This unit provides students with a comprehensive study of the foundations of 18th century theological developments that gave rise to Wesleyan theology. It will introduce students to the antecedents of Wesleyan theology — from the early church to Arminius, and from Arminius to Wesley, noting the Eastern Orthodox, Anglican and Pietist influences. It will consider the key elements of Wesley’s ‘Quadrilateral’; the New Testament basis of the central doctrines of Wesley; the setting of Wesleyan theology within ecumenical theological thought and its developments to the present.
Unit code: CT9796B
Unit status: Archived (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Systematic Theology
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Eva Burrows College
Show when this unit is running1. | Articulate the New Testament basis of Wesleyan theology and its development, in discussion, writing and/or preaching |
2. | Outline the main ideas originating from John Wesley and those of major Wesleyan scholars |
3. | Critically analyse source materials in Wesleyan studies |
4. | Locate Wesleyan studies in its broad historical context as a discrete strand of theological thought |
5. | Demonstrate a critical understanding of the major theological themes of Wesleyan theology and their significance for subsequent theological thought, including contemporary theological discussion |
6. | Develop an in-depth critical engagement with an issue arising from Wesley's understanding of Christology, ecclesiology, or his Trinitarian hermeneutic |
Prohibited combinations: CT8296B Foundations of the Wesleyan Holiness Tradition (superseded Postgraduate Foundational level unit)
Lectures, group work, online forums, videos
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | 3,500 word essay |
3500 | 50.0 |
Critical Review | 3,500 word critical review of readings |
3500 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 20 Jul, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2021-09-07 11:24:38 +1000