Introduction to Covenant Theology

Taught by Dr. Camden Bucey, this course is designed for adults with minimal familiarity of the covenantal context of the Bible.

Format

Online
Course

Duration

4 hours, and 45 minutes

Subtitles Included

Arabic, English, Chinese (Simplified), Portuguese, and Spanish

Price

$97
Free

Course Overview

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Taught by Dr. Camden Bucey, this course is designed for adults with minimal familiarity of the covenantal context of the Bible. 

In this course, you will learn:

  • The basic two-covenant structure of the Bible.
  • The significant biblical symbolism of the tree of life.
  • How specific features of the covenant with Moses relate to God’s overarching plan of salvation through Jesus Christ.
  • How circumcision and baptism relate to faith and covenant membership.
  • How the new covenant mediated by Jesus Christ is a better covenant enacted on better promises.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Understand the fundamental purpose of covenants in Scripture and their role in revealing God's redemptive plan for his people. 
Analyze the structure and implications of the two basic covenants, the Covenant of Works and the Covenant of Grace, and how they relate to each other in biblical theology.
Articulate the relevance of covenant theology for understanding the Christian life, particularly in relation to concepts such as law, grace, union with Christ, and eternal life. 
Compare and contrast the different administrations of the Covenant of Grace (e.g. Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic), highlighting their continuity, discontinuity, and progression. 

Resources and Information

Accreditation
Course Materials
Certification

Reformed Forum is an approved provider of Continuing Education Units through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). As of 10/04/2024, this course is approved by ACSI for 4.75 Bible CEUs. Take this course for ACSI CEU credit.

Course Handouts (English)

Course Handouts (Spanish)

Suggested Schedule

Reading List

Each lesson concludes with a brief quiz, which will assist you in assessing your progress. The questions are multiple choice or true/false. Each question is designed to reinforce basic points of the lectures and to provide a means of self-assessment.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will have the option to download a certificate of completion on the main course page.

Course Lessons

Your Teacher

Patrick Jones - Course author

Camden M. Bucey

Camden Bucey (MDiv, PhD) is Executive Director of Reformed Forum and a minister of Hope Presbyterian Church (OPC) in Grayslake, Illinois. He is the author of Karl Rahner (Great Thinkers) and Lamentations, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah: A 12-Week Study.

Introduction to Covenant Theology

Taught by Dr. Camden Bucey, this course is designed for adults with minimal familiarity of the covenantal context of the Bible.

Format

Online
Course

Duration

4 hours, and 45 minutes

Subtitles Included

Arabic, English, Chinese (Simplified), Portuguese, and Spanish

Price

$97
Free