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The Wesleyan Quadrilateral, [1] or Methodist Quadrilateral, [2] is a methodology for theological reflection that is credited to John Wesley, leader of the Methodist movement in the late 18th century. The term itself was coined by 20th century American Methodist scholar Albert C. Outler. [3] [4]
The praxis model gives ample room for expressions of personal and communal experience. At the same time it provides exciting new understandings of the scriptural and older theological witness. [4] The term praxis is used as an alternative to the terms "practice" or "action" in both theological and the social science disciplines.
[3] In addition to this work, Scharlemann published a volume of essays entitled Inscriptions and Reflections: Essays in Philosophical Theology. These further examine themes found in The Being of God. Scharlemann is also known for his works interpreting the theological system of Paul Tillich. Of decisive influence was his early work, Reflection ...
His first teaching experience at La Salle was as a visiting instructor in the Graduate Religion Program in the summer of 1978. He was also an assistant professor at the Washington Theological Union from 1979 to 1984. From 1986 to 1990, he was a visiting instructor at Loyola University's Summer Institute of Pastoral Studies.
[1] [2] Coe popularized this notion through the Theological Education Fund of the World Council of Churches. [3] While it was initially understood as part of a liberal approach to theology, it has grown in currency among evangelicals and Roman Catholics .
Practical theology is an academic discipline that examines and reflects on religious practices in order to understand the theology enacted in those practices and in order to consider how theological theory and theological practices can be more fully aligned, changed, or improved. Practical theology has often sought to address a perceived ...
The purpose of the International Academy of Practical Theology is the study of and critical reflection on practical theological thought and action. [3] This critical reflection should be pursued with attention to the various historical and cultural contexts in which practical theology is done.
Don Thorsen (born 1955 in Turlock, California) is an American scholar and writer.Thorsen has served at Azusa Pacific Seminary since 1988. In addition to being widely published, Thorsen travels internationally, presenting on various theological topics.