Systematic Theology with Ray Anderson

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Overview

Systematic theology, while it may sound intimidating, is actually the most basic task of theology, which we all engage in regularly.   Fuller's systematic theology courses help us to understand why we believe what we believe and to freshly articulate ancient realities  in a postmodern world. 

The three courses that make up the Systematic Theology concentration are taught by Dr. Ray Anderson, Senior Professor of Theology and Ministry.  Dr. Anderson's pastoral experience informs his presentation of the course topics, making this sequence an excellent fit for people who desire direct connections between theory and practice.

Course Sequence

Fall: ST514: Reconciliation and the Healing of Persons. The place of Christology in the theological curriculum, the incarnation as revelation and reconciliation, the nature of the atonement, the doctrines of justification and sanctification, regeneration and conversion, growth in love as the form of new being in Christ.  Anderson

Winter: ST512: Theological Anthropology and the Revelation of God.  The nature of theology, the nature of God and divine revelation, doctrine of Scripture, humanity in the image of God, the true order of humanity as male and female, theology of sexuality and marriage.  Anderson

Spring: ST516: Theology of Christian Community and Ministry.   The nature of the church as the people of God; the Holy Spirit; the order, life, and ministry of the church; the church as the mission of Christ in the world; the church as a community of reconciliation.  Anderson