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This unit provides students with a comprehensive study of the foundations of 18th century theological developments that gave rise to Wesleyan theology. It will introduce students to the antecedents of Wesleyan theology - from the early church to Arminius, and from Arminius to Wesley, noting the Eastern Orthodox, Anglican and Pietist influences. It will consider the key elements of Wesley's 'Quadrilateral'; the New Testament basis of the central doctrines of Wesley; the setting of Wesleyan theology within ecumenical theological thought, and its developments to the present.

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21 February to 27 May 2022

You are expected to attend weekly tutorials via Zoom on Tuesdays from 2.00 to 3.00 pm throughout the semester except during the set non-teaching weeks.

We recommend that you allocated 9 hours a week for all study activities.

18 points in CT

Lectures, Tutorials

*This unit is offered at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Students may engage with people across both levels when this unit is delivered.

1 x 1,000 word class seminar paper - 25%

1 x 1,000 word critical review of readings - 25%

1 x 2,000 word essay - 50%

Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:

1.  Articulate the New Testament basis of Wesleyan theology and its development, in discussion, writing and/or preaching;

2.  Outline the main ideas originating from John Wesley and those of major Wesleyan scholars;

3.  Critically analyse source materials in Wesleyan studies

4.  Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the historical context in which Wesleyan theology emerged as a discrete strand of theological thought;

5.  Demonstrate a critical understanding of the major theological themes of Wesleyan theology and their significance for subsequent theological thought.

To undertake this unit, you are required to have access to a copy of:

Albert C. Outler, ed. John Wesley. Library of Christian Classics (New York: Oxford University Press, 1980).

This is a primary source collection of eighteenth-century texts with critical notes available as an eBook here:

https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.divinity.idm.oclc.org/lib/undiv/detail.action?docID=684619

Students wishing to purchase a hard copy should use the following ISBNs to ensure the correct book is purchased:

ISBN 10 0195028104

ISBN 13 9780195028102