theology, pastoral A special branch of theological science which treats of the care of souls. It comprises those practical rules and applications based on the doctrine and experience of the Church which the priest, as shepherd of souls, should faithfully fulfill in the exercise of his sacred office. It presupposes a knowledge of dogmatic and … Continue reading “Theology, Pastoral”
Theology of Christ (Christology)
Theology of Christ (Christology) Christology is that part of theology which deals with Our Lord Jesus Christ. In its full extent it comprises the doctrines concerning both the person of Christ and His works; but in the present article we shall limit ourselves to a consideration of the person of Christ. Here again we shall … Continue reading “Theology of Christ (Christology)”
Theology, New England
Theology, New England including New Divinity, Edwardean Divinity, Hopkinsianism, etc. I. Origin and Development. The original theology of New England was the strict Calvinism of the Reformed standards. In 1648 the Westminster Confession was formally adopted by the synod convened at Cambridge, and it remained the standard of faith for all the New English churches … Continue reading “Theology, New England”
Theology, Natural
theology, natural That branch of philosophy which investigates what human reason unaided by Revelation can tell us concerning God; distinguished from dogmatic theology which treats of the science of God in the light of Revelation. This science endeavors: To demonstrate the existence of God from the visible things of the world through such principles as … Continue reading “Theology, Natural”
Theology, Mystical
theology, mystical That branch of theology which deals with the higher forms of mental prayer and with the extraordinary phenomena in the lives of the saints, such as ecstasies and visions. See also, mysticism . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Theology, Mystical Mystical theology is the science which treats of acts and experiences or states of … Continue reading “Theology, Mystical”
Theology, Moral
theology, moral The science of moral obligation. Its field is the commandments of God, of the Church, and of every lawful authority, hence, all our duties towards God, our neighbor, and self. See also, theology. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Theology, Moral Moral theology is a branch of theology, the science of God and Divine things. … Continue reading “Theology, Moral”
Theology, History of Dogmatic
Theology, History of Dogmatic The imposing edifice of Catholic theology has been reared not by individual nations and men, but rather by the combined efforts of all nations and the theologians of every century. Nothing could be more at variance with the essential character of theology than an endeavour to set upon it the stamp … Continue reading “Theology, History of Dogmatic”
theology, fundamental
theology, fundamental The science which demonstrates that God has granted a supernatural revelation and has established a Church to be the custodian and interpreter of this revelation. As a science, it stands midway between philosophy and theology. Man’s duty of conforming his belief and conduct to whatever revealed teaching his Creator may see fit to … Continue reading “theology, fundamental”
Theology, Exegetical
Theology, Exegetical SEE EXEGETICAL THEOLOGY. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Theology, Dogmatical
Theology, Dogmatical SEE DOGMATICAL THEOLOGY. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature