TY - MANSCPT AU - Putman,Rhyne R. TI - The method of Christian theology: a basic introduction SN - 9781535933339 (pbk) AV - BR118 .P865 2021 PY - 2021///] CY - Nashville, Tennessee PB - B & H Academic KW - Theology KW - Methodology KW - Theology, Doctrinal KW - fast N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; 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 N2 - 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 ER -