Princeton Theology refers to a consistent and well-respected conservative Christian reformed theology that existed at [[Princeton Theological Seminary]] from 1812 until 1929. In 1929 [[Princeton Theological Seminary]] completely modernized itself (becoming a center of [[Liberal Christianity]]), forcing scholars serious about Princeton Theology to form the [[Westminster Theological Seminary]] and the [[Orthodox Presbyterian Church]].
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'''Princeton Theology''' refers to a consistent and well-respected conservative Christian reformed theology that flourished at [[Princeton Theological Seminary]] from 1812 until 1929. It was rooted in the philosophy of [[Common Sense Realism]], as interpeted by [[Charles Hodge]] (1797-1878). In 1929 Princeton Theological Seminary completely modernized itself (becoming a center of [[Liberal Christianity]]), forcing scholars serious about Princeton Theology --especially [[John Gresham Machen]] to form the [[Westminster Theological Seminary]] and the [[Orthodox Presbyterian Church]].