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Faircloth Thesis This electronic thesis or dissertation has been downloaded from Explore Bristol Research, http://research-information.bristol.ac.uk Author: Faircloth, Kyle Title: An Examination and Application of Rule Theory for Addressing the Theological Question Regarding the Fate of the Unevangelized: A Reformation Proposal General rights Access to the thesis is subject to the Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International Public License. A copy of this may be found at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode This license sets out your rights and the restrictions that apply to your access to the thesis so it is important you read this before proceeding. Take down policy Some pages of this thesis may have been removed for copyright restrictions prior to having it been deposited in Explore Bristol Research. 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An Examination and Application of Rule Theory for Addressing the Theological Question Regarding the Fate of the Unevangelized: A Reformation Proposal Kyle Faircloth A dissertation submitted to the University of Bristol in accordance with the requirements for award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts, Department of Religion and Theology, School of Humanities, July 2018. (Word Count: 79,591) Abstract This thesis seeks to formulate a Reformation solution to the disputed question in theology concerning the fate of the unevangelized by applying George Lindbeck’s rule theory approach through the doctrinal principles of solus Christus, sola fide, and fides ex auditu (salvation through Christ alone by faith alone and faith from hearing). The proposal develops through three stages of argumentation: 1) the mitigation of unresolved concerns in the literature regarding Lindbeck’s view of truth; 2) the critical evaluation of contemporary theories on the fate of the unevangelized; 3) the construction of a prospective fides ex auditu solution using conceptual materials in early church and Reformation theology. After the publication of The Nature of Doctrine there are a cluster of scholars who take issue with Lindbeck’s epistemology as he seems to disregard the ‘usual’ ways of speaking about truth. Thus, the first section offers an interpretation of Lindbeck that relocates his view in the history of ideas and demonstrates the conventional nature of his epistemic approach. Using rule theory, the second section analyzes three evangelical and two Roman Catholic proposals on the question of the unevangelized and reveals ways in which each fall short of the noted doctrinal principles. Yet it also asserts that Gavin D’Costa’s use of the preparatio evangelica tradition and his incorporation of the doctrine of Christ’s descent into hell brings rich theological resources to the discussion. Taking D’Costa’s cue, the final part seeks to explain the preparation of an unevangelized person for the gospel and their possible future salvation in a way that makes the prospective fides ex auditu approach an intelligible option in Reformation theology. The section employs a systematic evaluation and creative extrapolation of relevant themes and concepts from early church writings and the works of Magisterial Reformers Ulrich Zwingli, John Calvin, and Martin Luther. ii Dedication It is with profound gratitude that I dedicate this doctoral thesis to my wife and children. The completion of this work is a testament to their unfailing love, encouragement, and support; of which I am undeserving and by which I am continually humbled. iii Acknowledgements My thanks go first to God, whose grace through Christ is always sufficient to the need and whose discipline through the Holy Spirit is always effective to its purpose. Over the course of this study the Lord often inspired, directed, and corrected me through the ministrations of others, and to these dear family members, friends, and teachers I am truly grateful. I wish to thank my parents, Dale and Alinda, whose confidence in me is beyond understanding and who always seem to know when I most need a word of encouragement. They never hesitated to read and praise each chapter, no matter how lengthy, tedious, or obtuse its contents. Moreover, their faithful service in the pastoral ministry for more than thirty years demonstrates that long-suffering in the work of Christ produces endurance, character, and hope in God’s love (Rom 5:3-5). I also want to thank my father-in-law, Charles, whose constant and generous support has made this doctoral experience possible. There is little doubt that his involvement was instrumental to the production of this thesis. The personal and genuine involvement of my extended family throughout this process has been invaluable. I would like to thank several friends who have walked along side me at various times during this journey. Dr Tan Sooi Ling, Dr Michael Crane, Dr Will Brooks, Dr Vincent Ooi, Dr Brad Roderick, Dr Tom Bohnert, and Dr John Latham were gracious and patient conversation partners when my mind became too muddled to continue. Their careful, thoughtful insights helped me push through some difficult impasses along the way. I am grateful to Brad, Tom, and John for going the extra mile by reading, without compulsion, certain sections of this thesis. Their feedback on early drafts has made this work a much better piece of scholarship than it otherwise would have been. I am also grateful to Dr Daniel Strange for his willingness to correspond with me in the midst of his busy schedule, and to write a helpful and informative response to my review of his work. I want to thank Dr John Ong and Dr Sunny Tan for not only encouraging me to pursue this degree, but for granting me a generous amount of time and support to accomplish this goal. The quality of their gift is a rare and precious thing, and I hold John and Sunny in the highest regard. I pray that I have been a faithful steward of their trust and have honored them through this effort. I am especially thankful for my dissertation supervisor and mentor Professor Gavin D’Costa. Although our fellowship these several years has been a long distance one, Gavin helped to close this gap through prompt responses, regular check-ins, and a ready willingness to adjust his schedule for video chats at odd hours of the day. Through a skillful combination of challenge without discouragement and praise without indulgence, he made sure to keep me moving at a careful steady pace until the end. Gavin has not only become a teacher whom I seek to emulate, but a true friend and faithful prayer partner. Finally, I extend my deepest thanks to my wife, Christine, and our two children, Micah and Kyla Ann. Our children are fifteen and twelve years old, and until now they have never known a day in their lives when their father was not a graduate student. This burden was no less theirs to bear, and yet my wife’s faith in me never wavered and my children never begrudged my oft divided mind and time. I look forward with joy to the next chapter of our lives together as a family. iv Author’s Declaration I declare that the work in this dissertation was carried out in accordance with the requirements of the University’s Regulations and Code of Practice for Research Degree Programmes and that it has not been submitted for any other academic award. Except where indicated by specific reference in the text, the work is the candidate’s own work. Work done in collaboration with, or with the assistance of, others, is indicated as such. Any views expressed in the dissertation are those of the author. SIGNED: ............................................................. DATE:.......................... v Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction The Context 1 The Problem 5 The Methodology 13 The Delineation of Key Terms 19 The Summary of Chapters 21 Part 1: Reassessing George Lindbeck’s Notion of Truth Chapter 2: The Nature of Lindbeck’s Theory Introduction 25 A Cursory Overview of Lindbeck’s Approach 27 The Nature of Truth and Doctrine 29 Lindbeck’s Critics and the Search for Consonance 31 ‘Proposition’ in the First Instance 33 ‘Proposition’ in the Second Instance 38 Locating Lindbeck’s Epistemology 41 The Case for Karl Barth 42 A Reflection on the Case for Karl Barth 45 The Case for Thomas Aquinas 47 A Reflection on the Case for Thomas Aquinas 51 The Case for Ludwig Wittgenstein 55 A Reflection on the Case for Ludwig Wittgenstein 60 Chapter 3: Relocating the Conversation Introduction 65 A New Question 67 What is Like Postmodernism and Like Pragmatism but is Not Either? 68 Introducing a New Context to the Discussion 69 The Principles of Ren, Li, and Yi 70 A Comparison of Lindbeck with Confucianism 74 The Lordship of Christ and the Crusader 75 The Distinctive Characteristics of Chinese Philosophy and Lindbeck’s Epistemological Approach 85 Conclusion 88 Part 2: An Application of Rule Theory: A Doctrinal Evaluation of Proposals on the Fate of the Unevangelized Chapter
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