Norman Shepherd
American theologian
Norman Shepherd's AcademicInfluence.com Rankings
Download Badge
Religious Studies
Norman Shepherd's Degrees
- Bachelors Philosophy University of Pennsylvania
- Bachelors Theology Westminster Theological Seminary
- PhD Systematic Theology University of Oxford
Similar Degrees You Can Earn
Why Is Norman Shepherd Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Norman Shepherd is an American theologian who served as associate professor of systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary from 1963 to 1981. Shepherd had a number of views that were criticized as being contrary to the Westminster Standards, and this led him to be dismissed from his post at Westminster. First and foremost, Shepherd was found to have taught students in the classroom that Justification was by the twofold instrument of faith and good works. This directly contradicted one of the two foundational Christian truths recovered during the Protestant Reformation—and a doctrine that is considered by Protestants to be the heart of the Gospel—that Justification is by faith alone or Sola Fide. It also violated Shepherd's pledge not to teach anything that contradicted the doctrinal standards of the seminary. In the seven-year dispute within the seminary community, which ultimately culminated in Shepherd's dismissal, Shepherd backed away from explicitly saying that faith and works were co-instrumental in Justification, but, despite changes in terminology, maintained the substance of his teaching on Justification.
Other Resources About Norman Shepherd
What Schools Are Affiliated With Norman Shepherd?
Norman Shepherd is affiliated with the following schools:
