Theology

theological study and understanding. Although the title includes Wesley’s name, it was not given this formal name until the 1960s by Albeit Outler who summarized Wesley’s methodology in theology.1 The quadrilateral keeps Scripture in supreme authority while giving tradition, reason and experience authority to influence theology.2 Donald Thorsen points out, “The quadrilateral sees not just dependence but interdependence among Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience.”3 Therefore, every…

Exercise For Young Theologians, Thielicke sheds light on the reality of what theology is like in the real world. He portrays what it will look like to continue the studies of scripture. In many cases, Thielicke suggest the importance of patients and humility. He does this because as young theologians, we have yet to go through many experiences. In a nutshell, these experiences will be what helps lead our understanding of what theology looks like when it is put to the test. The response that we…

Arius is one of the most pivotal figures in the development of Christian thought. This is quite a statement because Arius is most definitely a heretic. However, this does not mean he was a bad person by any means. Instead, it means that his theology does not line up with what is now considered to be orthodoxy. Still, the reason this orthodoxy was established was due to the Council of Nicaea in 325, which occurred to establish if Arius, and the other members of the Unbegotten Father line of…

Systematic Theology resolves two theological difficulties in the doctrine of God by innovatively binding together eschatology and pneumatology (advancing what I will refer to as Jenson’s “eschatological pneumatology”) in order to develop and sustain material proposals concerning God’s triune character. In terms of eschatology, Jenson’s project critically opposes theologies which are overdetermined by protological thinking, or God’s reality as source and origin, and also critically revises…

Evans Jr. We Shall All Be Changed – Social Problems and Theological Renewal Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1997. 122. Currently serving as Robert K. Davies Professor of Systematic Theology at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, James J. Evans is a theologian and author of multiple books within the study of theology and also African American studies. We Shall All Be Changed is a socio-historical critique of the problems faced by African Americans with regard the rhetoric of race, health,…

Theology is an important science that affects everyone’s life in more ways than just spiritually. The study of God gives humans the answer to questions such as why are we here, how did we get here, and what is our purpose. When talking about theology there are a lot of aspects that need to be considered. The way different people define, practice, and apply theology varies from on theologian to the next. The difference from one theologian to another is modeled by two theologians Karl Barth and…

Mark R. McMinn (2011), Psychology, theology, and spirituality in Christian counseling book, is an exceptional resource that provides counselors relevant core concepts related to the integration process of theology and spirituality into the counseling setting. However, the primary objective of the textbook is to focus on the difficulties encounter in the counseling office. In addition, McMinn provides relevant data that aids the Christian and secular counselor understand the process of…

. Dr. William Pannell is correct when he argues that people of color have a tendency to view theology differently than their Caucasian counterparts. Those of color view theology from the bottom up, while Caucasians often view theology from the top down. As a theological educator, I desire to discuss those high and lofty theological concepts in the classroom, while at the same time take that theology and make it practical to those in the pew, or in the community. In essence, it is my…

into the Session 3 readings on historical theology and once again, I became over-engrossed on the subject. I found myself, in this case surfing from website to website for hours; reading articles and blogs, none of which were assigned. I enjoyed this topic, and it gave me much to consider. That’s all good and well until I am reminded I do not have the luxury of time between family and work and school. The good news: I am taking a course in historical theology later this semester. I will get my…

the Word so that we can be transformed more like Christ. The second definition of spiritual theology is a spiritual discipline in an attempt to integrate scriptural teachings on sanctification and empirical study of Holy Spirit’s actual work. Empirical study includes the actual experience of the Holy Spirit’s doing in regards to sanctification. • Spiritual theology is essential to the development of a theology of spiritual formation because according to Col. 1:28-29, in order to complete every…