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Building Systematic Theology

Lesson One

What Is Systematic Theology?

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Lesson Two

Technical Terms in Theology

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Lesson Three

Propositions in Systematics

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- Quiz
Lesson Four

Doctrines in Systematics

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Course Wrap-Up

Course Completion

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1. Course Evaluation
- Final Exam

Building Systematic Theology What Is Systematic Theology? Quiz

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Question 1 of 28

1. Question
Put the following theological topics in the order that they are traditionally studied.
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- Bibliology: The study of the Bible
- Theology proper: The doctrine of God
- Anthropology: The doctrine of man
- Soteriology: The doctrine of salvation
- Ecclesiology: The doctrine of the Church
- Eschatology: The study of the last things
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2. Question
Match each period of theology with the summarized description of its unique characteristic.
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- Emphasis on neo-Platonism
- Emphasis on Aristotelian logic
- Greater emphasis on Scripture but influenced by previous theological methods
- Patristic Theology
- Medieval Theology
- Protestant Theology
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3. Question
Identify the characteristics of each of the major postulates of Neo-Platonism as explained in the lesson.
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- The spiritual world is good but the material world is evil.
- Emphasizes the uses of reason and human reflection.
- Emphasizes the need to go beyond reason to receive revelation through spiritual ecstasy.
- Dualism
- Rationalism
- Mysticism
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4. Question
Identify the way patristic theologians responded to each of the characteristics of Neo-Platonism.
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- They gave priority to spiritual concerns.
- Intellectual reflection became a primary theological tool.
- They confessed that some elements of theology are beyond human reason.
- Response to dualism
- Response to rationalism
- Response to mysticism
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5. Question
Match each theological resource with its unique focus.
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- Focuses on analysis of Scripture.
- Focuses of the testimonies of others.
- Focuses on what we learn from personal experience.
- Exegesis
- Interaction in community
- Christian living
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6. Question
Match each aspect of Christian living with its unique focus.
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- Concepts
- Behavior
- Emotions
- Orthodoxy
- Orthopraxis
- Orthopathos
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Question 7 of 28

7. Question
Match each aspect of exegesis with its description.
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- Looks at Scripture like a work of art to study its features and how it developed.
- Looks at Scripture like a window to see its significance to people of other times.
- Looks at Scripture like a mirror seeing what is important to us.
- Literary analysis
- Historical analysis
- Thematic analysis
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Question 8 of 28

8. Question
Which of the following are characteristics of systematic theology according to the lesson? Mark each correct answer.
- It is based on the teaching of the Bible.
- It is organized in a logically coherent way.
- It depends on the official approval of the authorities of the Church.
- It seeks to explain doctrines in the light of their historical development.
- It is based on both the teaching of the Bible and the oral tradition passed down from Jesus and the apostles.
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Question 9 of 28

9. Question
Which of the following best expresses the teaching of the lesson regarding the relationship between systematic theology and the New Testament?
- Good Systematic theology helps understand the New Testament but does not go beyond it.
- Systematic theology adds to the New Testament.
- Systematic theology is rooted in the New Testament but also goes beyond it.
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10. Question
Which of the following are differences between systematic theology and New Testament theology according to the lesson?
- The New Testament writers are more diverse in their ways of expressing theology.
- The New Testament writers are more diverse in their doctrinal beliefs.
- The New Testament writings are more personal in character than systematic theology.
- Systematic theology is more adapted to the historical context in which it is written.
- New Testament writings exhibit a greater variety of literary genres.
- New Testament writers always wrote from the same eschatological perspective as the Old Testament prophets.
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11. Question
According to the lesson the New Testament writers structured their theology around the theme of ____________.
- Personal salvation
- The messianic kingdom
- The new covenant
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12. Question
Which of the following best expresses the teaching of the lesson regarding the difference between Old Testament Jewish expectations and New Testament theology?
- The New Testament explains that the transition from exile to restoration and victory would come in several stages as a complex extended process.
- The New Testament explains that victory from exile comes only in a personal spiritual way and does not involve earthly temporal affairs.
- The New Testament explains that salvation is not for the present age but for an eternal stage in the future.
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Question 13 of 28

13. Question
According to the lesson which of the following best expresses why systematic theology became necessary?
- The New Testament was not clear enough on some important doctrinal issues; the New Testament laid the foundation but the Holy Spirit guided the Church in a continuation of theological development.
- The Church needed to respond to and minister to a changing world.
- The New Testament communicated all the necessary doctrines but in a pastoral context. They needed to be organized in a coherent logical system.
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14. Question
Which of the following is considered a “scholastic” theologian?
- John Calvin
- Martin Luther
- Thomas Aquinas
- Augustine
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15. Question
Which of the following best explains the teaching of the lesson regarding patristic and scholastic tendencies in the theology of John Calvin?
- He did not follow their tendencies in any way.
- He used reason as a theological tool and followed the typical scheme of categories starting with God and moving downward toward man and earthly concerns.
- He placed a high priority on mystical experience but was deeply rooted in the Scriptures.
- He developed a new scheme for theological categories but followed their emphasis on the use of reason.
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16. Question
The Westminster Confession of Faith says “The whole counsel of God…is either expressly set down in Scripture or… ____________________.”
- “…may be ascertained through godly prayer and personal piety.”
- “…by good and necessary consequence may be deduced from Scripture.”
- “…may be learned from wise and godly men as expressed through the councils of the Church.”
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17. Question
Which of the following best explains the teaching of the lesson regarding the theological method of Charles Hodge?
- He followed the traditional categories and he went even beyond scholastic theology and early reformed theology in his emphasis on reason.
- He followed early reformed theology in his categories but gave less emphasis to the role of reason.
- He was strictly exegetical and biblical downplaying the use of reason and he developed new categories for theology.
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18. Question
What example does the lesson give of syncretism in Philo’s theology?
- He tried to harmonize the books of Moses with classical Greek philosophy.
- He tried to harmonize the teachings of Jesus with the philosophy of Plato.
- He tried to harmonize the teaching of Paul with the philosophy of Aristotle.
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Question 19 of 28

19. Question
What is Neo-Platonism?
- A philosophical tendency of the second century A.D. that mixed Plato’s philosophy with Aristotle’s philosophy.
- A philosophical reaction to Plato keeping his basic ideas about ontology and epistemology but criticizing his ethics.
- A philosophical school rooted in Plato but including new ideas by philosophers such as Plotinus.
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Question 20 of 28

20. Question
Which of the following statements best describes the tendency of patristic theology?
- They employed spiritual intuition but relied most heavily on reason.
- They employed reason but relied most heavily on spiritual intuition.
- They maintained a balance between reason and spiritual intuition.
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Question 21 of 28

21. Question
Which of the following are characteristics of “scholasticism”? Mark each correct answer.
- Emphasis on precisely defining terminology.
- Emphasis on spiritual intuition.
- Gave a central role to propositions for explaining truths.
- Gave a central role to personal experience for explaining doctrines.
- Made extensive use of logical syllogisms.
- Studied theological topics in order from the top down starting with God and moving toward human and earthly concerns.
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22. Question
According to the lesson what is the strongest way that systematic theology enhances Christian living?
- It gives us a better understanding of our emotions (orthopathos).
- It gives us a better understanding of God the world and ourselves (orthodoxy).
- It gives us a better understanding of practical Christian living and ministry to others (orthopraxis).
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23. Question
On which of the following aspects of interaction in community does systematic theology especially focus?
- Present community
- Private judgment
- Christian heritage
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24. Question
In which of the following aspects of exegesis does systematic theology especially help us?
- Thematic analysis
- Literary analysis
- Historical analysis
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25. Question
Which of the following are common errors or dangers of systematic theology that cause it to sometimes become a hindrance? Mark each aspect mentioned in the lesson.
- It may neglect the practical and emotional aspects of Christian living.
- It may ignore current thought and personal practical application.
- It may ignore literary analysis and historical analysis of Scripture.
- It may focus exclusively on practical application and ignore exegetical analysis of Scripture.
- It may ignore the historical development of doctrines.
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Question 26 of 28

26. Question
How does Louis Berkhof define systematic theology? Choose the best answer as explained in the lesson.
- An organized explanation of the main themes of Scripture.
- A systematic presentation of all the doctrinal truths of the Christian religion.
- A systematic explanation of the main doctrines as they were developed by the Church throughout history.
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27. Question
According to Berkhof we should always begin our theological task anew assuming that the Church may be mistaken in its traditional views.
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- False
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Question 28 of 28

28. Question
The lesson asserts that the New Testament writers carefully explained the doctrine of the Trinity.
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- False
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