Question 1

Rudolf Bultmann pioneered what method of Bible study?&#10;A) Methodism&#10;B) Literalism&#10;C) Christology from above&#10;D) Form criticism

Accepted Answer

Rudolf Bultmann pioneered the method of form criticism, which involves analyzing and categorizing the literary and oral forms of biblical texts in order to understand their origins and development. This method seeks to uncover the social, historical, and cultural contexts in which the texts were created, and to distinguish between original material and later additions or modifications.

Question 2

What is Paul Tillich's approach which he called &#34;correlation&#34;?&#10;A) Finding similarities between biblical texts and other religions&#10;B) Providing answers to perennial existential questions in contemporary language&#10;C) Using science to show the reality behind miraculous events&#10;D) Comparing the Old Testament narratives with the New Testament

Accepted Answer

Paul Tillich's "correlation" approach is to bring together theology and culture, to provide answers to the perennial existential questions in contemporary language. He believed that any theology must be relevant to the society in which it is being discussed, and that theological concepts must be reinterpreted in modern terms.

Question 3

What did Bultmann mean by &#34;demythologizing&#34;?&#10;A) Eliminating mythological statements from the Bible&#10;B) Discrediting all historical claims&#10;C) Stripping away the worldview of the biblical authors without losing the deeper meaning&#10;D) Utilizing myth to illustrate biblical truths

Accepted Answer

Bultmann's demythologizing approach aimed to separate the cultural and mythological elements of the Bible from its essential message so that it could be relevant for modern people. He did not seek to eliminate mythological statements or discredit the Bible's historical claims, but rather to understand them in light of the authors' worldview and strip away any cultural trappings without losing the deeper truth they conveyed.

Question 4

For Tillich, God is:&#10;A) a metaphor for life itself&#10;B) goodness personified&#10;C) no longer a relevant concept in the modern world&#10;D) our ultimate concern

Accepted Answer

Tillich's concept of God is not a personal being but rather an ultimate reality that is the ground of all being, and our ultimate concern. Therefore, the best choice is D, "our ultimate concern."

Question 5

Which event caused a significant rift between Fundamentalism and culture?&#10;A) World War I&#10;B) Scopes monkey trial&#10;C) Vatican I&#10;D) Great Depression

Accepted Answer

The Scopes monkey trial, which centered around the teaching of evolution in public schools, highlighted the growing divide between Fundamentalism and modern culture. The trial brought national attention to the Fundamentalist movement, but also exposed their resistance to scientific advancements and new ideas. The trial was a turning point in the public perception of Fundamentalism as backwards and unyielding, further distancing them from mainstream culture.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a common commitment of Evangelicals?&#10;A) Scripture as the ultimate authority&#10;B) Uniqueness of Christ&#10;C) Need for personal conversion&#10;D) Regeneration through baptism

Accepted Answer

The commitment of regeneration through baptism is not a common commitment of Evangelicals. While baptism is viewed as an important sacrament by many Evangelicals, the belief in regeneration through baptism is more commonly associated with other Christian traditions such as Catholicism or Orthodox Christianity.

Question 7

Which of the following is a leading figure in Evangelicalism?&#10;A) Carl Henry&#10;B) H. L. Mencken&#10;C) A. C. Dickson&#10;D) Karl Barth

Accepted Answer

Carl Henry is considered a leading figure in Evangelicalism, known for co-founding the magazine Christianity Today and for his contributions to evangelical theology. H. L. Mencken was a journalist and cultural critic who frequently criticized religion, A. C. Dickson is not a well-known figure in relation to Evangelicalism, and Karl Barth was a prominent Swiss Reformed theologian but not specifically associated with Evangelicalism.

Question 8

Which was the most significant event of the twentieth century for Roman Catholics?&#10;A) Founding of Catholic seminaries&#10;B) Vatican II&#10;C) Scopes Monkey trial&#10;D) Reunification of Eastern Orthodoxy

Accepted Answer

Vatican II was a significant event for Roman Catholics because it marked a major reform and updating of the Church's practices, including changes in liturgy, an openness to other religions, and a renewed emphasis on the role of laypeople in the Church. It had a significant impact on the modernization of the Catholic Church and its relationship with the modern world. None of the other events listed were as significant for the Roman Catholic Church as Vatican II.

Question 9

Which notion is associated with Karl Rahner?&#10;A) Christology from above&#10;B) demythologizing&#10;C) Anonymous Christianity&#10;D) Biblical inerrancy

Accepted Answer

Karl Rahner is associated with the notion of Anonymous Christianity, which refers to the idea that people who have not heard the explicit message of Christianity can still be saved through their implicit faith and desire for God. This concept is based on Rahner's belief that God's grace is available to all people, regardless of their religious or cultural background.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a central commitment of Eastern Orthodoxy?&#10;A) Participation in deification&#10;B) God as Trinity&#10;C) Eucharist as the center of worship&#10;D) Submission of churches to a governing body

Accepted Answer

Eastern Orthodoxy does not have a centralized governing body that all churches submit to. Each church has its own autonomy and is governed by its own bishop.

Deck 27: Major Theological Traditions and Developments in the Twentieth Century