A Model for Evangelical Theology: Integrating Scripture, Tradition, Reason, Experience, and Community

by Graham McFarlane

Overview

Written by a skilled theologian with over two decades of classroom experience, this introduction to evangelical theology explains how connecting to five sources of Christian theology—Scripture, tradition, reason, experience, and community—leads to a richer and deeper understanding of the faith. Graham McFarlane calls this the "evangelical quintilateral," which he recommends as a helpful rubric for teaching theology. This integrative model introduces students to the sources, themes, tasks, and goals of evangelical theology, making the book ideal for introductory theology courses.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781540960351
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	09/15/2020
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Graham McFarlane (PhD, King's College London) is director of research and senior lecturer in systematic theology at the London School of Theology in London, England. His books include Why Do You Believe What You Believe about the Holy Spirit? and Why Do You Believe What You Believe about Jesus?

Table of Contents

Contents

Part 1: Evangelical Theology and Its Method
1. Framing the Skill of Being a Theologian
2. Working Definition
3. The Relational and the Revelational
4. Theological Method
Part 2: An Integrated Model for Evangelical Theology
5. Scripture
6. Tradition
7. Reason
8. Experience
9. Community
Conclusion: The Quintilateral as a Dynamic Theological Method
Index