God-Centered Theology Track

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About this Learning Track

At Bethlehem Institute Online, we offer two learning tracks designed to equip students in theology, Bible study, and Biblical leadership. Each track is designed to highlight Bethlehem’s theological distinctives, promote Biblical knowledge and fidelity, and equip students for leadership positions in their local church.

This certificate of completion in God-Centered Theology is designed to equip students with proficiency in the theology as well as in depth studies of Bethlehem’s theological distinctives. Students will study systematic theology, Christian hedonism, biblical manhood and womanhood, missions, and the sovereignty of God all from a God-Centered perspective. Those who complete this learning track will be better prepared to engage the Scriptures and understand the “whole counsel of God.”

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Courses

Course 1 :
Systematic Theology 1

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6 Month Access ($30.00 USD)

About this Course

The Systematic Theology 1 course is an attempt to systematically present what the Apostle Paul called “the whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:27). Students will study biblical topics by examining particular biblical passages, reading through Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology, and inspecting the Bethlehem Affirmation of Faith. The student’s learning will be solidified through discussion questions and various homework assignments. This course is the first of two semesters, progressing through roughly the first half of a systematic theology, including the doctrines of Scripture, the Trinity, God’s sovereignty, election, creation, sin, Christology, and soteriology.

Course Overview
  • A doctrine of Scripture
  • The Trinity
  • God’s eternal purpose and election
  • Creation: the universe and man
  • A doctrine of sin
  • Jesus Christ and his saving work
Course Format

A series of 12 lessons that each include an introduction, lesson objectives, inductive Bible study, critical interaction with secondary sources, comprehension questions, video and audio content, and discussion questions if studying with a group.

Course 2 :
Systematic Theology 2

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6 Month Access ($30.00 USD)

About this Course

The Systematic Theology 2 course is an attempt to systematically present what the Apostle Paul called “the whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:27). Students will study biblical topics by examin­ing particular biblical passages, reading through Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology, and inspecting the Bethlehem Affirmation of Faith. The student’s learning will be solidified through discussion questions and various homework assignments. This course is the second of two semesters, progressing through roughly the second half of a systematic theology, including the doctrines pneumatology, justification, sanctification, ecclesiology, the ordinances, and last things.

Course Overview
  • A doctrine of the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts
  • The doctrines of justification and sanctification
  • God’s perseverance of the saints
  • A doctrine of ecclesiology
  • The doctrines of baptism and the Lord’s Supper
  • Global mission and Christ’s return
Course Format

A series of 12 lessons that each include an introduction, lesson objectives, inductive Bible study, critical interaction with secondary sources, comprehension questions, video and audio content, and discussion questions if studying in a group.

Course 3 :
Christian Hedonism and the Life of Faith

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6 Month Access ($30.00 USD)

About this Course

The Christian Hedonism and the Life of Faith course is an introduction to Christian Hedonism, a philosophy of life that is built on the God of the Bible. The course unfolds two key assertions: 1) the God-centeredness of God informs every aspect of the Christian life; 2) the pursuit of God’s glory and the pursuit of our joy is the same pursuit. Therefore, “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.” In this course students will examine key biblical passages and then thoughtfully interact with some of the central writings of John Piper: Desiring God, God Is the Gospel, and Future Grace. Biblical study, critical reflection, and application are all important components of this course.

Course Overview
  • The God-centered God and gospel
  • A God-centered conversion and faith
  • God-centered worship and love
  • Being God-centered in reading Scripture and prayer
  • Being God-centered with money and in suffering
  • The God-centered vision of Jonathan Edwards
Course Format

A series of 12 lessons that each include an introduction, lesson objectives, inductive Bible study, critical interaction with secondary sources, comprehension questions, video and audio content, and discussion questions if studying with a group.

Course 4 :
The Sovereignty of God and the Doctrines of Grace

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3 Month Access ($20.00 USD)

About this Course

The Sovereignty of God and the Doctrines of Grace course is an attempt to carefully present the biblical teaching on the sovereignty of God in the salvation of sinners. Students will systematically study the five points of Calvinism (Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, and Perseverance of the Saints) by examining the relevant biblical passages. The student’s learning will be solidified through answering study questions, considering provocative quotations, and engag­ing in class discussions. Ultimately, our goal is that students who take this course will be awakened to the glory of God’s sovereign grace.

Course Overview
  • Overview of the doctrines of grace
  • Total depravity and irresistible grace
  • Limited atonement and unconditional election
  • Perseverance of the saints
Course Format

A series of 6 lessons that each include an introduction, lesson objectives, inductive Bible study, critical interaction with secondary sources, comprehension questions, video and audio content, and discussion questions if studying with a group.

Course 5 :
Introduction to Biblical Manhood and Womanhood

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6 Month Access ($30.00 USD)

About this Course

The course Introduction to Biblical Manhood and Womanhood is a biblical study on manhood and womanhood, focusing on the relational dynamics between men and women in the home and in the church. The curriculum introduces the students to the complementarian view and argues that God created men and women equally in the image of God, but that he assigned men and women different roles to fulfill. Students will survey all the major biblical passages on gender, learn to respond to common egalitarian arguments, and begin to apply the beautiful vision of biblical complementarity to their own lives.

Course Overview
  • Biblical complementarity in creation and the fall
  • Women in the Old Testament
  • Gender in the kingdom of God
  • Headship and submission in marriage and the home
  • Biblical authority in the church
  • Male and female distinctions
  • Biblical manhood and womanhood for today
Course Format

A series of 12 lessons that each include an introduction, lesson objectives, inductive Bible study, critical interaction with secondary sources, comprehension questions, video and audio content, and discussion questions if studying with a group.

Course 6 :
God's Global Glory and Christian Missions

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3 Month Access ($20.00 USD)

About this Course

The God’s Global Glory and Christian Missions course advances the truth that God is on a mission to fill the earth with his glory through his redeemed people. The course will assert that preachers of the gospel should be sent to every people group, and will seek to provide a biblical and theological grounding for Christian missions from a God-centered perspective. Students will gain a deeper understanding of this issue by closely examining key biblical passages relevant to the issue of missions, answering provocative questions, and considering sermons and writings from the ministry of John Piper.

Course Overview
  • The mission of God and modern day global realities
  • The missional movement of the Old Testament
  • The sending of the Son and his church
  • Salvation for all nations to the end of the world
  • The sovereignty of God and the call to go or send
Course Format

A series of 6 lessons that each include an introduction, lesson objectives, inductive Bible study, critical interaction with secondary sources, comprehension questions, video and audio content, and discussion questions if studying with a group.

Certificate : Obtain My Certificate of Completion

About the Certificate of Completion

When you have completed this course study track on BibleMesh.com, you will need to enroll here to apply for your certificate. This enrollment will be activated when you have successfully finished all the courses in this track.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Retail Price for all Courses: $160.00 USD
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Registration Period: 24 Month Access


How It Works / FAQs

What is a learning track?

A track is a group of courses that provide a guided program of study in a specific subject area.

Why should I work to complete a track?

You should work to complete a track if you desire to build greater proficiency and a more comprehensive understanding within a particular area of study. Completing a track successfully will give you a sense of satisfaction in a job well done and BibleMesh or one of our partners will acknowledge your work through a track.

Can I go at my own pace?

Although a course subscription only provides access to a given course for a set time period, you may take as long as you wish to complete a learning track.

Can I skip certain courses?

In order to complete a learning track, you must complete every course within that track. Some tracks, like the Biblical Languages tracks, also require courses to be completed in a specific sequence, though this is not true of all tracks.

Can anyone receive a certificate of completion?

Yes. Anyone who enrolls in a course on BibleMesh can work toward earning a certificate of completion.

How do I receive a certificate of completion?

Upon finishing all the courses in a track, you may apply for and receive a certificate of completion.

Is this certificate of completion recognized for credit by colleges and seminaries?

Several colleges and seminaries do accept BibleMesh Biblical Language courses as a pre-requisite or advance placement option. But, if you are interested in earning a credit-bearing certificate that provides degree pathway opportunities to partner academic institutions, you will need to enroll in the BibleMesh Institute. For more information go here.