BTheol Bachelor of Theology 2

Question 1

Which council in 325 AD formulated the Nicene Creed to address Arianism?

Accepted Answer

First Council of Nicaea

Answer

The First Council of Nicaea (325 AD) produced the Nicene Creed to counter Arius's teaching that the Son was a created being.

Question 2

In biblical hermeneutics, 'exegesis' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Drawing meaning out of the text using careful analysis

Answer

Exegesis involves drawing meaning out of a text through critical analysis of language, context, and literary form.

Question 3

The Deuterocanonical books are accepted as scripture by which Christian tradition?

Accepted Answer

Roman Catholicism

Answer

Roman Catholicism includes the Deuterocanonical books (also called Apocrypha) as canonical scripture, confirmed at the Council of Trent.

Question 4

Which Reformation principle asserts that scripture alone is the ultimate authority for Christian faith and practice?

Accepted Answer

Sola Scriptura

Answer

Sola Scriptura ('Scripture alone') was one of the five Reformation solas, rejecting the equal authority of church tradition.

Question 5

The theological concept of 'imago Dei' (Genesis 1:26-27) primarily refers to:

Accepted Answer

Humans being created in the image and likeness of God

Answer

Imago Dei teaches that humans bear the image and likeness of God, grounding human dignity and moral responsibility.

BTheol Bachelor of Theology Practice Test