![]() ![]() It was to be an ongoing process of review and refreshment even for seasoned Christians. This method is of the greatest importance to all, because it is equally necessary for all, the learned as well as the unlearned, to know what constitutes the foundation of true religion.įor Ursinus, the use of catechisms wasn’t just for teaching children or recent converts. The first is the system of catechetical instruction, or that method which comprises a brief summary and simple exposition of the principal doctrines of the christian religion, which is called catechising. The method of teaching and studying Theology is three-fold. Yet once the section is read in its entirety, we’re left with some interesting insight into how Ursinus (and Confessional Christianity in general) understands the relationship between Scripture, theology, and Confessions/Catechisms. Why does Ursinus place these methods in this order? It does seem, at first, to be backward. Ursinus begins a brief summary of the three methods of teaching and learning Christian theology, “the doctrine of the church.” These can be labeled as follows: As part of my preparation for each week’s lesson, I’ve been reading through Zacharias Ursinus’ Commentary on the Heidelberg Catechism. I’ve recently begun teaching a class at my church on the Heidelberg Catechism & Orthodox Catechism. ![]()
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