Abstract
This research presents multi-modal argumentation as a form of intellectual hospitality, offering an inclusive pedagogical framework for theological education. Grounded in Michael Gilbert’s model, this approach integrates logical, emotional, kisceral, and visceral reasoning to expand beyond traditional logocentric methods. By engaging with the mystical thought of Teresa of Avila, Francis of Assisi, and Saint Augustine, this method welcomes diverse modes of understanding, demonstrating that theological discourse is inherently multi-modal. Just as hospitality creates space for diverse guests, this pedagogical model embraces intuition, embodiment, and affective reasoning, ensuring all students—regardless of cognitive or cultural background—can participate meaningfully in theological inquiry. This shift not only enriches theological literacy but also aligns with contemporary advancements in argumentation studies and interdisciplinary education, positioning theological classrooms as spaces of intellectual hospitality where multiple reasoning modes are invited, recognized, and valued.
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Multi-Modal Argumentation, Theological Education, Intellectual Hospitality
