Which of the 4 approaches is the most important in your current or future ministry context? Demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter by inserting substantive content.

Discussion Assignment Instructions

Using the definition of systematic theology given by B. A. Demarest in Elwell’s Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, explain how it relates to three other disciplines of theology: biblical theology, historical theology, and philosophical theology. Which of the 4 approaches is the most important in your current or future ministry context? Demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter by inserting substantive content.  Also, present the logic, cogency, and evidence of your explanation(s) and argument(s). Avoid casual talks and testimonies by interacting theologically and critically.

The student will complete 4 Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at least 500 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned Module: Week.

The student must then post 2 replies of at least 200 words each by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned Module: Week, except for Module 8: Week 8, which is due on Friday.

For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 2 scholarly citations in Turabian in-text parenthetical citation format. Each reply must incorporate at least 2 scholarly citations in Turabian in-text parenthetical citation format. Acceptable sources include the Bible, textbooks, and scholarly sources published within the last five years.