Christian doctrine is the term used to denote the whole body of Christian teaching. In a narrow sense it is used to describe the particular aspects of their faith: the Doctrine of God, human nature and sin, Salvation, Christ, Holy Spirit, Church and the like. Christian doctrine is not the object of Christian faith. Christians do not believe in this or that doctrine or doctrinal system but in God. (Shirley C. Gurthrie)

Christian doctrine is like the bones which give strength and shape to the human body. It is like the steel rods which reinforce concrete structures. Without doctrine, faith becomes shapeless, weak and vulnerable. It addresses, interprets and transforms human experience, in order that a dynamic living and resilient faith may result. (Alister E. McGrath)

Contents

Unit I. Introduction

Unit II: The Doctrine of Authority

Unit III: The Doctrine of the Triune God:

Unit IV : The Doctrine of Creation

Unit V : Theological Anthropology

Unit VI : Doctrine of Sin and Salvation

Unit VII : Ecclesiology/Doctrine of the Church

Unit VIII : Worship and Sacrament

Unit IX : Doctrine of Ministry and Mission/Witness

Unit X : Eschatology/Doctrine ofChristian Hope

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Rev. Prof. H. Vanlalauva has been associated with the theological education under the Senate of Serampore College (University) since 1977. He served for some years (2004-2009) as Senator of Serampore College (University) and member of the Senate Executive Committee. In 2011 when the Research Department of the Senate/SATHRI was shifted from Bangalore to Serampore; he served as the first Dean till his retirement in 2014. His academic interest is in the field of Reformation theology particularly in the theology of John Calvin. Even after his retirement, he had been teaching as Adjunct Professor in the Aizawl Theological College till 2021.