| 释义 |
the·ol·o·gy
\thēˈäləjē, -ji\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Middle English theologie, from Late Latin theologia, from Latin, study of the heathen gods, from Greek, from the- + -logia -logy
1. : rational interpretation of religious faith, practice, and experience: as
a. : the analysis, application, and presentation of the traditional doctrines of a religion or religious group — see apologetics, dogmatic theology, natural theology, systematic theology; compare practical theology
b. : the study of God and his relation to man and the world : a branch of systematic theology dealing with the arguments for the existence of God, the divine nature and attributes, and the doctrines of the Trinity, creation, and Providence — compare christology, eschatology, soteriology
c.
(1) : the analytical and historical study of religious beliefs
< historical theology >
< exegetical theology >
< comparative theology >
— compare patrology, symbolics
(2) : descriptive study of concepts relating to matters of ultimate concern
< a theology of culture >
d. : the interpretation of religious beliefs in relation to contemporary thought and life
e. : an inquiry that seeks an adequate interpretation of matters of ultimate concern
2.
a. : a coherent body of theological doctrine : a theological theory or system
< a theology of atonement >
< the normative status of Thomist theology >
specifically : the doctrine of God
b.
(1) : a body of theological opinion distinguished by some characteristic emphasis, method, or association
< the theology of the Word of God >
< the theology of paradox >
< Calvinist theology >
(2) : the group of theologians sharing such a viewpoint
< the task of present-day liberal theology >
c. : the sum of the beliefs held by an individual or group regarding matters of religious faith or of ultimate concern : the ideational element in religion
< the vagueness of the average man's theology >
3. : a course of Roman Catholic seminary study usually requiring four years and including Scripture, church history, homiletics, canon law, and moral and dogmatic theology |