theology: the study of God and religion
The sacred science of God and all thoughts about God. It has several branches: Ascetical, Dogmatic, Moral, Mystical, Natural, Positive and Pastoral. Ascetical deals with the efforts necessary to acquire Christian perfection. Dogmatic doctrine deals with the truths of what we must believe about God. Moral shows how man must respond to God's love by cultivating the divine life He has given us to share. Mystical deals with infused or passive contemplation with God. Natural directs us to God through the use of human reason apart from revelation. Positive is the study of doctrines contained in the sources of revelation, scripture and tradition. Pastoral, deals with the care of souls by priests who work actively with the people.
Theology is from the Greek [ theos] meaning God, and [ logos] meaning word or discourse. It is is the discourse or study of God and the revelation of His omni-perfect attributes, such as His Word, omnipresence, mercy, justice and purposes. [ back
Rational inquiry and study regarding the nature of God, humanity's role in the God-hood, and the ultimate in religious truth.
From Greek, "study of deity"; a general term for discussions and investigations of things pertaining to God(s), and by extension, to religious matters. One who engages formally in theological studies is called a "theologian."
The science or study of ideas and concepts that deal with God and a human being's relationship to God.
study of relation of God to the world (see God).
level: Comprehensive (3) [ order by level] The study of theistic religion.
the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
a particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings; "Jewish theology"; "Roman Catholic theology"
the learned profession acquired by specialized courses in religion (usually taught at a college or seminary); "he studied theology at Oxford"
the study of religion and faith
The study of God within any given religion.
The systematic study of religious issues and doctrine. Theology was the chief object of study at the University of Paris and at Oxford University in the Middle Ages. Chaucer's pilgrim Clerk probably was a student of theology.
The study of religion, culminating in a synthesis or philosophy of religion; also a critical survey of religion, especially of the Christian religion
The science teaching of God and the things of God. Positive Theology explains and interprets the Holy Scriptures and the writings of Church Fathers. Dogmatic Theology proves and defends truths of the faith. Moral Theology explains Christian conduct.
literally 'the study of God', i.e. systematic religious studies
The study of God and religion, deriving from and based on the data of divine Revelation, organized and systematized according to some kind of scientific method.
a system of beliefs that informs the ethics, worship, and practice of a religion; the "ideology" of a religion or religious belief
From the Greek "words about God," the science or study of God.
The study of God and God's relationship with humankind within the context of a structured religion or faith system.
The study of things pertaining to God and/or the relation of God to the world.
The study of the nature of God. The study of religion, and religious beliefs. (Greek theo-logia: god-treating of). N O U V W X menu
'knowledge' of God, based on either 'theoretical' or 'practical' 'reason'. Kant practices philosophical theology and believes this should complement biblical theology.
from the Gr. theologia; theos, god, and logos, discourse] The study of God and the relations between God and the universe; the study of religious doctrines and matters of divinity.
(Gk. theos - “God,” logos - “study”) The study of God. Rational discourse about God.
is the knowledge of God and his divine teachings revealed in the Holy Scriptures.
from the Greek theos (god) and logos (word); a developed doctrine or rational analysis of the nature of one or many gods, the divine relation to the creative phenomena of the physical world, and the revelatory experience of humankind as to such matters as worship, ethical conduct and salvation.
Theology (Greek θεος, theos, "God", + λογια, logia, "words," "sayings," or "discourse") is reasoned discourse concerning religion, spirituality and God or the gods. Theologians use rational analysis and argument to understand, explain, test, critique, defend or promote any of a myriad of religious topics. Theology might be undertaken to help the theologian understand more truly his or her own religious tradition,See, e.g., Daniel L.