Reformed Scholasticism: Recovering the Tools of Reformed Theology
Ebook
Ryan McGraw presents an introduction of historic Reformed orthodoxy (1560–1790) and its research methodology. This book establishes the tools needed to study Reformed scholasticism and its potential benefits to the church today by describing the nature of Reformed scholasticism and outlining the research methodology, the nature and the character of this branch of theology, and providing a retrospective view on the contemporary appropriations.
McGraw discusses the proper use of primary and secondary sources and offers instructions on how to write historical theology. Each chapter draws extensive examples from primary source evidence, published books and articles in this field; as well as engaging with a wide range of ancient and medieval sources. This volume is an excellent guide for students as it teaches them how to identify primary and secondary sources, suggests good links and tips for learning Latin; and provides an overview of the most important figures in the period.
An introduction to the research methods, content, and relevance of the study of Reformed Scholasticism for historical and contemporary theology
Helps to understand the significance of Reformed Scholastic theology for historical and contemporary theology
Teaches how to develop proper historiography and research methods
Helps to develop the skill of learning from historical theology in order to make contemporary applications
Offers useful links for a large number of primary and secondary sources
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Introduction: Why Reformed Scholasticism?
Research Methodology
2. Sources: Primary
3. Sources: Secondary
4. Research Methodology: Historiography and Writing Historical Theology
5. Writing Historical Theology
The Nature of Reformed Scholasticism: Method and Trajectories
6. General History and Terminology
7. A Theology of the Schools
8. A Theology in Conversation with the Entire Catholic Tradition
9. A Theology of Continuities and Discontinuities
The Character of Reformed Scholasticism: International Catholicity and Piety
10. International Catholicity
11. Piety
Contemporary Appropriations of Reformed Scholasticism
12. What Is Next?: Personal Growth, Theological Reflection, and Service to the Church
Works Cited
Index
McGraw's Reformed Scholasticism is a welcome addition to the growing scholarly literature focusing on the often overlooked
generations of Reformed theologians following the earliest figures such as Zwingli and Calvin.
A professional, experienced and gifted teacher guides us in the basics of doing theology, alerts us to the many dangers in divinity, leads through the rich sources of historical theology, shows the cohesion of several theological streams in history, illuminates the importance of seemingly insignificant details, and clarifies how historical theology is relevant for today.
Ryan McGraw provides a helpful guide for students of Reformed scholastic theology. There are practical tips on reading, researching, and writing about this interesting and instructive period in the Reformed tradition. And while one need not agree with every conclusion, readers can nevertheless benefit from his insights and profit from this book.
Ryan McGraw is an expert teacher who has led many a class through the theological battlefields of the early modern period, and in Reformed Scholasticism he graciously shares a guidebook that will aid eager students and experienced docents alike.
- Title: Reformed Scholasticism: Recovering the Tools of Reformed Theology
- Author: Ryan McGraw
- Publisher: T&T Clark
- Print Publication Date: 2019
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9780567679734, 9780567695567, 0567695565, 056767973X
- Resource ID: LLS:9780567679734
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-05-12T03:59:27Z
Ryan M. McGraw is Morton H. Smith Professor of Systematic Theology at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Adjunct Professor of Doctoral Studies at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, and Research Fellow for the University of the Free State, South Africa.