Different Types of Theology You Should Know
Theology is the study of religion. It examines human experience with faith and how it is expressed across different cultures. Even though a majority of students take theology in preparation for a career in the church, it is not a necessity. One should be aware that there are different paths within Christianity towards theology. In many Christian schools, the four Great Departments of Theology are: - Exegetical theology - It includes critical explication and interpretation of Scriptures. It is structured around the deep analysis of Scriptures, biblical criticism studying the origins of the Bible. It also studies the emergence of various biblical books, especially how they were collected and compiled together. Historical theology - It is the study of the development of Christian theology over time. It is often structured around various major periods in history that had a major impact on theology. Patristic period, Middle Ages, Reformation and Counter-Reform...