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Theology Study Group
Alston Johnson leads this lecture and discussion group which meets on the fourth Sunday of each month from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Library.
The group is studying these books by Alistair McGrath, Professor of Historical Theology at Oxford University:
- Christian Theology: An Introduction - Fourth Edition (known as the Blue Book). This book introduces and explains the following aspects of Christian theology:
- its leading ideas;
- how those ideas are developed and defended;
- its basic vocabulary, especially technical terms;
- the key debates that have influenced Christan thinking during the last 2000 years; and
- the leading thinkers who have shaped Christian theology down the centuries.
- Christian Theology Reader - Third Edition (known as the Red Book). This book introduces the key ideas, personalities, and schools of thought within Christian theology by direct engagement with original theological texts. Each text is accompanied by an introduction to set the reading in context, a commentary to explain key issues and significance of the reading, and a set of study questions.
The assignment for the January 24 meeting is:
- Chapter 12 (Faith and History - The Christological Agenda of Modernity) in the Blue Book, "Christian Theology: An Introduction." Pages 305-325. This reading includes the following: The Enlightenment and Christology, The Problem of Faith and History, The Quest for the Historical Jesus, The Resurrection of Christ - Event and Meaning
Click here for notes regarding various readings from previous meetings.
Click here for quotes on theology compiled by Alston.
Click here to access Alistair McGrath's Web site.
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