Theological Foundations
Concepts and Methods for Understanding Christian Faith
J.J. Mueller, SJ, PhD; et al.
Concepts and Methods for Understanding Christian Faith
J.J. Mueller, SJ, PhD; et al.
ITEM #7000
ISBN: 978-0-88489-920-4
7.25 x 9.125
430 pages
$36.95
ISBN: 978-0-88489-920-4
7.25 x 9.125
430 pages
$36.95
Here, a team of award-winning teaching scholars has come together to create an introductory text that offers a truly unique and innovative contribution to the discipline of theological studies. This "first book" provides students of any religious tradition with the foundational skills, vocabulary, conceptual understanding, and research abilities that they need to succeed in theology and religious studies.
Theological Foundations provides the following:
Theological Foundations provides the following:
- Ten chapters that introduce the major sub-disciplines of theology creating a well-rounded source for understanding the discipline as a whole
- Contributions that are clear, accessible, and steeped in content
- A strong basis for vigorous intellectual and personal exploration of life and our relation to God
- Flexibility that allows the instructor to assign readings in any order that fits his or her syllabus
- A one-of-a-kind, integrated library research component, "From the Reference Librarian," which teaches students the foundational skills needed for successful study in theology and in any academic discipline
Introduction
From the Editor
A Student's Perspective about Theology in College
From the Research Librarian: A Practical Guide for Doing Research
I. The Sacred Scriptures and Christian Theology
1. The Old Testament
2. The New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature
II. Christology and Ecclesiology: Following Christ in a Community of the Holy Spirit
3. Christology: "Who Do you say that I am?"
4. The People of God: The Church
5. Grace and Sacraments: The Mystery of the Divine-Human Encounter
III. The Church's Mission in the World
6. Christian Morality: Choosing God in this World
7. Social Justice: Gospel Witness and Mission of the Church
IV. The Abrahamic Faiths: Catholicism and Relationships with Judaism, Islam
8. Judaism, the Jewish People, and the Church
9. Islamic Religious Experience: Foundations, Scripture, and Spirituality
V. Catholic Theology in a Global Context
10. Catholic Theology in a Global Context: A World Church
From the Editor
A Student's Perspective about Theology in College
From the Research Librarian: A Practical Guide for Doing Research
I. The Sacred Scriptures and Christian Theology
1. The Old Testament
2. The New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature
II. Christology and Ecclesiology: Following Christ in a Community of the Holy Spirit
3. Christology: "Who Do you say that I am?"
4. The People of God: The Church
5. Grace and Sacraments: The Mystery of the Divine-Human Encounter
III. The Church's Mission in the World
6. Christian Morality: Choosing God in this World
7. Social Justice: Gospel Witness and Mission of the Church
IV. The Abrahamic Faiths: Catholicism and Relationships with Judaism, Islam
8. Judaism, the Jewish People, and the Church
9. Islamic Religious Experience: Foundations, Scripture, and Spirituality
V. Catholic Theology in a Global Context
10. Catholic Theology in a Global Context: A World Church
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