Final Exam

Question 1

What is the primary goal of the Theology 101 course?

Answer 1

Exploring fundamental concepts, methods, and sources of Christian theology.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a course requirement mentioned on the syllabus?

Answer 2

Group Projects

Question 3

What is the difference between theology and Christian theology?

Answer 3

Theology studies religion, while Christian theology focuses specifically on Christianity.

Question 4

Why does theology matter?

Answer 4

It provides a framework for understanding faith.
It helps individuals articulate and defend their beliefs.
It guides ethical decision-making.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main sources of theology?

Answer 5

A Tradition
**B Philosophy
C Reason
D Experience

Question 6

Which method of studying theology involves closely examining religious texts?

Answer 6

Biblical Theology

Question 7

What is a creed?

Answer 7

A summary of the Christian Faith.

Question 8

Which creed was mentioned in the lecture?

Answer 8

Nicene Creed

Question 9

According to the presentation, what is faith?

Answer 9

A set of beliefs
An act of believing

Question 10

How did the lecture describe faith?

Answer 10

It is an informed trust in God affecting the mind, heart, and actions.

Question 11

Can the existence of God be conclusively proved?

Answer 11

No, but there is sufficient evidence to support belief.

Question 12

Who contributed the “Five Ways” or “Five Proofs” for the existence of God?

Answer 12

Thomas Aquinas

Question 13

What is Pascal’s Wager?

Answer 13

A bet on the existence of God with everything to lose if wrong.

Question 14

According to John Paul II, what are faith and reason compared to?

Answer 14

Two wings

Question 15

What did Martin Luther stress about faith?

Answer 15

It is personal and involves trust in God.

Question 16

How did the lecture suggest faith and doubt can be reconciled?

Answer 16

By making sense of suffering and living meaningfully despite it.

Question 17

According to the lecture, what is the main takeaway regarding belief in God?

Answer 17

Belief in God requires accepting that a God exists and can be known and trusted.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the methods of studying theology?

Answer 18

**A Comparative Theology
B Biblical Theology
C Historical Theology
D Practical Theology

Question 19

Who famously said, “Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth”?

Answer 19

John Paul II

Question 20

What is the primary focus of Christian theology?

Answer 20

The study of God from a Christian perspective.

Question 21

What is the significance of understanding the reality of God in Christian theology?

Answer 21

It is foundational for developing theological beliefs.

Question 22

Which term describes the belief in a single all-powerful God?

Answer 22

Monotheism

Question 23

Which ancient cultures had major influences on the development of Israelite Views of God?

Answer 23

Egyptian and Sumerian

Question 24

How did the lecture describe the use of analogies to understand God?

Answer 24

Analogies offer powerful visuals but are ultimately inadequate.

Question 25

What limitation do analogies have in understanding God?

Answer 25

They offer limited insight into God’s nature.

Question 26

What is the term used to describe the attribution of human traits to inanimate objects or non-human entities?

Answer 26

Anthropomorphism

Question 27

What language does the Bible primarily use to refer to God?

Answer 27

Masculine language

Question 28

How did the lecture address the question of God’s gender?

Answer 28

It concludes that God is bigger than gender

Question 29

Which term describes the belief in a God, who is overall things, and active in the universe?

Answer 29

Theism

Question 30

What was the main takeaway from Chapter 2 of “Theology: The Basics” ?

Answer 30

Identifying the true nature of God is foundational for theological beliefs.

Question 31

What was the state of the Earth described in genesis 1: 2?

Answer 31

Formless and empty

Question 32

What is the significance of the Spirit of God hovering over the surface of the waters?

Answer 32

It symbolizes God’s presence in chaos.

Question 33

What does the Hebrew word “bara” imply about God’s act of creation?

Answer 33

Creation from nothing.

Question 34

How did Greek philosopher believe? God created the universe?

Answer 34

Out of pre-existing materials

Question 35

Which Latin term implies creation from nothing?

Answer 35

Ex nihilo

Question 36

What theological controversy influence the development of the “out of something” view of creation?

Answer 36

Gnosticism

Question 37

What concept does the term “imago Dei” refer to?

Answer 37

The image of God in humanity

Question 38

What does creationism primarily oppose?

Answer 38

Darwinism

Question 39

What is the primary motivation behind the development of creationism?

Answer 39

Political ideology

Question 40

What is the main Takeaway from the lecture of Chapter 3?

Answer 40

God’s role as the creator of life

Question 41

What is the focus of Christology?

Answer 41

The study of Christ’s identity and function.

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a title for Jesus?

Answer 42

A. Savior B. Messiah C. Lord ****D. Prophet

Question 43

What does the title “Messiah” mean?

Answer 43

The anointed one.

Question 44

Which titles was used exclusively for God but is also repeatedly used for Jesus in the New Testament?

Answer 44

Lord

Question 45

In Roman Culture, what did the title “Son of God” imply?

Answer 45

Divine ancestry

Question 46

What does the title “Son of Man” emphasize?

Answer 46

Jesus’ humanity

Question 47

What doctrine did the Council of Chalcedon establish regarding Jesus?

Answer 47

Jesus was truly diving and truly human

Question 48

What does the term “Incarnation” mean

Answer 48

God becoming flesh

Question 49

What is the significance of icons in Christian worship?

Answer 49

They aid in focusing worshipers and reflecting on scripture.

Question 50

According to Christian theology, what is essential for Jesus to be a mediator between God and humanity?

Answer 50

He must be fully God and fully man

Question 51

What is Salvation?

Answer 51

Salvation is the liberation from captivity through Jesus’ death and resurrection.

Question 52

What is Adoption in the context of Paul’s images of salvation?

Answer 52

Adoption is the process of securing inheritance rights in Roman culture.

Question 53

What does Justification mean in Paul’s theology?

Answer 53

Justification is the change in legal status before God.

Question 54

What is Redemption according to Paul?

Answer 54

Redemption is the secure release of believers from slavery to the law or death.

Question 55

What analogy does Paul use to describe Christ’s death?

Answer 55

The Cross as a Sacrifice

Question 56

What was the significance of Christ’s death as a sacrifice?

Answer 56

It achieved forgiveness and restoration.

Question 57

What theological concept did Anselm of Canterbury contribute to?

Answer 57

Satisfaction for Human Sin.

Question 58

What does the term “Hamartiology” refer to?

Answer 58

The study of sin.

Question 59

How did Jesus defeat sin and death?

Answer 59

By dying on the cross and rising from the dead.

Question 60

What are the two theological views of salvation discussed?

Answer 60

Salvation as Deification and Being Right in God’s Sight.