Welcome to the Theology class. 

There are two parts to this class. The first part is Lesson 1. It covers three charts that summarize the Bible. It's important to have a big picture view of the Bible before examining it in detail.  
Keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. Philippians 1:9 NLT
The second part is Lessons 2 and following. They consist of the ten topics of theology. It rolls out in a pattern of studying verses about a specific topic followed by readings from the text book on that topic. 
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Unless a lesson is defined by a specific reading assignment or activity, spend two hours to complete each lesson. 

Don't forget to join the Modesto Bible College (MBC) Group so you can have your paper reviewed and review others. ​
Text Book
  1. Basic Theology, by Charles Ryrie.
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  2. Foundation Studies located at GreatCommission.com 
Recommended Resources ​(Optional for further study).
  1. Major Bible Themes, Lewis Sperry Chafer
  2. Are We Living In The End Times?, Tim La Haye
  3. Charting the End Times, Tim LaHaye
  4. Things to Come, J. Dwight Pentecost
  5. Dispensationalism, Charles Ryrie​
Lesson 1
The ​Bible

  1. Read the student version first. Look up the verse(s) and write down your answers. Then read the teacher version. ​

  2. Write a Summary paper. 

  3. Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group. 
Lesson 2
The Bible

  1. Read Section 3 (chapters 9-16) in Basic Theology. Read what you can in two hours. 

  2. Write a Summary paper. 
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  3. Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group. 
Lessons 3
God

  1. Read the student version first. Look up the verse(s) and write down your answers. Then read the teacher version. 

  2. ​Write a Summary paper. 
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  3. Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group. ​
Lesson 4
God

  1. Read Section 2 (chapters 4-8) in Basic Theology. Read what you can in two hours. 

  2. Write a Summary paper. 

  3. Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group. ​
Lesson 5
Picture
Jesus Christ

  1. Read the student version first. Look up the verse(s) and write down your answers. Then read the teacher version. 
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  2. ​Write a Summary paper. ​​
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  3. Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group. 
Lessons 6
Jesus Christ 

  1. Read Section 9 (chapters 40-47) in Basic Theology. Read what you can in two hours.

  2. Write a Summary paper. 
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  3. Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group. 
Lesson 7
The Holy Spirit

  1. Read the student version first. Look up the verse(s) and write down your answers. Then read the teacher version. 

  2. ​Write a Summary paper. 

  3. Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group. ​
Lesson 8
The Holy Spirit

  1. Read Section 11 (chapters 59-68) in Basic Theology. Read what you can in two hours.

  2. Write a Summary paper. 
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  3. Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group. 
Lessons 9
Angels​

  1. Read the student version first. Look up the verse(s) and write down your answers.​​ Then read the teacher version. 

  2. ​Write a Summary paper. 
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  3. Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group. 
Lessons 10
Angels

  1. Read Sections 4-6 (chapters 17-28) in Basic Theology. Read as much as you can in two hours.

  2. Write a Summary paper. 
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  3. Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group. 
Lessons 11
Man

  1. Read the student version first. Look up the verse(s) and write down your answers. Then read the teacher version. 

  2. ​Write a Summary paper. 
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  3. Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group. 
Lessons 12
Man

  1. Read Section 7 (chapters 29-33) in Basic Theology. Read what you can in two hours. 

  2. Write a Summary paper. 

  3. Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group. ​
Lessons 13
Picture
Sin
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  1. Read the student version first. Look up the verse(s) and write down your answers. Then read the teacher version. 

  2. ​Write a Summary paper. 

  3. Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group. ​
Lessons 14
Sin

  1. Read Section 8 (chapters 34-39) in Basic Theology. Read what you can in two hours. 

  2. Write a Summary paper. 
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  3. Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group. 
Lessons 15
Salvation
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  1. Read the student version first. Look up the verse(s) and write down your answers. Then read the teacher version. 

  2. ​Write a Summary paper. 

  3. Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group. ​
Lessons 16
Salvation

  1. Read Section 10 (chapters 48-58) in Basic Theology. Read what you can in two hours. 

  2. Write a Summary paper. 
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  3. Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group. 
Lessons 17
The Church
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  1. Read the student version first. Look up the verse(s) and write down your answers. Then read the teacher version. 

  2. Write a Summary paper. 

  3. ​Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group. 
Lessons 18
The Church

  1. Read Section 12 (chapters 69-76) in Basic Theology. Read what you can in two hours.

  2. Write a Summary paper.

  3. ​Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group. 
Lessons 19
End Times

  1. Read the student version first. Look up the verse(s) and write down your answers. Then read the teacher version. Look over the End Time Chart.

  2. ​Write a Summary paper. 

  3. ​Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group. 
Lessons 20
End Times

  1. Read Section 13 (chapters 77-92) in Basic Theology. Read what you can in two hours. 

  2. Write a Summary paper. 
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  3. Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group. ​
Lessons 21
  1. Watch the Bema. A powerful video presentation of the judgment seat of Christ for the believer. 

  2. Write a Summary paper. 

  3. ​Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group. 
Feedback
Congratulations! You finished the class. We hope this has been a rich experience. You may print the certificate of completion for this class. Once you have completed all the lessons for all the classes you may print your diploma. 

Feel free to contact us and let us know about your experience. We would be encouraged to know how you may have been blessed as well as how you think this class might be improved.