PREPARATION FOR LESSON 3
PROPOSITIONS IN SYSTEMATICS
In this lesson we will study the meaning, formation, and values and dangers of theological propositions in systematic theology.
Before studying the lesson, read Romans 3 and 4, noticing some theological propositions, simple theological statements, that Paul expresses in this passage. Write down your observations.
This lesson is divided into three sections:
Orientation
Formation
Values and Dangers
Goals and Objectives of Lesson 3
GOALS
In this lesson, we would like to accomplish the following:
1. We hope you will grow in your interest in understanding theological propositions.
2. We hope you will make use of all the resources and activities of the lesson to understand the meaning and significance of theological propositions.
3. We hope you make some changes in your life as a response to the teachings of this lesson.
OBJECTIVES
When you have done the following, it will show that the goals are met:
1. Complete all the written assignments of the lesson, expressing your understanding of the importance of theological propositions.
2. Obtain a satisfactory grade on the accumulative test, demonstrating that you can identify the following: a) the meaning of theological propositions, b) the different aspects in the process of forming theological propositions, c) the meaning of factual reduction and factual collation, and d) the values and dangers of theological propositions.
3. Answer the application questions in the study guides, in which you apply the teachings of the lesson to your own life.
"Instructions for Lesson 3"
Carefully read the "Instructions for Lesson 3." You may want to print them out so that you can refer to them as you proceed through the assignments.
If you need a little reminder of how to do the assignments, go back to the instructions of lesson one and read the "General Instructions for Assignments" again.