
Saving Wisdom
Theology in the Christian University
Brian W. Hughes(Author)
Wipf and Stock Publishers
Published on 7. February 2011
370 pages
978-1-63087-650-0 (ISBN)
System requirements
for ePUB without DRM
E-Book Single Licence
You are acquiring a single user licence for this eBook, which you might not transfer. [L]
Available for download
Description
Alles über E-Books | Antworten auf Fragen rund um E-Books, Kopierschutz und Dateiformate finden Sie in unserem Info- & Hilfebereich.
Is theology possible within a Christian university? Beneath the emphasis of contextual, philosophical, and ecclesial pluralism, what is its academic nature? Further, who can participate in it? Recent debates and discussions by theologians that touch upon these questions seem to run in circles: theology is an academic specialty enjoying academic freedom; theology must bolster ecclesial identity, become more catechetical, and serve the church; theology must contribute to and shape public policy. Though such positions recur, they overlook latent but interrelated characteristics embedded within the nature and place of theology within the Christian university that affect them all.
Upon analysis of four major theologians, Friedrich Schleiermacher, John Henry Newman, Avery Cardinal Dulles, S.J., and Edward Farley, I argue that there are two major patterns at work. First, theology is more a sapientia or wisdom than a traditional academic discipline. Second, all descriptions of theology in the university possess an inclusive or exclusive soteriological character. These patterns pervade diverse topics: the relationship of theology to the church authority, a theologian's ecclesial and academic commitments, the preconditions of faith for theological understanding, participation in a religious symbol system, theology as wisdom, and the difference between religion and theology. How one implicitly defines Christian salvation regarding the place of theology in the Christian university opens or closes the practice of theology to those who teach and learn it.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Eugene
United States
ISBN-13
978-1-63087-650-0 (9781630876500)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

Book
02/2011
Wipf & Stock Publishers
€43.30
Shipment within 3-4 weeks

Book
02/2011
Wipf & Stock Publishers
€69.40
Shipment within 15-20 days
Person
Brian W. Hughes is Associate Professor of Theology at the University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth, Kansas.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Friedrich Schleiermacher-The Possibility of Theology
- Chapter 2: Friedrich Schleiermacher-Theology and Its Place in the University
- Chapter 3: John Henry Newman-The Possibility and Nature of Theology
- Chapter 4: John Henry Newman-Theology in the University
- Chapter 5: Avery Cardinal Dulles-Ecclesial-Transformative Theology and the University
- Chapter 6: Edward Farley-Theology as Sapiential Hermeneutic in the University
- Chapter 7: University Theology as Saving and Sapiential
- Bibliography
System requirements
File format: ePUB
Copy protection: without DRM (Digital Rights Management)
System requirements:
- Computer (Windows; MacOS X; Linux): Use a reader that can handle the file format ePUB, such as Adobe Digital Editions or FBReader – both free (see eBook Help).
- Tablet/Smartphone (Android; iOS): Install the free app Adobe Digital Editions or the app PocketBook (see eBook Help).
- E-reader: Bookeen, Kobo, Pocketbook, Sony, Tolino and many more (not Kindle).
The file format ePUB works well for novels and non-fiction books – i.e., 'flowing' text without complex layout. On an e-reader or smartphone, line and page breaks automatically adjust to fit the small displays.
This eBook does not use copy protection or Digital Rights Management
For more information, see our eBook Help page.