Introduction To The Study Of Theology

Author : Kelly M. Kapic
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830866700

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A Little Book for New Theologians by Kelly M. Kapic Pdf

Whenever we read, think, hear or say anything about God, we are doing theology. Yet theology isn't just a matter of what we think. It affects who we are. In the tradition of Helmut Thielicke's A Little Exercise for Young Theologians, Kelly Kapic offers a concise introduction to the study of theology for newcomers to the field. He highlights the value and importance of theological study and explains its unique nature as a serious discipline. Not only concerned with content and method, Kapic explores the skills, attitudes and spiritual practices needed by those who take up the discipline. This brief, clear and lively primer draws out the relevance of theology for Christian life, worship, mission, witness and more. "Theology is about life," writes Kapic. "It is not a conversation our souls can afford to avoid."

Author : Thomas P. Rausch
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814683927

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The College Student's Introduction To Theology by Thomas P. Rausch Pdf

This book provides an introduction to the study of theology and its various methods of investigation. While most theological texts focus on one facet of study, The College Student's Introduction to Theology introduces the whole rich and complex area of theological studies. It is written from a Roman Catholic perspective, but the book is consciously ecumenical in its approach. Part I: Foundations examines the nature of theology as both a science and a work of the Church (and the resulting tension between theologians and bishops), the Hebrew Scriptures, and development of the New Testament canon, and an overview of the Church history. Part II: Systematic Questions tackles Christian faith, Christian anthropology, moral theology, and the sacramental and liturgical life of the Christian. Part III: Contemporary Issues introduces the concept and various expressions of spirituality, the Second Vatical Council, and two post conciliar issues: ecumenism and feminism. Contributors include Christopher Key Chapple, PhD; John R. Connolly, PhD; Michael Downey, PhD; Mary M. Garascia, CPPS, PhD; Marie Ann Mayeski, PhD; Mary Milligan, RSHM, STD; John R. Popiden, PhD; Thomas P. Rausch. SJ, PhD; Herbert J. Ryan, SJ, STD; Jeffrey S. Siker, PhD; and Daniel L. Smith-Christopher, D. Phil.

Author : Alexander Kurian
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1694787486

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Introduction To The Study Of Theology by Alexander Kurian Pdf

This book is an immensely useful study text and reference work for anyone with a serious interest in studying theology. It deserves to be in the hands of every thoughtful theological student. Various divisions and branches of theology are dealt with in an amazing example of succinct expertise. Anyone wanting a handy, one-volume, concise, systematic introduction to the study of theology must get hold of this book.

Author : James Drummond
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Theology
ISBN : OCLC:1091277345

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Introduction to the Study of Theology by James Drummond Pdf

Author : Anthony C. Thiselton
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830873869

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Approaching the Study of Theology by Anthony C. Thiselton Pdf

From the opening pages of the Bible, we learn of God as one who communicates with humankind. This introduction to theology from Anthony Thiselton is divided into three parts, first mapping the main approaches, then introducing us to the major ideas and thinkers, and finally giving concise explanations of all the words and phrases readers need to know.

Author : Stephen Okey
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814684429

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A Theology of Conversation by Stephen Okey Pdf

Sometimes described as “a theologian’s theologian,” David Tracy’s scholarship has impacted countless thinkers around the globe. The complexity of his thought, however, has often made engaging his work into a daunting challenge. Combining analysis of the most influential features of Tracy’s theology (theological method, the religious classic, public theology) with a retrieval of his more overlooked interests (Christology, God), Stephen Okey presents the essential themes of Tracy’s career in accessible and insightful prose.

Author : J. C. Polkinghorne
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1451411510

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Science and Theology by J. C. Polkinghorne Pdf

In this short masterpiece, eminent scientist and theologian John Polkinghorne offers an accessible, yet authoritative, introduction to the stimulating field of science and theology. After surveying their volatile historical relationship, he leads the reader through the whole array of questions at the nexus of the scientific and religious quests. A lucid and lively writer, Polkinghorne provides a marvelously clear overview of the major elements of current science (including quantum theory, chaos theory, time, and cosmology). He then offers a concise outline of the character of religion and shows the joint potential of science of religion to illumine some of the thorniest issues in theology today: creation, the nature of knowledge, human and divine identity and agency. Polkinghorne aptly demonstrates that a sturdy faith has nothing to fear and much to gain from an intellectually honest appraisal of the new horizons of contemporary science.

Author : James Drummond
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0259584991

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Introduction to the Study of Theology (Classic Reprint) by James Drummond Pdf

Excerpt from Introduction to the Study of Theology The Introduction to the Study of Theology, which is here offered to the public, has been delivered, during the last few sessions, in the form of a course of lectures, to Students of Manchester New College. It is hoped that it will be more serviceable to them in its present shape, and that some few beyond the circle for whom it is more immediately intended will find it of use. Its object is to deal, not with the matter but with the scientific form of Theology, and to bring before the student the nature, method, and mutual relations of the various branches of theological study, so that he may see more clearly the bearing of his labours, and view the several departments of his work, not as incoherent fragments, but as constituent mem bers, each with an appropriate place, in a collective organism which embraces them all. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Orlando O. Espín,James B. Nickoloff
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 1566 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0814658563

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An Introductory Dictionary of Theology and Religious Studies by Orlando O. Espín,James B. Nickoloff Pdf

Spanning the gamut from "Aaron" to "Zwingli," this dictionary includes nearly 3,000 entries written by about sixty authors, all of whom are specialists in their various theological and religious disciplines. The editors have designed the dictionary especially to aid the introductory-level student with instant access to definitions of terms likely to be encountered in, but not to substitute for, classroom presentations or reading assignments. - Publisher.

Author : Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009-08-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830874408

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An Introduction to the Theology of Religions by Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen Pdf

How does Christianity relate to other religions? Beginning with a consideration of the biblical perspective, Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen offers a detailed and comprehensive survey of the diverse explanations proposed by teachers of the church down through the ages. This indispensable guide is for anyone seeking to grasp Christianity?s relationship to world religions.

Author : Hendrikus Berkhof,Frederick O. Bonkovsky
Publisher : Continuum
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015010861683

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Christian Faith by Hendrikus Berkhof,Frederick O. Bonkovsky Pdf

In today's secular world, the Christian faith is viewed as only one aspect of what could be called "religious life." Acknowledging this, Hendrikus Berkhof begins this thought-provoking study with a sketch of religion and faith in general before narrowing it down to a discussion of the specific place of Christian faith in all of reality.

Author : Dr. Justo L. Gonzalez,Zaida Maldonado Perez
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781426722035

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Introduction to Christian Theology by Dr. Justo L. Gonzalez,Zaida Maldonado Perez Pdf

This book helps beginning theological students grasp the basics of Christian theology. Consciously avoiding the perspective of one school of thought or confessional tradition, the authors provide the reader with a brief, broad overview of the questions and contents of theological study. Their accessible use of language, clear organization, and careful explanation will prove of invaluable aid to those who are getting their theological feet wet for the first time. "In the words of its authors, this book offers an introduction 'to the fuller spectrum of Christian theology as it has developed through the centuries.' Few writers address the historical development of the classic doctrines and the contemporary resonance as adroitly as Gonzalez and Perez. The chapter on Jesus Christ, for example, presents concise summaries of the treatments of Christ's person leading up to Chalcedon, while suggesting a need for a multiplicity of images in understanding the work of Christ that liberates the whole person and restores all creation. Beginning students, as a result, are invited into a living theological conversation, where the contested claims of the past have continued relevance in a contemporary era beset by its undervaluing of the body and creation. Broadly ecumenical in tenor, with reference to theologians from nearly every century, the work should appeal to both a popular readership and introductory students in college and seminary. One disappointing aspect of the book is an absence of Latino/a, feminist, and liberation perspectives. For a work that argues for the contextuality of all theology, and from authors whose previous work has been monumental in Hispanic theological education, this lack is surprising."---David H. Jensen, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, in Religious Studies Review, Volume 29 Number 3, July 2003.

Author : Pete Ward
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493410835

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Introducing Practical Theology by Pete Ward Pdf

This introduction to the field of practical theology reclaims a theological vision for the life and work of the church. Pete Ward dispels the myth that practical theology is a distraction from the "real" tasks of ministry or from serious academic theological work. He argues that practical theology is part of the everyday life of the church and that there are a variety of possible approaches, helping readers evaluate the approach that is most appropriate to their ministerial context and theological tradition. This reliable, accessible resource will work well for those in training or in ministry.

Author : Gregg Allison
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310410416

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Historical Theology by Gregg Allison Pdf

Most historical theology texts follow Christian beliefs chronologically, discussing notable doctrinal developments for all areas of theology according to their historical appearance. And while this may be good history, it can make for confusing theology, with the classic theological loci scattered throughout various time periods, movements, and controversies. In Historical Theology, Gregg Allison offers students the opportunity to study the historical development of theology according to a topical-chronological arrangement, setting out the history of Christian doctrine one theological element at a time. Such an approach allows readers to concentrate on one tenet of Christianity and its formulation in the early church, through the Middle Ages, Reformation, and post-Reformation era, and into the modern period. The text includes a generous mix of primary source material as well, citing the words of Cyprian, Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, Calvin, Barth, and others. Allison references the most accessible editions of these notable theologians’ work so that readers can continue their study of historical theology through Christian history’s most important contributors. Historical Theology is a superb resource for those familiar with Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology or interested in understanding the development of Christian theology.

Author : N. Amanze
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789966040251

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Biblical Studies, Theology, Religion and Philosophy by N. Amanze Pdf

This book introduces the study of Biblical studies, theology, religion and philosophy from an African perspective. The book comprises twenty six chapters divided into four sections. The first section deals with Biblical studies, the second with theology, the third with religion and the fourth with philosophy. The contributions are from 20 eminent scholars from African and Caribbean universities.