This course provides a survey of the essential doctrines of the church, drawing on the Biblical foundation, historical developments and creedal formulations of the Christian faith. Attention is given to key biblical texts, terms, concepts, doctrinal controversies and theologians. Among doctrines considered will be those of God, creation, sin, scripture, incarnation, redemption, Spirit-baptism, the church, and the Second Coming. Consideration is given to the diversity of the Church and to influences that divide as well as unite Christians within Western and Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Roman Catholic and Protestant, fundamentalist and liberal, evangelical and Pentecostal/charismatic Christianity. Practical consideration is given to how doctrines are at work in the student's personal worldview, spirituality, lifestyle, Christian worship, and ministry in the local church. Prerequisites: BI 140 and BI 141,