ECCLESIOLOGY - THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces students to the biblical teachings about the church, examines the nature, forms, polities, marks, and functions of the church, including an examination of the church as an evangelical fellowship and the promise of an Evangelical ecclesiology, with a view toward a practical vision for doing church work in today's world. LESSON OBJECTIVES: 1. Define and describe the church 2. List names that describe the Christians 3. Discuss the words illustratin

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  • Last Updated 11/20/2025

What will i learn??

  • After successful completion of this course, students will: • Have the ability to contribute to the Ecclesiological debate for the growth of the church. • Educating and also creating opportunities for student’s participation in developing thoughts on Ecclesiology from an • Helping students apply their faith to a strong church commitment

Curriculum for this course Lesson: 3

Section 1: ECCLESIOLOGY - THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH Lesson

  • Lesson 1: ECCLESIOLOGY - THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH
  • Assignment 1: ECCLESIOLOGY INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT
  • Quiz 1: THE ECCLESIOLOGY QUIZ

Section 2: DIFFERENT TYPES OF CROSSES AND WHICH ONE IS THE RIGHT ONE Lesson

  • Lesson 2: DIFFERENT TYPES OF CROSSES AND WHICH ONE IS THE RIGHT ONE

Section 3: THE ECCLESIOLOGY EXAM Lesson

  • Lesson 3: THE ECCLESIOLOGY EXAM

Description

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces students to the biblical teachings about the church, examines the nature, forms, polities, marks, and functions of the church, including an examination of the church as an evangelical fellowship and the promise of an Evangelical ecclesiology, with a view toward a practical vision for doing church work in today's world. LESSON OBJECTIVES: 1. Define and describe the church 2. List names that describe the Christians 3. Discuss the words illustrating the church 4. Explain the origin of the church as viewed from both historic and Prophetic perspectives 5. Discuss the two ordinances of the church 6. Differentiate the congregational system from the reformed system of church government. 7. List the qualifications of the ministers of the Church. OUTLINE: • INTRODUCTION: THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH. WHAT IS THE CHURCH? • THE FOUNDING OF THE CHURCH (OR ORIGIN OF THE CHURCH) • GROWTH OF THE CHURCH • THE ORDINANCE OF THE CHURCH. (SACRAMENTS) • THE WORSHIP OF THE CHURCH. • THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CHURCH. • THE OFFICERS (LEADERS) OF THE CHURCH LEARNING OUTCOMES: After successful completion of this course, students will: • Have the ability to contribute to the Ecclesiological debate for the growth of the church. • Educating and also creating opportunities for students’ participation in developing thoughts on Ecclesiology from an • Helping students apply their faith to a strong church commitment TEACHING METHODS: • Lectures and guided discussions • Bible study and scripture analysis • Group projects and class presentations • Question-and-answer sessions ASSESSMENT METHODS: • Class Participation & Attendance: 10% • Assignments / Reflection Papers: 20% • Final Exam: 70%.

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