Reformed Scholasticism

Ryan McGraw presents an introduction of historic Reformed orthodoxy (1560-1790) and its research methodology. This book establishes the tools needed to study Reformed scholasticism and its potential benefits to the church today by describing the nature of Reformed scholasticism and outlining the research methodology, the nature and the character of this branch of theology, and providing a retrospective view on the contemporary appropriations.

McGraw discusses the proper use of primary and secondary sources and offers instructions on how to write historical theology. Each chapter draws extensive examples from primary source evidence, published books and articles in this field; as well as engaging with a wide range of ancient and medieval sources. This volume is an excellent guide for students as it teaches them how to identify primary and secondary sources, suggests good links and tips for learning Latin; and provides an overview of the most important figures in the period.

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Ryan M. McGraw is Morton H. Smith Professor of Systematic Theology at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Adjunct Professor of Doctoral Studies at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, and Research Fellow for the University of the Free State, USA.

Inhalt

Acknowledgments
Introduction

1. Introduction: Why Reformed Scholasticism?
   Research Methodology
2. Sources: Primary
3. Sources: Secondary
4. Research Methodology: Historiography and Writing Historical Theology
5. Writing Historical Theology
   The Nature of Reformed Scholasticism: Method and Trajectories
6. General History and Terminology
7. A Theology of the Schools
8. A Theology in Conversation with the Entire Catholic Tradition
9. A Theology of Continuities and Discontinuities
   The Character of Reformed Scholasticism: International Catholicity and Piety
10. International Catholicity
11. Piety
    Contemporary Appropriations of Reformed Scholasticism
12. What Is Next?: Personal Growth, Theological Reflection, and Service to the Church
    Works Cited
    Index