Putman, Rhyne R., <br/><br/>
The method of Christian theology :  a basic introduction /  [manuscript] : 
by Rhyne R. Putman. 
 - Nashville, Tennessee : :  B & H Academic,  c2021. 
 - xvii, 318 pages :  illustrations ;  23 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Introduction: Method matters -- Principles: Defining theology and its tasks -- Doctrine and truth -- Doctrine, worldview, and disciple-making -- The theological disciplines -- Preparations: A heart prepared for Christian theology -- A mind prepared for Christian theology -- Procedures: Scripture and its interpretation -- Tradition and Christian theology -- Philosophy and Christian theology -- Experience and Christian theology -- A procedure for theology -- Practices: Contextualizing doctrine -- Writing a theological research paper -- Preaching a doctrinal sermon. 
<br/><br/> Written for entry-level theology students, this book provides clear guidance for using theological sources, reasoning through difficult questions, and applying theological reflection in paper writing and preaching. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781535933339 (pbk) 9781535933339 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2021443957 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Theology--Methodology.<br/>Theology, Doctrinal.<br/>Theology, Doctrinal..<br/>Theology--Methodology..
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BR118  / .P865 2021