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What is the Church? A Rethinking of Church Theory

suject What is the Church? A Rethinking of Church Theory
content Our faith life is inextricably linked to the church; however, what is the church? When faced with different church communities, we can't help but wonder: what are the conditions for becoming a church? Different theological traditions have their own emphasis and perspectives on "what is the church." This course aims to enrich our understanding of the nature of the church by exploring the thoughts and discourses of different Christian traditions.

Contents:
1. Introduction: The Church in the Bible and the Focus of Church Theory
2. The Church as an Image of the Trinity
3. The Church as God's People
4. The Church Revolving Around the Word and the Sacraments (I & II)
5. The church as a fellowship of believers
6. The Church in the Power of the Holy Spirit
7. The church as a group that practices [the teachings/practices]
Lecturer Dr. Lin Nuoxin
Doctor of Divinity (majoring in Theology), Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary
object Believers who are interested in building a mature spiritual life
date December 1 - September 3, 2027 (Every Tuesday, eight classes in total, no classes on September 2)
time 7:15pm - 9:30pm
Place You can choose real-time Zoom video or physical class mode
(7/F, Christian Building, 56 Bute Street, Mongkok, Kowloon)
cost Registered students or auditors must be $890
Quota 40
Remark Undergraduate degree is Popular theology courses for believers Elective subject. Anyone who meets the specified attendance rate and completes the instructor's course requirements will be assessed as qualified and will receive a course certificate.
Deadline for registration January 5, 2027
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