Date of Award
5-1-1984
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Sacred Theology (STM)
Department
Systematic Theology
First Advisor
John Johnson
Scripture References in this Resource
Matthew 18:3; Romans 8:26; Revelation 3:20; Proverbs 16:9; Psalm 37:3-5
Abstract
It is a commonplace among many Lutheran theologians that Philip Melanchthon was a synergist. The purpose of this study is to evaluate this theological judgment on the basis of Melanchthon’s Loci of 1521, 1535, 1543, 1555, and 1559. The conclusion of this study is that Melanchthon's writings do not support the charge of synergism which has been directed against him. It is not the intention of the author to ascribe malevolence or lack of scholarly integrity to those who have described Melanchthon's position as synergistic. There are reasons for the historical judgment that Melanchthon was "the father of synergism in the Lutheran Church."
Recommended Citation
Osslund, Richard, "Melanchthon's Understanding of the Will in the Loci Communes" (1984). Master of Sacred Theology Thesis. 24.
https://scholar.csl.edu/stm/24
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