The a basic introduction Putman, Rhyne R. creator author. text bibliography tnu Nashville, Tennessee B & H Academic c2021 2021 monographic eng

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xvii, 318 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. 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. 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. by Rhyne R. Putman. Includes bibliographical references and index. Theology Methodology Theology, Doctrinal Theology, Doctrinal Theology Methodology BR118 .P865 2021 9781535933339 (pbk) 9781535933339 2021443957 YDX 230731 20250312110826.0 22643629 eng