TH 111.2: Essential Elements of a Biblical Worldview

• 3.00 Credit Hours

• OnDemand

Whether we recognize it or not, we have all been influenced by various cultural, religious, and family values and morals. As a result, we express personal opinions about these matters. Unfortunately, we often dont pause to examine or clarify why we believe what we believe. As believers, we must be intentional in articulating and validating a personal worldview by defining what is believed and defend why it is believed. This course is an introduction to the concept of a biblical worldview and the understanding that any worldview colors and informs our view on contemporary moral issues. This course will introduce critical thinking skills. Religious and philosophical worldviews will also be explored. As a result of completing this course, each student must critically reflect on the biblical worldview of many viewpoints and ethical issues that society offers, learn how to effectively communicate the biblical/Christian worldview in a multicultural society, and develop a consistently biblical approach to viewing and living our life.As a result of completing this class, the student will: 1. Identify critical thinking principles and logical fallacies commonly used in argumentation. 2. Define the term “worldview” and articulate a biblical/Christian worldview. 3. Understand the five worldview questions of origin, identity, meaning, morality, and destiny. 4. Identify key components in religious worldviews. 5. Differentiate between a biblical and non-biblical approach to ethical and contemporary issues.