There are two theological …show more content…
This model is a newer one and so there is less knowledge or critique of it’s effectiveness that has taken place around it. The basic principle that it represents is that Theology is a verb, a doing word. It states that theology should be practical and that we should be living out ‘church’. Praxis means that we should be seeking to do actions of faith within our daily lives and particular situations rather than seeking to create new expressions of church; these fresh expressions are popular in bringing people into the church but not necessarily productive in how they address the situations that people are in or prejudices faced. Examples of praxis models in use often consist of people standing up for their beliefs and questioning issues of social injustice such as …show more content…
This means that theology is not about knowing all the answers but instead pursuing your relationship in Christ. As a consequence it needs a drastic altering in thinking patterns to that which the church is used to.The method is basic as it needs no procedure or grasp of scripture; however one may then question the definition, meaning and practise of theology especially if the study of and being rooted in scripture is not a priority. Complexity arises due to the reliance on authenticity of an individual’s experience. How do you validate or define authenticity? and what’s more, is it our place to judge somebody’s experience of