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This unit will help you to explore the foundations of eighteenth century theological developments and introduce you to the significant events in Wesleyan theology - from the early church to Arminius and from Arminius to Wesley, noting the Eastern Orthodox, Anglican and Pietist influences. You 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.

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This unit is running as an online mid semester intensive.

31 July 2023 to 3 November 2023

Class sessions will be held 4 - 8 September 2023. Students are expected to set this week aside from all other activities just as they would in a face-to-face intensive.

Daily one-hour Zoom tutorials throughout the week of the intensive.

24 points foundational CT

Lectures (text and video), online tutorials, digital reading resources.

Once you are enrolled in this unit, explore content on ARK, the Learning Management System, before the unit commences. Commencing reading of the required text is highly recommended.

*This unit is offered at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Students may engage with people across both levels when this unit is delivered.

1 x 3,500 word critical review of readings - 50%

1 x 3,500 word essay - 50%

Upon 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.  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.

To undertake this unit, you are required to have access to a copy of:

Albert C. Outler, ed. John Wesley. New York: Oxford University Press, 1980.

Ebook available via the EBC library catalogue.