Meaning of Theology

Theology
 The study of the nature of God and religious
belief.
 What is the real definition of
Theology?
 Theology literally means ‘thinking about God’. In
practice it usually means studying the sources of
Christian belief like the Bible and the Creeds, and
exploring the meaning of Christianity for today. …
He called it ‘faith seeking understanding’ and for
many this is the true function of Christian
theology.
 What are the four types of Theology?

 Study theology: What are the four types of Theology?

• Biblical studies. This pillar of theology is the critical examination and interpretation
of theological text.
• Church history. As the name suggest, this is the study of how Christian theology has
changed over time.
• Systematic theology. This type of theology looks at how to formulate a coherent
system from the doctrines of Christian theology
• Practical theology. How is Christian theology put into action? How does it engage
with culture and society? In many ways, practical theology is where various strands
of theological thinking come together.
 What is an example of Theology?

 Theology is defined as a collection of assembled

religious beliefs, or is the study of God and
religion. An example of theology is the study of
God.
 Why do we need theology?
 Many students undertake theological study to
enquire further into their own faith. They find that
the study of theology can enrich their
understanding of the Gospel and open new
horizons, even as it is follows ancient path. … All
you need to study Theology is a sense of curiosity
about the world and human experience.
 What is the importance of faith to
theology subject?
 In religious traditions stressing divine grace,
it is the inner certainty or attitude of love
granted by God himself. In Christian
theology, faith is the divinely inspired human
response to God’s historical revelation
through Jesus Christ.