Snakes, Stars, Seraphim - the Doctrine of Creation

In an era of rapid scientific progress, climate change, and ecological destruction, the doctrine of creation is of great significance in contemporary theology. This course will provide an in-depth look at the Christian doctrine of creation. Throughout the course you will gain a historical overview of creation theology by interacting with major figures from the tradition and topics commonly associated with the doctrine of creation. We will examine in particular the relationship between God and time, as well as the impact of creation theology on other aspects of the Christian faith, including the doctrine of the triune God, Christology, soteriology, and eschatology, as well as the implications of our doctrine of creation upon ministry and ethics in the twenty-first century.