Albert Cook Outler (November 17, 1908 – September 1, 1989) was a 20th-century American Methodist historian, theologian, and pastor.
Outler was born and raised in Georgia and was an ordained Methodist elder who served in several appointments.
Using this model, Outler was a key figure in organizing the theological statement put forth by the United Methodist Church after its formation in 1968.
Some argue that his most original contribution was the introduction of the concept of church "Tradition" into Wesleyan theology.
Many of his writings have been collected in the Albert Outler Library series by Bristol House publishers.