The Theology Program
Friday, 09 October 2009 09:35
Most simply put, The Theology Program (TTP) is on a mission to reclaim the mind for Christ by equipping people, churches, and pastors, to understand and defend the Christian faith.
The Theology Program is a program of Christian theology (study of God) and apologetics (defending the faith) created with all believers in mind.
TTP seeks to give people who may never have the time, ability, or circumstances that allow them to attend full-time seminary the same opportunity to study the great and rich Christian heritage of truth. Here, you will learn theology historically, biblically, and irenically (in a peaceful manner). The contents of TTP are created from a broadly evangelical perspective, engaging other traditions in a persuasive yet gracious manner. In short, we seek to help people think theologically by understanding what they believe and why they believe it. (See here to further explore our theological method.)
We believe that all people are created in the image of God and therefore able and desirous to engage in a deep level of theological training that has traditionally only been offered at seminaries. TTP courses are designed with you in mind, walking you step by step through this comprehensive program.
If you have ever asked these questions, then this is the program for you:
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How do we know what books belong in the Bible?
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Do all religions lead to God?
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So many churches—what is the big difference?
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Why does everyone seem to interpret the Bible differently?
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The doctrine of the Trinity—can someone please explain this to me?
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Is the DaVinci code fiction or reality?
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Why should I study theology?
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So many versions of the Bible... Which one do I use?
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What about those who have never heard about Christ, can they still make it to heaven?
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Why does God allow bad things to happen?
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What is the difference between Protestants and Roman Catholics?
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Can we be sure that Christ rose from the grave?
Being created at Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, TX, the program materials are of the highest quality. Students will learn how to think theologically right in their own home or in their local church. Let us be your guide to theology.
There are essentially three ways that you can benefit from TTP: taking courses as an individual or by starting TTP in a small group or home church setting.
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Go to the MP3s on iTunes: Core Corses | Electives
The courses follow a very specific and intentional order. They are all designed with the previous and following 
courses in mind. This chart shows how the progression takes place. Once one has taken the Introduction to Theology course, they can then move on to any of the other five courses. Self-study students should proceed in the suggested order. Certificate students are always required to go in the order shown if possible.
CORE Curriculum
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Introduction to Theology (IT) : Why be concerned with "theology"? What is truth? Is there such a thing? Can we be certain that our truth is the right truth? What is the Christian view of truth? How do we respond to a culture that devalues truth? Does God still communicate through direct encounters today? . . . More
Bibliology and Hermeneutics (BH) : Is the Bible that we have today the same as when it was originally written? Do we have the right books? How do we know that the Bible is inspired by God? How do we interpret Scripture? . . . More
Trinitarianism (TR) : Who is God? Better yet, what is God? Can we know for certain that He exists? If so, how? How can God be one yet three? How can Christ be both God and man? Why didn't Christ know the time of His coming? . . . More
Humanity and Sin (HS): Why did God create man? What is man? What happened when Adam sinned? Are we condemned for the sin of another? Do we have a free will? Men and women: what is the big difference? . . . More
Soteriology (SO) : Are we really predestined by God? If so, isn't this unfair? Why did Christ die on the cross? Did he pay for all sins or just the sins of the elect? What is the difference between Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestants with regard to salvation? Can a person lose their salvation? If so, how? Is Christ the only way to heaven? What about those who have never heard? . . . More
Ecclesiology and Eschatology (EE): What is the nature of the Church? What is the difference between Dispensationalist and Covenant theologians with regard to the church? What should the Church be doing? What are the gifts God has given to the church? What is the difference in premillennialism, amillennialism, and postmillennialism? What is the tribulation? Is there such a thing as hell? . . . More
