Distinctives of Reformed Theology and Practice

Institute of Ministry Leadership

 August 20 – October 8, 2024
Every Other Tuesday  12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Overview
This 8-week course (meeting 4 times) surveys key distinctives of Reformed theology and practice, including predestination, ecclesiology and polity, worship and the sacraments, and eschatology.

Learners engage with Evangelical Theology: A Biblical and Systematic Introduction, the Pocket Dictionary of Theological Terms, and the Reformed Confessions.

Intended Competencies
Our learning together in community is intended to gain:

      • an understanding of the essential and practical value for how systematic theology shapes one’s own identity, life, and ministry
      • familiarity with significant theological terminology common to the Christian tradition 
      • the ability to distinguish between core doctrines, secondary Christian views, heresy, and matters of indifference 
      • the skill of communicating acquired biblical and theological knowledge 
      • thoughtful, critical, and charitable engagement with key theological topics related to the plan of God, the order of salvation, church government and practices, and the kingdom of God.

Dates and Time: Tuesdays
August 20, September 3, September 17, October 1
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: Community Reformed Church in Zeeland, MI

Cost per individual: $500
Cost per church: $2500 maximum