What is Good Theology?

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51688/VC10.2.2023.editorial

Abstract

Michael Welker describes nine levels that constitute theological normativity and weight so that theology can be called theology. Inspired by it, the author wants to share what makes a theology a good theology. The author explains seven aspects to be considered in developing a fruitful theology.

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Author Biography

Billy Kristanto, International Reformed Evangelical Seminary

Billy Kristanto is the Indonesian Evangelical Reformed Church pastor spread across Europe. His research interests are related to theology and music. His written work has been published in national and international journals. Some of them are "JS Bachs Sterbekantaten im Lichte der lutherisch-orthodoxen und spätmittelalterlichen ars moriendi", "Ecclesiology in Reformed Perspective", and "Luther's »Christian Liberty« and Secularism".

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Published

2024-01-13

How to Cite

Kristanto, B. (2024). What is Good Theology?. Verbum Christi: Journal of Reformed Evangelical Theology, 10(2), 93–96. https://doi.org/10.51688/VC10.2.2023.editorial