Rooted in History, Anchored in Truth.

Why are we committed to Reformed teaching? This course provides a comprehensive overview of the major theological and philosophical systems that form the groundwork for a Reformed world-and-life view.

Taught by Dr. Christopher Sterling, students will explore the distinctives of the Reformed faith and learn how these "deep truths of God" apply to every area of life.

Core Course Objectives

• Historical Understanding: Gain a basic understanding of the theological principles that drove the Reformation and see them in the light of broader church history.

• Biblical Unity: Discover the unity and scope of the Scriptures as God's sovereign message to all people.

• Theological Synthesis: Learn to synthesize the redemptive story of the Bible from a specifically Reformed perspective.

Key Topics of Study

• The Nature of God and Man: Exploring the biblical doctrines of God's sovereignty and the state of man.

• Christ and the Trinity: A deep dive into the person and work of Jesus Christ and the mystery of the triune God.

• The Doctrine of Scripture: Establishing the Bible as the authoritative, inerrant foundation for all theology.

Course Logistics

• Instructor: Dr. Christopher Sterling, Ph.D.

• Format: Fall Live Course (Available remotely via Zoom)

• Schedule: Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (MT)

• Dates: August 31 – December 18, 2026

"I have my own private opinion that there is no such thing as preaching Christ and Him crucified, unless we preach what nowadays is called Calvinism. It is a nickname to call it Calvinism; Calvinism is the gospel." — Charles Spurgeon