Explore the core beliefs that anchor InterVarsity’s faith and practice as a staff.
Illustrate how InterVarsity’s core beliefs energize our work in campus ministry.
Inspire staff with the beauty of the biblical truths in our doctrinal basis.
Engage with the material in your context!
All your progress will be saved so you can resume where you left off.
This is a quick summary of the material that you can use as a preview of the course or as a refresher once you've taken it.
See a list of the resources referenced in this course, all collected in one spot for your convenience.
Introduction
Beautiful, Anchoring, Energizing
Before we begin . . .
Tenet 1: The Trinity and Creation
Tenet 2: The Bible
Tenet 3: Human Worth, Corruption & Consequences
Tenet 4: Jesus' Dual Nature & Completed Work
Tenet 5: What Jesus Made Possible
Tenet 6: The Spirit Transforms
Tenet 7: The Spirit Unites
Tenet 8: Jesus' Return & Judgment
Tenet 9: Benediction
The Doctrinal Basis in Full
The Doctrinal Basis Tells a Story
It's the Story of the Good News
Next Steps
Before you go . . .
All resources referenced from this course will be linked below for your convenience to view and download. Please use/adapt these resources to what works for you in your ministry context.
Course Quicksheet(3-page pdf) This is a quick summary of the material that you can use as a preview of the course or as a refresher once you've taken it! |
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Course Resource List(3-page pdf) This is a quick summary of the material that you can use as a preview of the course or as a refresher once you've taken it! |
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Supervisory or Area/Region Debrief Guide(3-page pdf) This is a quick summary of the material that you can use as a preview of the course or as a refresher once you've taken it! |
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Ministry in the Image of God(Book) Stephen Seamands demonstrates how a fully orbed theology of the Trinity transforms our perception and practice of vocational ministry. |
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Light of the Word(Book) Historian Susan Lim unpacks how the history of the Bible bolsters our faith and anchors us through the changing tides of time. |
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The Nature of the Atonement(Book) This book offers a "panel" discussion of four views of atonement maintained by four evangelical scholars. |
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Sculptor Spirit(Book) This book articulates five distinct models of sanctification that can help Christians discern how the Spirit is at work in our lives. |
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Becoming God's Family(Book) Exploring the familial and communal identity of the church, Imes traces the thread of God's presence in the gathered community of faith across the entire Bible. |
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Ten Bible Studies on the Doctrinal Basis(PDF) These Bible studies can be used for individual or team growth, or with potential staff and student leaders. |
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Deeply Rooted(Book) Built upon the core tenants of the Apostles’ Creed, this 10 week guide is especially suited for small communities who desire to grow deeper in their faith and learn how to translate that into active engagement in God’s kingdom. |
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Bible Project(Website) A resource to help you align your content to InterVarsity's brand. |
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Christianity Today(Website) Create a logo using this short form-based generator. |
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