Resources
A 2002 course by Wesley Wildman at Boston University acquaints students "with the most significant western theological movements, figures and problems of the modern period. Attention is paid to non-western theological reflection, especially in the twentieth century, but the main emphasis is on western theology."
A 2014 course by Margaret Ann Crain at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary examines the "theological and philosophical bases, goals, and methods of qualitative research in congregations and draw[s] on the fields of congregational studies, Christian education, evangelism, practical theology, sociology, anthropology, and educational evaluation."
A 2014 course by Barry Bryant at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary studies the sermons of John Wesley as a means to understand United Methodist doctrine.
A 2014 course by Jim Panandrea at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary examines "on the life and experience of the average Christian, as well as the major events of the medieval period."
A 2014 course by Michael Castori at Santa Clara University "explores the Jewish identity of Jesus and the historical, political and theological issues arising from Christianityâs origins as a Jewish sect."
A 2014 course by Reginald Blount at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary seeks "to broaden our understanding of Christian education and its role in engaging in spiritual development and faith formation with youth."
A 2014 course by Nancy Bedford at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary introduces "students to the approach to theological reflection generally called systematic theology, which is an attempt to deal in a critical, coherent, cohesive and constructive manner with the major loci (âplacesâ or âdoctrinesâ) of the Christian faith . . . ."
A 2014 course by Timothy Eberhart at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary "provides an introduction to many of the primary approaches, tasks, problems, and gifts related to systematic Christian theological reflection."
A 2014 course by David Hogue at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary provides "an introductory overview of the historical, biblical, and theological foundations of pastoral care; a psychodynamic and systemic understanding of human behavior and development; and experiences designed to develop each studentâs capacity for empathic relationships with others."
A 2016 course by Paul Capetz at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities "introduces students to the history of Christian theology from the beginnings of the patristic period (c. 100 CE) to the eve of the Enlightenment (c. 1750)."