L1: Salvation History Flashcards
it is a branch of Theology dealing with the study of salvation. It is basically the study of DOCTRINE OF SALVATION
soteriology
soteriology came from the 2 Greek words
Soterion -
Logos -
salvation
word, study and rational thought
what is the meaning of theology?
theo - God
Logos - study
What are the 6 branches of Theology?
Christology
Pneumatology (Pneuma means Holy Spirit)
Ecclesiology (Ecclesia means Church)
Eschatology (Eschaton means End)
Missiology
Anthropology
This is a branch of theology that studies Jesus Christ
Christology
This is a branch of theology that studies the Holy Spirit
Pneumatology
This is a branch of theology that studies the Church
Ecclesiology
This is a branch of theology that studies the End of the World
Eschatology
This is a branch of theology that studies the mission of Christians, church
Missiology
This is a branch of theology that studies the Man
Anthropology
what are the 4 areas of focus?
biblical theology
historical theology
systematic theology
practical theology
4 areas of focus
it focuses on the teachings of the authors and books of the bible and places each teaching in the Scripture’s historical development. It is a presentation of the OLD and NEW Testament’s theological teaching.
Biblical Theology
4 areas of focus
It is the study of the interpretation of the scripture and the formulation of the doctrine by the Church of the past.
Historical Theology
4 areas of focus
is a discipline of Christian Theology that formulates an orderly, rational and coherent account of the doctrines of Christian Faith
It addresses issues such as what the bible teaches certain topics or what is true about God and His universe, what is true about salvation history.
Systematic Theology
4 areas of focus
is an academic discipline that examines and reflects on religious practices in order to understand the theology enacted in those practices and in order to consider how theological theory can be more aligned, changed and improved.
Practical Theology