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WOF 512: The Development of Christian Doctrine (4 of 12)

WOF 512: The Development of Christian Doctrine (4 of 12)

Update: 2025-10-20
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Newman's ​Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine​ is perhaps his greatest contribution to theology. In this essay, Newman considers why "development" is an important lens through which to understand the Church and her teachings. 

 

Topics Covered:

  • How ideas and doctrines tend to evolve over time
  • How Newman avoids historicism 
  • The inexhaustible richness of Christ

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WOF 512: The Development of Christian Doctrine (4 of 12)

WOF 512: The Development of Christian Doctrine (4 of 12)