Theology II: Divisions of Theology
Foundations of Theology with Dr. Jeremy Kimble, Associate Professor of Theology — Biblical Storyline, Biblical Theology, and Why Theology Matters
In this lecture Dr. Jeremy Kimble explains what theology is, why it matters for vocation and character, how to map the Bible’s big-story from creation to new creation, and how exegesis, biblical theology, historical theology, systematic theology, and practical theology train us to think, live, and disciple well.
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0:02 Opening and Cedarville online class note (financial aid)
0:20 Recap — the Bible in 10–12 phrases; theology defined as disciplined reflection on God’s self-revelation
1:18 Course layout — Christ, salvation, Spirit, church, last things and moving into the Bible itself
2:12 Five theological disciplines introduced: exegesis, biblical theology, historical theology, systematic theology, pastoral theology
2:56 Exegesis — what does the text actually say; careful, contextual interpretation (Luke 15 example)
5:55 Biblical theology — adopting the interpretive perspective of the biblical authors; intertextual reading (Nehemiah, Daniel, Peter, Acts)
8:31 Why reread the Bible — layers of meaning, foreshadowing, and growth in understanding
11:20 Intertextuality — New Testament quoting Old Testament (Acts 2 and Joel) and how to trace connections
12:05 Kingdom acrostic and alternative storyline emphases (creation, fall, Israel, redemption, church, new creation)
12:22 Covenants as storyline drivers — Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and the New Covenant
16:32 Historical theology overview — four main eras: patristic, medieval, reformation, modern (approximate dates and major themes)
20:18 Systematic theology — what does the whole Bible teach today about any topic; strengths and limits of biblical and systematic approaches
21:40 How these disciplines form a biblical worldview — lenses, presuppositions, and discipleship
24:27 Why theology matters — for personal formation, evangelism, pastoral care, discipleship, and faithful living
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