ST211: Systematic Theology — Theological Anthropology — The Imago Dei and Human Constitution

This episode explores the doctrine of humanity, focusing primarily on the Imago Dei and the ontological constitution of the human person. Through a blend of linguistic analysis and historical theology, the text argues that being made in God’s image is not merely a single trait, but a comprehensive identity involving human structure, relationships, and functional roles as earthly stewards. It rejects a purely biological view of existence, instead defining humanity as a psychosomatic unity—an inseparable bond of body and soul—designed for communion with the Creator. Ultimately, the source asserts that because this divine image is an intrinsic gift rather than an earned ability, every individual possesses an absolute and inviolable dignity that finds its perfect restoration in the person of Jesus Christ.