Foundations of Wesleyan Theology (CT9796B)

Postgraduate, 24.0 points

Content

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

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Learning outcomes

1.

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

Unit sequence

Prohibited combinations: CT8296B Foundations of the Wesleyan Holiness Tradition (superseded Postgraduate Foundational level unit)

Pedagogy

Lectures, group work, online forums, videos

Indicative Bibliography

  • Collins, Kenneth J. The Scripture way of Salvation: The Heart of John Wesley’s Theology. Nashville: Abingdon, 1997.
  • Collins, Kenneth J. The heart of John Wesley’s Theology: Holy Love and the Shape of Grace. Nashville: Abingdon, 2007.
  • Grider, J. Kenneth. A Wesleyan Holiness Theology. Kansas City: Beacon Hill, 1994
  • Heitzenrater, Richard P. Wesley and the People Called Methodists. Nashville: Abingdon, 1995.
  • LeClerc, Diane. Discovering Christian Holiness: The Heart of Wesleyan-Holiness Theology. Missouri: Lillenas, 2011.
  • Maddox Randy. Responsible Grace: John Wesley’s practical theology. Nashville: Abingdon, 1994.
  • Mannoia, Kevin W., & Don Thorsen. The Holiness Manifesto. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2008
  • Oord, Thomas, Josh Broward & Jay Richard Akkerman. Renovating Holiness. Nampa: SacraSage Press, 2015.
  • Oord, Thomas, & Michael Lodahl. Relational Holiness: Responding to the Call of Love. Kansas City: Beacon Hill, 2005.
  • Outler, Albert. The Works of John Wesley: The Bicentennial Edition. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1984-1987.
  • Stone, Bryan P, & Thomas J Oord, Thy Nature and Thy Name is Love: Wesleyan and Process Theologies in Dialogue. Sherbourne: Kingswood Books, 2001.
  • Webb, Geoff, & Kalie Webb. Authentic ‘Fair Dinkum’ Holiness for Ordinary Christians. Melbourne: Salvo Publishing, 2007.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

3,500 word essay

 3500 50.0
Critical Review

3,500 word critical review of readings

 3500 50.0
Approvals

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