Doctrine of God | Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer (Fall 2023)
The course will begin with an introduction to the doctrine of God (the project; the problems; relationship to Christian life and worship). Then, we will move into questions like: How can God be known? (general and special revelation) What is the nature of God and God's relationship to the world? Why does the Christian church emphasize God as Trinity? How do we understand descriptions of God: all-knowing, all-powerful, omnipresent, and transcendent?
The doctrine of God is an infinite subject, but this 8-week course will provide a framework for thinking carefully about God. Our hope is that your mind and heart will grow in love for God. We pray that as your imagination is awakened by listening to the way God has revealed himself, you will desire to align with his will and represent his character in your life.
This 8-week course begins Thursday, Aug 24, 2023 and ends Oct 12.
6:30-8pm at the Lake Forest Campus: 100 N Waukegan Rd. Lake Forest, IL.
You can also join online.
Lakelight classes are designed for anyone who wants to take a step beyond a normal Bible study. We bring in content experts who provide instruction around reading and facilitated conversations, but no grades or project feedback provided from the instructors. Class fees are $49.
Meet Your Faculty Member
Dr. Kevin J. Vanhoozer
Research professor in systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Prior to returning to Trinity, he served as Blanchard Professor of Theology at Wheaton College and Graduate School (2008-11) and as Senior Lecturer in Theology and Religious Studies at New College in the University of Edinburgh (1990-98), where he also served on the Panel of Doctrine for the Church of Scotland. He has edited several books, including The Cambridge Companion to Postmodern Theology (Cambridge University Press, 2003), Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible (Baker, 2005; Christianity Today Best Biblical Studies Book of the Year, 2006), and a collection of essays by Trinity students entitled Everyday Theology: How to Read Cultural Texts and Influence Trends (Baker, 2005). He also serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Systematic Theology and the Journal of Theological Interpretation and is the North American Consultant for IVP’s forthcoming New Dictionary of Theology.
PhD, Cambridge University