THEO8310 History, Destiny and Hope: Introducing Christian Eschatology

Associate Professor Stephen Downs

Not offered in 2014

2012

4.5

1 x 2-hour seminar weekly

1 Admission into GCTHS-Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies
1a Admission into GDPTHS-Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies
1b Admission into MTHS-Master of Theological Studies
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b))

THEO3313 has been successfully completed

This topic combines biblical, historical and doctrinal approaches to the study of eschatology. An introduction will be given to the place of eschatology in the study of theology and the eschatological thought expressed in contemporary theologies of hope. Attention will be given to the questions of death, life after death, Parousia and last judgement.

The aims of this topic are to:

introduce students to a combination of biblical, historical and doctrinal approaches to the study of eschatology
provide an introduction to the place of eschatology in the study of theology, as expressed in various contemporary theologies of hope
introduce students to the issues of corporate and personal eschatology through the questions of death, life after death, Parousia and last judgement

Students who have completed this topic will be able to:

evaluate an understanding of the importance of hope as a part of Christian faith
analyse the complex and varied eschatological and historical emphases embedded in the Scriptures
situate the human person as the locus of history, destiny and hope

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