Final Exam Flashcards
What is the primary goal of the Theology 101 course?
Exploring fundamental concepts, methods, and sources of Christian theology.
Which of the following is NOT a course requirement mentioned on the syllabus?
Group Projects
What is the difference between theology and Christian theology?
Theology studies religion, while Christian theology focuses specifically on Christianity.
Why does theology matter?
It provides a framework for understanding faith.
It helps individuals articulate and defend their beliefs.
It guides ethical decision-making.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four main sources of theology?
A Tradition
**B Philosophy
C Reason
D Experience
Which method of studying theology involves closely examining religious texts?
Biblical Theology
What is a creed?
A summary of the Christian Faith.
Which creed was mentioned in the lecture?
Nicene Creed
According to the presentation, what is faith?
A set of beliefs
An act of believing
How did the lecture describe faith?
It is an informed trust in God affecting the mind, heart, and actions.
Can the existence of God be conclusively proved?
No, but there is sufficient evidence to support belief.
Who contributed the “Five Ways” or “Five Proofs” for the existence of God?
Thomas Aquinas
What is Pascal’s Wager?
A bet on the existence of God with everything to lose if wrong.
According to John Paul II, what are faith and reason compared to?
Two wings
What did Martin Luther stress about faith?
It is personal and involves trust in God.
How did the lecture suggest faith and doubt can be reconciled?
By making sense of suffering and living meaningfully despite it.
According to the lecture, what is the main takeaway regarding belief in God?
Belief in God requires accepting that a God exists and can be known and trusted.
Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the methods of studying theology?
**A Comparative Theology
B Biblical Theology
C Historical Theology
D Practical Theology
Who famously said, “Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth”?
John Paul II
What is the primary focus of Christian theology?
The study of God from a Christian perspective.
What is the significance of understanding the reality of God in Christian theology?
It is foundational for developing theological beliefs.
Which term describes the belief in a single all-powerful God?
Monotheism
Which ancient cultures had major influences on the development of Israelite Views of God?
Egyptian and Sumerian
How did the lecture describe the use of analogies to understand God?
Analogies offer powerful visuals but are ultimately inadequate.
What limitation do analogies have in understanding God?
They offer limited insight into God’s nature.
What is the term used to describe the attribution of human traits to inanimate objects or non-human entities?
Anthropomorphism
What language does the Bible primarily use to refer to God?
Masculine language
How did the lecture address the question of God’s gender?
It concludes that God is bigger than gender
Which term describes the belief in a God, who is overall things, and active in the universe?
Theism
What was the main takeaway from Chapter 2 of “Theology: The Basics” ?
Identifying the true nature of God is foundational for theological beliefs.
What was the state of the Earth described in genesis 1: 2?
Formless and empty
What is the significance of the Spirit of God hovering over the surface of the waters?
It symbolizes God’s presence in chaos.
What does the Hebrew word “bara” imply about God’s act of creation?
Creation from nothing.
How did Greek philosopher believe? God created the universe?
Out of pre-existing materials
Which Latin term implies creation from nothing?
Ex nihilo
What theological controversy influence the development of the “out of something” view of creation?
Gnosticism
What concept does the term “imago Dei” refer to?
The image of God in humanity
What does creationism primarily oppose?
Darwinism
What is the primary motivation behind the development of creationism?
Political ideology
What is the main Takeaway from the lecture of Chapter 3?
God’s role as the creator of life
What is the focus of Christology?
The study of Christ’s identity and function.
Which of the following is NOT a title for Jesus?
A. Savior
B. Messiah
C. Lord
**D. Prophet
What does the title “Messiah” mean?
The anointed one.
Which titles was used exclusively for God but is also repeatedly used for Jesus in the New Testament?
Lord
In Roman Culture, what did the title “Son of God” imply?
Divine ancestry
What does the title “Son of Man” emphasize?
Jesus’ humanity
What doctrine did the Council of Chalcedon establish regarding Jesus?
Jesus was truly diving and truly human
What does the term “Incarnation” mean
God becoming flesh
What is the significance of icons in Christian worship?
They aid in focusing worshipers and reflecting on scripture.
According to Christian theology, what is essential for Jesus to be a mediator between God and humanity?
He must be fully God and fully man
What is Salvation?
Salvation is the liberation from captivity through Jesus’ death and resurrection.
What is Adoption in the context of Paul’s images of salvation?
Adoption is the process of securing inheritance rights in Roman culture.
What does Justification mean in Paul’s theology?
Justification is the change in legal status before God.
What is Redemption according to Paul?
Redemption is the secure release of believers from slavery to the law or death.
What analogy does Paul use to describe Christ’s death?
The Cross as a Sacrifice
What was the significance of Christ’s death as a sacrifice?
It achieved forgiveness and restoration.
What theological concept did Anselm of Canterbury contribute to?
Satisfaction for Human Sin.
What does the term “Hamartiology” refer to?
The study of sin.
How did Jesus defeat sin and death?
By dying on the cross and rising from the dead.
What are the two theological views of salvation discussed?
Salvation as Deification and Being Right in God’s Sight.
