Theological Methods of Interpretation (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Definition of theology
Definition of theology
Academic study of God & divine matters
Literal meaning of 'theology'
Literal meaning of 'theology'
God knowledge
Central difficulty in theological study
Central difficulty in theological study
God is incomprehensible and the ultimate mystery
Scripture as theological method
Scripture as theological method
Sacred texts (Torah, Bible, Qur'an) provide divine insights
Tradition as theological method
Tradition as theological method
Accumulated wisdom of religious communities over time
Personal revelation as theological method
Personal revelation as theological method
Direct spiritual experiences & guidance from Holy Spirit
What natural theology uses
What natural theology uses
Reflection on natural world using reason & observation
What revealed theology relies on
What revealed theology relies on
Scripture and divine revelation
Models in theological language
Models in theological language
Structured representations of divine concepts
Metaphors in theological language
Metaphors in theological language
Figurative language to describe God's actions & nature
Symbols in theological language
Symbols in theological language
Visual/physical representations of spiritual truths
Ultimate goal of theological methods
Ultimate goal of theological methods
Explain experience of God who transcends human explanation