Christology and the Theology of Karl Barth by Dr. Guthrie, May 9, 1961

Guthrie, Dr., The Christology of Barth (Lecture 3)

1961-05-09

1960-1969

Dr. Guthrie gives a lecture on the theology of Karl Barth at the Interdenominational Theological Center. He explains how Christology is central to Barths theology. Dr. Guthrie also discusses election and predestination.

African Americans--Religion
Education--Religion
Theology--Study and teaching
Theological seminaries
Lectures and lecturing

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00:00:05 Music and Singing.00:00:29 Dr. Guthrie greets those in attendance and mentions the inner seminary movement.00:01:27 Describes how Barth has already written four volumes in his fourth part of Church Dogmatics which deals specifically with the person and works of Christ.00:06:19 Talks about the external characteristics of Barths theology. Gives three major points. Also talks about how Barth didnt like theology at first but because he was a preacher was forced to become a theologian.00:12:35 Talks about if theology is a conversation in the church that needs to concentrate on content of faith.00:17:40 Talks about the implications of Barths Christocentric theology and it being a confessional theology.00:23:52 Talks about third major characteristic that follows from Barths Christological presupposition and Trinitarian thinking.00:32:52 Ends lecture.00:32:56 Hymn.00:35:00 Dr. Guthrie talks about how he wants to look at more of the surprises coming from the content of Barths theology arising from his Christological presupposition.00:42:54 Talks about God coming to man and man trying to get to God.00:49:00 Talks about how theology must move from Gods action to Gods being.00:53:55 Talks about how theologians from the time of Augustine to Calvin have always made predestination and election has been pretty grim.01:05:07 Talks in conclusion how a theology based on Jesus Christ will turn out to be a theology not based on rational truth or laws but will always be a theology that has to do with good news.01:08:34 Audio ends.

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