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| | Christian theology practices theology from a Christian viewpoint or studies Christianity theologically. Given the overwhelming influence exercised by Christianity, especially in pre-modern Europe, Christian theology permeates much of western culture and often reflects that culture. - Angelology - the study of created spirit beings, including angels, demons, and satan;
- Anthropology - the study of humanity, especially as it relates to the divine;
- Bibliology - the study of the bible in itself, and of its inspiration;
- Christology - the study of Christ, of His nature(s), and of the relationship between the divine and human in Christ Jesus;
- Covenant theology - a conceptual overview and interpretive framework for understanding the overall flow of the Bible;
- Ecclesiology - the study of the Christian church, including her institutional structure, her sacraments and practices (especially the worship of God);
- Eschatology - the study of the last things, last days or end times;
- Hamartiology - the study of sin;
- Pneumatology - the study of the Holy Spirit;
- Soteriology - the study of salvation;
- Theodicy - the study of the nature of evil;
- Theology proper - the study of God;
There are several methods to the study of theology. They are, in no particular order:
- biblical theology - studying theology as it is presented and develops through the bible by focusing on progressive revelation.
- systematic theology - studying theology by topic.
- constructive theology - a postmodernist approach to systematic theology, applying (among other things) feminist theory, queer theory, deconstructionism, and hermeneutics to theological topics.
- historical theology - studying theology as it has developed (and is developing) in history.
- dogmatic theology - studying theology (or dogma) as it developed in different church denominations.
- pragmatic or practical theology - studying theology as it relates to serving as a religious minister.
- apologetics - studying Christian theology as it compares to other worldviews in order to give a defense of faith and to challenge others' beliefs.
- narrative theology - studying a narrative presentation of the faith rather than dogmatic development.
- biblical hermeneutics - studying the bible according to different sets of prescribed rules or principles of interpretations (also closely related to exegesis).
Theology ProperThe doctrine of GodAngelologyThe doctrine of Angels and DemonsAnthropologyThe doctrine of man
see also Anthropology of religionBibliologyMain article: BibliologyOrigin of the Bible
The doctrine of the BibleChristologyThe doctrine of JesusEcclesiologyThe doctrine of the Church - Origin of Church
- Nature of the Church
- Church Polity
EschatologyThe doctrine of End Times
Introduction HamartiologyThe Doctrine of Sin- Origin of Sin
- Effect of Sin
- Human Depravity
PneumatologyThe doctrine of the Holy Spirit- Deity of the Spirit
- Nature of the Spirit
- Gifts of the Spirit
SoteriologyThe doctrine of SalvationPrayers & WorshipWorship & Sacraments in the Early Church
The Catholic Mass and its Scriptural Origins
Spiritual Exercises
Prayer in the Ignatian Understanding See also:
theology
biblical theology
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