TH007-512 - Christology: An Introduction

  • 2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 5
    AQF level
  • Category foundational unit
    A
  • theologyUnit Discipline

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code TH212.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Foundational knowledge and understanding of the doctrine of Christ: his person and work.

B. Be able to

1. Outline the doctrine of Christ: his person and work

2. Comment on the issues arising from the doctrine of the incarnation and atonement

3. Describe some of the main Christological heresies

4. Present Organised evidence-based perspectives on the person and work of Christ

C. Be in a position to

1. Relating perspectives and skills from ‘Christology’ to contemporary Christian living and ministry contexts

Content

Section A: The Person of Christ
   1. History of the development of Chalcedonian Christology
   2. Modern Christology
   3. Quests for the Historical Jesus

Section B: The Work of Christ
   4. The Necessity of the Incarnation
   5. Offices of Christ
   6. The Humiliation and Exaltation of Christ

Set Readings

Introductory Texts
Allison, Gregg. Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2011.
Bray, Gerald. God is Love: A Biblical and Systematic Theology. Wheaton: Crossway, 2012.
Horton, Michael. The Christian Faith. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2011.
Van der Kooi, Cornelis and Van den Brink, Gijsbert. Christian Dogmatics: An Introduction. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2017.
 

Systematic Theologies
Bavinck, Herman. Reformed Dogmatics 4 vols. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2003-08.
 

Special Studies
Crisp, Oliver. God Incarnate: Explorations in Christology. London: T & T Clark, 2009.
McLeod, Donald. The Person of Christ. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1998.
Peterson, David G. ed. Where Wrath and Mercy Meet: Proclaiming the Atonement Today. Carlisle: Paternoster, 2001.
Spence, Alan. Christology: A Guide for the Perplexed. London: T&T Clark, 2008.
Stott, John. The Cross of Christ. Leicester: InterVarsity Press, 2006.
Letham, Robert. The Work of Christ. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1993.
Torrance, Thomas T., Incarnation. Milton Keynes: Paternoster, 2008.