CT2296B Foundations of the Wesleyan Holiness Tradition
- Unit Code & NameCT2296B Foundations of the Wesleyan Holiness Tradition
- DescriptionThis 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. - FieldC - Christian Thought and History
- DisciplineCT - Systematic Theology
- LevelUndergraduate
- Semester1, 2018
- Delivery ModeIntensive
- DateFebruary 12 - 17 | 32a Barnsbury Grove, Bexley North
- Lecturer(s) Assoc Prof Glen O'Brien
- Prerequisites15 points in CT
- Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:
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. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the historical context in which Wesleyan theology emerged 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.
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