DP502
Ellington
DP502: WESLEYAN TRADITION. William Ellington.
DESCRIPTION:
- The course is an overview of the United Methodist doctrinal
heritage. It will trace the development of doctrine from Wesley to the present
and indicate the usefulness of the doctrinal heritage today. It will acquaint
the student with the major doctrines of United Methodism.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- Required for ordination in the United Methodist Church.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The class will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00-5:50 pm from
January 12 to February 11 for lecture and discussion.
REQUIRED READING:
- Chiles, Robert E. Theological Transition in American Methodism
1790-1935. University Press of America, 1983.
- Grenz, Stanley J. and Roger E. Olson. Twentieth-Century Theology: God
and the World in a Transitional Age. InterVarsity Press, 1992.
- Maddox, Randy L. Responsible Grace: John Wesley's Practical
Theology. Abingdon Press, 1994.
- Outler, Albert C. John Wesley. Oxford University Press, 1964.
- __________. Theology in the Wesleyan Spirit. Discipleship Resources,
1975.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Abraham, William J. Waking from Doctrinal Amnesia: The Healing
of Doctrine in the United Methodist Church. Abingdon Press, 1995.
- Cobb, John and David R Griffin. Process Theology. Westminster Press,
1976.
- Ferm, Deane W. Contemporary American Theologies. The Seabury Press,
1981.
- Jewett, Paul K. Man as Male and Female. Eerdmans, 1975.
- Langford, Thomas A. Wesleyan Theology: A Sourcebook. The Labyrinth
Press, 1984.
- Meeks, M. Douglas. What Should Methodists Teach?: Wesleyan Tradition in
Modern Diversity. Kingswood, 1990.
- Mickey, Paul A. Essentials of Wesleyan Theology. Zondervan, 1980.
- Oden, Thomas C. Agenda for Theology: After Modernity ...What?
Academie/Zondervan, 1990.
- Suchocki, Marjorie H. God, Christ, Church: A Practical Guide to Process
Theology. Biblio Publishing, 1982.
- Tuttle, Robert G. John Wesley--His Life and His Theology. Zondervan,
1979.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Class attendance and participation are required. In addition to the
reading, there are two (2) closed book examinations plus an open book take-home
final.
PREREQUISITES:
- None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Elective. (Fulfills United Methodist disciplinary requirement in
doctrine for ordination.)
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Yes. Open book take-home final.