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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]
Rather, The Nicene Faith traces the development of theological reflection in the 4th century—Athanasius and the Cappadocians expounding their vision, preparing the path for the councils of Nicaea and Constantinople, providing the proper context in which their creeds can be correctly understood. One simply cannot reduce the results of these ...
A large quantity of theological reflection emerged in the early centuries of the Christian church—in a wide variety of genres, in a variety of contexts, and in several languages—much of it the product of attempts to discuss how Christian faith should be lived in cultures very different from the one in which it was born.
Theological Reflection (TR) is at the core of all OxCEPT's research methods. This comprises a range of methods for investigating and supporting groups as they articulate their espoused theology, and compare it with their operant theology. This is currently being developed under the name of Theological Action Research (TAR).
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.
Christian theological learning was, therefore, a component in these institutions, as was the study of church or canon law: universities played an important role in training people for ecclesiastical offices, in helping the church pursue the clarification and defence of its teaching, and in supporting the legal rights of the church over against ...
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues (CTPI) is a research centre based in New College, the School of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh.Founded in 1984 by Duncan B. Forrester, CTPI promotes Christian theological reflection and research on important public issues. [1]
Imagination and Authority: Theological Authorship in the Modern Tradition (Fortress, 1991) [5] Nonfoundationalism (Guides to Theological Inquiry) (Fortress, 1995) [6] Senses of Tradition: Continuity and Development in Catholic Faith (Oxford, 2000) [7] God, Evil, and Innocent Suffering: A Theological Reflection (Crossroad, 2002) [8]