Introduction to Fundamental Theology

We derive our inspiration from at least two distinct traditions: the Jewish and the Christian. It is important that we should be aware of this! A whole set of questions are implied here. What is the relationship between God and the Jewish traditi on, God and Jesus, God and the church?

Course code: THEN06

Professor: Dr. Albert-Henri Kühlem

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1. OUR BASIC INSPIRATION
2. THE ACTUAL CONTEXT
3. THE SELF

CHAPTER 2 : A COMPLEX SITUATION

1. THE PRE-MODERN CULTURE
2. THE SECULAR (MODERN) CULTURE
3. THE POST MODERN, SECULARISED CULTURE

CHAPTER 3 : ENTERING A NEW ERA

1. TOWARDS A NEW UNDERSTANDING OF FAITH

CHAPTER 4 : A NEW UNDERSTANDING OF CHURCH

1. THEOLOGY ENTERING A NEW PHASE
2. DISCOVERING ANEW THE JESUS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT

CHAPTER 5 : KEY MOMENTS IN THE HISTORICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHURCH

1. FIRST CENTURIES
2. REFORMATION - ENLIGHTENMENT
3. THE HISTORICAL JESUS AND THE CHRIST OF FAITH
4. THE GOSPELS

CHAPTER 6 : JESUS AND ISRAEL INTRODUCTION

1. JESUS AND JOHN THE BAPTIST
2. JESUS AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD
3. THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND THE CHURCH Matthew’s gospel The parables of the kingdom
4. THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND THE HEALING OF THE SICK

CHAPTER 7 : JESUS' PREACHING - THE PARABLES

1. JESUS' PREACHING - THE PARABLES
2. TWO PAYERS IN THE OUR FATHER
3. THE PILGRIMAGE OF THE NATIONS
4. ISRAËL'S CRISIS

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