1. An Integrated Model
Kevin Gary Smith
By Kevin G. Smith

2. We believe these are essential ingredients of an integrated
model for evangelical theology.
THE ELEMENTS

3. Elements of a Model
1. Canonical
In the light of the way we 2. Christocentric
have defined theology, 3. Contextual
what are the essential 4. Ecclesiastical
elements that belong in 5. Exegetical
6. Historical
our model of theology? In 7. Logical
alphabetical order, we 8. Missional
propose the following: 9. Practical
10. Scientific
11. Systematic
12. Trinitarian

4. Theology
Biblical
is a single Studies
discipline!
Practical Church
Theology History
Theology
Systematic
Missiology
Theology

5. Restoring Truth to the Church
Bible-based
God
History Christ-
nature
Science centred will
purposes
Spirit-
led

6. This is our proposed model of integrated theology from an
evangelical perspective.
AN INTEGRATED MODEL

7. Model of
Practical
Integrated Theology
Theology
Systematic
Theology
Biblical Historical
Theology Theology
Problem or
Proposition
Christocentric Lens
Missional Lens

8. Our reflection is rooted in the grand narrative of the word of
God.
BIBLICAL THEOLOGY

9. Biblical Theology
Biblical Exegesis Biblical Theology
We study a single text
We attempt to
to determine its
understand the beliefs
original meaning and
of the biblical writers
its contemporary
on their own terms.
significance.

10. Biblical Theology
Promise Fulfilment
Redemption is promised Redemption is provided
by Yahweh in the Old by Christ in the New
Testament. Testament.

11. Biblical Theology
Genesis to Matthew to Acts to
Malachi John Revelation
Why he said What the Lord How the apostles
and did it. Jesus Christ interpreted and
said and did. applied it.

12. Our reflection is seriously how other Christian thinkers have
interpreted God’s word and will.
HISTORICAL THEOLOGY

13. Historical Theology
Chronological Confessional Case-study
Broad and Broad and Narrow and
extensive extensive intensive
Organised Organised No set
by time by tradition organisation
Diachronic Synchronic Snapshot

14. We present and defend and informed statement or model of
God’s will and purposes.
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

15. Systematic Theology
Biblical Data
Theological
Apologetic
Theory Defence
or Model
Scientific Data

16. We explore how our theological conclusions relates to the
beliefs and practices of our church, community, and context.
PRACTICAL THEOLOGY

17. Practical Theology
Communicative
Action
Critical Defence
Proposed Praxis
Concrete
Situation