Spring Arbor in Jackson County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Wesleyan Quadrilateral
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 26, 2022
1. The Wesleyan Quadrilateral Marker
Inscription.
The Wesleyan Quadrilateral is named for John Wesley (1703-1981), founder of Methodism and one of the great theologians and critical thinkers in the history of Christianity. The basic structure of the Quadrilateral begins with Scripture and Wesley's emphasis on the primacy of Scripture as the foundation for our knowledge of God. Wesley then emphasizes the importance of human reason as God's intention that Christianity be reasonable and worthy of respect, the importance of tradition in demonstrating the way in which the great saints of the church provide guidance for our life today, and the dual importance of understanding our individual and corporate experiences of God. Together, Scripture. Reason, Tradition and Experience work to provide the theological framework we need to live a meaningful and Godly life as humans.
The Wesleyan Quadrilateral is named for John Wesley (1703-1981),
founder of Methodism and one of the great theologians and critical thinkers in
the history of Christianity. The basic structure of the Quadrilateral begins with
Scripture and Wesley's emphasis on the primacy of Scripture as the foundation
for our knowledge of God. Wesley then emphasizes the importance of human
reason as God's intention that Christianity be reasonable and worthy of respect,
the importance of tradition in demonstrating the way in which the great saints
of the church provide guidance for our life today, and the dual importance
of understanding our individual and corporate experiences of God.
Together, Scripture. Reason, Tradition and Experience work to provide the
theological framework we need to live a meaningful and Godly life as humans.
Location. 42° 12.395′ N, 84° 33.306′ W. Marker is in Spring Arbor, Michigan, in Jackson County. Marker is on College Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 140 College St, Spring Arbor MI 49283, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spring Arbor College (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); E.P. Hart Circle
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 29, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
