Includes bibliographical references (pages 699-756) and index.

The doctrine of Scripture -- Biblical languages -- Interpreting Scripture -- The doctrine of God the Father -- The doctrine of God the Son -- The doctrine of God the Holy Spirit -- The doctrine of humanity and sin -- The doctrine of the Church -- The doctrine of last things -- Background to the Old Testament -- A survey of the Old Testament -- Between the Testaments -- Background to the New Testament -- A survey of the New Testament -- Apologetics -- World religions -- The Christian Church : the first 500 years -- The Church in the Middle Ages -- Reform and revival -- Chistianity as a worldwide phenomenon, 1750-1950 -- The Church after 1950 -- Introduction to missiology -- Christian leadership -- Christian ethics -- Christian education.

"Lay people and pastors will find the major topics included in this volume that would be found in a typical seminary master's program. The information is gleaned from a distinguished international faculty of more than fifty professors, lecturers, and authors"--Provided by publisher.