Theology vs Religious Studies

Question 1

Theology?

Answer 1

Subjective
Inner/individual experience
Insider perspective/emic
Apologetic (Top/down approach)

Question 2

Outsider perspective
Objective
Takes experience into account but doesn’t view it as ultimate authoritative argument
Non-apologetic (critical but not critical)

Answer 2

Religious studies

Question 3

What is the goal of studying religion?

Answer 3

Subjective objectivity