Theology

"Theology is the systematic study of the nature of the divine, or more broadly of religious belief."

"It is taught as an academic discipline, typically in universities and seminaries."

"It occupies itself with the unique content of analyzing the supernatural."

"It also deals with religious epistemology, asks and seeks to answer the question of revelation."

"Revelation pertains to the acceptance of God, gods, or deities, as not only transcendent or above the natural world but also willing and able to interact with the natural world and to reveal themselves to humankind."

"Theologians use various forms of analysis and argument (experiential, philosophical, ethnographic, historical, and others) to help understand, explain, test, critique, defend or promote any myriad of religious topics."

"As in philosophy of ethics and case law, arguments often assume the existence of previously resolved questions, and develop by making analogies from them to draw new inferences in new situations."

"The study of theology may help a theologian more deeply understand their own religious tradition, another religious tradition, or it may enable them to explore the nature of divinity without reference to any specific tradition."

"Theology may be used to propagate, reform, or justify a religious tradition; or it may be used to compare, challenge (e.g. biblical criticism), or oppose (e.g. irreligion) a religious tradition or worldview."

"Theology might also help a theologian address some present situation or need through a religious tradition, or to explore possible ways of interpreting the world."

"The study of theology may enable them (theologians) to explore the nature of divinity without reference to any specific tradition."

"Theology may be used to compare, challenge (e.g. biblical criticism), or oppose (e.g. irreligion) a religious tradition or worldview."

"Theology may help a theologian more deeply understand their own religious tradition, another religious tradition."

"Revelation pertains to the acceptance of God, gods, or deities, as not only transcendent or above the natural world but also willing and able to interact with the natural world and to reveal themselves to humankind."

"Theologians use various forms of analysis and argument (experiential, philosophical, ethnographic, historical, and others) to help understand, explain, test, critique, defend or promote any myriad of religious topics."

"The study of theology may enable a theologian to explore the nature of divinity without reference to any specific tradition."

"As in philosophy of ethics and case law, arguments often assume the existence of previously resolved questions, and develop by making analogies from them to draw new inferences in new situations."

"Theology might also help a theologian address some present situation or need through a religious tradition, or to explore possible ways of interpreting the world."

"Theology may be used to... oppose (e.g. irreligion) a religious tradition or worldview."

"Theologians use various forms of analysis and argument... to help understand, explain, test, critique, defend or promote any myriad of religious topics."