Theological formation : making theology your own / Mark Ellingsen.

This book is designed to help students of all denominations learn how to do theology for themselves! It's not your usual textbook which only represents the theology of the author. Drawing on his rich ecumenical, international experience, his years of working with the Black church, and dialoguing wit...

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Main Author: Ellingsen, Mark, 1949- (Author)
Language:English
Published: Macon, Georgia : Mercer University Press, 2020.
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Physical Description:327 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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505 0 |a Theological method -- God and Trinity -- Christology -- The Holy Spirit -- Creation and providence -- Sin -- Atonement -- Justification / Salvation / Predestination -- Sanctification / Christian life -- Church -- Ministry and polity -- Sacraments / Ordinances -- Eschatology -- Social ethics. 
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