Christian theology

Christian theology

The systematic study of the nature of God and religion.

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Ebionitism

Religion; Christian theology

An early Christological heresy, which treated Jesus Christ as a purely human figure, although recognizing that he was endowed with particular charismatic gifts which distinguished him from other ...

dispensationalism

Religion; Christian theology

A Protestant movement, especially associated with North America, placing emphasis upon the various divine "dispensations" with humanity, and stressing the importance of eschatology.

scholasticism

Religion; Christian theology

A particular approach to Christian theology, associated especially with the Middle Ages, which lays emphasis upon the rational justification and systematic presentation of Christian theology.

fathers

Religion; Christian theology

An alternative term for "patristic writers. "

The term is used generally to refer to the thought of Huldrych Zwingli, but is often used to refer specifically to his views on the sacraments, especially on the "real presence" (which for Zwingli ...

liberation theology

Religion; Christian theology

Although the term could designate any theological movement laying emphasis upon the liberating impact of the gospel, it has come to refer to a movement which developed in Latin America in the late ...

exegesis

Religion; Christian theology

The science of textual interpretation, usually referring specifically to the Bible. The term "biblical exegesis" basically means "the process of interpreting the Bible. " The specific techniques ...