How to Navigate Theological Disagreements
Learn how to winsomely navigate the issues that matter most to our faith.
Course curriculum
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Lesson Overview
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Course Introduction
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Basic Facts of Disagreement: History, Scripture, and Culture
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Sources of Theological Disagreement: Theology is Big
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Sources of Theological Disagreement: Humanity is Limited
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Sources of Theological Disagreement: Each Person is Biased
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A Positive Perspective on Theological Disagreement
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Lesson Overview
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First and Second Steps Toward Disagreeing Well
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Hosea 6:6 - Loyalty and Compassion Over Sacrifice
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Matthew 23:23-24 - The Weightier Matters of the Law
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Galatians 1:6-9 - No Other Gospel
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Romans 14:1-23 - Fully Convinced in Your Own Mind
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An Introduction to Theological Prioritization
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Sources of Theological Truth
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Theological Method
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Categories and Criteria for Theological Prioritization
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How to Follow Jesus when we disagree
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Proverbs 15:1 - Christian Character in Disagreement
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Matthew 7:12 - Christian Character in Disagreement Part 2
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Titus 3:1-2 - Christian Character in Disagreement Part 3
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I Peter 3:8-9 - Christian Character in Disagreement Part 4
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Virtues for Navigating Disagreements Christianly
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Recommended Resources
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Course Evaluation
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About this course
- $24.99
- 27 lessons
- 3.5 hours of video content
Isn't it a shame that as believers we often treat our brothers and sisters in Christ worse than we would treat our most vicious opponents?
Rather than reflecting God's love to the world, we often compromise our biblical witness when we contend over theological and socio-cultural issues.
Anyone who sees this as problematic for a church called to be one (John 17:20-21) will be interested in this course, as we will learn how to deal with disagreements by avoiding the hostility and derision that so often accompanies today’s disagreements. This course is designed to help you walk away with a biblical perspective on disagreements—why we have them, why it’s okay that we have them and how to exemplify Christian unity in spite of them.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long will it take for me to complete this course?
Each lesson is designed to take approximately 2-4 hours, depending on how deeply you engage the assignments. Since this is a self-paced course, the time it will take you to complete it will depend on the speed with which you want to progress through the course.
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Will I be able to interact with the professor(s) during the course?
Since this course is designed as a self-paced experience, you will not have any interaction with the professor during the course.
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Will I need to purchase any additional materials?
No. The course contains everything you need to successfully complete the course.
Course Author
Programs Administrator for Faculty Development, Online Education & Strategic Partnership, Biola University Eric Oldenburg
Eric Oldenburg is the Administrative Coordinator of Extensions and Online Education at Talbot School of Theology, as well as Adjunct Professor of Biblical & Theological Studies. He is currently working on a PhD in Systematic Theology through Melbourne School of Theology. He is married to his talented and energetic wife, Josie, and they have three dialed-to-11 boys: Dietrich, Lev and Max. Eric earned a BA in Biblical and Theological Studies (‘95), an MA in Theology (‘02) and an MA in Christian Apologetics (‘02) all from Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology. From 2004 to 2016, Eric, Josie and their boys lived and served in Kyiv, Ukraine, teaching theology and apologetics at Kyiv Theological Seminary and administrating Talbot’s Kyiv Extension there.
About the Provider
Talbot School of Theology |
Biola University
Talbot School of Theology is a theologically conservative, evangelical seminary in Southern California near Los Angeles. With over a 60-year heritage of biblical fidelity, the seminary couples solid evangelical scholarship with spiritual formation to prepare students for a lifetime of relevant, effective ministry. The seminary's master's degree programs and doctoral degree programs are led by a faculty of nationally renowned, widely-published, and actively engaged ministry leaders.
