The reading is listed in block fashion. The reading listed by topic is required. The reading listed under Supplemental Reading is not required. Last update: October 16, 2004.
These links are all external and are outside our control. Sometimes links move or go offline. We try to update this site frequently but the Required Reading never has additions after the first day of class.
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Atonement Required Reading |
Read Green and Baker |
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Protestant Resources Augustine Anti-Pelagian Writings The major questions addressed by McGrath show up in these writings. Ok, how could RC's complain about this? Richard Hooker on Justification
Catholic Resources Catechism of the Catholic Church Searchable by topic Catholic Encyclopedia Searchable by topic Thomas Aquinas Summa Theologica His Magnum Opus Some Interaction with David Armstrong (Author of A Biblical Defense of Catholicism) More current than the above, but better? You tell me. Justification and Sanctification Links (Catholic Perspective: David Armstrong) Just enough to put you over the edge Biblical Evidence for Catholicism (David Armstrong's Main Page) David Armstrong's Main Page (very well and widely regarded for links on Lewis, Chesterton, et. al. What about his theology?)
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History of the Western Tradition of Justification Required Reading |
Read McGrath
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Some Helpful Notes on McGrath from Matt
To the diligent belong the spoils. How do you approach a difficult subject? One way to get a quick entrée into a subject is through book reviews. These should be used as a second source, after you have at least attempted the material on your own. These are some reviews off the Internet—they have not been screened or checked. There are many other reviews available through databases and the like—if you do not know how to access them, ask at the library or ask us in class.
Section of the Article on McGrath from the Handbook of Evangelical Theologians (in pdf format) Book review from theologicalstudies.org by Michael J. Vlack Watch presuppositions and agendas on any review! (in pdf format)
A different way of consideration is the Lutheran/Roman Catholic perspective—especially regarding McGrath on Luther: Joint Lutheran/Roman Catholic Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Commission on Theology and Church Relations Various pdf files on the Joint Declaration Joint Lutheran/Roman Catholic Declaration on Justification: A Response By Concordia Theological Seminary ST Dept (Critical of McGrath on Luther)
One of the best general Augustine sites Some Interaction with David Armstrong (Author of A Biblical Defense of Catholicism) He interacts (indirectly) with McGrath. Is he fair? Correct?
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Catholicism, Vatican II, and World Impact Required Reading |
In addition to the articles distributed in class,
Read these documents from Vatican II:
Read this summary on the African Church after Vatican II:
Read these perspectives on Latin American Catholicism:
Read this conversation with Philip Jenkins:
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Salvation in the Eastern Tradition Required Reading |
An Exact Exposition on the Orthodox Faith (St. John Damascene) [nicely formatted, but some have reported access problems] An alternate link for this text is: http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/3304.htm or try this link http://www.balamand.edu.lb/theology/Exposition.html
On the Incarnation (Athanasius)
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Soteriology in Athanasius of Alexandria (.pdf format)
Fundamental Teachings of Orthodoxy Orthodox Christian Information Center
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Calvinism and Arminianism Required Reading |
Read the 25 Disputations from The Works of James Arminius The Apology or Defense of James Arminius Nine Questions for the Professors of Divinity to Answer The Remonstrants (Read the 5 articles) The Opinions of the Remonstrants
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Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin The classic, of course The Arminius Homepage Study of Arminius inevitably leads here—but all the links are dead…. The Evangelical Catholic Theological Library Many good links The Works of James Arminius The classic, of course Wesley Center for Applied Theology Good source of links on Arminianism, Wesley, etc…. Theology from a Bunch of Dead Guys: Hall of Church History: The Arminians Great site
Are There Two Wills in God? (John Piper) The Heresy of Middle Knowledge Philosophy of Religion Notes: Middle Knowledge Middle Knowledge: CALVINIST-ARMINIAN Rapprochement? It May Be (Adobe PDF format) The Openness of God Discussion Papers from ETS 2001
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Orthodox Condemnations and the Content of Faith Required Reading |
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Suffering and Hope, Theology of the Cross Required Reading |
Read Pyne, "Martin Luther's Theology of the Cross'" More reading may come Monday or Tuesday (but not a ton more--sorry about that) |
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Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero (PBS)
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Perseverance Required Reading |
Read Schreiner/Canaday |
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Class Choice Required Reading |
Reading for this section will be determined early on in the class and posted in time for consideration before the meetings 10/21-11/11. |
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Handling Sin Required Reading |
Read Malone |
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Godric on Sainthood Required Reading |
Read Buechner
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