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Can anyone give me some info on Alexander Campbell and the Restoration Movement? I've asked one of my professors for an academic reference to some seminaries that I've applied to and he mentioned this name and gave me a list of seminaries to consider. Among these were: Emmanuel School of Religion, Cincinnati Christian University, Kentucky Christian University & Abilene Christian University. They all seem to be associated with this Alexander Campbell...any thoughts?

I am doing my own research of coures, but I thought I'd ask...

Here is a link, however, may I ask why you are considering this direction in your studies?

No, no, no...I'm definitely not. This was just an inquiry as, surprisingly enough, I was not familiar with Campbell. I told my professor, whom I respect, that I'd take a look at the list that he wrote down. However, I'm digging around as we speak and the information I'm finding is becoming clear... <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/flee.gif" alt="" />

...can we chalk this one up to that disease known as "young buckism"

Alexander Campbell is one of the founders of the Church of Christ; the church I was raised in. Totally Pelagian.

Thanks for the info. As my professor and I were talking this afternoon he, in speaking of the C.O.C seminaries, said that they were not Calvinistic nor Arminian. They simply hold a high view of scripture and they try not to interpret scripture through denominational lenses. However, my thought is that no one interprets scripture without some sort of bent. I guess, and this idea is not new to this forum, that when I look at reformed theology I see what is plain in scripture. Reformed theology helps to explain what is there already. Now, there are things that I do not have completely worked out within RT and some reformed theologians but I'm not willing to abandon the ideas presented for lack of understanding.

These Campbellites have their view of Scripture and their own "denomination" but it seems that they may not want to admit it. It seems as though they believe that another denomination may be on track theologically but they won't validate it because it comes from a particular denomination or group or sect...whatever you please to call it.

I can't remember what it's called exactly...maybe a hermeneutic??? But I think not too long ago there was a discussion on this very issue...that everyone looks at Scripture through some method, this is true. And if we don't use a proper or correct method then we are likely to fall victim to our own faulty interpretations. I'd rather stick with SOME of the good ol' boys who were and will be smarter and more discerning than I may ever be.

Yes, they hold to a high view of scripture, but their interpretation of it is heretical. Believe me, I was immersed (pun intended <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />) in this church's doctrine for over 25 years. At a minimum they are Arminian and then there are hardliners that believe and confess baptismal regeneration outright.