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在二十世紀後現代主義萌芽、成長，起初是影響西方學者，後來漸漸地大眾化與全球化，潛移默化地影響各地的年輕人，並衝擊基督教會，給神學教育帶來很大的挑戰。本文有四段，第一段討論現代主義與福音派以信息為主的特色，第二段描述後現代主義思想如何解構現代主義，第三段介紹富有後現代色彩的新興教會運動，而最後，第四段是神學教育的反省。
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Modernity is characterized by an epistemology known as classical foundationalism, which requires a rational justification of all beliefs. Modernity has had a pervasive influence upon Protestantism, including evangelicals. Evangelical theological education has been largely rationalistic, training students to be competent in exegesis of the Bible and in systematic theology.The later Wittgenstein insisted that logical language is insufficient to live by. Different communities have a right to live by their own language games. More recently, postmodernist philosophers seek to deconstruct any theory that claims universal applicability. Foucault declared that any authoritative interpretation is an attempt by a few to gain political power. The emerging church movement in the West is influenced by this kind of postmodernist mindset. While the movement is a spectrum ranging from theological liberalism to Reformed Biblicism, it has several characteristics, including skepticism regarding systematic theology, eclectic forms of worship, and missional communities.Evangelical theology should be neither modernist nor postmodernist. The Reformed Epistemology and the Calvin/Aquinas Model of religious knowledge provided by Alvin Plantinga are offered as a viable apologetic. A modest form of realism is proposed for both Biblical exegesis and reexamination of theological dogma. In the area of practical theology, several suggestions were offered:To increase participation of church members, Wayne Grudem's formulation of eleven means of grace is useful.Some of the innovative forms of worship of emerging churches may be examined and experienced in seminaries during chapel time.Do not neglect to preach the grand narrative of redemptive history, and remember to tell stories as sermon illustrations.Christian fellowship and evangelism are inseparable. Missional communities enable postmodern people to hear and accept the gospel of Jesus Christ.