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Theos in the polytheism of the Greeks denoted a god or deity. The word was appropriated by Jews and retained by Christians to indicate the one true God. Logos in the Greek means word, and by extension in context, the study and treatment of any given subject. Therefore, the aims of theology are to systematically study all references to gods, while also examining in depth, accounts of the God of the runaway Hebrew slaves, whom Christians believe to be the one true God. Having said that, it must be realised that separate religious beliefs have separate theologies, the aims of which may be to either exclude all others as false, or include all others as equally valid though not preferred.
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∙ 14y agoFirstly, "Theos" is a Greek word meaning God. The second part of the word "ology" means the study of something/someone. It may be deduced, therefore, that this word means the study of a deity. Anyone is able and permitted to study theology. The goal of theology is to study the existence and origin of any particular deity, why He/She/It exists and what His/Her/It's intentions are for us and all creation. The study of theology is often undertaken by those who wish to become a priest/minister/pastor against the background of their particular religious traditions.
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What is the 'salvation of soul' according to Thomas Aquinas?
The ultimate goals of theology, in Aquinas' mind, are to use reason to grasp the truth about God and to experience salvation through that truth.
What part of speech is theology?
"Theology" is a noun.
What is called the study of religion?
Theology.
What is a theology speech?
A Theology speech is simply a speech on Theology, which is the study of God(s) and/or religion.
What has the author E O Davies written?
E. O. Davies has written: 'Theological encyclopaedia' -- subject(s): Doctrinal Theology, Introductions, Methodology, Theology, Theology, Doctrinal 'Prolegomena to systematic theology' -- subject(s): Doctrinal Theology, Theology, Doctrinal
What phobia is the fear of theology?
Theologicophobia is the fear of theology.
What has the author Stephen I Munga written?
Stephen I. Munga has written: 'Beyond the controversy' -- subject(s): Black theology, Doctrinal Theology, Liberation theology, Theology, Doctrinal
What has the author A C Craig written?
A. C. Craig has written: 'Christian faith and practice' -- subject(s): Doctrinal Theology, Practical Theology, Theology, Doctrinal, Theology, Practical
What has the author Maurice F Wiles written?
Maurice F. Wiles has written: 'A shared search' -- subject(s): Doctrinal Theology, History, Theology, Doctrinal 'The remaking of Christian doctrine' -- subject(s): Addresses, essays, lectures, Doctrinal Theology, Theology, Doctrinal 'Working papers in doctrine' -- subject(s): Doctrinal Theology, Theology, Doctrinal 'Faith, doubt and theology' -- subject(s): Theology 'The Christian fathers' -- subject(s): Doctrinal Theology, Early church, Fathers of the church, History, Theology, Doctrinal 'Christian theology and inter-religious dialogue' -- subject(s): Christianity and other religions
When was Theology Today created?
Theology Today was created in 1944.
When was Institute of Theology created?
Institute of Theology was created in 1946.
When was Theology Digest created?
Theology Digest was created in 1953.
