CWV 301 Final Exam Review: Questions & Answers
Which worldviews have assumptions and pre-commitments? - ANSWER:All worldviews have
assumptions and pre-commitments
According to N.T. Wright, in what sense should the Bible have authority to the Church? - ANSWER:Its
authority is in the shape and goal of the overall story of scripture, which the church is participating in,
even today
What does Christian theism mean by the concept that God is holy? - ANSWER:No other being is like him,
unstained evil
What is naturalism? - ANSWER:only physical exists, no supernatural, science rules all
What does Aquinas think is the relationship between the message of the Christian faith and what reason
and logic will tell us. Will they contradict each other? - ANSWER:Aquinas says that truth of the Christian
faith could contradict what reason and logic will tell us
What people have a worldview? - ANSWER:All people
In Christian theism what is the ultimate reality? - ANSWER:God and the cosmos both real, God works in
our lives, brings about eternity
What are the primary tests for any worldview? - ANSWER:Coherence, livability, explanatory power
What is the beginning of the definition of a worldview given in class and in the text? -
ANSWER:foundational assumptions of beliefs that shape one's life
Why is understanding the concept of 'worldview' important? - ANSWER:foundational to thinking and
acting
Can a worldview be tested for truth and adequacy for life? - ANSWER:yes but not 100% accurate
What are the 8 worldview questions? - ANSWER:1.What is prime reality?
2.What is a human being?
3.What is the nature of external reality, that is, the world around us?
4.What happens to a person at death?
5.Why is it possible to know anything at all?
6.How do we know what is right and wrong?
7.What is the meaning of human history?
8.What personal, life-orienting core commitments are consistent with this worldview?
According to the lectures, logically speaking, are all worldviews are equally good and true? Why or why
not? - ANSWER:Not true because some do not have ground to stand on and some mistreat others
, According to Christian theism, how is the Trinity described? Is the Trinity 3 gods? - ANSWER:-God is one
in substance, not several
-the trinity is a mystery we cannot fully understand
-Includes the father, son, and spirit
What is the basic tenet of the Theistic Creation-Evolution (aka BioLogos) view of creation of the world? -
ANSWER:God created the world in the basic state held by evolutionists and also guided the evolution
process as a means of Creation
What is meant by these descriptors for God? Omnipotent, Omniscient Omnipresent - ANSWER:A.
Omnipotent - all powerful
B. Omniscient - all knowing
C. Omnipresent - everywhere at once
According to Christian theism, is everything that exists is either God himself or something that comes
from God? Or is there another form of existence? - ANSWER:Yes and no, evil is another form of existence
as it is the lack of His goodness
When thinkers like Augustine and Aquinas say that evil is the privation of a good, what do they mean? -
ANSWER:Lack of good, not true evil
What does the distinction between Creator and creation in Christian theism mean? - ANSWER:God was
not created, He is above all things, and Creation depends on Him
Over what period of years was the Bible written? - ANSWER:1400 years
How many authors wrote the Bible? - ANSWER:40+
In how many languages was the Bible written? - ANSWER:3 languages
What does Evolutionary Creationism propose about scientific explanations and God's role? - ANSWER:As
designer, creator, and sustainer of the universe
What are the primary claims of Young Earth Creationism? Does this view espouse macro-evolution? -
ANSWER:20. It takes a literal view of Genesis 1-2, saying that God made the earth in 6 24-hour days
about 6-10,000 years ago
According to a Creationist view, is the human body important? - ANSWER:Yes, complex creation of God,
ultimate creation, "very good"
According to the Christian faith, what does the "imago dei" mean? - ANSWER:Imago dei means made in
the image of God
According to Christian Theism, after the Fall, what was true about all humanity? - ANSWER:they are
sinful by nature
According to the lectures, Christian Theism would define sin in what ways? - ANSWER:rebellion against
god, unbelief, refusal to admit our "creatureliness"
Which worldviews have assumptions and pre-commitments? - ANSWER:All worldviews have
assumptions and pre-commitments
According to N.T. Wright, in what sense should the Bible have authority to the Church? - ANSWER:Its
authority is in the shape and goal of the overall story of scripture, which the church is participating in,
even today
What does Christian theism mean by the concept that God is holy? - ANSWER:No other being is like him,
unstained evil
What is naturalism? - ANSWER:only physical exists, no supernatural, science rules all
What does Aquinas think is the relationship between the message of the Christian faith and what reason
and logic will tell us. Will they contradict each other? - ANSWER:Aquinas says that truth of the Christian
faith could contradict what reason and logic will tell us
What people have a worldview? - ANSWER:All people
In Christian theism what is the ultimate reality? - ANSWER:God and the cosmos both real, God works in
our lives, brings about eternity
What are the primary tests for any worldview? - ANSWER:Coherence, livability, explanatory power
What is the beginning of the definition of a worldview given in class and in the text? -
ANSWER:foundational assumptions of beliefs that shape one's life
Why is understanding the concept of 'worldview' important? - ANSWER:foundational to thinking and
acting
Can a worldview be tested for truth and adequacy for life? - ANSWER:yes but not 100% accurate
What are the 8 worldview questions? - ANSWER:1.What is prime reality?
2.What is a human being?
3.What is the nature of external reality, that is, the world around us?
4.What happens to a person at death?
5.Why is it possible to know anything at all?
6.How do we know what is right and wrong?
7.What is the meaning of human history?
8.What personal, life-orienting core commitments are consistent with this worldview?
According to the lectures, logically speaking, are all worldviews are equally good and true? Why or why
not? - ANSWER:Not true because some do not have ground to stand on and some mistreat others
, According to Christian theism, how is the Trinity described? Is the Trinity 3 gods? - ANSWER:-God is one
in substance, not several
-the trinity is a mystery we cannot fully understand
-Includes the father, son, and spirit
What is the basic tenet of the Theistic Creation-Evolution (aka BioLogos) view of creation of the world? -
ANSWER:God created the world in the basic state held by evolutionists and also guided the evolution
process as a means of Creation
What is meant by these descriptors for God? Omnipotent, Omniscient Omnipresent - ANSWER:A.
Omnipotent - all powerful
B. Omniscient - all knowing
C. Omnipresent - everywhere at once
According to Christian theism, is everything that exists is either God himself or something that comes
from God? Or is there another form of existence? - ANSWER:Yes and no, evil is another form of existence
as it is the lack of His goodness
When thinkers like Augustine and Aquinas say that evil is the privation of a good, what do they mean? -
ANSWER:Lack of good, not true evil
What does the distinction between Creator and creation in Christian theism mean? - ANSWER:God was
not created, He is above all things, and Creation depends on Him
Over what period of years was the Bible written? - ANSWER:1400 years
How many authors wrote the Bible? - ANSWER:40+
In how many languages was the Bible written? - ANSWER:3 languages
What does Evolutionary Creationism propose about scientific explanations and God's role? - ANSWER:As
designer, creator, and sustainer of the universe
What are the primary claims of Young Earth Creationism? Does this view espouse macro-evolution? -
ANSWER:20. It takes a literal view of Genesis 1-2, saying that God made the earth in 6 24-hour days
about 6-10,000 years ago
According to a Creationist view, is the human body important? - ANSWER:Yes, complex creation of God,
ultimate creation, "very good"
According to the Christian faith, what does the "imago dei" mean? - ANSWER:Imago dei means made in
the image of God
According to Christian Theism, after the Fall, what was true about all humanity? - ANSWER:they are
sinful by nature
According to the lectures, Christian Theism would define sin in what ways? - ANSWER:rebellion against
god, unbelief, refusal to admit our "creatureliness"
