Theology I - Chapter 1
What is natural theology? Which theologian developed a more empirical approach to it?
The belief that the existence of God can be proven by pure reason, without relying upon any external authority. Thomas Aquinas
How does systematic theology relate to historical theology?
1. Makes us more self-conscious of our own presuppositions 2. Causes us to learn to do theology by studying how others before us have done it 3. May provide a means of evaluating a particular idea
How does systematic theology relate to philosophical theology?
1. May supply content for theology 2. May defend theology or establish its truth 3. Scrutinize its concepts and arguments
What are the five facets of the definition of theology?
1. Theology is biblical 2. Theology is systematic 3. Theology relates to the issues of general culture and learning 4. Theology must be contemporary 5. Theology is to be practical
How does systematic theology relate to biblical theology?
Systematic theology of the right kind, will be biblical theology. Biblical theology is the "raw material"which which systematic theology works.
Define Systematic Theology (Erickson's)
The discipline that strives to give a coherent statement of the doctrines of the Christian faith, based primarily on the Scriptures, places in the context of culture in general, worded in a contemporary idiom, and related to issues of life
What is a good "preliminary" definition of Theology?
The study or science of God