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A Dissertation Concerning the End for Which God Created the World
A Dissertation Concerning the End for Which God Created the World is a work by Christian theologian, reformer, author, and pastor Jonathan Edwards that was started in the mid-1750s but not f...
A Dissertation Concerning the End for Which God Created the World is a work by Christian theologian, reformer, author, and pastor Jonathan Edwards that was started in the mid-1750s but not f...
Absolute (philosophy)
The Absolute is the concept of an unconditional reality which transcends limited, conditional, everyday existence.
The Absolute is the concept of an unconditional reality which transcends limited, conditional, everyday existence.
Absolute Infinite
The Кончить в Катеньку сзади is mathematician Georg Cantor's concept of an "infinity" that transcended the transfinite numbers.
The Кончить в Катеньку сзади is mathematician Georg Cantor's concept of an "infinity" that transcended the transfinite numbers.
Acephali
Acephali (from the Greek language a-, "without," and kephalos, "head") is a term applied to several sects as having no head or leader.
Acephali (from the Greek language a-, "without," and kephalos, "head") is a term applied to several sects as having no head or leader.
Acosmism
Acosmism, in contrast to pantheism, denies the reality of the universe, seeing it as ultimately illusory, (the prefix "a-" in Greek meaning negation; like "un-" in English), and only the infinit...
Acosmism, in contrast to pantheism, denies the reality of the universe, seeing it as ultimately illusory, (the prefix "a-" in Greek meaning negation; like "un-" in English), and only the infinit...
Agathism
Agathology, or Agathism, from the Greek agatha-, is according to the Oxford English Dictionary, "The doctrine that all things tend towards ultimate good, as distinguished from optimism...
Agathology, or Agathism, from the Greek agatha-, is according to the Oxford English Dictionary, "The doctrine that all things tend towards ultimate good, as distinguished from optimism...
Agency (LDS Church)
Agency, in Latter-day Saint theology, is "the privilege of choice which was introduced by God the Eternal Father to all of his spirit children in the premortal state".
Agency, in Latter-day Saint theology, is "the privilege of choice which was introduced by God the Eternal Father to all of his spirit children in the premortal state".
Agnostic theism
Agnostic theism is the philosophical view that encompasses both theism and agnosticism.
Agnostic theism is the philosophical view that encompasses both theism and agnosticism.
All Religions are One
All Religions are One is the title of a series of philosophical aphorisms by William Blake, written in 1788.
All Religions are One is the title of a series of philosophical aphorisms by William Blake, written in 1788.
Anagoge
Anagoge (ἀναγωγή) is a Greek word suggesting a "climb" or "ascent" upwards.
Anagoge (ἀναγωγή) is a Greek word suggesting a "climb" or "ascent" upwards.
Angel of the Lord
The Angel of the Lord (or the Angel of God) is one of many terms in the Hebrew Bible (also: Old Testament) used for an angel.
The Angel of the Lord (or the Angel of God) is one of many terms in the Hebrew Bible (also: Old Testament) used for an angel.
Apologetics
Apologetics (from Greek ἀπολογία, "speaking in defense") is the discipline of defending a position (often religious) through the systematic use of reason.
Apologetics (from Greek ἀπολογία, "speaking in defense") is the discipline of defending a position (often religious) through the systematic use of reason.
Apophatic theology
Apophatic theology—also known as Negative theology or Via Negativa—is a theology that attempts to describe God, the Divine Good, by negation, to speak only in terms of what may not be ...
Apophatic theology—also known as Negative theology or Via Negativa—is a theology that attempts to describe God, the Divine Good, by negation, to speak only in terms of what may not be ...
Argument from free will
The argument from free will (also called the paradox of free will, or theological fatalism) contends that omniscience and free will are incompatible, and that any conception of God t...
The argument from free will (also called the paradox of free will, or theological fatalism) contends that omniscience and free will are incompatible, and that any conception of God t...
Argument from miracles
The argument from miracles is an argument for the existence of God relying on eyewitness testimony of the occurrence of miracles (usually taken to be physically impossible/extremely improbable e...
The argument from miracles is an argument for the existence of God relying on eyewitness testimony of the occurrence of miracles (usually taken to be physically impossible/extremely improbable e...
Aseity
Aseity (from Latin a "from" and se "self", plus -ity) refers to the property by which a being exists of and from itself, or exists as so-and-such of and from itself.
Aseity (from Latin a "from" and se "self", plus -ity) refers to the property by which a being exists of and from itself, or exists as so-and-such of and from itself.
Astrolatry
Astrolatry refers to the worship of stars and other heavenly bodies as deities, or the association of deities with heavenly bodies.
Astrolatry refers to the worship of stars and other heavenly bodies as deities, or the association of deities with heavenly bodies.
Atheist math
Atheist Math is a term coined by atheist author Hemant Mehta to refer to a mathematical equation In which God squared is equal to zero.
Atheist Math is a term coined by atheist author Hemant Mehta to refer to a mathematical equation In which God squared is equal to zero.
Ayyavazhi theology
Ayyavazhi theology is the theology of a South Indian religious faith and officially a sect of Hinduism known as Ayyavazhi.
Ayyavazhi theology is the theology of a South Indian religious faith and officially a sect of Hinduism known as Ayyavazhi.
Bad faith
Bad faith (Latin: mala fides) is double mindedness or double heartedness in duplicity, fraud, or deception.
Bad faith (Latin: mala fides) is double mindedness or double heartedness in duplicity, fraud, or deception.
Barthianism
Barthianism is the name of the theological movement associated with the thoughts of the Swiss theologian Karl Barth (1886-1968).
Barthianism is the name of the theological movement associated with the thoughts of the Swiss theologian Karl Barth (1886-1968).
Biblical hermeneutics
Biblical hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation concerning the books of the Bible.
Biblical hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation concerning the books of the Bible.
Biblical studies
Biblical studies is the academic study of the Judeo-Christian Bible and related texts.
Biblical studies is the academic study of the Judeo-Christian Bible and related texts.
Cardinal Mercier Prize for International Philosophy
The Cardinal Mercier Prize for International Philosophy is a prize given to recognise the recipients contribution to International Philosophy.
The Cardinal Mercier Prize for International Philosophy is a prize given to recognise the recipients contribution to International Philosophy.
Catholic theology of the body
In Roman Catholicism, the Theology of the Body is based on the premise that the human body has its origin in God.
In Roman Catholicism, the Theology of the Body is based on the premise that the human body has its origin in God.
Christian perfection
Christian perfection, also known as perfect love; heart purity; the baptism of the Holy Spirit; the fullness of the blessing; Christian holiness; the second blessing; and entire sanctification, ...
Christian perfection, also known as perfect love; heart purity; the baptism of the Holy Spirit; the fullness of the blessing; Christian holiness; the second blessing; and entire sanctification, ...
Christian salvation
Christian salvation is contingent on the Western-centric belief that Lord Jesus is the Christ and one's personal Savior, that Jesus gave up his mortal life for one's individual sins, and in the ...
Christian salvation is contingent on the Western-centric belief that Lord Jesus is the Christ and one's personal Savior, that Jesus gave up his mortal life for one's individual sins, and in the ...
Christian soteriology
Christian Soteriology is the branch of Christian theology that deals with salvation.
Christian Soteriology is the branch of Christian theology that deals with salvation.
Christian worldview
Christian worldview refers to a collection of distinctively Christian philosophical and religious beliefs.
Christian worldview refers to a collection of distinctively Christian philosophical and religious beliefs.
Concupiscence
Concupiscence (from the Latin: con-, with + cupi, cupid - desire (usually sexual) + -escere - suffix denoting beginning of a process or state) is often defined as an ardent, usually ...
Concupiscence (from the Latin: con-, with + cupi, cupid - desire (usually sexual) + -escere - suffix denoting beginning of a process or state) is often defined as an ardent, usually ...
Conservative holiness movement
The conservative holiness movement is a term that loosely defines a group of conservative Christian denominations that trace their origin back to Methodist roots and the teachings of John Wesley.
The conservative holiness movement is a term that loosely defines a group of conservative Christian denominations that trace their origin back to Methodist roots and the teachings of John Wesley.
Correspondence (theology)
In theology, correspondence is the relationship between spiritual and natural realities, or between mental and physical realities.
In theology, correspondence is the relationship between spiritual and natural realities, or between mental and physical realities.
Cosmological argument
The cosmological argument is an argument for the existence of a First Cause (or instead, an Uncaused cause) to the universe, and by extension is often used as an argument for the existence of an...
The cosmological argument is an argument for the existence of a First Cause (or instead, an Uncaused cause) to the universe, and by extension is often used as an argument for the existence of an...
Cosmotheology
The term cosmotheology, along with the term "ontotheology", was coined by Immanuel Kant "in order to distinguish between two competing types of "transcendental theology" Kant defined the relatio...
The term cosmotheology, along with the term "ontotheology", was coined by Immanuel Kant "in order to distinguish between two competing types of "transcendental theology" Kant defined the relatio...
Council of Hatfield
The Council of Hatfield was a Christian convocation held in 680 in Hatfield, Hertfordshire in England to examine the English branch of the church's orthodoxy on Monothelitism.
The Council of Hatfield was a Christian convocation held in 680 in Hatfield, Hertfordshire in England to examine the English branch of the church's orthodoxy on Monothelitism.
Court of Conscience
Fully developed by 17th-century European theology, the concept of the Court Of Conscience held that one's conscience would testify for or against one's actions in life after death.
Fully developed by 17th-century European theology, the concept of the Court Of Conscience held that one's conscience would testify for or against one's actions in life after death.
Creationism
Creationism is the religious belief that humanity, life, the Earth, and the universe are the creation of a supernatural being.
Creationism is the religious belief that humanity, life, the Earth, and the universe are the creation of a supernatural being.
Credo quia absurdum
Credo quia absurdum is a Latin phrase of uncertain origin.
Credo quia absurdum is a Latin phrase of uncertain origin.
Daniel Horan
Daniel P. Horan, OFM is a Franciscan Friar (of the Order of Friars Minor of Holy Name Province ) and a Franciscan theological and spiritual writer.
Daniel P. Horan, OFM is a Franciscan Friar (of the Order of Friars Minor of Holy Name Province ) and a Franciscan theological and spiritual writer.
Daniel L. Smith-Christopher
Daniel L. Smith-Christopher, D.Phil. (1955) is an American Biblical theologian and author.
Daniel L. Smith-Christopher, D.Phil. (1955) is an American Biblical theologian and author.
Deicide
Deicide is the killing of a god.
Deicide is the killing of a god.
Demonization
Demonization is sometimes used against what are arguably political opponents rather than religious ones.
Demonization is sometimes used against what are arguably political opponents rather than religious ones.
Demythology
Demythology is an interpretation of the New Testament in which myths are removed in order to find real truth.
Demythology is an interpretation of the New Testament in which myths are removed in order to find real truth.
Deus otiosus
Deus otiosus or "idle god" is a theological concept used to describe the belief in a creator god who largely retires from the world and is no longer involved in its daily operation, a central te...
Deus otiosus or "idle god" is a theological concept used to describe the belief in a creator god who largely retires from the world and is no longer involved in its daily operation, a central te...
Diabolical Rebaptism
Diabolical rebaptism refers to the rebaptism of an individual in the name of the devil.
Diabolical rebaptism refers to the rebaptism of an individual in the name of the devil.
Dialectical monism
Dialectical monism, also known as dualistic monism, is an ontological position that holds that reality is ultimately a unified whole, distinguishing itself from monism by asserting that th...
Dialectical monism, also known as dualistic monism, is an ontological position that holds that reality is ultimately a unified whole, distinguishing itself from monism by asserting that th...
Dichotomy
A dichotomy is any splitting of a whole into exactly two non-overlapping parts, meaning it is a procedure in which a whole is divided into two parts, or in half.
A dichotomy is any splitting of a whole into exactly two non-overlapping parts, meaning it is a procedure in which a whole is divided into two parts, or in half.
Direct revelation
Direct revelation is a term used by some Christian churches to express their belief in a communication from God to a person, by words, impression, visions, dreams or actual appearance.
Direct revelation is a term used by some Christian churches to express their belief in a communication from God to a person, by words, impression, visions, dreams or actual appearance.
Dispensation (period)
In certain religions, a dispensation is a distinctive arrangement or period in history that forms the framework through which God relates to mankind.
In certain religions, a dispensation is a distinctive arrangement or period in history that forms the framework through which God relates to mankind.
Divine grace
Divine grace is a theological term which is present in many and varied spiritual traditions.
Divine grace is a theological term which is present in many and varied spiritual traditions.
Divine presence
Divine presence, presence of God, or simply presence is a concept in religion, spirituality, and theology that deals with the omnipotent ability of a god and/or gods to be "present" ...
Divine presence, presence of God, or simply presence is a concept in religion, spirituality, and theology that deals with the omnipotent ability of a god and/or gods to be "present" ...
Divine retribution
Divine retribution is supernatural punishment of a person, a group of people, or all humanity by a deity in response to some human action.
Divine retribution is supernatural punishment of a person, a group of people, or all humanity by a deity in response to some human action.
Divinity
Divinity and divine (sometimes "the Divinity" or "the Divine" ) are broadly applied but loosely defined terms, used variously within different faiths and belief systems — and even by ...
Divinity and divine (sometimes "the Divinity" or "the Divine" ) are broadly applied but loosely defined terms, used variously within different faiths and belief systems — and even by ...
Divinity (academic discipline)
Divinity is the study of Christian and other theology and ministry at a school, divinity school, university, or seminary.
Divinity is the study of Christian and other theology and ministry at a school, divinity school, university, or seminary.
Divinization (Christian)
In Christian theology, Divinization, deification, making divine or theosis is the transforming effect of divine grace.
In Christian theology, Divinization, deification, making divine or theosis is the transforming effect of divine grace.
Dominion of God
The Dominion of God is a phrase used in the Bible, Torah and Qur'an to refer to God's complete ownership and supremacy over all matter and all energy in any form or shape in the entire universe.
The Dominion of God is a phrase used in the Bible, Torah and Qur'an to refer to God's complete ownership and supremacy over all matter and all energy in any form or shape in the entire universe.
Double-mindedness
Double-mindedness is a concept used in the philosophy and theology of the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard.
Double-mindedness is a concept used in the philosophy and theology of the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard.
Dwight H. Terry Lectureship
The Dwight H. Terry Lectureship, also known as the Terry Lectures, was established at Yale University in 1905 by a gift from Dwight H. Terry of Bridgeport, Connecticut.
The Dwight H. Terry Lectureship, also known as the Terry Lectures, was established at Yale University in 1905 by a gift from Dwight H. Terry of Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Ecotheology
Ecotheology is a form of constructive theology that focuses on the interrelationships of religion and nature, particularly in the light of environmental concerns.
Ecotheology is a form of constructive theology that focuses on the interrelationships of religion and nature, particularly in the light of environmental concerns.
Emanationism
Emanationism is an idea in the cosmology or cosmogony of certain religious or philosophical systems.
Emanationism is an idea in the cosmology or cosmogony of certain religious or philosophical systems.
Eschatology
Eschatology is a part of theology, philosophy, and futurology concerned with what are believed to be the final events of history, the ultimate destiny of humanity — commonly referred to as the ...
Eschatology is a part of theology, philosophy, and futurology concerned with what are believed to be the final events of history, the ultimate destiny of humanity — commonly referred to as the ...
Eternity
While in the popular mind, eternity often simply means existence for a limitless amount of time, many have used it to refer to a timeless existence altogether outside time.
While in the popular mind, eternity often simply means existence for a limitless amount of time, many have used it to refer to a timeless existence altogether outside time.
Eudaimonia
Eudaimonia or eudaemonia (Ancient Greek: ), sometimes Anglicized as eudemonia, is a Greek word commonly translated as happiness or welfare; however, "human flourishi...
Eudaimonia or eudaemonia (Ancient Greek: ), sometimes Anglicized as eudemonia, is a Greek word commonly translated as happiness or welfare; however, "human flourishi...
Evolution Sunday
Evolution Sunday is a Sunday on which services are conducted in a number of Christian churches to celebrate Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
Evolution Sunday is a Sunday on which services are conducted in a number of Christian churches to celebrate Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
Existence of God
Arguments for and against the existence of G-d have been proposed by philosophers, theologians, scientists, and others.
Arguments for and against the existence of G-d have been proposed by philosophers, theologians, scientists, and others.
Exotheology
The term Exotheology was coined in the 1960s or early 1970s for the examination of theological issues as they pertain to extraterrestrial intelligence.
The term Exotheology was coined in the 1960s or early 1970s for the examination of theological issues as they pertain to extraterrestrial intelligence.
Faculty of Theology, University of Oxford
The Faculty of Theology, University of Oxford, co-ordinates the teaching of theology at the University of Oxford, England.
The Faculty of Theology, University of Oxford, co-ordinates the teaching of theology at the University of Oxford, England.
Feminist theology
Feminist theology is a movement found in several religions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, and New Thought, to reconsider the traditions, practices, scriptures, and theologies of tho...
Feminist theology is a movement found in several religions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, and New Thought, to reconsider the traditions, practices, scriptures, and theologies of tho...
Fideism
Fideism is an epistemological theory which maintains that faith is independent of reason, or that reason and faith are hostile to each other and faith is superior at arriving at particular truth...
Fideism is an epistemological theory which maintains that faith is independent of reason, or that reason and faith are hostile to each other and faith is superior at arriving at particular truth...
Forgiveness
Forgiveness is typically defined as the process of concluding resentment, indignation or anger as a result of a perceived offense, difference or mistake, or ceasing to demand punishment or resti...
Forgiveness is typically defined as the process of concluding resentment, indignation or anger as a result of a perceived offense, difference or mistake, or ceasing to demand punishment or resti...
Form (religion)
In academic discussions of organized religion, the term form is sometimes used to describe prescriptions or norms on religious practice.
In academic discussions of organized religion, the term form is sometimes used to describe prescriptions or norms on religious practice.
Free will
Free will is the putative ability of agents to make choices free from certain kinds of constraints.
Free will is the putative ability of agents to make choices free from certain kinds of constraints.
Free will in theology
Free will in theology is an important part of the debate on free will in general.
Free will in theology is an important part of the debate on free will in general.
Fund for Theological Education
The Fund for Theological Education (FTE) is a nonprofit, ecumenical resource for fellowships and programs supporting future pastors, volunteers, and theological scholars in North America.
The Fund for Theological Education (FTE) is a nonprofit, ecumenical resource for fellowships and programs supporting future pastors, volunteers, and theological scholars in North America.
Gnosis
Gnosis is the common Greek noun for knowledge (in the nominative case γνῶσις f.).
Gnosis is the common Greek noun for knowledge (in the nominative case γνῶσις f.).
God in Christianity
This is the conception that the Christ is the Logos (λóγος, the Greek for "word", "discourse" or "reason").
This is the conception that the Christ is the Logos (λóγος, the Greek for "word", "discourse" or "reason").
God is Back
God is Back: How the Global Revival of Faith Is Changing the World is a book by John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge which argues against the secularization thesis and claims that there a...
God is Back: How the Global Revival of Faith Is Changing the World is a book by John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge which argues against the secularization thesis and claims that there a...
God of the gaps
God of the gaps is a type of theological fallacy in which gaps in scientific knowledge are taken to be evidence or proof of God's existence.
God of the gaps is a type of theological fallacy in which gaps in scientific knowledge are taken to be evidence or proof of God's existence.
God, Heaven, and Har Magedon
God, Heaven and Har Magedon: A Covenantal Tale of Cosmos and Telos (2006) is Reformed theologian Meredith G. Kline's major work in many ways summing up his contributions to biblical and cove...
God, Heaven and Har Magedon: A Covenantal Tale of Cosmos and Telos (2006) is Reformed theologian Meredith G. Kline's major work in many ways summing up his contributions to biblical and cove...
Grace (Christianity)
In Christian theology, grace is a spontaneous gift from God to man that takes the form of divine favour, love and clemency.
In Christian theology, grace is a spontaneous gift from God to man that takes the form of divine favour, love and clemency.
Gödel's ontological proof
Gödel's ontological proof is a formal argument for God's existence by the mathematician Kurt Gödel.
Gödel's ontological proof is a formal argument for God's existence by the mathematician Kurt Gödel.
Heup Young Kim
Heup Young Kim (김흡영 金洽榮, b. 1949, South Korea) is a Korean Christian theologian and a scholar of East Asian religions (Confucianism and Taoism), specialized in Asian constructive theology, inter...
Heup Young Kim (김흡영 金洽榮, b. 1949, South Korea) is a Korean Christian theologian and a scholar of East Asian religions (Confucianism and Taoism), specialized in Asian constructive theology, inter...
Historic Adventism
Historic Adventism is an informal designation for conservative individuals and organizations affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Historic Adventism is an informal designation for conservative individuals and organizations affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Historical theology
Historical theology is a branch of theological studies that investigates the socio-historical and cultural mechanisms that give rise to theological ideas, systems, and statements.
Historical theology is a branch of theological studies that investigates the socio-historical and cultural mechanisms that give rise to theological ideas, systems, and statements.
History of theology
This is an overview of the history of theology in Greek thought, Christianity, Judaism and Islam from the time of Jesus to the present.
This is an overview of the history of theology in Greek thought, Christianity, Judaism and Islam from the time of Jesus to the present.
Homiletics
Homiletics (Gr. homiletikos, from homilos, to assemble together), in theology the application of the general principles of rhetoric to the specific department of public preaching.
Homiletics (Gr. homiletikos, from homilos, to assemble together), in theology the application of the general principles of rhetoric to the specific department of public preaching.
Houston Graduate School of Theology
Houston Graduate School of Theology or HGST is an independent, evangelical, multicultural, and ecumenical seminary, training students from more than 30 denominational traditions.
Houston Graduate School of Theology or HGST is an independent, evangelical, multicultural, and ecumenical seminary, training students from more than 30 denominational traditions.
Hylozoism
Hylozoism is the philosophical conjecture that all or some material things possess life, or that all life is inseparable from matter.
Hylozoism is the philosophical conjecture that all or some material things possess life, or that all life is inseparable from matter.
Immanence
Immanence refers to philosophical and metaphysical theories of divine presence, in which the divine is seen to be manifested in or encompassing of – i.e. "immanent" to – the material...
Immanence refers to philosophical and metaphysical theories of divine presence, in which the divine is seen to be manifested in or encompassing of – i.e. "immanent" to – the material...
Impassibility
Impassibility (from Latin in-, "not", passibilis, "able to suffer, experience emotion") describes the theological doctrine that God does not experience pain or pleasure from the actions ...
Impassibility (from Latin in-, "not", passibilis, "able to suffer, experience emotion") describes the theological doctrine that God does not experience pain or pleasure from the actions ...
Ineffability
Ineffability is concerned with ideas that cannot or should not be expressed in spoken words (or language in general), often being in the form of a taboo or incomprehensible term.
Ineffability is concerned with ideas that cannot or should not be expressed in spoken words (or language in general), often being in the form of a taboo or incomprehensible term.
Infinite qualitative distinction
The infinite qualitative distinction (Danish: unendliche qualitative Unterschied), sometimes translated as infinite qualitative difference, is an important concept coined by the Dani...
The infinite qualitative distinction (Danish: unendliche qualitative Unterschied), sometimes translated as infinite qualitative difference, is an important concept coined by the Dani...
Infinity
Infinity is a concept in many fields, most predominantly mathematics and physics, that refers to a quantity without bound or end.
Infinity is a concept in many fields, most predominantly mathematics and physics, that refers to a quantity without bound or end.
Ingolf U. Dalferth
Ingolf U. Dalferth (born 1948) is a German philosopher of religion and theologian.
Ingolf U. Dalferth (born 1948) is a German philosopher of religion and theologian.
Innate intelligence
Innate Intelligence is a chiropractic term to describe the organizing properties of living things.
Innate Intelligence is a chiropractic term to describe the organizing properties of living things.
Intelligent designer
An intelligent designer, also referred to as an intelligent agent, is the hypothetical willed and self-conscious entity that the intelligent design movement argues had some role in the ori...
An intelligent designer, also referred to as an intelligent agent, is the hypothetical willed and self-conscious entity that the intelligent design movement argues had some role in the ori...
Internal forum
Internal forum is a term used in moral theology referring to the private realm of one's personal conscience or an act of judgement applying the universal truth to a particular situation, such as...
Internal forum is a term used in moral theology referring to the private realm of one's personal conscience or an act of judgement applying the universal truth to a particular situation, such as...
Intrinsic finality
Intrinsic finality is the idea that there is a natural good for all beings, and that all beings have a natural tendency to pursue their own good.
Intrinsic finality is the idea that there is a natural good for all beings, and that all beings have a natural tendency to pursue their own good.
Islam and democracy
Islamic democracy refers to two kinds of Islamic democratic states seen in the Islamic countries.
Islamic democracy refers to two kinds of Islamic democratic states seen in the Islamic countries.
Jewish philosophy
Jewish philosophy includes all philosophy carried out by Jews, or, in relation to the religion of Judaism.
Jewish philosophy includes all philosophy carried out by Jews, or, in relation to the religion of Judaism.
Kurien Thomas
Kurien Thomas (1923-2000) or Kurian Thomas was pioneer pentecostal missionary to Central India.
Kurien Thomas (1923-2000) or Kurian Thomas was pioneer pentecostal missionary to Central India.
Laudianism
Laudianism was an early seventeenth-century reform movement within the Church of England, promulgated by Archbishop William Laud and his supporters.
Laudianism was an early seventeenth-century reform movement within the Church of England, promulgated by Archbishop William Laud and his supporters.
Leap of faith
A leap of faith, in its most commonly used meaning, is the act of believing in or accepting something intangible or unprovable, or without empirical evidence.
A leap of faith, in its most commonly used meaning, is the act of believing in or accepting something intangible or unprovable, or without empirical evidence.
Liberal theism
Liberal theism is the philosophical and religious belief in the existence of a deity without adhering to an established religion.
Liberal theism is the philosophical and religious belief in the existence of a deity without adhering to an established religion.
Light (theology)
In theology, light or divine light is a term used to refer to an aspect of divine presence, specifically an unknown and mysterious ability of God, angels, or human beings to express themse...
In theology, light or divine light is a term used to refer to an aspect of divine presence, specifically an unknown and mysterious ability of God, angels, or human beings to express themse...
Lincoln Theological Institute for the Study of Religion and Society
Martyn Percy (born 31 July 1962) is Principal of Ripon College Cuddesdon and the Oxford Ministry Course.
Martyn Percy (born 31 July 1962) is Principal of Ripon College Cuddesdon and the Oxford Ministry Course.
Luigi Imperatori
Luigi Imperatori (1844–1900), one of the most famous pedagogists and theologians of Canton Ticino, born in Pollegio (Switzerland, Canton Ticino), teacher and doctor of theology, an important con...
Luigi Imperatori (1844–1900), one of the most famous pedagogists and theologians of Canton Ticino, born in Pollegio (Switzerland, Canton Ticino), teacher and doctor of theology, an important con...
Maltheism
Maltheism is the belief that God exists as a cruel, arrogant, abusive, self-rightious, tyranis, egocentric, and untruthful being.
Maltheism is the belief that God exists as a cruel, arrogant, abusive, self-rightious, tyranis, egocentric, and untruthful being.
Mandate (theology)
In Christian theology, a mandate is an order given from God that must be obeyed without question.
In Christian theology, a mandate is an order given from God that must be obeyed without question.
Marcus Fronius
Marcus Fronius (born 1659 in Neustadt, Siebenbürgen - died 14 April 1713 in Kronstadt, Siebenbürgen) was a Lutheran theologian, pedagogue, and author whose published works covered topics such as...
Marcus Fronius (born 1659 in Neustadt, Siebenbürgen - died 14 April 1713 in Kronstadt, Siebenbürgen) was a Lutheran theologian, pedagogue, and author whose published works covered topics such as...
Martial theology
Martial Theology reflects an age of globalization according to the traditions of martial arts culture and the contextual understanding of theology diaspora.
Martial Theology reflects an age of globalization according to the traditions of martial arts culture and the contextual understanding of theology diaspora.
Martin Foss
Martin Foss (1889–1968) was a German-born American philosopher, professor, and scholar.
Martin Foss (1889–1968) was a German-born American philosopher, professor, and scholar.
Master of Pastoral Theology
The Master of Pastoral Theology (M.P.Th.) is a degree offered at some universities, especially in Francophone regions of Canada, preparing students for the Christian ministry (generally the Roma...
The Master of Pastoral Theology (M.P.Th.) is a degree offered at some universities, especially in Francophone regions of Canada, preparing students for the Christian ministry (generally the Roma...
McDonald Centre
The McDonald Centre for Theology, Ethics & Public Life is a research institute in the University of Oxford, which is associated with the Faculty of Theology and Christ Church.
The McDonald Centre for Theology, Ethics & Public Life is a research institute in the University of Oxford, which is associated with the Faculty of Theology and Christ Church.
Misotheism
Misotheism is the "hatred of God" or "hatred of the gods" (from the Greek adjective μισόθεος "hating the gods", a compound of μῖσος "hatred" and θεός "god").
Misotheism is the "hatred of God" or "hatred of the gods" (from the Greek adjective μισόθεος "hating the gods", a compound of μῖσος "hatred" and θεός "god").
Monism
Monism is any philosophical view which holds that there is unity in a given field of inquiry.
Monism is any philosophical view which holds that there is unity in a given field of inquiry.
Monopsychism
Monopsychism is the belief that all humans share one and the same eternal consciousness, soul, mind or intellect.
Monopsychism is the belief that all humans share one and the same eternal consciousness, soul, mind or intellect.
Moral character
Moral character or character is a9 evaluation of a particular individual's durable moral qualities.
Moral character or character is a9 evaluation of a particular individual's durable moral qualities.
Mythical theology
Mythical theology (theologica mythica) is one of three branches of theology established by the Roman scholar Marcus Terentius Varro (116-27 BC) in his lost work Antiquitates rerum humanaru...
Mythical theology (theologica mythica) is one of three branches of theology established by the Roman scholar Marcus Terentius Varro (116-27 BC) in his lost work Antiquitates rerum humanaru...
National god
The concept of a national god is most closely associated with the God of Israel (YHWH) who in the Torah is described as the sole God to be worshipped by the nation of Israel.
The concept of a national god is most closely associated with the God of Israel (YHWH) who in the Torah is described as the sole God to be worshipped by the nation of Israel.
Natural theology
Natural theology is a branch of theology based on reason and ordinary experience.
Natural theology is a branch of theology based on reason and ordinary experience.
Neo-creationism
Neo-creationism is a movement whose goal is to restate creationism in terms more likely to be well received by the public, policy makers, educators, and the scientific community.
Neo-creationism is a movement whose goal is to restate creationism in terms more likely to be well received by the public, policy makers, educators, and the scientific community.
Neo-orthodoxy
Neo-orthodoxy, in Europe also known as theology of crisis and dialectical theology, is an approach to theology in Protestantism that was developed in the aftermath of the First World...
Neo-orthodoxy, in Europe also known as theology of crisis and dialectical theology, is an approach to theology in Protestantism that was developed in the aftermath of the First World...
Omnibenevolence
Omnibenevolence (from Latin omni- meaning "all", and benevolent, meaning "good") is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as "unlimited or infinite benevolence".
Omnibenevolence (from Latin omni- meaning "all", and benevolent, meaning "good") is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as "unlimited or infinite benevolence".
Omnipotence paradox
The omnipotence paradox is a family of related paradoxes addressing the question of whether the existence of an omnipotent entity is logically possible.
The omnipotence paradox is a family of related paradoxes addressing the question of whether the existence of an omnipotent entity is logically possible.
Ontologism
Ontologism is a philosophical system most associated with Nicholas Malebranche (1638-1715) which maintains that God and divine ideas are the first object of our intelligence and the intuition of...
Ontologism is a philosophical system most associated with Nicholas Malebranche (1638-1715) which maintains that God and divine ideas are the first object of our intelligence and the intuition of...
Ontotheology
Ontotheology means the ontology of God and/or the theology of being.
Ontotheology means the ontology of God and/or the theology of being.
Open theism
Open theism is a recent theological movement that has developed within evangelical and post-evangelical Protestant Christianity as a response to certain ideas that are related to the synthesis o...
Open theism is a recent theological movement that has developed within evangelical and post-evangelical Protestant Christianity as a response to certain ideas that are related to the synthesis o...
Oral transmission (synoptic problem)
Oral Transmission is a different approach to understanding the Synoptic Gospels in New Testament scholarship.
Oral Transmission is a different approach to understanding the Synoptic Gospels in New Testament scholarship.
Original righteousness
Original righteousness is a concept in Roman Catholic theology relating to the Edenic state of sinlessness.
Original righteousness is a concept in Roman Catholic theology relating to the Edenic state of sinlessness.
Original sin
Original sin is, according to a theological doctrine, humanity's state of sin resulting from the Fall of Man.
Original sin is, according to a theological doctrine, humanity's state of sin resulting from the Fall of Man.
Orthopraxy
Orthopraxy is a term derived from Greek (orthopraxia, meaning "correct action/activity") or an emphasis on conduct, both ethical and liturgical, as opposed to faith or grace etc.
Orthopraxy is a term derived from Greek (orthopraxia, meaning "correct action/activity") or an emphasis on conduct, both ethical and liturgical, as opposed to faith or grace etc.
Outline of theology
This outline of theology provides an overview of the subject with links to many of its topics.
This outline of theology provides an overview of the subject with links to many of its topics.
Pacific Theological College
The Pacific Theological College (PCT) is an ecumenical theological college located in Suva, Fiji Islands.
The Pacific Theological College (PCT) is an ecumenical theological college located in Suva, Fiji Islands.
Paraphrases of Erasmus
The Paraphrases were Latin Biblical paraphrases, rewritings of the Gospels by Desiderius Erasmus.
The Paraphrases were Latin Biblical paraphrases, rewritings of the Gospels by Desiderius Erasmus.
Perichoresis
Perichoresis (or Circuminsession or Interpenetration) is a term in Christian theology first found within the Church Fathers but now reinvigorated among contemporary figures such as C...
Perichoresis (or Circuminsession or Interpenetration) is a term in Christian theology first found within the Church Fathers but now reinvigorated among contemporary figures such as C...
Personal god
A personal god is a deity that is and can be related to as a person.
A personal god is a deity that is and can be related to as a person.
Peter Taylor Forsyth
Peter Taylor Forsyth, also known as P. T. Forsyth, (1848-1921) was a Scottish theologian.
Peter Taylor Forsyth, also known as P. T. Forsyth, (1848-1921) was a Scottish theologian.
Philosophical theology
Philosophical theology is the disciplined employment of philosophical methods in developing or analyzing theological concepts.
Philosophical theology is the disciplined employment of philosophical methods in developing or analyzing theological concepts.
Pneumatology
Pneumatology is the study of spiritual beings and phenomena, especially the interactions between humans and God.
Pneumatology is the study of spiritual beings and phenomena, especially the interactions between humans and God.
Polemic
A polemic is when the argument, debate or opinion, leans toward attacking the other person as opposed to the discussion at hand.
A polemic is when the argument, debate or opinion, leans toward attacking the other person as opposed to the discussion at hand.
Pope Pius XII and Poland
Pope Pius XII and Poland includes Church relations from 1939-1958.
Pope Pius XII and Poland includes Church relations from 1939-1958.
Possibilianism
Possibilianism is a philosophy which rejects both the diverse claims of traditional theism and the positions of certainty in atheism in favor of a middle, exploratory ground.
Possibilianism is a philosophy which rejects both the diverse claims of traditional theism and the positions of certainty in atheism in favor of a middle, exploratory ground.
Post-monotheism
In the philosophy of religion and theology, post-monotheism (from Greek "one" and "god," with the Latin prefix "post-" as in "after" or "beyond") is a term covering a range of different meanin...
In the philosophy of religion and theology, post-monotheism (from Greek "one" and "god," with the Latin prefix "post-" as in "after" or "beyond") is a term covering a range of different meanin...
Praxis (Eastern Orthodoxy)
Praxis, a transliteration of the Greek word πρᾶξις, which is derived from the stem of the verb πράσσειν "to do, to act.
Praxis, a transliteration of the Greek word πρᾶξις, which is derived from the stem of the verb πράσσειν "to do, to act.
Pre-Adamite
Pre-Adamite hypothesis or Preadamism is the religious belief that humans existed before Adam, the first human being named in the Bible.
Pre-Adamite hypothesis or Preadamism is the religious belief that humans existed before Adam, the first human being named in the Bible.
Predestination
Predestination, in Calvinistic theology is the doctrine that all events have been willed by God.
Predestination, in Calvinistic theology is the doctrine that all events have been willed by God.
Prevenient grace
Prevenient grace (also referred to as prevenial) is a Christian theological concept rooted in Augustinian theology.
Prevenient grace (also referred to as prevenial) is a Christian theological concept rooted in Augustinian theology.
Primum movens
Primum movens (Latin), usually referred to as the First Cause in English, is a term used in the philosophical and theological cosmological argument for the existence of God, and in thinkin...
Primum movens (Latin), usually referred to as the First Cause in English, is a term used in the philosophical and theological cosmological argument for the existence of God, and in thinkin...
Re-Imagining: Christian feminist conference
Re-Imagining, the Minneapolis interfaith conference of clergy, laypeople, and feminist theologians in 1993 stirred controversy in U.S. Mainline Protestant denominations, ultimately resulting in ...
Re-Imagining, the Minneapolis interfaith conference of clergy, laypeople, and feminist theologians in 1993 stirred controversy in U.S. Mainline Protestant denominations, ultimately resulting in ...
Religious intellectualism in Iran
Religious intellectualism in Iran (in Persian: روشنفکری دينی) reached its apogee during the Persian Constitutional Revolution (1906–11).
Religious intellectualism in Iran (in Persian: روشنفکری دينی) reached its apogee during the Persian Constitutional Revolution (1906–11).
Reverence (emotion)
Reverence rev-er-uh ns, rev-ruh ns
Is defined by Dictionary.com as, "A feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration."
Reverence rev-er-uh ns, rev-ruh ns
Is defined by Dictionary.com as, "A feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration."
Righteousness
Righteousness is an important theological concept in Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Righteousness is an important theological concept in Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Ruth Langer
Ruth Langer is a Professor of Theology at Boston College, and a noted expert on Jewish Liturgy and on Christian Jewish Relations.
Ruth Langer is a Professor of Theology at Boston College, and a noted expert on Jewish Liturgy and on Christian Jewish Relations.
Sacred geometry
Sacred geometry is the geometry used in the planning and construction of religious structures such as churches, temples, mosques, religious monuments, altars, tabernacles; as well as for sacred...
Sacred geometry is the geometry used in the planning and construction of religious structures such as churches, temples, mosques, religious monuments, altars, tabernacles; as well as for sacred...
Sacro-Egoism
Sacro-Egoism is a term defining a sociological approach in Western society wherein the ultimate authority regarding religious thought and interpretation rests with the individual.
Sacro-Egoism is a term defining a sociological approach in Western society wherein the ultimate authority regarding religious thought and interpretation rests with the individual.
Salvation
Within religion salvation is the phenomenon of being saved from the undesirable condition of bondage or suffering experienced by the psyche or soul that has arisen as a result of unskillful or i...
Within religion salvation is the phenomenon of being saved from the undesirable condition of bondage or suffering experienced by the psyche or soul that has arisen as a result of unskillful or i...
Salvation (Christianity)
The branch of Christian theology that deals with salvation and redemption is called Soteriology.
The branch of Christian theology that deals with salvation and redemption is called Soteriology.
Sanctification
Sanctity is an ancient concept widespread among religions, a property of a thing or person sacred or set apart within the religion, from totem poles through temple vessels to days of the week, t...
Sanctity is an ancient concept widespread among religions, a property of a thing or person sacred or set apart within the religion, from totem poles through temple vessels to days of the week, t...
School of Saint Victor
The school of St Victor was the medieval monastic school at the Augustinian abbey of St Victor.
The school of St Victor was the medieval monastic school at the Augustinian abbey of St Victor.
Scotism
Scotism is the name given to the philosophical and theological system or school named after Blessed John Duns Scotus.
Scotism is the name given to the philosophical and theological system or school named after Blessed John Duns Scotus.
Secular theology
The field of secular theology, a subfield of liberal theology advocated by Anglican bishop John A. T. Robinson somewhat paradoxically combines secularism and theology.
The field of secular theology, a subfield of liberal theology advocated by Anglican bishop John A. T. Robinson somewhat paradoxically combines secularism and theology.
Sensus divinitatis
Sensus divinitatis is a term first used by John Calvin to describe a hypothetical human sense.
Sensus divinitatis is a term first used by John Calvin to describe a hypothetical human sense.
Sentences
The Four Books of Sentences is a book of theology written by Peter Lombard in the twelfth century.
The Four Books of Sentences is a book of theology written by Peter Lombard in the twelfth century.
Simulacrum
Simulacrum (plural: simulacra), from the Latin simulacrum which means "likeness, similarity", was first recorded in the English language in the late 16th century, used to describe a r...
Simulacrum (plural: simulacra), from the Latin simulacrum which means "likeness, similarity", was first recorded in the English language in the late 16th century, used to describe a r...
Sole Satisfier
Sole Satisfier is a term in Christian theology which refers to God as the only one who can satisfy human beings.
Sole Satisfier is a term in Christian theology which refers to God as the only one who can satisfy human beings.
Soteriology
Soteriology (Greek σωτηρία "salvation" from σωτήρ "savior, preserver" + λόγος "study" or "word") is the study of religious doctrines of salvation, which are a feature of various religions.
Soteriology (Greek σωτηρία "salvation" from σωτήρ "savior, preserver" + λόγος "study" or "word") is the study of religious doctrines of salvation, which are a feature of various religions.
Stewardship (theology)
Stewardship is a theological belief that humans are responsible for the world, and should take care of it.
Stewardship is a theological belief that humans are responsible for the world, and should take care of it.
Studia Evangelica
Studia evangelica is a series of papers presented to the International Congress held at Christ Church (University of Oxford), Oxford.
Studia evangelica is a series of papers presented to the International Congress held at Christ Church (University of Oxford), Oxford.
Summa
Summa and its diminutive summula are mainly used, in English and other modern languages, for texts that 'sum up' knowledge in a field, such as the compendiums of theology, philosophy and c...
Summa and its diminutive summula are mainly used, in English and other modern languages, for texts that 'sum up' knowledge in a field, such as the compendiums of theology, philosophy and c...
Supererogation
Supererogation (Late Lat. supererogatio, payment beyond what is due or asked, from super, beyond, erogare, to pay out, expend, ex, out, rogare, to ask) is the performance of ...
Supererogation (Late Lat. supererogatio, payment beyond what is due or asked, from super, beyond, erogare, to pay out, expend, ex, out, rogare, to ask) is the performance of ...
Symbol (liturgical theology)
Symbol from Greek language sunbolon that means a seal, signet ring, legal bond or warrant.
Symbol from Greek language sunbolon that means a seal, signet ring, legal bond or warrant.
Tashbih
Tashbih (تشبيه) is an Islamic religious concept meaning closeness.
Tashbih (تشبيه) is an Islamic religious concept meaning closeness.
The Freedom of the Will
An Inquiry into the Modern Prevailing Notions of the Freedom of the Will which is Supposed to be Essential to Moral Agency, Virtue and Vice, Reward and Punishment, Praise and Blame or simply ...
An Inquiry into the Modern Prevailing Notions of the Freedom of the Will which is Supposed to be Essential to Moral Agency, Virtue and Vice, Reward and Punishment, Praise and Blame or simply ...
The nature of God in Western theology
The nature of God in monotheistic religions is a broad topic in Western philosophy of religion and theology, with a very old and distinguished history; it was one of the central topics in mediev...
The nature of God in monotheistic religions is a broad topic in Western philosophy of religion and theology, with a very old and distinguished history; it was one of the central topics in mediev...
The Nature of True Virtue
A Dissertation Concerning the Nature of True Virtue is a work by American Christian reformer, theologian, author and, pastor Jonathan Edwards originally published posthumously in 1765.
A Dissertation Concerning the Nature of True Virtue is a work by American Christian reformer, theologian, author and, pastor Jonathan Edwards originally published posthumously in 1765.
The New Earth
The New Earth is an expression used in the Book of Isaiah, 2 Peter, and Book of Revelation in the Bible to describe the final state of redeemed humanity.
The New Earth is an expression used in the Book of Isaiah, 2 Peter, and Book of Revelation in the Bible to describe the final state of redeemed humanity.
The Spirit of Democratic Capitalism
The Spirit of Democratic Capitalism is a book written by philosopher Michael Novak and published by Simon and Schuster in 1982.
The Spirit of Democratic Capitalism is a book written by philosopher Michael Novak and published by Simon and Schuster in 1982.
Theism
Theism, in the broadest sense, is the belief that at least one deity exists.
Theism, in the broadest sense, is the belief that at least one deity exists.
Theistic realism
Theistic realism, also referred to as theistic science,, Augustinian science or Islamic science is the viewpoint that methodological naturalism should be replaced by a philosop...
Theistic realism, also referred to as theistic science,, Augustinian science or Islamic science is the viewpoint that methodological naturalism should be replaced by a philosop...
Theistic science
Theistic realism, also referred to as theistic science,, Augustinian science or Islamic science is the viewpoint that methodological naturalism should be replaced by a philosop...
Theistic realism, also referred to as theistic science,, Augustinian science or Islamic science is the viewpoint that methodological naturalism should be replaced by a philosop...
Theodicy
Theodicy is a theological and philosophical study which attempts to prove God's intrinsic or foundational nature of omnibenevolence, omniscience, and omnipotence.
Theodicy is a theological and philosophical study which attempts to prove God's intrinsic or foundational nature of omnibenevolence, omniscience, and omnipotence.
Theological aesthetics
Theological aesthetics is the interdisciplinary study of theology and aesthetics, and has been defined as being "concerned with questions about God and issues in theology in the light of and per...
Theological aesthetics is the interdisciplinary study of theology and aesthetics, and has been defined as being "concerned with questions about God and issues in theology in the light of and per...
Theological hermeneutics
Theological hermeneutics is a field of theology.
Theological hermeneutics is a field of theology.
Theological libraries and librarianship
Theological libraries have their origins in the Jewish religion whose practice and transmission depended on the keeping and duplication of sacred texts.
Theological libraries have their origins in the Jewish religion whose practice and transmission depended on the keeping and duplication of sacred texts.
Theological noncognitivism
Theological noncognitivism is the argument that religious language, and specifically words like "god", are not cognitively meaningful.
Theological noncognitivism is the argument that religious language, and specifically words like "god", are not cognitively meaningful.
Theological veto
The theological veto, in the philosophy of religion, is the belief that philosophy and logic are impious and that God, not reason, is sovereign.
The theological veto, in the philosophy of religion, is the belief that philosophy and logic are impious and that God, not reason, is sovereign.
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in relig...
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in relig...
Theology of Pope Pius XII
The theology of Pope Pius XII comprised forty-one encyclicals, and almost 1000 messages, and speeches during his long pontificate.
The theology of Pope Pius XII comprised forty-one encyclicals, and almost 1000 messages, and speeches during his long pontificate.
Theology of Søren Kierkegaard
Søren Kierkegaard's theology has been a major influence in the development of 20th century theology.
Søren Kierkegaard's theology has been a major influence in the development of 20th century theology.
Theophany
Theophany, from the Ancient Greek (ἡ) Θεοφάνεια (Τheophaneia, meaning "appearance of God"), refers to the appearance of a deity to a human or other being, or to a divine disclosure.
Theophany, from the Ancient Greek (ἡ) Θεοφάνεια (Τheophaneia, meaning "appearance of God"), refers to the appearance of a deity to a human or other being, or to a divine disclosure.
Theophysics
Theophysics is a term used occasionally in philosophy for an approach to cosmology that attepts to reconcile physical cosmology and religious cosmology.
Theophysics is a term used occasionally in philosophy for an approach to cosmology that attepts to reconcile physical cosmology and religious cosmology.
Theosis (Eastern Orthodox theology)
The teaching of deification or theosis in Eastern Orthodoxy refers to the attainment of likeness to or union with God, as deification has three stages in its process of transformation.
The teaching of deification or theosis in Eastern Orthodoxy refers to the attainment of likeness to or union with God, as deification has three stages in its process of transformation.
Theosony
Theosony is a word meaning 'Sonic Theology' or 'The study of God through Sound'.
Theosony is a word meaning 'Sonic Theology' or 'The study of God through Sound'.
Theosophy
Theosophy, refers to systems of speculation or investigation seeking direct knowledge of the mysteries of being and nature, with particular concern on the nature of Divinity.
Theosophy, refers to systems of speculation or investigation seeking direct knowledge of the mysteries of being and nature, with particular concern on the nature of Divinity.
There is No Natural Religion
There is No Natural Religion is the title of a series of philosophical aphorisms by William Blake, written in 1788.
There is No Natural Religion is the title of a series of philosophical aphorisms by William Blake, written in 1788.
Thomas Rausch
Rev. Thomas P. Rausch, S.J., Ph.D., is the T. Marie Chilton Professor of Catholic Theology and professor of theological studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, having received his...
Rev. Thomas P. Rausch, S.J., Ph.D., is the T. Marie Chilton Professor of Catholic Theology and professor of theological studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, having received his...
Thomism
Thomism is the philosophical school that arose as a legacy of the work and thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, philosopher, theologian, and Doctor of the Church.
Thomism is the philosophical school that arose as a legacy of the work and thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, philosopher, theologian, and Doctor of the Church.
Three teachings
In Chinese philosophy, the three teachings, are usually Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism when considered as a harmonious aggregate.
In Chinese philosophy, the three teachings, are usually Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism when considered as a harmonious aggregate.
Trademark argument
The trademark argument is an a priori argument for the existence of God developed by French philosopher and mathematician, René Descartes.
The trademark argument is an a priori argument for the existence of God developed by French philosopher and mathematician, René Descartes.
Transcendence (religion)
In religion transcendence refers to the aspect of God's nature and power which is wholly independent of (and removed from) the physical universe.
In religion transcendence refers to the aspect of God's nature and power which is wholly independent of (and removed from) the physical universe.
Transcendental theology
Transcendental theology is a term coined by Immanuel Kant to describe a method of discerning theological concepts.
Transcendental theology is a term coined by Immanuel Kant to describe a method of discerning theological concepts.
Transtheism
Transtheistic is a term coined by philosopher Paul Tillich or Indologist Heinrich Zimmer, referring to a system of thought or religious philosophy which is neither theistic, nor atheistic.
Transtheistic is a term coined by philosopher Paul Tillich or Indologist Heinrich Zimmer, referring to a system of thought or religious philosophy which is neither theistic, nor atheistic.
Transtheistic
Transtheistic is a term coined by philosopher Paul Tillich or Indologist Heinrich Zimmer, referring to a system of thought or religious philosophy which is neither theistic, nor atheistic.
Transtheistic is a term coined by philosopher Paul Tillich or Indologist Heinrich Zimmer, referring to a system of thought or religious philosophy which is neither theistic, nor atheistic.
Transubstantiation
In Roman Catholic theology, transubstantiation means the change, in the Eucharist, of the substance of wheat bread and grape wine into the substance of the Body and Blood, respectively, of Jesus...
In Roman Catholic theology, transubstantiation means the change, in the Eucharist, of the substance of wheat bread and grape wine into the substance of the Body and Blood, respectively, of Jesus...
Trichotomy (philosophy)
A trichotomy is a three-way classificatory division.
A trichotomy is a three-way classificatory division.
Trilemma
A trilemma is a difficult choice from three options, each of which is (or appears) unacceptable or unfavourable.
A trilemma is a difficult choice from three options, each of which is (or appears) unacceptable or unfavourable.
Trinity
The Christian doctrine of the Trinity defines God as three divine persons (Greek: ὑποστάσεις): the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.
The Christian doctrine of the Trinity defines God as three divine persons (Greek: ὑποστάσεις): the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.
Tritheism
Tritheism is the belief that there are three distinct, powerful gods, who form a triad.
Tritheism is the belief that there are three distinct, powerful gods, who form a triad.
Universal Intelligence
Universal Intelligence is a term used by some to describe what they see as organization, or order of the universe.
Universal Intelligence is a term used by some to describe what they see as organization, or order of the universe.
Unmanifest
The unmanifested is the Absolute, the pure and formless ground of being from which creation and manifestation arise.
The unmanifested is the Absolute, the pure and formless ground of being from which creation and manifestation arise.
Urreligion
Urreligion ("primeval religion", "proto-religion" or "primitive religion") is a notion of an "original" or "oldest" form of religious tradition.
Urreligion ("primeval religion", "proto-religion" or "primitive religion") is a notion of an "original" or "oldest" form of religious tradition.
Vatican and Eastern Europe (1846–1958)
The Vatican and Eastern Europe (1846–1958) describes the relations from the pontificate of Pope Pius IX (1846-1878) through the pontificate of Pope Pius XII (1939-1958).
The Vatican and Eastern Europe (1846–1958) describes the relations from the pontificate of Pope Pius IX (1846-1878) through the pontificate of Pope Pius XII (1939-1958).
Voluntarism (theology)
Voluntarism in theology is the theory that God is to be conceived as some form of will.
Voluntarism in theology is the theory that God is to be conceived as some form of will.
World (theology)
World is a key concept in theology.
World is a key concept in theology.