"Theology is the systematic study of the nature of the divine, or more broadly of religious belief."
The study of the nature of God, religious beliefs, and the doctrine of religions.
The nature of God: Explore the attributes and nature of God, including His omniscience, omnipotence, and benevolence.
Creation: Examine the creation story in Genesis and explore different views on how the universe came into existence.
The problem of evil: Explore the question of why bad things happen to good people and why God allows suffering in the world.
The Bible: Study the structure, history, and major themes of the Bible, including the Old and New Testaments.
Christology: Examine the nature of Jesus Christ, including His divinity and humanity, and explore His work on humanity's behalf.
Soteriology: Explore the concept of salvation, including how it is achieved and what it entails.
The Church: Examine the nature of the Church, including its mission, sacraments, and relationship with Christ.
Eschatology: Explore the end times and the Second Coming of Christ, as well as different views on the afterlife.
Ethics: Study the moral teachings of Christianity, including topics such as the Ten Commandments, the Golden Rule, and the virtues.
Comparative theology: Explore the similarities and differences between Christianity and other religions.
"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."