Eschatology is not about predicting dates or decoding symbols — it is about living with a vision of where God is taking the whole creation. This course studies the biblical hope from the Old Testament promises of a new heavens and new earth, through Jesus's teaching on the Kingdom that is already here but not yet fully realised, to the cosmic restoration portrayed in Revelation. You will grapple with the major eschatological frameworks (premillennialism, amillennialism, postmillennialism) and learn to hold firm convictions with humility. Most importantly, you will learn to minister hope — real, biblical, resurrection hope — to people who have lost all hope.
Restoration without hope is just therapy. This course anchors Soul Restorers in the ultimate promise — God is making all things new. Every broken person needs to know that their story does not end in ashes but in glory.
Study the eschatological vision of the Old Testament — the Day of the Lord, the new covenant, the restoration of Israel, and the hope of resurrection.
Module quizzes (4 quizzes)
Hope theology paper: develop a theology of hope for a specific pastoral context
Eschatological counseling case study: apply future-hope to a broken situation
Final examination
Passing score: 70% on all assessments. Students who do not meet the passing score may retake assessments after additional study.