Theology Seminar Session 2 — Theology and Worldview
This session provides a foundational overview of theology and worldview, helping faculty understand how biblical truth informs every area of life and learning. Building on earlier discussions about “why,” this lecture focuses on the “what” and “how” — defining theology, explaining its key components, and demonstrating how it forms a coherent Christian worldview.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction and overview of theology sessions
1:20 Prayer and purpose for faculty growth
3:00 Defining theology: faith seeking understanding
4:30 Theology as knowing, loving, and serving God
7:30 Key aspects of theology explained
8:00 Exegesis: careful interpretation of Scripture
14:30 Biblical theology and the storyline of Scripture
21:50 Historical theology and doctrinal development
24:00 Systematic theology and topical study
25:30 Practical theology and application
28:30 Defining worldview and its components
31:00 Questions every worldview answers
35:00 A biblical worldview summarized
37:50 Applying theology to worldview questions
40:00 Integration: reject, affirm, and redeem
The lecture emphasizes that theology is not merely intellectual but transformative — aimed at knowing God, loving Him, and living faithfully. Faculty are encouraged to practice sound biblical interpretation, understand the overarching story of Scripture, and engage historical and systematic theology as tools for deeper insight.
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This session explains how theology and worldview work together to shape Christian thinking. By grounding their disciplines in Scripture and engaging ideas critically, educators can help students develop a coherent worldview that informs both their academic pursuits and their lifelong faith.