In this two-course historical theology bundle, Roger Olson provides thorough and easy-to-follow teaching on the development of Christian doctrine from the early church fathers through the Middle Ages, the Reformation, modernity, and postmodernity. You’ll be encouraged to delve deeper into the original sources and understand how orthodox doctrine came to be defined and agreed upon. These courses show the importance of understanding your spiritual ancestry and applying the lessons of historical theology to the contemporary church.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion you should be able to:
Understand the development of Christian doctrine
Know the key figures in the history of the church
Identify heresies that have been faced by the church
Resource Type: Courseware, including transcripts, audio, and video resources
Courses: 2
Video Hours: 12
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About Roger Olson
Roger E. Olson is the Foy Valentine Professor of Christian Theology and Ethics at Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary. Previously he served as professor of theology at Bethel University in Minnesota. He is the author of eighteen books including The Journey of Modern Theology: From Reconstruction to Deconstruction (Intervarsity Press). Dr. Olson was born and raised in the Upper Midwest of the United States and considers himself a "Bapticostal." He grew up Pentecostal but became Baptist while attending North American Baptist Seminary. His PhD in Religious Studies is from Rice University (Houston, Texas) and he studied at the University of Munich with theologian Wolfhart Pannenberg. He served as editor of Christian Scholar's Review in the 1990s and has served as consulting and contributing editor for Christianity Today. He is married and has two adult daughters and two beautiful grandchildren. He enjoys Southern gospel music, Victorian gothic mystery books, and traveling.