Systematic Theology, a Modern Protestant Approach

Systematic Theology, a Modern Protestant Approach
Author: Kenneth Cauthen
Publisher: Lewiston, N.Y. ; Queenston, Ont. : E. Mellen Press
Total Pages: 528
Release: 1986
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

This is a work that originated as a textbook to introduce students to the whole range of Christian thought, written from the viewpoint of the non-conservative academic tradition in modern American Protestantism.

Ford's The Modern Theologians

Ford's The Modern Theologians
Author: Rachel E. Muers
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 726
Release: 2024-05-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1119746744

Captures the multiple voices of Christian theology in a diverse and interconnected world through in-depth studies of representative figures and overviews of key movements Providing an unparalleled overview of the subject, The Modern Theologians provides an indispensable guide to the diverse approaches and perspectives within Christian theology from the early twentieth century to the present. Each chapter is written by a leading scholar and explores the development and trajectory of modern theology while presenting critical accounts of a broad range of relevant topics and representative thinkers. The fourth edition of The Modern Theologians is fully updated to provide readers with a clear picture of the broad spectrum and core concerns of modern Christian theology worldwide. It offers new perspectives on key twentieth-century figures and movements from different geographical and ecclesial contexts. There are expanded sections on theological dialogue with non-Christian traditions, and on Christian theology's engagement with the arts and sciences. A new section explores theological responses to urgent global challenges - such as nationalism, racism, and the environmental crisis. Providing the next generation of theologians with the tools needed to take theological conversations forward, The Modern Theologians: Explores Christian theology's engagement with multiple ways of knowing across diverse approaches and traditions Combines introductions to key modern theologians and coverage of the major movements within contemporary theology Identifies common dynamics found across theologies to enable cross-contextual comparisons Positions individual theologians in geographical regions, trans-local movements, and ecclesial contexts Features new and revised chapters written by experts in particular movements, topics, and individuals Providing in-depth critical evaluation and extensive references to further readings and research, Ford's The Modern Theologians: An Introduction to Christian Theology since 1918, Fourth Edition, remains an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in Theology and Religious Studies, such as Introduction to Christian Theology, Systematic Theology, Modern Theology, and Modern Theologians. It is also an invaluable resource for researchers, those involved in various forms of Christian ministry, teachers of religious studies, and general readers engaged in independent study.

Mapping Modern Theology

Mapping Modern Theology
Author: Kelly M. Kapic
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2012-04-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441236376

This textbook offers a fresh approach to modern theology by approaching the field thematically, covering classic topics in Christian theology over the last two hundred years. The editors, leading authorities on the history of nineteenth- and twentieth-century theology, have assembled a respected team of international scholars to offer substantive treatment of important doctrines and key debates in modern theology. Contributors include Kevin Vanhoozer, John Webster, Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen, and Michael Horton. The volume enables readers to trace how key doctrinal questions were discussed, where the main debates lie, and how ideas developed. Topics covered include the Trinity, divine attributes, creation, the atonement, ethics, practical theology, and ecclesiology.

Evangelical Theological Method

Evangelical Theological Method
Author: Stanley E. Porter
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2018-07-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830886001

How should one approach the task of theology? This Spectrum volume brings together five evangelical theologians with distinctly different approaches to the theological task who present their own approach and respond to each of the other views. Emerging from this theological conversation is an awareness of our methodological commitments and the benefits that each can bring to the theological task.

Christian Theology

Christian Theology
Author: Alister E. McGrath
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 597
Release: 2024-11-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1394202881

An unparalleled introduction to the concepts and key developments of 2,000 years of Christian thought, updated with significant additions and developments throughout Over the past three decades, Christian Theology: An Introduction has established itself as one of the most respected and widely used theological textbooks. Specifically designed for students with no prior knowledge of Christian theology, this classic volume presents the primary themes and debates of Christian thought with clarity and historical context. Renowned theologian Alister E. McGrath offers a lively, concise, and easily accessible narrative that helps readers discover the intellectual and spiritual riches of Christian theology and understand how Christianity's core themes have been developed and debated over the centuries. With a descriptive, analytic, and theologically neutral approach, Christian Theology includes discussion of various theological positions and traditions: Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, and evangelical perspectives and insights are fairly represented and explored throughout. Student-friendly chapters provide an overview of historical theology, explain key aspects of philosophical theology, describe debates over Christian theological method, and explore the leading themes of systematic theology. In this revised seventh edition, Alister McGrath is joined by Matthew J. Thomas, a theological educationalist and scholar, to ensure that Christian Theology connects with contemporary teaching contexts for theology across a variety of denominational institutions. Reviewed and improved content, based on feedback from students and instructors, is complemented by a companion website with full bibliographies for each chapter, links to theological resources, video and audio presentations, and an entirely new series of twelve lectures on Christian theology written and presented by Professor McGrath. Exploring and explaining the great themes and debates in the field, Christian Theology: An Introduction: Engages with the core themes of Christian thought that are common to all Christian denominations and groups Designed to be used as a stand-alone volume or alongside the Christian Theology Reader, Sixth Edition Contains a wealth of quotations from original works of Christian theologians, internal cross-references, mini-biographies of key figures, end-of-chapter questions, and high-quality maps, illustrations, and images Allows flexible presentation of topics via self-contained chapters and easily expanded examples, quotations, topics, and debates Supported by a full-featured companion website with detailed bibliographies, quizzes and multiple-choice questions with answers, chapter-by-chapter PowerPoint slides, multimedia resources, and additional teaching tools Christian Theology: An Introduction, Seventh Edition, remains the ideal introduction to the beliefs and interpretation of Christianity for college and university courses in Christian theology, seminary courses across a wide range of denominations, church discussion groups and adult Sunday schools, and general readers looking for an accessible and reliable guide to the study of Christian thought.

The Oxford Handbook of Reformed Theology

The Oxford Handbook of Reformed Theology
Author: Michael Allen
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 676
Release: 2020-10-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 019103584X

The Oxford Handbook of Reformed Theology looks back to past resources that have informed Reformed theology and surveys present conversations among those engaged in Reformed theology today. First, the volume offers accounts of the major historical contexts of reformed theology, the various relationships (ancient and modern) which it maintains and from which it derives. Recent research has shown the intricate ties between the patristic and medieval heritage of the church and the work of the reformed movement in the sixteenth century. The past century has also witnessed an explosion of reformed theology outside the Western world, prompting a need for attention not only to these global voices but also to the unique (and contingent) history of reformed theology in the West (hence reflecting on its relationship to intellectual developments like scholastic method or the critical approaches of modern biblical studies). Second, the volume assesses some of the classic, representative texts of the reformed tradition, observing also their reception history. The reformed movement is not dominated by a single figure, but it does contain a host of paradigmatic texts that demonstrate the range and vitality of reformed thought on politics, piety, biblical commentary, dogmatic reflection, and social engagement. Third, the volume turns to key doctrines and topics that continue to receive attention by reformed theologians today. Contributors who are themselves making cutting edge contributions to constructive theology today reflect on the state of the question and offer their own proposals regarding a host of doctrinal topics and themes.

Doing Theology in Today's World

Doing Theology in Today's World
Author: John D. Woodbridge
Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company
Total Pages: 536
Release: 1991
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

"This volume focuses on a central question: What does a person need to know for developing a theology? In other words, this book will not only answer objections lodged against the study of theology but will explain to students, pastors, and laypersons alike what a theologian actually does. It will also present different approaches to the study of theology and review the present status of theological reflection in various Protestant, Orthodox, and Roman Catholic traditions." "In the first section of the book evangelical Protestant scholars describe the contributions various disciplines make to the study of theology. In the next section, evangelical Protestant scholars explain the distinctives of their particular tradition's approach in doing theology. In the third part, theologians who do not identify with evangelical Protestant convictions seek to explain the distinctives of their approaches to doing theology. In the final section, Dr. Kantzer provides a summary analysis of how he does theology and interacts critically with a number of the essays in this volume." "Among the contributors are Gordon D. Kaufman, Schubert Ogden, J.I. Packer, John Meyendorf, Richard A. Muller, Orlando Costas, Rosemary Radford Ruether, Gerald Sheppard, Harold O.J. Brown, John Yodel, and D.A. Carson."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Theology for Liberal Protestants

Theology for Liberal Protestants
Author: Douglas F. Ottati
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2013-09-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 080286967X

A two-volume work by Douglas Ottati, Theology for Liberal Protestants presents a comprehensive theology for Christians who are willing to rethink and revise traditional doctrines in face of contemporary challenges. It is Augustinian, claiming that we belong to the God of grace who creates, judges, and renews. It is Protestant, affirming the priority of the Bible and the fallibility of church teaching. It is liberal, recognizing the importance of critical arguments and scientific inquiries, a deeply historical consciousness, and a commitment to social criticism and engagement. This first volume contains sections on method and creation. Ottati's method envisions the world and ourselves in relation to God as Creator, Judge, and Redeemer. The bulk of the book offers an in-depth discussion of God as Creator, the world as creation, and humans as good, capable, and limited creatures.

Systematic Theology (Vol. 1-3)

Systematic Theology (Vol. 1-3)
Author: Augustus Hopkins Strong
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 2897
Release: 2023-11-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

"Systematic Theology" in 3 volumes is one of the best-known works by the American Baptist minister and theologian Augustus Hopkins Strong. This carefully crafted DigiCat ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Excerpt: "Under the influence of Ritschl and his Kantian relativism, many of our teachers and preachers have swung off into a practical denial of Christ's deity and of his atonement. We seem upon the verge of a second Unitarian defection that will break up churches and compel secessions, in a worse manner than did that of Channing and Ware a century ago. American Christianity recovered from that disaster only by vigorously asserting the authority of Christ and the inspiration of the Scriptures. We need a new vision of the Savior like that which Paul saw on the way to Damascus and John saw on the isle of Patmos, to convince us that Jesus is lifted above space and time, that his existence antedated creation, that he conducted the march of Hebrew history, that he was born of a virgin, suffered on the cross, rose from the dead, and now lives forevermore, the Lord of the universe, the only God with whom we have to do, our Savior here and our Judge hereafter. Without a revival of this faith our churches will become secularized, mission enterprise will die out, and the candlestick will be removed out of its place as it was with the seven churches of Asia, and as it has been with the apostate churches of New England." Contents: Idea of Theology Method of Theology The Existence of God Origin of Our Idea of God's Existence Corroborative Evidences of God's Existence The Scriptures A Revelation from God The Nature, Decrees, and Works of God The Attributes of God Doctrine of the Trinity The Decrees of God The Works of God Anthropology, Or the Doctrine of Man: The Original State of Man Sin, Or Man's State Of Apostasy Soteriology Christology The Reconciliation of Man to God Ecclesiology, Or the Doctrine of the Church Eschatology...

Reformational Theology

Reformational Theology
Author: Gordon J. Spykman
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 604
Release: 1992
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780802805256

Following the Biblical story line of creation, fall-redemption-consummation, Spykman's "new paradigm" systematics represents a notable revision of the traditional loci method--Spykman has reordered the basic Christian dogmas in a bold attempt to overcome the rationalist-scholastic influences inherent in the older method.