INTRODUCTION TO REFORMED THEOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will introduce the theology of the Reformed tradition. It is designed to familiarize you with the broad contours of the tradition that flows from the Protestant Reformation and was heavily influenced by the writings of John Calvin, and it will meet the particular needs of those training to be Commissioned Ruling Elders in the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Required Texts
- BOC Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Part I, The Book of Confessions. Louisville: Office of the General Assembly.
* Available online: http://oga.pcusa.org/site_media/media/uploads/oga/pdf/boc2016.pdf
* For those who want a hard copy, the Book of Confessions: Study Edition, Revised, which includes helpful introductory essays. https://www.wjkbooks.com/Products/0664262902/book-of-confessions-study-edition-revised.aspx
- PC Rogers, Jack. Presbyterian Creeds: A Guide to the Book of Confessions. Westminster John Knox, 1985.
- COF Burgess, John P. Confessing Our Faith: The Book of Confessions for Church Leaders. Westminster John Knox, 2018.
- Teacher: David Congdon