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Reformed Humanism

Essays on Christian Doctrine, Philosophy, and Church

Professor David Fergusson (University of Cambridge, UK)

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English
T.& T.Clark Ltd
11 December 2025
The volume comprises a collection of essays ordered in three parts, each of which describes broadly the sub-fields of theology to which these belong. The essays tackle core themes in Christian doctrine, the longstanding relationship of theology to philosophy, and a series of challenges facing churches today. While the volume represents a Reformed theological approach often with a historical focus, it self-consciously reflects an ecumenical and critical perspective. The term ‘humanism’ reflects an openness to insight, understanding and correction from different fields of knowledge, while its ‘Reformed’ designation positions the work within a recognized theological tradition though seeking to avoid imprisonment by it.

A further feature of the collection is its attempt to overcome the curricular divisions between systematic theology, Christian ethics, and practical theology. The third section in particular deal with issues in social ethics, theological aesthetics, the place of the church in a secular culture, and the role of theology in the university.
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Imprint:   T.& T.Clark Ltd
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 232mm,  Width: 154mm,  Spine: 20mm
Weight:   800g
ISBN:   9780567712783
ISBN 10:   0567712788
Pages:   304
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Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Introduction: Reformed Humanism Part One: Christian Doctrine 1. The Divine Attributes: Some Methodological Considerations 2. The Power of God: Its Use and Abuse as a Theological Concept 3. Maker of Heaven and Earth: Theology for Creationtide 4. Christological Maximalism Assessed 5. Providence 6. The Imago Dei 7. The Last Judgement Part Two: Philosophy 8. Hume as Religious Sceptic 9. Adam Smith on Ethics and Religion 10. Natural Theology After Darwin Part Three: Church 11. Theology of Worship: A Reformed Perspective 12. Reformed Theology and Visual Culture 13. Mapping the Church: Current Challenges of History and Mission 14. The Bible in Modernity 15. Reformed Social Theology: Contexts and Constants 16. Theology and Therapy 17. The Place of Christian Theology in the University Epilogue 18. Theology and Laughter Bibliography Index

David Fergusson is Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge, UK.

Reviews for Reformed Humanism: Essays on Christian Doctrine, Philosophy, and Church

A sane and steady theological resource to keep to hand and to consult ... Fergusson has something enlightening to say about many a tricky topic. * Church Times * In these essays David Fergusson’s distinctive range of intellectual and theological virtues are amply on display: breadth of scholarship combined with finely tuned judgement; crisp and unpretentious writing, clarity of analysis and generosity of spirit. It is a magisterial and understated volume, strongly recommended. * Karen Kilby, University of Durham, UK * Wise, well-read, honest, alert to paradox, intent on preserving the connections between church and academy—this is Reformed theology to treasure! * Amy Plantinga Pauw, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, USA * With systematic clarity and historical depth, in critical alertness to philosophical insight and commitment to devotion and service, Fergusson’s essays on doctrine, philosophy, and the church embody an ethos that is as Reformed as it is humanist. Lucid in exposition, thoughtful in deliberation, serious yet circumspect in appraisal, these studies are as instructive as they are approachable. They will inform and delight novices and experts alike. * Hanna Reichel, Princeton Theological Seminary, USA * This volume brings together a range of characteristically informed and insightful essays by David Fergusson. Drawing on years of experience and reflection, the contributions offer judicious soundings across the terrain of theology and philosophy, drawing together not only the spheres of faith and reason, but also of church and world. There are few theologians possessing such erudition and wisdom, and this collection will both merit and repay careful study. * Paul Nimmo, University of Aberdeen, UK *


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