Don Thorsen | |
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Born | 1955 Turlock, California |
Occupation | Scholar and writer |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater |
Drew University Stanford University |
Don Thorsen (born 1955 in Turlock, California) is an American scholar and writer. Thorsen has served at Azusa Pacific Seminary since 1988. In addition to being widely published, Thorsen travels internationally, presenting on various theological topics. He has been a contributing editor to Christianity Today, Light and Life, and Christian Scholar's Review. Thorsen teaches master's and doctoral classes and holds membership in such societies as the American Academy of Religion, Wesleyan Theological Society, and Oxford Institute.
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Don Thorsen is Professor of Theology at Azusa Pacific University Seminary, located in Azusa, California. He promotes the Wesleyan Quadrilateral as a methodological complement—if not alternative—to the Protestant Reformation emphasis on Sola scriptura (Lat., "scripture alone"). Thorsen contrasts TULIP—the so-called five points of Calvinism—with ACURA, a Semi- Augustinian alternative acrostic (e.g., Arminianism, Wesleyanism): A = All are sinful; C = Conditional election; U = Unlimited atonement; R = Resistible Grace; and A = Assurance of salvation.
Thorsen also does ecumenical work with the National Council of Churches on the Theological Dialogue on Matters of Faith and Order Convening Table, and on Interreligious Relations and Collaboration. He also works ecumenically with the Wesleyan Holiness Connection. Thorsen served in editorial positions for Christianity Today and Christian Scholar's Review.
In addition to teaching, Thorsen has lectured around the world, and written numerous articles, book chapters, and books. His books include:
Don Thorsen | |
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Born | 1955 Turlock, California |
Occupation | Scholar and writer |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater |
Drew University Stanford University |
Don Thorsen (born 1955 in Turlock, California) is an American scholar and writer. Thorsen has served at Azusa Pacific Seminary since 1988. In addition to being widely published, Thorsen travels internationally, presenting on various theological topics. He has been a contributing editor to Christianity Today, Light and Life, and Christian Scholar's Review. Thorsen teaches master's and doctoral classes and holds membership in such societies as the American Academy of Religion, Wesleyan Theological Society, and Oxford Institute.
![]() | This section of a
biography of a living person does not
include any
references or sources. (June 2020) |
Don Thorsen is Professor of Theology at Azusa Pacific University Seminary, located in Azusa, California. He promotes the Wesleyan Quadrilateral as a methodological complement—if not alternative—to the Protestant Reformation emphasis on Sola scriptura (Lat., "scripture alone"). Thorsen contrasts TULIP—the so-called five points of Calvinism—with ACURA, a Semi- Augustinian alternative acrostic (e.g., Arminianism, Wesleyanism): A = All are sinful; C = Conditional election; U = Unlimited atonement; R = Resistible Grace; and A = Assurance of salvation.
Thorsen also does ecumenical work with the National Council of Churches on the Theological Dialogue on Matters of Faith and Order Convening Table, and on Interreligious Relations and Collaboration. He also works ecumenically with the Wesleyan Holiness Connection. Thorsen served in editorial positions for Christianity Today and Christian Scholar's Review.
In addition to teaching, Thorsen has lectured around the world, and written numerous articles, book chapters, and books. His books include: