Christian Theology for Beginners

Name: Christian Theology for Beginners
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Learn how theology works, why doctrine matters, and how to confidently understand what the Bible teaches

Created byJason Gayoway

Last updated 8/2026

English

What you'll learn

Develop a basic framework for examining and evaluating theological beliefs in light of Scripture.
Think more critically and confidently about Christian doctrine rather than relying solely on inherited opinions or traditions.
Evaluate key doctrines concerning Scripture, including inspiration, reliability, authority, and interpretation.
Compare major views of biblical inspiration and articulate the strengths and challenges associated with each position.
Explain what theology is and describe the major sources Christians use to develop their beliefs, including Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience.
Describe how biblical exegesis, systematic theology, and practical Christian living work together to form a coherent Christian worldview.

Course content

5 sections • 36 lectures • 2h 15m total length

Welcome3:46
Introduction to Systematic Theology0:31
What is theology? We start the series by an intro to the main ideas of what theology is and how we arrive at our beliefs.
Orthodoxy Box5:03
How Theology Works4:49
Systematic Theology6:29
Wesleyan Quadrilateral5:14
Evangelicals2:45
High View of the Bible1:47
Marks of Evangelicals5:14
Assumptions7:42

What is God Made of?1:34
If someone asked you what God was "made of", what would you say?
Does God Have a Body?4:12
The Bible sometimes describes God speaking face-to-face with people, walking in the garden, or stretching out His hand.
Does God actually have a body?
Does God Have a Body II3:33
We will work through several important passages that describe God in physical ways and consider whether the Bible teaches that God possesses a physical body.
Is God a Person?3:34
In this lesson, we examine what theologians mean when they say that God is personal. We will explore God's intellect, emotions, and will, and consider how these qualities distinguish Him from an impersonal force or abstract principle.
God is not Human6:47
God thinks, loves, grieves, and acts, but He is not just a smarter or more powerful human being.
In this lesson, we explore what makes God fundamentally different from us and why many theological problems arise when we assume God must think and act exactly as we do.
God is Everywhere Present2:10
In this lesson, we examine the biblical doctrine of omnipresence and discover what it means that God is not limited by space, distance, or location.
Did God have a beginning?3:27
We will explore what it means to say that God is timeless and contrast that with how humans experience time.
Does God Know Everything?3:04
If God already knows the future, do we really have free will?
In this lesson, we'll look at the doctrine of omniscience and what Christians mean when they say that God knows everything. We'll also explore some of the questions that come up because of God's perfect knowledge, including how God's knowledge of the future relates to human freedom and our ability to make real choices.

Requirements

No prior training is needed beyond a curiosity about God and His Word.

Description

Have you ever wanted to understand Christian theology but felt intimidated by academic language or seminary-level textbooks?

This course provides a clear, accessible introduction to the foundations of Christian theology. Through engaging lectures, practical examples, and conversational teaching, you'll discover how Christians develop doctrine, why theology matters, and how the Bible serves as the foundation for the Christian faith.

You'll learn about systematic theology, biblical interpretation, the inspiration and authority of Scripture, orthodoxy, and the historical development of Christian doctrine. Along the way, you'll also explore foundational ideas in apologetics, church tradition, biblical reliability, and how theology shapes everyday Christian living.

Whether you're a new believer, a Bible study leader, preparing for ministry, returning to Scripture after many years, or simply eager to deepen your understanding of the Christian faith, this course is designed to help you build a solid theological foundation without requiring previous theological training.

This is Part 1 of a larger Systematic Theology series and focuses on the essential foundations every student of theology should understand before exploring individual doctrines in greater depth.

You'll appreciate this course if you want to:

Understand what theology is and why it matters.
Learn how Christian doctrine is developed.
Build confidence in understanding what the Bible teaches.
Develop a stronger foundation for Bible study and Christian discipleship.
Explore theology without unnecessary academic jargon.

Drawing on years of experience teaching theology at the college level, I explain complex ideas in clear, approachable language while connecting doctrine to everyday Christian life. Technical terms are carefully explained, making even challenging theological concepts accessible to beginners.

By the end of this course, you'll have the confidence to continue your theological journey with a clearer understanding of Scripture, doctrine, and the foundations of the Christian faith.

Who this course is for:

Those who wish to know more about God and how theologians organize and study Christian belief.

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Course content

Introduction to Theology10 lectures • 43min

II - Bibliology7 lectures • 25min

Theology Proper8 lectures • 28min

The Love of God5 lectures • 21min

The Trinity: One God Three Persons6 lectures • 18min

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