In the second course in our Fellowship in Reformed Apologetics, Dr. Lane Tipton equips students to critically engage central issues in trinitarian theology, focusing on the architectonic significance of the Trinity both in Van Til’s theology and apologetics. He gives special attention to Van Til’s historical and theological context, his theology of triune personhood, the structure and function of the representational principle, the distinctively trinitarian character of the transcendental method, and his rejection of all species of correlativism, ranging from Karl Barth to contemporary expressions of Evangelical mutualism.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the central theological influences of Van Til’s doctrine of the Trinity;
- Apply Van Til’s doctrine of the Trinity to the doctrine of the image of God and the covenantal condescension of God;
- Analyze Van Til’s relationship to both the English Puritan and Continental Dutch theological traditions on the doctrine of the Trinity;
- Evaluate Van Til’s theological formulations of God’s unity and diversity in light of the teaching of the broader Reformed tradition.
Total course duration: 4 hours, 59 minutes.
Reformed Forum is an approved provider of Continuing Education Units through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). As of 9/19/2023, this course is approved by ACSI for 5.00 Educational CEUs. Take this course for ACSI CEU credit.
