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1
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What is the primary goal of the Theology 101 course?

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Exploring fundamental concepts, methods, and sources of Christian theology.

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Which of the following is NOT a course requirement mentioned on the syllabus?

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Group Projects

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What is the difference between theology and Christian theology?

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Theology studies religion, while Christian theology focuses specifically on Christianity.

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Why does theology matter?

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It provides a framework for understanding faith.
It helps individuals articulate and defend their beliefs.
It guides ethical decision-making.

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5
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Which of the following is NOT one of the four main sources of theology?

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A Tradition
**B Philosophy
C Reason
D Experience

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6
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Which method of studying theology involves closely examining religious texts?

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Biblical Theology

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What is a creed?

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A summary of the Christian Faith.

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Which creed was mentioned in the lecture?

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Nicene Creed

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9
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According to the presentation, what is faith?

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A set of beliefs
An act of believing

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How did the lecture describe faith?

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It is an informed trust in God affecting the mind, heart, and actions.

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Can the existence of God be conclusively proved?

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No, but there is sufficient evidence to support belief.

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Who contributed the “Five Ways” or “Five Proofs” for the existence of God?

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Thomas Aquinas

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13
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What is Pascal’s Wager?

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A bet on the existence of God with everything to lose if wrong.

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According to John Paul II, what are faith and reason compared to?

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Two wings

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What did Martin Luther stress about faith?

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It is personal and involves trust in God.

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How did the lecture suggest faith and doubt can be reconciled?

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By making sense of suffering and living meaningfully despite it.

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According to the lecture, what is the main takeaway regarding belief in God?

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Belief in God requires accepting that a God exists and can be known and trusted.

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Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the methods of studying theology?

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**A Comparative Theology
B Biblical Theology
C Historical Theology
D Practical Theology

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Who famously said, “Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth”?

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John Paul II

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What is the primary focus of Christian theology?

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The study of God from a Christian perspective.

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What is the significance of understanding the reality of God in Christian theology?

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It is foundational for developing theological beliefs.

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22
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Which term describes the belief in a single all-powerful God?

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Monotheism

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23
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Which ancient cultures had major influences on the development of Israelite Views of God?

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Egyptian and Sumerian

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How did the lecture describe the use of analogies to understand God?

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Analogies offer powerful visuals but are ultimately inadequate.

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What limitation do analogies have in understanding God?

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They offer limited insight into God’s nature.

26
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What is the term used to describe the attribution of human traits to inanimate objects or non-human entities?

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Anthropomorphism

27
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What language does the Bible primarily use to refer to God?

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Masculine language

28
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How did the lecture address the question of God’s gender?

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It concludes that God is bigger than gender

29
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Which term describes the belief in a God, who is overall things, and active in the universe?

A

Theism

30
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What was the main takeaway from Chapter 2 of “Theology: The Basics” ?

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Identifying the true nature of God is foundational for theological beliefs.

31
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What was the state of the Earth described in genesis 1: 2?

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Formless and empty

32
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What is the significance of the Spirit of God hovering over the surface of the waters?

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It symbolizes God’s presence in chaos.

33
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What does the Hebrew word “bara” imply about God’s act of creation?

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Creation from nothing.

34
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How did Greek philosopher believe? God created the universe?

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Out of pre-existing materials

35
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Which Latin term implies creation from nothing?

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Ex nihilo

36
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What theological controversy influence the development of the “out of something” view of creation?

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Gnosticism

37
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What concept does the term “imago Dei” refer to?

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The image of God in humanity

38
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What does creationism primarily oppose?

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Darwinism

39
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What is the primary motivation behind the development of creationism?

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Political ideology

40
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What is the main Takeaway from the lecture of Chapter 3?

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God’s role as the creator of life

41
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What is the focus of Christology?

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The study of Christ’s identity and function.

42
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Which of the following is NOT a title for Jesus?

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A. Savior
B. Messiah
C. Lord
**D. Prophet

43
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What does the title “Messiah” mean?

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The anointed one.

44
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Which titles was used exclusively for God but is also repeatedly used for Jesus in the New Testament?

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Lord

45
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In Roman Culture, what did the title “Son of God” imply?

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Divine ancestry

46
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What does the title “Son of Man” emphasize?

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Jesus’ humanity

47
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What doctrine did the Council of Chalcedon establish regarding Jesus?

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Jesus was truly diving and truly human

48
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What does the term “Incarnation” mean

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God becoming flesh

49
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What is the significance of icons in Christian worship?

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They aid in focusing worshipers and reflecting on scripture.

50
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According to Christian theology, what is essential for Jesus to be a mediator between God and humanity?

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He must be fully God and fully man

51
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What is Salvation?

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Salvation is the liberation from captivity through Jesus’ death and resurrection.

52
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What is Adoption in the context of Paul’s images of salvation?

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Adoption is the process of securing inheritance rights in Roman culture.

53
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What does Justification mean in Paul’s theology?

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Justification is the change in legal status before God.

54
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What is Redemption according to Paul?

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Redemption is the secure release of believers from slavery to the law or death.

55
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What analogy does Paul use to describe Christ’s death?

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The Cross as a Sacrifice

56
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What was the significance of Christ’s death as a sacrifice?

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It achieved forgiveness and restoration.

57
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What theological concept did Anselm of Canterbury contribute to?

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Satisfaction for Human Sin.

58
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What does the term “Hamartiology” refer to?

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The study of sin.

59
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How did Jesus defeat sin and death?

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By dying on the cross and rising from the dead.

60
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What are the two theological views of salvation discussed?

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Salvation as Deification and Being Right in God’s Sight.

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