THE 1001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Pastoral Counseling, Systematic Theology, Philosophical Theology
20 Sep 2016
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The foundations of theology (based upon the reading of migliore"s book, faith seeking understanding) Classically, theology is defined as faith seeking understanding . Think about issues from perspective of christian faith. Reflect onare t practice of christian faith in oppressed community. God, the unique object (not subject) of christian faith. The situation of faith the historical context in which faith is received and lived. Biblical theology: the study in detail of canonical writings of the old and new testaments that are acknowledged by the church as the primary witness to the work and word of god. Historical theology: explores the earliest christian communities, the medieval curch, monasticism as well as the history of dogma beginning with the bible and developing through the first ecumenical councils to the reformation and to the present day. Philosophical theology: uses the tools of philosophy to illuminate the christian faith.
