Religions of America
- Credits: 2
- Course Code: THEO 204
A study of the distinctive doctrines and practices of the major sects and cults started in America.
A special emphasis is on strategies for effectively sharing
$250
No Monthly
membership
Week 1 : Introduction
- Week One Preview
- Forum: Get to Know Your Classmates
- Lecture Handout
- Introduction
- Cults and the Occult
- Fast Facts Reading Report
- Rhodes Reading Report
Week 2 : Deity of Christ
- Week Two Preview
- Marks of a Cult
- Lecture Handout
- Deity, Doctrine, and Salvation
- Deity of Christ
- Discussion of Marks of a Cult, Beliefs of Christianity
- Quiz 1: Introduction
Week 3 : Jehovah’s Witness
- Week Three Preview
- Jehovah’s Witness History
- Responding to Jehovah’s Witnesses
- Fast Facts Reading Report
- Rhodes Reading Report
- Forum: Fast Facts Theology
- Websites: Jehovah’s Witness
- Reminder: Essay 1 Due Next Week
Week 4 : Jehovah’s Witness
- Week Four Preview
- Jehovah’s Witnesses Theology
- Ex-JW Guest
- Rhodes Reading Report
- Quiz 2: JWs
- Essay 1
- Reminder: Interview Due Next Week
Week 5 : Mormons
- Week Five Preview
- Book of Mormon
- Mormon Guest
- Mormon History and Theology
- Fast Facts Reading Report
- Rhodes Reading Report
- Spirit of Truth Reading
- Websites: Mormons
- Quiz 3: Mormons
- Interview Assignment
Courses consist of 12 units over a 16-week period. The above is only a sample.
There are no prerequisites for Religions of America.
Fast Facts on False Teachings
Carlson, Decker | ISBN 0736912142
In brief chapters, the authors cover several topics and give many interesting facts and helpful insights concerning the “kingdom” of the cults
World Religions and Cults, Vol 1: Counterfeits of Christianity
Hodge, Patterson | ISBN 9780890519035
This brand-new book gives an up-to-date look at the many popular cults and religions in the world today
20% — Reading
21% — Essays/Sunday School lesson
35% — Tests/Quizzes
7% — Interview
7% — Internet Activities
10% — Participation
Dr. Mark Bird
Professor
- BRE in Education, Union Bible College
- MS in Secondary Education, Pensacola Christian College
- MA in Theology, Wesley Biblical Seminary
- DMin in Theology and Apologetics, Grace Theological Seminary