Diploma in Theology

Whats Covered

Course Structure:

Module 1: Introduction to Theology

• What is theology?
• Different approaches to theological inquiry (philosophical, historical, experiential)

Module 2: The Sacred and the Human Experience

• Religious concepts of the divine and humanity's place in the cosmos.
• Exploring various understandings of revelation & religious experience.

Module 3: World Religions

• Comparative study of major world religions (Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, etc.)

Module 4: Biblical Theology (for Abrahamic traditions)

• Introduction to the Bible: its composition, genres, and historical context.
• Exploring major themes and narratives within the biblical text.

Module 5: Christian Theology

• Core doctrines of Christianity (Trinity, Incarnation, Atonement, etc.)
• Exploring major Christian theological movements

Module 6: Islamic Theology

• Key concepts of Islam (Tawhid, prophethood, Quran, etc.)
• Major schools of Islamic thought (Sunni, Shia, etc.)

Module 7: Jewish Theology

• Core tenets of Judaism (monotheism, covenant, Torah)
• Major branches of Judaism (Orthodox, Reform, etc.)

Module 8: Eastern Religions

• Examining the philosophies and practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, and other Asian traditions.
• Exploring concepts like karma, dharma, and nirvana.

Module 9: Philosophy of Religion

• Examining the relationship between faith and reason.
• Analyzing arguments for and against God's existence.

Module 10: Theology and Ethics

• Exploring how religious beliefs influence moral decision making.
• Discussing ethical issues in a religious context (bioethics, war & peace, etc.)

Module 11: Theology and Science

• Examining the relationship between theological and scientific understandings of the world.
• Discussing topics like creationism, evolution, and the search for extraterrestrial life.

Module 12: Theology in the Modern World

• Exploring how theology has addressed social and political issues (poverty, war, gender equality, etc.)
• Examining contemporary theological movements (liberation theology, feminist theology, etc.)

Module 13: Theology and Art

• Analyzing how art and religious expressions have intertwined throughout history.
• Exploring the role of art in theological reflection.

Module 14: The Future of Theology

• Examining contemporary challenges and opportunities for theological dialogue.
• Considering the role of religion in a globalized world.

Module 15: Capstone Project

• Students will develop a research paper or presentation on a theological topic of their choice.

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