American Presbyterianism - Reformed Theological Seminary

Foundations of Protestant Theology

January 15, 2014 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

To introduce the foundations of Protestantism as ushered in by the Reformation To explore how the Reformation shaped Presbyterian theology and practice

The English Reformation

January 15, 2014 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

To introduce the foundations of Protestantism as ushered in by the Reformation To explore how the Reformation shaped Presbyterian theology and practice

American Puritanism during the 17th Century

January 15, 2014 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

To introduce Puritan influence and growth in 17th century America To examine the growth of the Presbyterian church in Pennsylvania and the importance of the Log College To introduce the controversy surrounding subscriptionism and the Adopting Act of 1729

Growth of the Presbyterian Church

January 15, 2014 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

To introduce Puritan influence and growth in 17th century America To examine the growth of the Presbyterian church in Pennsylvania and the importance of the Log College To introduce the controversy surrounding subscriptionism and the Adopting Act of 1729

Doctrinal Standards

January 15, 2014 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

To introduce Puritan influence and growth in 17th century America To examine the growth of the Presbyterian church in Pennsylvania and the importance of the Log College To introduce the controversy surrounding subscriptionism and the Adopting Act of 1729

The Adopting Act of 1729

January 15, 2014 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

To introduce Puritan influence and growth in 17th century America To examine the growth of the Presbyterian church in Pennsylvania and the importance of the Log College To introduce the controversy surrounding subscriptionism and the Adopting Act of 1729

The Great Awakening Controversy

January 15, 2014 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

To explore the beginnings of the Great Awakening movement and its influence on Presbyterian doctrine, practice, and culture To examine the doctrinal issues surrounding the schism of 1741 and the reunion that followed between the Old and New Side To introduce the life, theology, and influence of John Witherspoon

Growth and Reunion of Presbyterianism

January 15, 2014 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

To explore the beginnings of the Great Awakening movement and its influence on Presbyterian doctrine, practice, and culture To examine the doctrinal issues surrounding the schism of 1741 and the reunion that followed between the Old and New Side To introduce the life, theology, and influence of John Witherspoon

John Witherspoon

January 15, 2014 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

To explore the beginnings of the Great Awakening movement and its influence on Presbyterian doctrine, practice, and culture To examine the doctrinal issues surrounding the schism of 1741 and the reunion that followed between the Old and New Side To introduce the life, theology, and influence of John Witherspoon

Presbyterianism in the 19th Century Part 1

January 15, 2014 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

To examine the growth and change of the Presbyterian church in the 19th century To introduce the development and differences between Presbyterians and Congregationalists To investigate the implications of the Second Great Awakening and its major figures To explore the issues that arose during the General Assemblies of the 19th century

Presbyterianism in the 19th Century Part 2

January 15, 2014 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

To examine the growth and change of the Presbyterian church in the 19th century To introduce the development and differences between Presbyterians and Congregationalists To investigate the implications of the Second Great Awakening and its major figures To explore the issues that arose during the General Assemblies of the 19th century

Slavery and Presbyterianism

January 15, 2014 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

To investigate the topic of slavery and the response to this social issue by various Presbyterian individuals and churches To examine the debates surrounding the theological discussion of ecclesiology in the 19th century To introduce the plan of reunion in both the Northern and Southern Presbyterian churches

The Church Debates and the Civil War

January 15, 2014 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

To investigate the topic of slavery and the response to this social issue by various Presbyterian individuals and churches To examine the debates surrounding the theological discussion of ecclesiology in the 19th century To introduce the plan of reunion in both the Northern and Southern Presbyterian churches

The Plan of Reunion

January 15, 2014 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

To investigate the topic of slavery and the response to this social issue by various Presbyterian individuals and churches To examine the debates surrounding the theological discussion of ecclesiology in the 19th century To introduce the plan of reunion in both the Northern and Southern Presbyterian churches

The Battle of Modernism and Liberalism

January 15, 2014 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

To investigate the beginnings of modernism and liberalism in the church, and the debates that occurred between conservative and liberal Presbyterians To discuss the broadening and growth of the American Presbyterian church To introduce the controversy and debates surrounding fundamental and modern Presbyterians