Professor of Theology in the Bishop Hazen G. Werner Chair of Theology

740-362-3360
slancaster@mtso.edu
Gault 231

Syllabi:


"Systematic theology takes the most basic questions about human existence and reflects on them in light of all the resources available to us in our faith traditions. It is exciting work because it attempts to bring together the insights of the various theological disciplines in order to display the implications that each has for Christian faith."


Education:

Ph.D., Southern Methodist University, 1996
M.Div., Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, 1990
B.A, Rice University, 1978


Areas of expertise:

Systematic Theology, Wesleyan Studies, United Methodist Doctrine, The Authority of Scripture


Recently published works:

“Baptism and Justification: A Methodist Understanding,” in Ecclesiology, 4:3 (2008).

“Ecclesiology and Ministry in the Methodist Church (1939-1968),” in Methodist History 46:3 (April 2008).

“Authority and Narrative,” in Engaging Biblical Authority: Perspectives on the Bible as Scripture, ed. William P. Brown, Westminster John Knox, 2007.

Women and the Authority of Scripture: A Narrative Approach, published by Trinity Press International.

“Happiness: A Word for Our Time,” in Journal of Theology, Summer 2005.

“Capable of God: Evolution and Salvation,” in Theology and Science, July 2005.