SynopsisFor over fifteen years, How to Think Theologically has served as the ideal primer on the work of theology for students at all levels of study. Stone and Duke contend that theology is not an optional, esoteric discipline, but one that every Christian person is called to do. This book equips readers for the vibrant work of making religious sense of concrete life situations. Whats new in this edition? Updated "For Further Reading" sections Additional appendix Additional Key Point boxes to aid in comprehension of important concepts Updated and new case studies Additions to the glossary Additional field-tested questions or exercises for each chapter The end result is a lively and useful text ready to be used in todays classroom., Howard Stone and James Duke contend that theology is not an optional, esoteric indulgence but instead a vital, practical skill by which people can make religious sense of concrete life situations and fulfil their intellectual vocations as Christians. So they have composed a successful theological primer for everyone. Again, in this third edition, Stone and Duke's lucid and lively text helps readers to probe their own theological roots and advance to a more deliberative, appreciative, and creative application of their embedded faith convictions. Addressing the how and why of theological sources, moves, and methods, Stone and Duke guide readers into major theological topics-gospel, sin and salvation, vocation, ethical discernment-through real-life case studies. The third edition is fully updated and expanded with a new format focused on study helps and calling out main themes. Book jacket., For over fifteen years, How to Think Theologically has served as the ideal primer on the work of theology for students at all levels of study. Stone and Duke contend that theology is not an optional, esoteric discipline, but one that every Christian person is called to do. This book equips readers for the vibrant work of making religious sense of concrete life situations. What's new in this edition? Updated "For Further Reading" sections Additional appendix Additional Key Point boxes to aid in comprehension of important concepts Updated and new case studies Additions to the glossary Additional field-tested questions or exercises for each chapter The end result is a lively and useful text ready to be used in today's classroom., For over fifteen years, How to Think Theologically has served as the ideal primer on the work of theology for students at all levels of study. Stone and Duke contend that theology is not an optional, esoteric discipline, but one that every Christian person is called to do. This book equips readers for the vibrant work of making ......