Reading Assignment Number 4

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@mariamaryann5 @ivan51204 @eonniechan23 @bordagul @moris1 @matthewice @cooperpilgrim

Sorry for the late posting of your reading assignment. I just want to remind you to submit an electronic copy of your reflection on or before this coming Wednesday.

For your reading assignment, kindly check your syllabus. Our topic is about the place of reason in theology and the relationship between faith and reason. Check the following references:

  • Cornelius Van Til, An Introduction to Systematic Theology, pp. 21-47

  • Herman Bavinck, Reformed Dogmatics: Prolegomena Volume 1, pp. 616-621

Read also this article and be guided by the questions to prepare you for our class discussion. After reading, publish your comments here.

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Perspective matters. In addressing the topic of faith and reason, Van Til introduces two ways of thinking, which he calls the Preliminary Distinction. This refers to the Christian and non-Christian way of thinking. He also identifies two tendencies that theologians might fall into when dealing with this matter: the fear of reason and treating reason as the ultimate standard.

One remarkable thing I've learned is that faith and reason are not in opposition to each other. Faith does not exclude reason, nor does reason exclude faith. The real conflict lies between reason based on unbelief and reason based on belief.

Bavinck acknowledges the often unhealthy relationship between faith and reason. He notes that some believe there is no connection between the two, while others argue that one is superior to the other, and some even see them as opposing forces. What amazes me is how Bavinck reconciles this relationship. He explains that faith is not separate from reason but rather a disposition or habit of reason itself—it is the natural breath of the children of God. Furthermore, faith does not exempt Christians from the desire to study and reflect; rather, reason (mind, thinking) must be prepared and trained, especially in the study of theology.

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