Theology of the Reformation [Next intake 2027]

Name: Theology of the Reformation [Next intake 2027]
Author: Reformed Theological Academy

An in-depth study of Reformation theology using the 1563 Palatinate Church Order, examining Christ’s rule over the church and its implications for worship, sacraments, pastoral care, and Christian life in church and society.

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THEOLOGY OF THE REFORMATION: THE CHURCH ORDER OF THE PALATINATE

The Reformation established a radically new ecclesiastical order and way of being a church, as it is derived from Scripture. It determined the thinking of Reformed people about such matters as:

prayer, singing, and the ministry of the Word,
the baptism and instruction of covenant youth,
the Eucharist,
care for the poor,
Christian feast days,
Christian marriages and funerals
Dress,
pastoral care for the sick, dying, and prisoners, etc.

All of these things are checked through this course from the Scriptural principle that Christ is the head of his church. As a base text, one of the most influential Reformed church orders, namely the classical and comprehensive Church Order of the Palatinate (Heidelberg, 1563), is chosen as the base text. This course introduces students to the theology and ecclesiology (ecclesiology) of the Reformation.

This study will give you a good understanding of the Reformed thought and outlook on life as taught and guided by Scripture.

Who will benefit from this?

The Reformed doctrine is often vaguely understood, and yet it is a particular understanding of the Bible and follows from it a particular lifestyle. Anyone who wants to understand this reformed lifestyle will really enjoy this course.

You will learn:

What the basics of Christ’s government entail
How these principles are to be applied and lived out in church life and in society.
How these principles address modern man.

Presented by:

Rev Dirk Meijer

first semester roster

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