Course Info & Schedule

ANTHROPOLOGY + ESCHATOLOGY Course Guide

What is Man?
Your Kingdom Come: The Doctrine of Eschatology 

Precepts on Tuesdays at 6:30PM EST (USA) from  May 5 to June 23, 2025

Course description

This course comes in two parts. First, it serves as an introduction to the doctrine of man. In every culture throughout history, people have asked questions such as, "Who are we?" and "Why are we here?" The Bible tells us that we are God's images, created to rule over creation on his behalf and to turn the world into his earthly kingdom. Second, it examines what the Scriptures teach about the last days, including a variety of challenging topics, such as the afterlife, the general resurrection, and the consummation of Christ's messianic kingdom in the new heavens and new earth. This course is based on two Thirdmill video series, What is Man?, as well as Your Kingdom Come: The Doctrine of Eschatology produced by Third Millennium Ministries and presented by Dr. Greg Perry and Dr. Matt Friedeman with contributions from a variety of professors.

COURSE GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND LIST OF MODULES

Goals

In this course, we would like to accomplish the following:

1. We hope you will better understand man's origin, composition and purpose, explore the origin of sin and its consequences, and examine humanity's covenant relationship to God as you develop a greater love and appreciation for man as you learn more about him.

2. We hope you will be able to trace God's goal for creation throughout history, know how to describe the present, intermediate and final states of human beings, and explore the final events of history from Christ's return and the millennium to the new creation.

3. We hope your greater understanding of man and our final states will lead to changes in your life, especially in the way you treat others and in your attitude toward yourself.

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Objectives

When you have done the following, it will show that the goals are met:

1. Obtain satisfactory grades on the quizzes and test, demonstrating that you can:

   • Identify the biblical teachings about the origin of sin, its meaning, and its consequences,

   • Identify the aspects of God's covenant with man, the work of Christ as mediator, and the unique character of each stage of its administration

   • Express the Bible's teaching on the goal of creation and the afterlife

   • Communicate the various biblical ideas concerning Christ's return and identify the biblical teachings on the last events of history that will finally end this age and fully consummate the age to come.

2. Complete the study guides and other assignments of the course, expressing your thoughts and attitudes regarding biblical anthropology and eschatology and show how you have applied the teachings of the course to your own life..

3. Participate in weekly discussions that both review and reflect up on the teachings of the Thirdmill videos, in order to more fully understand the concepts and apply them to your life and ministry.

List of Modules for Biblical Foundations Course

1. In the Beginning - May 5

2. The Image of God - May 12

3. The Curse of Sin - May 19

4. The Covenant of Grace - May 26

5. The Goal of Creation - June 2

6. The Living and the Dead - June 9

7. The Coming of the King - June 16

8. The End of the Age - June 23

Badge - 

1. One hour each week should be devoted to working through the Badge Instructions. The badge guide will provide a general direction as you seek to develop this vital ministry skill.

2. In the first few weeks, spend the one hour you have that week walking through the Topics to Discuss given in the Badge Instructions.

3. Once a solid foundation has been laid through the group discussion times, spend the remaining weeks working through the badge Action Steps.

4. You will be awarded the badge once your instructor has determined the completion of the actions steps in light of the Badge Instructions. All badges will be visible in your student “backpack” in the online classroom.

GRADES - The final grade will be calculated as follows:

1. The quizzes on the lectures are each worth 30 points.

2. The final exam on the lectures is worth 100 points.

3. The Teaching Badge Report won't affect your grade but must be submitted to complete the course.

A total course score above 80% is considered passing.

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