CWV 101 TOPIC 3 FINAL STUDY PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ What is the duration of the Christian Worldview course? Answer:
May 5 - Jun 22, 2025
◉ What is the primary focus of the Christian Worldview course?
Answer: Students explore big questions that make up a worldview,
such as 'Why are we here?' and 'What is my purpose?'
◉ Who is the instructor for the Christian Worldview course?
Answer: Armen Oganessian
◉ What is the required textbook for the course? Answer: The
Beginning of Wisdom: An Introduction to Christian Thought and
Life, 5th ed.
◉ What are the required audio resources for the course? Answer:
Chapters from The Beginning of Wisdom and Walking in Wisdom
are available as audiobooks.
◉ What versions of the Bible are acceptable for use in this course?
Answer: English Standard Version (ESV), New International Version
(NIV), or New American Standard Bible (NASB).
,◉ What is recommended for students unfamiliar with the Bible?
Answer: Review the 'Bible Basics' PowerPoint.
◉ What is the purpose of the 'Topic 1 Study Guide'? Answer: To help
students prepare for the Topic 1 Quiz.
◉ What are the three basic worldview families prominent in
western cultures discussed in Topic 1? Answer: Atheism, pantheism,
theism.
◉ What is one objective of Topic 1 in the Christian Worldview
course? Answer: Define worldview and articulate its utility and
value.
◉ What should students do to prepare for writing assignments in
the course? Answer: Use acceptable resources such as GCU Library
sources and follow APA Style Guide guidelines.
◉ What is LopesWrite? Answer: A resource for guidance regarding
assignments requiring submission.
◉ What is the maximum point value for Topic 1? Answer: 145
points.
,◉ What is the significance of worldview in decision making and
everyday life? Answer: Worldview influences perceptions, decision
making, and everyday life.
◉ What is the optional textbook recommended for additional
information? Answer: Walking in Wisdom: The Way of Life and
Peace, 2nd ed.
◉ What are the required flashcards for the course? Answer: The
Beginning of Wisdom Flashcards and Walking in Wisdom
Flashcards.
◉ What is the role of the 'CWV Welcome Message'? Answer: To
welcome all Christian Worldview students by Dr. Jason Hiles, Dean of
the College of Theology.
◉ What should students do if they need help with in-text citations?
Answer: Refer to the APA Style Guide found in the Student Success
Center.
◉ What is the purpose of the course's exploration of personal
commitments? Answer: To reflect on one's personal commitments in
comparison to one's understanding of Christianity.
, ◉ Where can students find the required Bible versions for the
course? Answer: Available in print and for free at BibleGateway.com.
◉ What is the expected outcome of analyzing different worldview
families? Answer: To understand the sources of knowledge that each
worldview emphasizes.
◉ What is the format of the course's required resources? Answer:
Textbooks, flashcards, audiobooks, and PowerPoint presentations.
◉ What is the title of the required textbook for the course? Answer:
The Beginning of Wisdom: An Introduction to Christian Thought and
Life.
◉ What chapters should students read in the required textbook?
Answer: Chapters 1 and 2.
◉ What is the purpose of the 'Christian Worldview Pre-Assessment
Instructions' video? Answer: To provide instructions for successfully
completing the 'Christian Worldview Pre-Assessment.'
◉ What type of movies should students review for the Topic 1
discussion questions? Answer: Movies rich in worldview material.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ What is the duration of the Christian Worldview course? Answer:
May 5 - Jun 22, 2025
◉ What is the primary focus of the Christian Worldview course?
Answer: Students explore big questions that make up a worldview,
such as 'Why are we here?' and 'What is my purpose?'
◉ Who is the instructor for the Christian Worldview course?
Answer: Armen Oganessian
◉ What is the required textbook for the course? Answer: The
Beginning of Wisdom: An Introduction to Christian Thought and
Life, 5th ed.
◉ What are the required audio resources for the course? Answer:
Chapters from The Beginning of Wisdom and Walking in Wisdom
are available as audiobooks.
◉ What versions of the Bible are acceptable for use in this course?
Answer: English Standard Version (ESV), New International Version
(NIV), or New American Standard Bible (NASB).
,◉ What is recommended for students unfamiliar with the Bible?
Answer: Review the 'Bible Basics' PowerPoint.
◉ What is the purpose of the 'Topic 1 Study Guide'? Answer: To help
students prepare for the Topic 1 Quiz.
◉ What are the three basic worldview families prominent in
western cultures discussed in Topic 1? Answer: Atheism, pantheism,
theism.
◉ What is one objective of Topic 1 in the Christian Worldview
course? Answer: Define worldview and articulate its utility and
value.
◉ What should students do to prepare for writing assignments in
the course? Answer: Use acceptable resources such as GCU Library
sources and follow APA Style Guide guidelines.
◉ What is LopesWrite? Answer: A resource for guidance regarding
assignments requiring submission.
◉ What is the maximum point value for Topic 1? Answer: 145
points.
,◉ What is the significance of worldview in decision making and
everyday life? Answer: Worldview influences perceptions, decision
making, and everyday life.
◉ What is the optional textbook recommended for additional
information? Answer: Walking in Wisdom: The Way of Life and
Peace, 2nd ed.
◉ What are the required flashcards for the course? Answer: The
Beginning of Wisdom Flashcards and Walking in Wisdom
Flashcards.
◉ What is the role of the 'CWV Welcome Message'? Answer: To
welcome all Christian Worldview students by Dr. Jason Hiles, Dean of
the College of Theology.
◉ What should students do if they need help with in-text citations?
Answer: Refer to the APA Style Guide found in the Student Success
Center.
◉ What is the purpose of the course's exploration of personal
commitments? Answer: To reflect on one's personal commitments in
comparison to one's understanding of Christianity.
, ◉ Where can students find the required Bible versions for the
course? Answer: Available in print and for free at BibleGateway.com.
◉ What is the expected outcome of analyzing different worldview
families? Answer: To understand the sources of knowledge that each
worldview emphasizes.
◉ What is the format of the course's required resources? Answer:
Textbooks, flashcards, audiobooks, and PowerPoint presentations.
◉ What is the title of the required textbook for the course? Answer:
The Beginning of Wisdom: An Introduction to Christian Thought and
Life.
◉ What chapters should students read in the required textbook?
Answer: Chapters 1 and 2.
◉ What is the purpose of the 'Christian Worldview Pre-Assessment
Instructions' video? Answer: To provide instructions for successfully
completing the 'Christian Worldview Pre-Assessment.'
◉ What type of movies should students review for the Topic 1
discussion questions? Answer: Movies rich in worldview material.
