Theodicy – accounting for a benign God's tolerance of evil.

Biblical hermeneutics – the interpretation of Biblical texts.

The Trinity as espoused by trinitarian Christians.

Christian systematic theology will typically explore: Inherent to a system of theological thought is the development of a method, one which can apply both broadly and particularly. Systematic theology draws on the foundational sacred texts of Christianity, while simultaneously investigating the development of Christian doctrine over the course of history, particularly through philosophical evolution. Systematic theology as a discipline of Christian theology formulates an orderly, rational and coherent account of Christian faith and beliefs. Each of those traditions has its own unique approaches to seminaries and ministerial formation.

See also: Catholic theology and Eastern Orthodox theologyĬhristian theology varies significantly across the main branches of Christian tradition: Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant.

3 Prolegomena: Scripture as the basis of theology.

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