Deep Dives - Theology Class
Piloting a new way to grow in Christ
Registration
5 simple steps before you can attend
- Register online
- Purchase the book, Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem (available in the HCC bookstore)
- Watch our Theology webcast and read our Essential Beliefs
- Read the first assignment per the syllabus.
- Be ready for a fun, low pressure quiz.
Goals
- To worship God with our minds (Matt 22:37, Romans 12:1-2)
- To grow in the understanding of our "essential" beliefs (Colossians 2:2-8)
- To marry our beliefs (orthodoxy) with our actions (orthopraxy) (James 2:18-19)
Values
- requires motivated learners
- no experts; no axes to grind
- major on the majors
- devotional study in parallel is a must
Expectations and Eligibility
- Anyone is welcome. However, these dives are designed as a faith deepening tool. if you are exploring your faith, we recommend that a 1:1 Spiritual Mentorship would better suit you.
- Watch our Theology webcast and read our Essential Beliefs as a prerequisite
- Attend three of four classes per dive.
- Stay current with reading schedule.
- Take short quizzes – just for your own retention and learning.
- Class limit: 30 people
Class Format
- Quiz
- Circle up discussions
- Whiteboard work
- "So what?" factor
Calendar
- 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00PM
- Location: Youth Room
- Childcare available
Deep Dive #1
Posted: Jan 27 2010
The Doctrines of Christ and The Holy Spirit
Feb 10th – Mar 24th (4 sessions)
Facilitator: Dan Deeble
Grudem: pgs. 529 – 653
- 2.10: Christ - come ready to discuss through pg. 567
- 2.24: Atonement - thru pg. 607
- 3.10: Resurrection/Ascension - thru pg. 623
- 3.24: Holy Spirit - by read thru pg. 653
Some topics we'll study:
- Was Jesus really God?
- Does Christ's death atone for everyone?
- What evidence do we have for the resurrection?
- How does the Holy Spirit work?









