Understand the living, evolving nature of theology and how each person's theology is shaped by tradition, context and experience.
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Many of the contextual and liberation theologies engage in theological reflection in a similar way to the EFM method above, using a method that turns orthodox theology's systematic approach on its more»
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The EFM course applies the above four-source theory in what they call the 'microscope method' of theological reflection. This method is designed for use in groups but can be applied individually as more»
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This everyday activity of reflection becomes 'theological' when the process is done in the light of the Christian faith or 'mythos', by which is meant “that set of symbols, rituals, narratives, and more»
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Reflection is a basic human process that is going on all the time, even as you read this, where one looks back on what has happened and analyses it in order to make sense of one's life experiences. more»
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Firstly, it is important to acknowledge that there is no 'one' theology, no 'one' way of looking at or understanding God, but rather a variety of theologies, each one from a different position or more»
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Goal:To have an understanding of the living, evolving nature of theology and how each person's theology is shaped by tradition, context and experience. Learning Outcomes:After completing this module, more»