The Role of Biblical Literacy in Discipling Believers in the Local Church

Author(s)

Joseph G. AustinFollow

Date

11-2019

Department

Rawlings School of Divinity

Degree

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

Chair

Dan L. Burrell

Keywords

Bible Literacy, Discipleship, Reading, God's Word

Disciplines

Practical Theology | Religion | Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Recommended Citation

Austin, Joseph G., "The Role of Biblical Literacy in Discipling Believers in the Local Church" (2019). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 2242.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/2242

Abstract

The degradation of biblical literacy has increased in recent years to the point that many church attendees have very little actual knowledge or understanding of Biblical truths. This lack of knowledge is a direct correlation to the lack of moral foundations for many of today’s believers, particularly with younger generations. The goal of this paper is to provide a balanced, substantive, and interactive plan for churches, large and small, to integrate into their discipleship programs or use to assist the local church in establishing a discipleship program. The process will include surveys gauging the level of biblical literacy among self-identified Christians, and a way forward to encourage a regular reading of God’s Word.