Foundations in Theological Studies Track

Created by Western Seminary

About this Learning Track

All Christians have been commissioned by Christ to be His agents of hope in the world. Christian leaders are called to lead others in their understanding and appreciation of our great God and his work. This certificate will provide a solid theological foundation that will enable you to do that as effectively as possible.

Enroll and complete each of these courses to earn a certificate of completion.

Courses

Course 1 :
Systematic Theology

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12 Month Access ($75.00 USD)

About this Course

There are core beliefs that should be shared by all evangelical Christians. While there are certainly areas with which we can agree to disagree, there is a core of common beliefs that unite us around the person of Jesus Christ. In this class, Dr. Breshears discusses specifically those core topics.

Course 2 :
What is the Gospel?

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6 Month Access ($25.00 USD)

About this Course

This Lay Leadership Training course with Dr. Marc Cortez is designed to help believers reconsider their understanding of the Gospel. What is the Gospel? How is the Gospel related to the eternal plan of God? What does the Gospel mean to each believer today? Dr. Marc Cortez, answers these and other critical questions that, in the answering, will help to revolutionize your Christian walk. 10 video sessions. Approximately 5 hours.

Course 3 :
Gospel, Salvation and Other Religions

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12 Month Access ($35.00 USD)

About this Course

With Todd Miles, Ph.D. Western Christianity’s interaction with world religions used to be, for the most part, overseas. Today, “religious others” often live next door. At a changing time when one public prayer spoken during the 2009 U.S. presidential inauguration festivities was addressed to “O god of our many understandings,” the evangelical Christian church should do more than simply dismiss non-Christian religions as pagan without argument or comment. The Church needs a theology of religions that is Christ-honoring, biblically faithful, intellectually satisfying, compassionate, and that will encourage Spirit-powered mission. 12 video sessions. Approximately 6 hours.

Course 4 :
Spiritual Formation and Devotional Intimacy

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6 Month Access ($20.00 USD)

About this Course

With Gary Thomas, M.A., D.D. This seminar was presented at the Lord’s Grace Church in Vancouver, British Columbia, as part of the 10 seminar Koinos "Certificate in Christian Foundations." In this seminar, originally titled "Christian Spirituality 101," Dr. Thomas provides an introduction to the biblical and historical roots of Christian spirituality, the spiritual disciplines, spiritual direction, and the pursuit of personal and corporate holiness. 11 video sessions. Approximately 5 hours.

Certificate : Obtain My Certificate of Completion

About the Certificate of Completion

When you have completed this learning track on BibleMesh.com, you will need to enroll here to apply for your certificate of completion. This enrollment will be activated when you have successfully finished all the courses in this track.

Instructors

  • Dr. Gerry  Breshears
    Dr. Gerry Breshears

    Dr. Breshears is Professor of Theology at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Breshears is an M.Div. graduate of Denver Seminary, and earned the Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary.

  • Dr. Marc Cortez
    Dr. Marc Cortez

    Dr. Marc Cortez teaches in the Ph.D. program at Wheaton College and is the former Academic Dean of Western Seminary. Marc earned his bachelors degree at Multnomah University, the M.Div. and Th.M. degrees at Western Seminary, and the Ph.D. from the University of St. Andrews, in St. Andrews, Scotland.

  • Dr. Todd Miles
    Dr. Todd Miles

    Dr. Todd Miles is Associate Professor of Theology at Western Seminary, Portland, Oregon. He earned his B.S. and M.S. from Oregon State University, the M.Div. from Western Seminary, and his Ph.D. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

  • Dr. Gary Thomas
    Dr. Gary Thomas

    Gary is a lifelong advocate of using the Christian classics to bring people closer to Christ. Gary earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature from Western Washington University. In addition, he holds a Master’s degree with a concentration in systematic theology from Regent College in Vancouver, B.C., where he studied under Dr. J.I. Packer. In 2006, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. 


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What is a learning track?

A track is a group of courses that provide a guided program of study in a specific subject area.

Why should I work to complete a track?

You should work to complete a track if you desire to build greater proficiency and a more comprehensive understanding within a particular area of study. Completing a track successfully will give you a sense of satisfaction in a job well done and BibleMesh or one of our partners will acknowledge your work through a track.

Can I go at my own pace?

Although a course subscription only provides access to a given course for a set time period, you may take as long as you wish to complete a learning track.

Can I skip certain courses?

In order to complete a learning track, you must complete every course within that track. Some tracks, like the Biblical Languages tracks, also require courses to be completed in a specific sequence, though this is not true of all tracks.

Can anyone receive a certificate of completion?

Yes. Anyone who enrolls in a course on BibleMesh can work toward earning a certificate of completion.

How do I receive a certificate of completion?

Upon finishing all the courses in a track, you may apply for and receive a certificate of completion.

Is this certificate of completion recognized for credit by colleges and seminaries?

Several colleges and seminaries do accept BibleMesh Biblical Language courses as a pre-requisite or advance placement option. But, if you are interested in earning a credit-bearing certificate that provides degree pathway opportunities to partner academic institutions, you will need to enroll in the BibleMesh Institute. For more information go here.