It limits the lordship of Christ
•It blinds us to “spiritual” sins by suggesting that evil only relates to the secular, material and sensual
•It undermines the unity of all believers
Question 8 True or False: A Theology of glory is a theology that emphasizes human reasoning and natural theology over against the bible and the work of the cross
B
A•FALSE
•TRUE
Question 9: A theology of the cross includes all of the following except:
C
B
A•The power that comes from weakness because of the death of Christ
•That God rejects learning and formal study as a theology of glory
•The apparent weakness and foolishness of God
Question 10 True or False: Narrative theology is consistent with African culture
B
A•FALSE
•TRUE
The Road Map
Identify the issue Explore ImplicationsLet’s discuss some questions To help us apply our learning
Take Action
Responding to this lesson
Search for Solutions
1. What elements of the definition of theology stood out the most? 2. Which elements were the hardest to grasp or agree with?3. Why does theology matter? Which reasons were strongest?4. Calvin said that knowledge of God and ourselves is joined. What did he mean? Do you agree or disagree?5. How does theology help us in our relationships?6. How does theology help us with missions?7. What is dualism and how does it undermine biblical Christianity?
Items to Discuss
The Road Map
Identify the issue Explore Implications
Take Action
Responding to this lesson
Search for Solutions
What’s Next?
What actions steps can you take to
put this lesson to work?
Today’s objectives
By the end of this unit you will be able to define theology and describe narrative theology
You will be able to explain why theology matters
You will test yourself on your knowledge of this issue
You be able to explainThe requirements Of the course
1 2 3 4
Taking Action
Check out the online resources
Do e-lesson 2And send the quiz
answers
Talk to someone at churchAbout the relevance of theology in their life and work
Begin your Spiritual Disciplines. See your syllabus
Do your Reading for the week
Taking Action
Read the assigned reading and get started on your reaction papers
Do the online lesson next week since we will not be meeting in class.
Take the online quiz and send answers to the teaching assistant.
Begin your spiritual exercises.
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