Theology


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1 The subject matter of theology, the scope of its inquiry, the range of its problems.
2 The distinction between natural or philosophical theology and sacred or dogmatic theology, its relation to the distinction between reason and faith.
3 Theology as a philosophical discipline.
4 Natural theology in relation to other parts of philosophy, philosophia prima, meta-physics, natural philosophy.
5 The distinction between speculative and moral theology, theology as a work of the practical reason.
6 The limitations of speculative theology, the insoluble mysteries or antinomies.
7 Sacred theology, faith seeking understanding.
8 The relation of sacred theology to philosophy, theology as the queen of the sciences.
9 The principles of sacred theology, revealed truth, articles of faith, interpretation of Scripture.
10 The roles of reason and authority in the development of sacred doctrine, theological argument and proof.
11 Sacred theology as a speculative and practical science.
12 The nature and forms of theological heresy and controversy.
13 Criticisms of theology, the dogmatic, sophistical, or over-dialectical character of theological controversy.


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