The Salvation Army Booth College

Wesleyan Theology for Today will introduce you to the key themes of John Wesley’s theology. You will develop understanding about the central theme of ‘grace’ and the place and relevance of Wesleyan theology in thought and mission today.  

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23 February 2026 - 29 May 2026

Weekly one-hour Zoom tutorials will be held throughout the semester.

We recommend that you allocate 12 hours a week for all study activities.

24 points in CT

Resources provided asynchronously online (lectures, reading, videos, podcasts), supported by regular synchronous Zoom tutorials. 

Students will participate in reading, group discussion and class presentation activities. They are encouraged to explore the resources in the Learning Management System, Ark.

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

Assessment 1 - 25%

Assessment 2 - 25%

Assessment 3 - 50%

Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:

1. Connect the main ideas originating from John Wesley with their subsequent development in the Wesleyan theological tradition.

2. Critically analyse and connect primary and secondary source materials in Wesleyan studies.

3. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historical context from which Wesleyan theology emerged.

4. Critically articulate the major themes in Wesleyan theology and their significance in contemporary thought and practice. 

5. Critically analyse Wesleyan theological discourse beyond the Anglo-American context to include voices from the global Wesleyan community.

There is no required text for this unit.