ST 113 Course at a Glance

Doctrine of God

Lecturing Faculty: Sinclair Ferguson

Effective for the 2024-2025 Academic Year


Course Description

In this course, students will be introduced to a core doctrine that serves as the foundation of theological inquiry: the doctrine of God. Particular attention will be given to the nature, name, and character of God as Triune, along with the acts of God in and apart from creation.


Books to Purchase

The books listed below are required readings which students should acquire by the start of the term. Additional required readings will be listed in the course syllabus and available electronically in Canvas.

Reformed Dogmatics, Vol 2: God and Creation
by Herman Bavinck
Baker, 2004
ISBN: 9780801026553
The Doctrine of God (Contours of Christian Theology)
by Gerald Bray
InterVarsity Press, 1993
ISBN: 9780830815319

Estimated Workload

Lectures Readings Assignments
1.75-3 45-90 3.5-5.5
Hours Per Week Pages Per Week Hours Per Week

Course Assignments

The assignments listed below are provided for general guidance for students to reference as they plan and register. Please reach out to support@wts.edu if you have any questions.

  • Small Group Meetings [4 - 1 hr mtgs]
  • 2 Digests [10 - 12 pages]
  • 1 Response Paper [3 - 5 pages]
  • 1 Final Exam [3 hours]