The method of Christian theology : [manuscript] : a basic introduction /
Putman, Rhyne R.,
The method of Christian theology : a basic introduction / [manuscript] : by Rhyne R. Putman. - Nashville, Tennessee : : B & H Academic, c2021. - xvii, 318 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: Method matters -- Principles: Defining theology and its tasks -- Doctrine and truth -- Doctrine, worldview, and disciple-making -- The theological disciplines -- Preparations: A heart prepared for Christian theology -- A mind prepared for Christian theology -- Procedures: Scripture and its interpretation -- Tradition and Christian theology -- Philosophy and Christian theology -- Experience and Christian theology -- A procedure for theology -- Practices: Contextualizing doctrine -- Writing a theological research paper -- Preaching a doctrinal sermon.
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.
9781535933339 (pbk) 9781535933339
2021443957
Theology--Methodology.
Theology, Doctrinal.
Theology, Doctrinal..
Theology--Methodology..
BR118 / .P865 2021
The method of Christian theology : a basic introduction / [manuscript] : by Rhyne R. Putman. - Nashville, Tennessee : : B & H Academic, c2021. - xvii, 318 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: Method matters -- Principles: Defining theology and its tasks -- Doctrine and truth -- Doctrine, worldview, and disciple-making -- The theological disciplines -- Preparations: A heart prepared for Christian theology -- A mind prepared for Christian theology -- Procedures: Scripture and its interpretation -- Tradition and Christian theology -- Philosophy and Christian theology -- Experience and Christian theology -- A procedure for theology -- Practices: Contextualizing doctrine -- Writing a theological research paper -- Preaching a doctrinal sermon.
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.
9781535933339 (pbk) 9781535933339
2021443957
Theology--Methodology.
Theology, Doctrinal.
Theology, Doctrinal..
Theology--Methodology..
BR118 / .P865 2021