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Lay theologian

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A lay theologian is a theologian "who is not ordained, or a theologian who has not been trained as a theologian".[1] Lay theologians often have academic qualifications in other academic disciplines.[citation needed]

Examples

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Notable lay theologians include:

References

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  1. ^ Andrew Louth, Modern Orthodox Thinkers: From the Philokalia to the Present, InterVarsity Press, 2015, p. 247.
  2. ^ "Nicholas Cabasilas". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  3. ^ Roberts, Sam (2016-10-14). "James F. Colaianni, a Theologian Opposed to Priest Celibacy, Dies at 94". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  4. ^ Gill, David W. "Jacques Ellul: The Prophet as Theologian". The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  5. ^ Logan, John B. (February 1984). "Thomas Erskine of Linlathen, Lay Theologian of the 'Inner Light'". Scottish Journal of Theology. 37 (1): 23–40. doi:10.1017/S0036930600015908. ISSN 1475-3065.
  6. ^ "Roman Catholics: A Theologian Defects". Timef. 1966-12-30. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  7. ^ Scott, Mark S. M. (2014). "C. S. Lewis and John Hick: An Interface on Theodicy". Journal of Inklings Studies. 4 (1): 19–20. ISSN 2045-8797.
  8. ^ Kennedy, Shawn G. (1981-11-21). "Frank J. Sheed, 84, A Lay Theologian". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  9. ^ "William Stringfellow, 1928-1985". episcopalarchives.org. Retrieved 2024-08-08.