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Summary
After successfully completing this course, students should be able to . . . 1. Generate a working definition(s) of pseudo- and non-Christian cults and engage critically other definitions. 2. Discern the major theological errors of cults (and some aberrant groups) and engage critically their beliefs and practices from the standpoint of biblical faith / classical Christian orthodoxy. 3. Show familiarity with the history and basic beliefs of several cultic groups. 4. Demonstrate awareness of the sociological atmosphere of various cults. 5. Utilize all the above to . . . A. Know God more deeply by better understanding certain essential doctrines of Christianity. B. Develop strategies for presenting the biblical Christ and his gospel to adherents of these groups. C. Be able to equip the body of Christ for the same
Publication Date
January 2003
Publisher
Asbury Theological Seminary
Keywords
ExL, Spring, ST680, MS680
Language
English