Christian Theology
- To display an accurate knowledge of the basic theological concepts and doctrines of the Christian faith.
- To demonstrate an understanding of the historical, conceptual, methodological and doctrinal issues behind the formation of basic theological ideas in the history of Christian thought.
- To illustrate how theological ideas can make a difference in living out the Church’s mission in the contemporary world.
eBooks
The Christian Theology Reader (5th Edition) by ISBN: 9781118874370Publication Date: 2016-08-05.
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Divine Teaching: An Introduction to Christian Theology by ISBN: 9781405102704Publication Date: 2007-11-28Most accessible intro to theology by a contemporary Anglican theologian
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The Essential Summa Theologiae by ISBN: 9781493429059Publication Date: 2021-11-16ebook: limited user access
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How to Think Theologically (Third Edition) by ISBN: 9781451426236Publication Date: 2013.
Most accessible quick and dirty guide to how to make theological claims.
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Love's Redeeming Work: The Anglican Quest for Holiness by ISBN: 9780191070587Publication Date: 2004-01-01ebook: unlimited users
The Vocation of Anglican Theology: Sources and Essays by ISBN: 9780334029731Publication Date: 2014-09-30Most accessible guide to big theological topics by contemporary Anglican theologians.
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Video presentation from Dr. Tony Baker
Note from Dr. Baker
The last several years of Christian Theology questions on the GOE have followed a pattern: They have named a controversy and asked the test taker to stake a claim within it. “Offer a theology of…” Sometimes they have named this as an article for a parish newsletter, sometimes it’s been simply about making the claim without any further context.
They ask you to:
- Take a theological position on the question in a way that shows understanding of the theological (and especially Anglican theological) tradition. This includes careful definition of terms.
- Cite sources (often Anglican ones) in a way that is consistent with the thinker and relevant to your response.
- Demonstrate the pastoral sensitivity of your answer.
This year’s may not follow that pattern exactly—so be sure to read carefully and answer only what they’re asking. But it’s a pretty good bet that it won’t wander too far from this pattern.
-Dr. Anthony D. Baker, Clinton S. Quin Professor of Systematic Theology at Seminary of the Southwest.
Print resources
- The Christian Theology Reader (5th Edition) by Call Number: REF BT77 .C47 2017ISBN: 9781118874370Publication Date: 2016-08-05print book
Holy Teaching: Introducing the Summa Theologiae of St. Thomas Aquinas by Call Number: BX1749 .T515 2005ISBN: 9781587430350Publication Date: 2005-07-01.
Most accessible text of medieval theology (Thomas Aquinas with footnotes).
Print Version
The New Cambridge Companion to Christian Doctrine by Call Number: BR118 .N4835 2023ISBN: 9781108840446Publication Date: 2022-11-17print book
Online Resources
Classical Texts on Christology
Athanasius, Orations against the Arians III
Classical Texts on Spirit
Gregory of Nazianzus, Oration 31
Short list of Anglican Theologians
Living:
Sarah Coakley
Michael Curry
Ellen F. Davis
Andrew Davison
Celia Deane-Drummond
Kelly Brown Douglas
David Ford
Scott Gunn
Scott MacDougall
Alister McGrath
Rob McSwain
John Milbank
Ben Myers
Ephraim Radner
Katherine Sonderegger
Kathryn Tanner
Rowan Williams
Deceased:
Lancelot Andrewes
Austin Farrer
Daniel Hardy
George Herbert
Richard Hooker
Eric Mascall
John Mbiti
John Henry Newman
Michael Ramsey
Vida Scudder
Jeremy Taylor
Desmond Tutu
Evelyn Underhill
John and Charles Wesley
There are other theologians you could use. Make the case for why you think the person you are quoting is a theologian. You could write something such as: While So and So is most commonly known for being a New Testament scholar, she clearly demonstrates theological thinking in her article titled "Such and Such."
updated October 25, 2024