Method in Theology
Author: Bernard J. F. Lonergan
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Published: 1990-01-01
Total Pages: 426
ISBN-13: 9780802068095
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A reflection on the operations theologians perform as they do theology.
Author: Bernard J. F. Lonergan
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Published: 1990-01-01
Total Pages: 426
ISBN-13: 9780802068095
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A reflection on the operations theologians perform as they do theology.
Author: Rhyne Putman
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Published: 2021-05-15
Total Pages: 220
ISBN-13: 1535933348
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →When handling the things of God, our method matters. Everyone who thinks about God has a method for approaching the subject, whether they recognize it or not. A theological method addresses foundational questions such as: What is theology? How should we approach Scripture? What is the role of tradition, philosophy, and experience? How do we use theology in ministering to others? These questions are vital for anyone studying God and his Word—how one defines theology, sees its task, and uses its sources will shape one’s doctrine, for better or worse. In The Method of Christian Theology, Rhyne Putman guides readers through the essential “first words” of systematic theology. Written for entry-level theology students, this book provides clear guidance for using theological sources, reasoning through difficult questions, and applying theological reflection in paper writing and preaching. By studying the foundations of theology, readers will be better equipped to serve God’s people in whatever ministry they are called to.
Author: Mary M. Veeneman
Publisher: Baker Academic
Published: 2017-11-07
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 1493411543
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Sound theological method is a necessary prerequisite for good theological work. This accessible introduction surveys contemporary theological methodology by presenting leading thinkers of the 20th and 21st centuries as models. The book presents the strengths and weaknesses in each of the major options. Rather than favoring one specific position, it helps students of theology think critically so they can understand and develop their own theological method.
Author: Glenn R. Kreider
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
Published: 2019-09-03
Total Pages: 185
ISBN-13: 0310588812
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A "how-to" manual for doing theology, and a handbook of etiquette for doctrinal discussions with other believers. Around a table sit men and women with distinct roles: The Interpreter, the Theologian, the Virtuous, the Philosopher, the Scientist, the Artist, the Minister, and the Historian. Each is ready to engage in a passionate discussion centered on God, his works, and his ways. Regardless of which role you play at the same table, you're invited. You simply need to pull up a chair and join the conversation. But how? What do you say when you take your seat? Where do you start? What are the "rules" of the dialogue? A Practical Primer on Theological Method will help you answer these questions. This primer is not only a "how-to" manual for doing theology, but a handbook of etiquette for doctrinal discussions with other believers. This popular-level introductory text presents the proper manner, mode, and means of engaging fruitfully in theology.
Author: John Howard Yoder
Publisher: Baker Books
Published: 2002-04-01
Total Pages: 384
ISBN-13: 1441231668
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Long familiar to theologians and theology students, John Howard Yoder (1927-1997) is increasingly recognized as one of the most significant theologians of the later twentieth century. Yoder, hailed as a gifted proponent of Anabaptist social ethics, was also an astute and ecumenically-minded constructive theologian. Preface to Theology, initially developed as seminary course material, is key to understanding Yoder's theology and his ever central commitment to Christology. It provides an introduction to the traditional categories of systematic theology, suggesting Yoder's concern with our posture toward theological study and the importance of viewing this study as a vital, ongoing process. Preface to Theology, introduced by Stanley Hauerwas and Alex Sider, includes updated documentation of Yoder's sources. The approachable, student-friendly format makes this volume, now offically in print for the first time, ideal for both the beginning theology student and the advanced scholar. Readers in all Christian traditions will find it a penetrating introduction to theology; students of Yoder's thought will find it indispensable.
Author: Serene Jones
Publisher: Fortress Press
Published: 2005-01-01
Total Pages: 328
ISBN-13: 9781451416299
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Coordinated by Serene Jones of Yale Divinity School and Paul Lakeland of Fairfield University, fifty of North America's top teaching theologians (members of the Workgroup on Constructive Christian Theology) have devised a text that allows students to experience the deeper point of theological questions, to delve into the fractures and disagreements that figured in the development of traditional Christian doctrines, and to sample the diverse and conflicting theological voices that vie for allegiance today.
Author: Bernard Lonergan
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Published: 1988-01-01
Total Pages: 455
ISBN-13: 148752224X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The papers deal with scientific, mathematical, theological, and philosophical questions, including discussions of such topics as the proper foundation of metaphysics, the form of inference, the nature of love and marriage, and the role of the university in the modern world.
Author: Karl Dahlfred
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2013-01-23
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781481994224
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Are evangelistic methods neutral? Or is there a connection between what we believe and how we evangelize? In "Theology Drives Methodology", Karl Dahlfred examines the theology and methods of Charles Finney and John Nevin, demonstrating how the different beliefs of these two men led them to radically different conclusions about the best methods to use in promoting the Gospel. Finney's beliefs led him to use high-pressure revival meetings to induce conversions. Nevin's beliefs led him to emphasize preaching, catechism, and pastoral care as the means that would produce conversions through the everyday ministry of the local church. Which man's methods were correct? Your answer to that question all depends on what you believe about God, man, conversion, and the nature of the Gospel itself. After an historical and theological survey of Finney & Nevin's beliefs and methods, the author draws out implications of each man's views and makes applications for the contemporary church.
Author: Paul L. Allen
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2012-06-28
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 0567119084
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →An upper-level undergraduate introduction to 'how to do theology' in an academic context.