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January 15, 2018

The Difference between Theological Reflection and Critical Thinking

I have on occasion received a question from a student involving the difference between theological reflection and critical thinking. I require both of these scholarly disciplines to be demonstrated in a student’s research paper. I shared the following with my students today and thought it might be helpful to others:

Theological reflection locates the intersecting point of the presenting issue and Christian faith.

Critical thinking summarizes the lessons or the variables of theological reflection and applies these insights to an area of practical need or importance to the Church.

So, think about something that has happened in your life today, a “presenting issue.” Locate God in the midst of that issue. Then, as you see clearly what God’s Word has to say about the issue, summarize your findings. Now, you are prepared to apply your new insight to another area of your life or to help someone else.

Such an approach to the complicated issues that come before us may prove to be of help and if so then my little posting here will have been worth it.

May the Lord bless you and keep you.

Comments

  1. Ramon Osorio says

    January 16, 2018 at 2:23 pm

    That is great insight. Love the clear, practical, and easy way you presented the lesson. Thank you.

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Faith for Living is the 501c3 North Carolina non-profit ministry of the Rev. Michael A. Milton, Ph.D. that exists to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ to as many people as possible, through every means available, so that there will be a multitude caught up to be with Jesus Christ when He comes again. Faith for Living reaches out to support individuals, the Church, and other non-profits through communication, discipleship, and education.

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