SettingsMethodist theologians
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke was a British Methodist theologian and Biblical scholar, born in the townland of Moybeg Kirley near Tobermore in Ireland.
Adam Clarke was a British Methodist theologian and Biblical scholar, born in the townland of Moybeg Kirley near Tobermore in Ireland.
Alan Walker (theologian)
Sir Alan Walker OBE was an Australian Christian minister, theologian and evangelist.
Sir Alan Walker OBE was an Australian Christian minister, theologian and evangelist.
Albert C. Knudson
Albert Cornelius Knudson (Jan. 23, 1873 – Aug.
Albert Cornelius Knudson (Jan. 23, 1873 – Aug.
Albert Outler
Albert Cook Outler (November 17, 1908 – September 1, 1989) was a 20th century American Methodist theologian and philosopher.
Albert Cook Outler (November 17, 1908 – September 1, 1989) was a 20th century American Methodist theologian and philosopher.
Andrew S. Park
Andrew Sung Park is a notable Korean American Methodist theologian.
Andrew Sung Park is a notable Korean American Methodist theologian.
Bill Loader
William Ronald George "Bill" Loader (born 1944) is a minister of the Uniting Church in Australia and a professor at Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia.
William Ronald George "Bill" Loader (born 1944) is a minister of the Uniting Church in Australia and a professor at Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia.
Borden Parker Bowne
Borden Parker Bowne was an American Christian philosopher and theologian in the Methodist tradition.
Borden Parker Bowne was an American Christian philosopher and theologian in the Methodist tradition.
Bramwell Booth
Bramwell Booth, CH (8 March 1856 – 16 June 1929) was the first Chief of Staff (1881–1912) and the second General of The Salvation Army (1912–1929), succeeding his father, William Booth.
Bramwell Booth, CH (8 March 1856 – 16 June 1929) was the first Chief of Staff (1881–1912) and the second General of The Salvation Army (1912–1929), succeeding his father, William Booth.
Charles Wesley
Charles Wesley was an English leader of the Methodist movement, son of Anglican clergyman and poet Samuel Wesley, the younger brother of Anglican clergyman John Wesley and Anglican clergyman Sam...
Charles Wesley was an English leader of the Methodist movement, son of Anglican clergyman and poet Samuel Wesley, the younger brother of Anglican clergyman John Wesley and Anglican clergyman Sam...
Donald E. Messer
Donald E. Messer is an American United Methodist theologian and author, and former college and seminary president.
Donald E. Messer is an American United Methodist theologian and author, and former college and seminary president.
E. Stanley Jones
Eli Stanley Jones (1884–1973) was a 20th century Methodist Christian missionary and theologian.
Eli Stanley Jones (1884–1973) was a 20th century Methodist Christian missionary and theologian.
Earl Gladstone Hunt, Jr.
Earl Gladstone Hunt, Jr. (1918-2005) was an American who distinguished himself as a Methodist Pastor and Evangelist, as the President of Emory and Henry College, as an author and theologian, as ...
Earl Gladstone Hunt, Jr. (1918-2005) was an American who distinguished himself as a Methodist Pastor and Evangelist, as the President of Emory and Henry College, as an author and theologian, as ...
Edgar S. Brightman
Edgar Sheffield Brightman was a philosopher and Christian theologian in the Methodist tradition, associated with Boston University and liberal theology, and promulgated the philosophy known as '...
Edgar Sheffield Brightman was a philosopher and Christian theologian in the Methodist tradition, associated with Boston University and liberal theology, and promulgated the philosophy known as '...
Edsel Albert Ammons
Edsel Albert Ammons (born 17 February 1924) is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1976.
Edsel Albert Ammons (born 17 February 1924) is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1976.
Edwin Lewis
Edwin Lewis (1881 – 1959) was an American Methodist theologian primarily associated with Drew University in New Jersey.
Edwin Lewis (1881 – 1959) was an American Methodist theologian primarily associated with Drew University in New Jersey.
Emerson Stephen Colaw
Emerson Stephen Colaw is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1980.
Emerson Stephen Colaw is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1980.
Federico José Pagura
Federico Jose Pagura was a Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1969.
Federico Jose Pagura was a Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1969.
Garfield Bromley Oxnam
Garfield Bromley Oxnam (August 14, 1891 – March 12, 1963) was an American Bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1936.
Garfield Bromley Oxnam (August 14, 1891 – March 12, 1963) was an American Bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1936.
Geoffrey Wainwright
Geoffrey Wainwright is a British theologian.
Geoffrey Wainwright is a British theologian.
George Whitefield
George Whitefield, also known as George Whitfield, was an English Anglican priest who helped spread the Great Awakening in Britain, and especially in the British North American colonies.
George Whitefield, also known as George Whitfield, was an English Anglican priest who helped spread the Great Awakening in Britain, and especially in the British North American colonies.
Georgia Harkness
Georgia Elma Harkness (April 21, 1891- August 21, 1974) was a Christian theologian in the Methodist tradition.
Georgia Elma Harkness (April 21, 1891- August 21, 1974) was a Christian theologian in the Methodist tradition.
H. Orton Wiley
Henry Orton Wiley (1877–1961) was a Christian theologian primarily associated with the followers of John Wesley who are part of the Holiness movement.
Henry Orton Wiley (1877–1961) was a Christian theologian primarily associated with the followers of John Wesley who are part of the Holiness movement.
Hazen Graff Werner
Hazen Graff Werner (29 July 1895–5 September 1988) was a Bishop of The Methodist Church and The United Methodist Church, elected in 1948.
Hazen Graff Werner (29 July 1895–5 September 1988) was a Bishop of The Methodist Church and The United Methodist Church, elected in 1948.
Henry Bidleman Bascom
Henry Bidleman Bascom (1796–1850) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, elected in 1850.
Henry Bidleman Bascom (1796–1850) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, elected in 1850.
Henry Hayes Vowles
Henry Hayes Vowles (born at Victoria Park Farm 26 June 1843 in Bath, England and died 13 November 1905 in Gloucester, England) was an author, theologian and a Wesleyan Minister.
Henry Hayes Vowles (born at Victoria Park Farm 26 June 1843 in Bath, England and died 13 November 1905 in Gloucester, England) was an author, theologian and a Wesleyan Minister.
Hugh Price Hughes
Hugh Price Hughes (9 February 1847 - 17 November 1902), was a Welsh Christian theologian in the Methodist tradition.
Hugh Price Hughes (9 February 1847 - 17 November 1902), was a Welsh Christian theologian in the Methodist tradition.
Hugo Grotius
Hugo Grotius (10 April 1583 – 28 August 1645), also known as Huig de Groot, Hugo Grocio or Hugo de Groot, was a jurist in the Dutch Republic.
Hugo Grotius (10 April 1583 – 28 August 1645), also known as Huig de Groot, Hugo Grocio or Hugo de Groot, was a jurist in the Dutch Republic.
I. Howard Marshall
Ian Howard Marshall (born 1934) is Professor Emeritus of New Testament Exegesis at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland.
Ian Howard Marshall (born 1934) is Professor Emeritus of New Testament Exegesis at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland.
Jabez Waterhouse
Jabez Bunting Waterhouse (19 April 1821 – 18 January 1891) was an English-born Australian Methodist minister and a leading legislator within conference.
Jabez Bunting Waterhouse (19 April 1821 – 18 January 1891) was an English-born Australian Methodist minister and a leading legislator within conference.
James Egan Moulton
James Egan Moulton (4 January 1841 – 9 May 1909) was an English born Australian Methodist minister and headmaster and school president.
James Egan Moulton (4 January 1841 – 9 May 1909) was an English born Australian Methodist minister and headmaster and school president.
Jesse Lyman Hurlbut
Jesse Lyman Hurlbut (1843–1930) was an American Methodist Episcopal clergyman.
Jesse Lyman Hurlbut (1843–1930) was an American Methodist Episcopal clergyman.
John A. Newton
Rev Dr John A Newton CBE is a prominent Methodist minister, author, historian and former President of the Methodist Conference.
Rev Dr John A Newton CBE is a prominent Methodist minister, author, historian and former President of the Methodist Conference.
John B. Cobb
John B. Cobb, Jr. (born February 9, 1925) is an American United Methodist theologian who played a crucial role in the development of process theology.
John B. Cobb, Jr. (born February 9, 1925) is an American United Methodist theologian who played a crucial role in the development of process theology.
John Christian Keener
John Christian Keener was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, elected in 1870.
John Christian Keener was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, elected in 1870.
John Fletcher Hurst
John Fletcher Hurst was a bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States and first Chancellor of the American University in Washington, D.C.
John Fletcher Hurst was a bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States and first Chancellor of the American University in Washington, D.C.
John Hyatt (clergyman)
John Hyatt (January 12, 1767 – January 30, 1826) was an Englishman of simple rural upbringing who found Wesleyan theology as a young man.
John Hyatt (January 12, 1767 – January 30, 1826) was an Englishman of simple rural upbringing who found Wesleyan theology as a young man.
John McClintock (theologian)
John McClintock, American Methodist Episcopal theologian and educationalist, was born in Philadelphia.
John McClintock, American Methodist Episcopal theologian and educationalist, was born in Philadelphia.
John Miley
John Miley (1813-1895) was an American Christian theologian in the Methodist tradition who was one of the major Methodist theological voices of the 19th century.
John Miley (1813-1895) was an American Christian theologian in the Methodist tradition who was one of the major Methodist theological voices of the 19th century.
John William Fletcher
John William Fletcher, English divine, was born at Nyon in Switzerland, his original name being de la Flechère.
John William Fletcher, English divine, was born at Nyon in Switzerland, his original name being de la Flechère.
Joseph Waterhouse (minister)
Joseph Waterhouse (February 1828 - 29 April 1881) was an English-born Australian Methodist minister and missionary in Fiji.
Joseph Waterhouse (February 1828 - 29 April 1881) was an English-born Australian Methodist minister and missionary in Fiji.
Joshua Soule
Joshua Soule (August 1, 1781 - March 6, 1867) was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church (elected in 1824), and then of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
Joshua Soule (August 1, 1781 - March 6, 1867) was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church (elected in 1824), and then of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
Justo Gonzalez
Justo L. González is a Cuban-American Methodist historian, theologian, a prolific author, and an influential contributor in the development of Latino/Latina Hispanic
Theology.
Justo L. González is a Cuban-American Methodist historian, theologian, a prolific author, and an influential contributor in the development of Latino/Latina Hispanic
Theology.
Kenneth Cracknell
Kenneth R. Cracknell is a British specialist in interfaith dialogue and the Christian theology of religions.
Kenneth R. Cracknell is a British specialist in interfaith dialogue and the Christian theology of religions.
Leonard Sweet
Leonard I. Sweet is an author, pastor, and scholar currently serving as the E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism at Drew Theological School, in Madison, New Jersey; and a Visiting Distinguis...
Leonard I. Sweet is an author, pastor, and scholar currently serving as the E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism at Drew Theological School, in Madison, New Jersey; and a Visiting Distinguis...
Marcella Althaus-Reid
Marcella Althaus-Reid was Professor of contextual theology at New College, University of Edinburgh.
Marcella Althaus-Reid was Professor of contextual theology at New College, University of Edinburgh.
Marjorie Hewitt Suchocki
Marjorie Hewitt Suchocki (born 1933) is an author and United Methodist professor emerita of theology at Claremont School of Theology.
Marjorie Hewitt Suchocki (born 1933) is an author and United Methodist professor emerita of theology at Claremont School of Theology.
Matthew Simpson
Matthew Simpson (20 June 1811 – 18 June 1884), was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1852.
Matthew Simpson (20 June 1811 – 18 June 1884), was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1852.
Mercy Oduyoye
Mercy Amba Oduyoye (born 1934, Ghana) is a Methodist theologian known for her work in African women's theology.
Mercy Amba Oduyoye (born 1934, Ghana) is a Methodist theologian known for her work in African women's theology.
Nathan Bangs
Nathan Bangs, (May 2, 1778 – May 3, 1862) was an American Christian theologian in the Methodist tradition.
Nathan Bangs, (May 2, 1778 – May 3, 1862) was an American Christian theologian in the Methodist tradition.
Nathanael Burwash
Reverend Nathanael Burwash (July 25, 1839 – March 30, 1918) was a Canadian Methodist minister and university administrator.
Reverend Nathanael Burwash (July 25, 1839 – March 30, 1918) was a Canadian Methodist minister and university administrator.
Paul Ramsey (ethicist)
Paul Ramsey (1913–1988) was an American Christian ethicist of the 20th century.
Paul Ramsey (1913–1988) was an American Christian ethicist of the 20th century.
Phoebe Palmer
Phoebe Palmer (December 17, 1807 – November 2, 1874) was an evangelist and writer who promoted the doctrine of Christian perfection.
Phoebe Palmer (December 17, 1807 – November 2, 1874) was an evangelist and writer who promoted the doctrine of Christian perfection.
Ram Dutt Joshi
Ram Dutt Joshi (16 November 1916 - 26 December 1976) was an Indian Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1968.
Ram Dutt Joshi (16 November 1916 - 26 December 1976) was an Indian Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1968.
Richard B. Hays
Richard B. Hays (born May 4, 1948) is Dean and George Washington Ivey Professor of New Testament at Duke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina.
Richard B. Hays (born May 4, 1948) is Dean and George Washington Ivey Professor of New Testament at Duke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina.
Richard J. Wills Jr
Richard J. Wills Jr (born 3 August 1942) is a Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 2004.
Richard J. Wills Jr (born 3 August 1942) is a Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 2004.
Richard Joseph Cooke
Richard Joseph Cooke was a Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, elected in 1912.
Richard Joseph Cooke was a Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, elected in 1912.
Richard Watson (Methodist)
Richard Watson (1781–1833) was a British Methodist theologian who was one of the most important figures in 19th century Methodism.
Richard Watson (1781–1833) was a British Methodist theologian who was one of the most important figures in 19th century Methodism.
Roy Clyde Clark
Roy Clyde Clark (born July 24, 1920, Mobile, Alabama) is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1980.
Roy Clyde Clark (born July 24, 1920, Mobile, Alabama) is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1980.
Roy Hunter Short
Roy Hunter Short (19 October 1902–2 July 1994) was an American Bishop of The Methodist Church and the United Methodist Church, elected in 1948.
Roy Hunter Short (19 October 1902–2 July 1994) was an American Bishop of The Methodist Church and the United Methodist Church, elected in 1948.
Samuel Chadwick
Samuel Chadwick (1860-1932) was a Wesleyan Methodist minister.
Samuel Chadwick (1860-1932) was a Wesleyan Methodist minister.
Scott J. Jones
Scott Jameson Jones (born 23 May 1954) is an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 2004.
Scott Jameson Jones (born 23 May 1954) is an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 2004.
Stanley Hauerwas
Stanley Hauerwas is a Christian theologian and ethicist.
Stanley Hauerwas is a Christian theologian and ethicist.
Theodore Jennings
Theodore W. Jennings is an American scholar, theologian and author.
Theodore W. Jennings is an American scholar, theologian and author.
Thomas C. Oden
Thomas Clark Oden (born October 21, 1931) is an American United Methodist theologian and religious author associated with Drew University in New Jersey.
Thomas Clark Oden (born October 21, 1931) is an American United Methodist theologian and religious author associated with Drew University in New Jersey.
Thomas Coke (bishop)
Thomas Coke was the first Methodist Bishop and is known as the Father of Methodist Missions.
Thomas Coke was the first Methodist Bishop and is known as the Father of Methodist Missions.
Thomas S. Hinde
Thomas Spotwood Hinde was a newspaper editor, author, historian, real estate investor, Methodist minister, and a founder of the city of Mount Carmel, Illinois.
Thomas Spotwood Hinde was a newspaper editor, author, historian, real estate investor, Methodist minister, and a founder of the city of Mount Carmel, Illinois.
Vincent Taylor (theologian)
Reverend Dr Vincent Taylor D.D., F.B.A. (1887–1968) was a Methodist Biblical scholar and theologian.
Reverend Dr Vincent Taylor D.D., F.B.A. (1887–1968) was a Methodist Biblical scholar and theologian.
Wesley Ariarajah
S. Wesley Ariarajah is a theologian, professor and former director of inter-religions relations at the World Council of Churches.
S. Wesley Ariarajah is a theologian, professor and former director of inter-religions relations at the World Council of Churches.
Willbur Fisk
Willbur Fisk (August 31, 1792 – February 22, 1839), also known as Wilbur Fisk, was a prominent American Methodist minister, educator and theologian.
Willbur Fisk (August 31, 1792 – February 22, 1839), also known as Wilbur Fisk, was a prominent American Methodist minister, educator and theologian.
William Booth
William Booth (10 April 1829 – 20 August 1912) was a British Methodist preacher who founded The Salvation Army and became its first General (1878–1912).
William Booth (10 April 1829 – 20 August 1912) was a British Methodist preacher who founded The Salvation Army and became its first General (1878–1912).
William Burt Pope
William Burt Pope (1822 – 1903) was an English Christian theologian in the Methodist tradition.
William Burt Pope (1822 – 1903) was an English Christian theologian in the Methodist tradition.
William Fiddian Moulton
Rev. William Moulton (14 March 1835 – 5 February 1898) was an English Methodist minister, Biblical scholar and educator.
Rev. William Moulton (14 March 1835 – 5 February 1898) was an English Methodist minister, Biblical scholar and educator.
William Henry Willimon
William Henry Willimon (born May 15, 1946) is an American theologian and bishop in the United Methodist Church in the U.S., currently serving in North Alabama.
William Henry Willimon (born May 15, 1946) is an American theologian and bishop in the United Methodist Church in the U.S., currently serving in North Alabama.
William McFerrin Stowe
William McFerrin Stowe (1913 – 24 November 1988) was a U.S. Bishop of the Methodist and United Methodist Churches, elected in 1964.
William McFerrin Stowe (1913 – 24 November 1988) was a U.S. Bishop of the Methodist and United Methodist Churches, elected in 1964.
William P. Harrison
William Pope Harrison, D.D., L.D.D. was an American Methodist minister and theologian, and was the 48th Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives.
William Pope Harrison, D.D., L.D.D. was an American Methodist minister and theologian, and was the 48th Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives.
William Ragsdale Cannon
William Ragsdale Cannon (5 April 1916 – 11 May 1997) was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1968.
William Ragsdale Cannon (5 April 1916 – 11 May 1997) was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1968.
Y. D. Tiwari
Yisu Das Tiwari (1911–1997) was an Indian theologian and a leading participant in Hindu-Christian dialogue.
Yisu Das Tiwari (1911–1997) was an Indian theologian and a leading participant in Hindu-Christian dialogue.