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Reimagining Christian Doctrine? A Critical Analysis of Anthony Thiselton's Hermeneutics of Doctrine
Thesis (MTh)--Stellenbosch University, 2026.
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| author | Panda, Baptista Alberto |
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| spelling | oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/135961 Reimagining Christian Doctrine? A Critical Analysis of Anthony Thiselton's Hermeneutics of Doctrine Panda, Baptista Alberto Marais, Nadia Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Theology. Dept. of Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology. Thesis (MTh)--Stellenbosch University, 2026. Panda, B. A. 2026. Reimagining Christian Doctrine? A Critical Analysis of Anthony Thiselton's Hermeneutics of Doctrine. Unpublished masters thesis. Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch University [online]. Available: https://scholar.sun.ac.za/items/82f03195-57fc-4e73-9721-8c5fa6188153 Anthony Thiselton’s The Hermeneutics of Doctrine presents a hermeneutical framework that aims to rescue Christian doctrine from its perceived marginalisation and abstraction from everyday life. This research assesses the efficacy of Thiselton’s hermeneutical framework in bridging the gap between abstract doctrinal formulations and its potential for transformative practice. Using analytical and dialogical methods, the research traces the intellectual developments that inform Thiselton’s multidisciplinary approach and assesses his reconceptualisation of doctrine as a dynamic, performative act with “practical force” for the ethical and communal formation of believers. It further tests the applied usefulness of this framework through Thiselton’s analyses of fourteen doctrinal themes. The study then engages Thiselton in critical dialogue with African theology through the lens of Kwame Bediako’s work. This dialogue reveals significant convergences and notable tensions. While both theologians affirm orthopraxis and the authority of the believing community in shaping doctrine, a key divergence emerges between Thiselton’s grounding in Western philosophical traditions and Bediako’s decolonial orientation. Ultimately, the thesis concludes that although Thiselton’s framework offers a robust foundation for doctrine articulation, it may require a local mediator to highlight the cultural and socio-political particularities of the communities to which it is applied. Masters 2026-04-16T09:08:10Z 2026-04-16T09:08:10Z 2026-03 Thesis https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/135961 en Stellenbosch University 129 pages application/pdf Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University |
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| title_short | Reimagining Christian Doctrine? A Critical Analysis of Anthony Thiselton's Hermeneutics of Doctrine |
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