Bringing Theology Back to Life

This course introduces a new approach to theological instruction.

The learning of theology should not be dry and academic. Jesus, Paul and all the biblical writers presented deep theological truths in ways that are alive and transforming.

This course is called Bringing Theology Back to Life.Theology will come back to life as two things are changed: the way theology is taught (the form) and what is taught (the meaning).

First, we need to change the form transforming theological instruction from monotonous lectures to engaging learning experiences. For too long, theology has been taught in a way that is boring and academic. In the Bible, however, doctrinal instruction is alive and passionate!

Second, we need to change the meaning transforming theological substance from disconnected, isolated abstractions to relevant truths. Theological truth, when presented in traditional ways, has become disconnected from the daily realties of life. It has become a remote, abstract and largely irrelevant entity. This is utterly unfaithful to the Scriptures! In the Bible, doctrine is always connected directly and powerfully to the immediate realities of the believers' daily lives. Doctrine is Truth and Truth is life-giving and transformational!

We need a new paradigm for theological instruction. The ConneXions model provides this.

The ConneXions model is not only powerful in helping us build spiritual life, relational strength, character and ministry capacities in our emerging and existing leaders, but it also shows us a living and biblical way to teach doctrine!

Let's bring theology back to life!

Learning Objectives

In this course, you will learn a new paradigm (actually a very old biblical paradigm) for theological instruction.

By the end of the course, the participants will have:

• Reviewed the 5C and 4D models, making specific applications to the teaching of theology.
• Explored biblical examples of theological instruction.
• Compared their own approaches to teaching doctrine with biblical approaches.
• Discovered specific methods of moving from intellectual information to life transformation.
• Recognized the core elements of specific doctrines and identified the practical significances of each element.
• Designed new "theological learning experiences" according to the ConneXions model.

It's time to bring theology back to life!

Who Should Attend?

Existing and emerging leaders in churches who desire to consider new approaches to theological instruction.
Because we have designed a highly interactive experience, participants learn from each other. To ensure quality learning, capacity is limited.

Testimonies

Here are some testimonies of participants in our courses in various nations.

Details

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