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Systematic Theology Vocabulary
Credo House Introduction to Theology
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Religious Studies
Undergraduate 1
07/07/2014

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Irenic Theology
Definition
Theology that is done peaceably, accurately representing all views, even when you oppose them.
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Polemic Theology
Definition
Theology that is done in a warlike manner inside the church, prophetically speaking against those when there is a disagreement.
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Apologetic Theology
Definition
Theology that is done to defend the faith against those who oppose outside the church.
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Theology
Definition
Science of God
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Tabloid Theology
Definition
Constructs theology based upon naive heresy.
Very little evidence.
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Folk Theology
Definition
Uncritically constructs theology according to traditions.
Often dogmatic about believe
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Lay theology
Definition
More reflective than folk
Formulates beliefs between essential and non-essential
more critical of unfounded traditions
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Ministerial Theology
Definition
Educated in theological methodology.
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Professional Theologian
Definition
Conducts research
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Academic Theologian
Definition
Professional who constructs theology with an overly speculative and critical spirit.
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Prolegomena
Definition
Things which are spoken beforehand.
Deals with foundational issues of theology such as methodology, sources,
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Bibliology
Definition
The study of nature, transmission, canonization, and purpose of scripture
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Theology Proper
Definition
The study of God's existence, nature and attributes. Sometimes called Trinitarianism.
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Christology
Definition
The study of the person and the work of Christ
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Pmeumatology
Definition
The study of the person and work of the Holy Spirit
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Anthropology
Definition
Study and purpose of nature and humanity, both pre and post fall state
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Hamartiology
Definition
Study of the nature, origin, and effects of sin on all of creation
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Angelology
Definition
Study and nature and works of demons and angels
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Soteriology
Definition
Study of salvation
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Ecclesiology
Definition
Study of the nature of the church
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Eschatology
Definition
Study of the end times
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