Marks Of Methodism

by Richey, Russell E.; Campbell, Dennis M.; Lawrence, William B.

• ISBN13: 9780687329397
• ISBN10: 0687329396
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-03-25
• Publisher: Abingdon Pr

Summary

"In this synthesis of the prior volumes in the United Methodism and American Culture series, Richey and his colleagues challenge the caricature of Methodism as a nontheological tradition by teasing out the theological dimensions that are embedded in characteristic Methodist practices. Their articulation of the various implications of itinerancy, discipline, connectionalism, and catholicity will be central to all future considerations of Methodist ecclesiology. But just as important is the way in which they constantly move beyond description to challenge and provide resources for North American Methodists as we move into this new century."--BOOK JACKET.

Author Biography

William B. Lawrence is Dean and Professor of American Church History at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas. Dennis M. Campbell is former Dean of Duke Divinity School and Headmaster of Woodbury Forest School in Woodbury Forest, Virginia. Russell E. Richey is Dean and Professor of Church History at Candler School of Theology, Emory University.

Table of Contents

Preface: Methodist Practices	ix
Introduction: Theology, Connection, and Practices "What to Teach; How to Teach; and What to Do"	1	(16)
Chapter 1: Connectional	17	(24)
Chapter 2: Itinerant	41	(26)
Chapter 3: Disciplined, Disciplining	67	(24)
Chapter 4: Catholic	91	(22)
Postscript	113	(6)
Appendix I: United Methodism and American Culture: Contents by Volume	119	(5)
Appendix II: United Methodism and American Culture: Contributors of Volumes I-IV	124	(2)
Appendix III: Methodist Abbreviations	126	(3)
Notes	129